Claude, You may not like this strategy but since this seller uses it repeatedly, it must work for him. It plays on the concept that Ebay constantly attracks new buyers who have not seen the merchandise previously. He's also playing the averages, i.e. he may sell 25% of his stock the first time around at his original asking price, thus making a considerable profit on these items so he's willing to settle for less next time around on the unsold items. He might also only post during Ebay sale days so as to cut down on the posting fees. There's clearly no one way to market and sell on Ebay, as annoying as you may find it to pick through this seller's laundry list of items for sale. FRANC
-----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Claude Litton Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 8:54 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MOPO] FS~ REDUCED AND READY...I never understand such strategy To all Mopo members----------- How often we see items for sale on ebay at high prices and we just ignore them. I find it rare that a person who lists items high actually obtains a sale. Then we are besieged with "Reduced and Ready", Reduced for quick sale", etc. My immediate reaction is to ignore these listings because most likely they will be reduced again and again. I cannot understand the seller's thinking at all. If you are willing to accept the reduced price, why not start it there and let the auction play out? These items just appear over and over again and the posters end up on the dead pile as their listings have become so redundant that people ignore them. What is your opinion? Claude Litton _____ Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used <http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007> cars. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
