Reserves are a good way to insure you get a reasonable price. Of course, reasonable is subjective...I would never put a phonograph on without a reserve, as the market has softened so much that I am afraid I would lose money on the deal. I once put a Gem on with a reserve of $450, it didn't sell. I put it back on when the first auction expired, with a new reserve of $400 and then the thing sold for $700! Pure serendipity... John
Anil Menon <anil_me...@bus.emory.edu> wrote: A question for the board. I want to list several of my cylinder phonographs (no special or rare ones) on Ebay. What is the advise on putting a reserve versus no reserve. I understand the logic for putting a reserve (protecting your investment, etc. etc.), but, would like to hear what experiences people on this board have had with putting things on reserves versus low starting bid. Under what conditions does it make sense to not have any reserve. Any tips or success/horror stories. Thanks....anil _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L@oldcrank.org Phono-L Archive http://www.oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/
