[SWCollect] Deal on the side???
While certainly it could be for legitimate reasons, when all of a sudden a cluster of desirable, related items is ended early, I can't help but wonder if there was a little backroom negotiation. I've only done it a few times myself (usually the seller declines) but in all cases is was because there was a bundle with only one real prize in it. All's fair in love and war? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073130126 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073156032 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073168547 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073161520 -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/
Re: [SWCollect] Deal on the side???
In situations like this I like to e-mail the buyer with something like, "Hey, why did you end this auction early? I was planning to snipe for $50." >From several eBay accounts, if you have multiples. Make 'em think they're losing money, next time they won't do it. - Original Message - From: "Dan Chisarick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Software Collectibles Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 7:18 PM Subject: [SWCollect] Deal on the side??? > While certainly it could be for legitimate reasons, when all of a > sudden a cluster of desirable, related items is ended early, I can't > help but wonder if there was a little backroom negotiation. I've only > done it a few times myself (usually the seller declines) but in all > cases is was because there was a bundle with only one real prize in it. > All's fair in love and war? > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073130126 > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073156032 > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073168547 > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073161520 > > > -- > This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to > the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' > Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ > -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/
Re: [SWCollect] Deal on the side???
This guy had lots of other interesting stuff as well for sale, was tracking it myself only to find them all closed. Well, for a good enough offer I guess anything goes, anyone can be tempted :) I rarely ask myself, only done it once actually, couple of weeks ago but that seller accepted. Not one of these 20 year old games, only 6 years old. Hmm, maybe I shouldn't have said that.. it is not oldskool.. I might get banned from the list.. bugger.. - Original Message - From: "Dan Chisarick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Software Collectibles Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 2:18 AM Subject: [SWCollect] Deal on the side??? > While certainly it could be for legitimate reasons, when all of a > sudden a cluster of desirable, related items is ended early, I can't > help but wonder if there was a little backroom negotiation. I've only > done it a few times myself (usually the seller declines) but in all > cases is was because there was a bundle with only one real prize in it. > All's fair in love and war? > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073130126 > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073156032 > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073168547 > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073161520 > > > -- > This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to > the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' > Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ > > -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/
Re: [SWCollect] Deal on the side???
I did this once myself, and I felt very bad about doing it. A seller had, among some other items, an Adventure in Serenia. I convinced him to sell it to me for a rather cheap price. Then the next day he told me that somehow his ferret had gotten into the Serenia and had eaten it up so badly that it was total garbage and he threw it out. Needless to say, i didn't believe him, and I knew something else was going on, but I took it as a sign that I was not meant to engage in that sort of behavior. Stuart -Original Message- From: Stefan Lindblom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Jan 27, 2004 8:39 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] Deal on the side??? This guy had lots of other interesting stuff as well for sale, was tracking it myself only to find them all closed. Well, for a good enough offer I guess anything goes, anyone can be tempted :) I rarely ask myself, only done it once actually, couple of weeks ago but that seller accepted. Not one of these 20 year old games, only 6 years old. Hmm, maybe I shouldn't have said that.. it is not oldskool.. I might get banned from the list.. bugger.. - Original Message - From: "Dan Chisarick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Software Collectibles Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 2:18 AM Subject: [SWCollect] Deal on the side??? > While certainly it could be for legitimate reasons, when all of a > sudden a cluster of desirable, related items is ended early, I can't > help but wonder if there was a little backroom negotiation. I've only > done it a few times myself (usually the seller declines) but in all > cases is was because there was a bundle with only one real prize in it. > All's fair in love and war? > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073130126 > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073156032 > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073168547 > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073161520 > > > -- > This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to > the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' > Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ > > -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/
Re: [SWCollect] Deal on the side???
You have to admit it was a pretty good story though ;) But yeah, I guess that is sort of a sign. I would not do it unless it was something I badly wanted(in this case it was a sealed Chaos Gate by SSI/Warhammer), and offered him quite a good deal so I wouldn't have to feel bad about it myself in the days to come. He is happy, I am happy, now all rejoice :) - Original Message - From: "Stuart Feldhamer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 2:54 AM Subject: Re: [SWCollect] Deal on the side??? > I did this once myself, and I felt very bad about doing it. A seller had, among some other items, an Adventure in Serenia. I convinced him to sell it to me for a rather cheap price. Then the next day he told me that somehow his ferret had gotten into the Serenia and had eaten it up so badly that it was total garbage and he threw it out. Needless to say, i didn't believe him, and I knew something else was going on, but I took it as a sign that I was not meant to engage in that sort of behavior. > > Stuart > > -Original Message- > From: Stefan Lindblom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Jan 27, 2004 8:39 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [SWCollect] Deal on the side??? > > This guy had lots of other interesting stuff as well for sale, was tracking > it myself only to find them all closed. Well, for a good enough offer I > guess anything goes, anyone can be tempted :) > > I rarely ask myself, only done it once actually, couple of weeks ago but > that seller accepted. Not one of these 20 year old games, only 6 years old. > Hmm, maybe I shouldn't have said that.. it is not oldskool.. I might get > banned from the list.. bugger.. > > > > - Original Message - > From: "Dan Chisarick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Software Collectibles Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 2:18 AM > Subject: [SWCollect] Deal on the side??? > > > > While certainly it could be for legitimate reasons, when all of a > > sudden a cluster of desirable, related items is ended early, I can't > > help but wonder if there was a little backroom negotiation. I've only > > done it a few times myself (usually the seller declines) but in all > > cases is was because there was a bundle with only one real prize in it. > > All's fair in love and war? > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073130126 > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073156032 > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073168547 > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073161520 > > > > > > -- > > This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to > > the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' > > Archives are available at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ > > > > > > > > -- > This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to > the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' > Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ > > > > -- > This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to > the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' > Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ > > -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/
Re: [SWCollect] Deal on the side???
Impossible. Oldskool is a state of mind :) I admit I didn't particularly enjoy trying to pull a fast one on the bidding community at large. I suppose though that if a truly desirable item appears, its good to chat w/the seller to, at a minimum, let them know there are several interested parties. Sigh, things can get so complicated. Sort of on that note, I have (like many others I'm sure) engaged in side conversations w/sellers for fun. Sometimes it yields unexpected benefits (items not yet on ebay find their way into the shipment). Usually when people tell me how much they've enjoyed a game they sold me I tell them that I archive them and play them on emulators. Surprising how many people didn't know that was possible. Several of them asked how to get started, went onto the local site, downloaded a few favorites and wrote back how thrilled they were to relive games they thought they'd never see again. Share the joy. On Jan 27, 2004, at 8:39 PM, Stefan Lindblom wrote: This guy had lots of other interesting stuff as well for sale, was tracking it myself only to find them all closed. Well, for a good enough offer I guess anything goes, anyone can be tempted :) I rarely ask myself, only done it once actually, couple of weeks ago but that seller accepted. Not one of these 20 year old games, only 6 years old. Hmm, maybe I shouldn't have said that.. it is not oldskool.. I might get banned from the list.. bugger.. - Original Message - From: "Dan Chisarick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Software Collectibles Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 2:18 AM Subject: [SWCollect] Deal on the side??? While certainly it could be for legitimate reasons, when all of a sudden a cluster of desirable, related items is ended early, I can't help but wonder if there was a little backroom negotiation. I've only done it a few times myself (usually the seller declines) but in all cases is was because there was a bundle with only one real prize in it. All's fair in love and war? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073130126 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073156032 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073168547 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073161520 -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/
Re: [SWCollect] Deal on the side???
Dan Chisarick schrieb: > > Sort of on that note, I have (like many others I'm sure) engaged in > side conversations w/sellers for fun. Sometimes it yields unexpected > benefits (items not yet on ebay find their way into the shipment). > Usually when people tell me how much they've enjoyed a game they sold > me I tell them that I archive them and play them on emulators. > > Surprising how many people didn't know that was possible. Several of > them asked how to get started, went onto the local site, downloaded a > few favorites and wrote back how thrilled they were to relive games > they thought they'd never see again. Share the joy. And knowing they can actually play the games again they just sold you and quite conveniently so using their current machines, they'd have much rather kept them and now hate you! ;-) Marco -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/
[SWCollect] Rarity Scale
Hey guys, This group has tackled the issue of a condition grading scale. Does anybody think it’s worth trying to put together a rarity scale? You know…to judge how common a game is. I’d recommend we call is the CURIOUS scale: Common Uncommon Rare Imaginary Oddity Unique Shameless placeholder to complete acronym Seriously, there are a few sites that do this specifically for cartridge-based media, but wouldn’t it be nice to have one for our hobby? How would we judge rarity? We could poll the list of collectors for starters. A place like Brad’s computer game collector site (http://www.computergamecollector.com) would be ideal for tracking this info if it was supported by most of us. We could then add more subjective info like the number of times a game was spotted on eBay. It would be great if we could actually track this as part of the DB. Anyway, I know this is ambitious…a lot more ambitious than the condition grading scale, but what do you think? Speaking of ambitious, I’ll be looking into hotel conference rooms this week. Hugh
[SWCollect] PS:T on ebay
Thinking about our "Modern Classics" discussion recently, I just saw Planescape: Torment go for $64: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3072508588&category=11050 Not bad for a fairly new game. And sure enough loads of 'em popped up after it :-) Marco -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/
Re: [SWCollect] Rarity Scale
> Hugh Falk schrieb: > > Common > > Uncommon > > Rare > > Imaginary > > Oddity > > Unique > > Shameless placeholder to complete acronym Better to have than having sex? ;-) > Anyway, I know this is ambitious a lot more ambitious than the > condition grading scale, but what do you think? Seriously, I think it's a pretty neat idea. Every member of this list could jude it on personal experience and you could calculate the mean and the median. Marco -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/
