27 Apr
2003
27 Apr
'03
12:39 p.m.
From: Marvin Johnston <marvin(a)rain.org>
<< Things I would like to see in a ClassicCmp auction site:
links/descriptions of equipment that could be incorporated in listings
a mechanism to allow trades of equipment
a way of qualifying buyers and sellers before they list/bid/trade. >>
This last one is very interesting. In what way(s) would you qualify anyone to
participate in the auctions? A ClassicCmp auction and/or trade site would be
a great idea, but I'd bet that anyone who still wanted the most money for
their item, would still list it on eBay for the most exposure and money
potential. This can't really be escaped. There will be the ongoing problem of
people just posting eBay auctions to the auction/trades site too.
Best, David
David Greelish
Classic Computing
www.classiccomputing.com
"classiccomputing" on eBay
27 Apr
27 Apr
12:51 p.m.
MTPro(a)aol.com wrote:
From: Marvin Johnston <marvin(a)rain.org>
<< Things I would like to see in a ClassicCmp auction site:
<< a way of qualifying buyers and sellers before they list/bid/trade.
This last one is very interesting. In what way(s) would you qualify anyone to
participate in the auctions? A ClassicCmp auction and/or trade site would be
a great idea, but I'd bet that anyone who still wanted the most money for
their item, would still list it on eBay for the most exposure and money
potential. This can't really be escaped. There will be the ongoing problem of
people just posting eBay auctions to the auction/trades site too.
To me, one of the best ways of qualifying people is with references from
people already involved. I think the feedback system is good, and mostly
takes care of the problem. On a small scale, a review committee or peer
presure is probably sufficient to keep things above board. On a larger
scale, perhaps besides a feedback rating, a "recommended by" rating
might prove useful.
Anyone who wants to get the mostest out of their stuff will list at
whatever venue will accomplish that. Right now, for Classic computer
stuff it probably is ebay; that may change in the future.
At least from my standpoing, who cares where stuff gets listed. The
problem is getting the listings found :).
1:43 p.m.
From: Marvin Johnston <marvin(a)rain.org>
Anyone who wants to get the mostest out of their stuff
will list at
whatever venue will accomplish that. Right now, for Classic computer
stuff it probably is ebay; that may change in the future.
I agree here, but an auction site that also records and adds comments from
shoppers and responses from sellers during the sale would provide a better
benefit to the communities buyers, as one suggested change to ebay's style
format.
Ebay pretty much covers sales. I'm waiting for sites that encourage
inventory, trading, lending, restoration, and package delivery (ala packet
switching) through a store and forward network of associated people...
;)
- Mike: dogas(a)bellsouth.net
4:31 p.m.
On Sunday, April 27, 2003, Mike wrote:
an auction site that also records and adds comments
from shoppers and
responses from sellers during the sale would provide a better benefit to
the communities buyers, as one suggested change to ebay's style format.
Comments on items would be a must. I've always wanted eBay to implement
something like that, so that knowledgable people could add comments about
items to better inform bidders.
--
Jeffrey Sharp
4:29 p.m.
On Sunday, April 27, 2003, MTPro(a)aol.com wrote:
I'd bet that anyone who still wanted the most
money for their item, would
still list it on eBay for the most exposure and money potential. This
can't really be escaped.
I agree. Making the seller the most money wouldn't be the purpose of a CC
auction site.
--
Jeffrey Sharp
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