Why do people "Watch" a Buy-It-Now listing on eBay? You watch an "auction" to see how the bidding is going. If you want a BIN, you should buy it before somebody else does. If you don't want it, why watch it. What am I missing?
Perhaps because you don't have the money today but will in three weeks time and don't want to forget the listing.
:-\
Quote from: Hepcat on October 28, 2023, 11:21:12 PM
Perhaps because you don't have the money today but will in three weeks time and don't want to forget the listing.
I suppose, if the guy has 10 of them.
I watch such listings because often a seller will offer a discounted price via an email to me. This usually consists of offers 5-20% off the listed price. I've been pleased to pick up things I want at a price that's more in line with my expectations. An item ( especially in the collectibles market ) is really only worth what someone is willing to pay to own it!
RF
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 28, 2023, 10:08:06 PM
Why do people "Watch" a Buy-It-Now listing on eBay? You watch an "auction" to see how the bidding is going. If you want a BIN, you should buy it before somebody else does. If you don't want it, why watch it. What am I missing?
Sometimes they will offer it to you cheaper. I didn't see RF's entry until now. :)
Quote from: michblk on October 29, 2023, 11:49:35 AM
Sometimes they will offer it to you cheaper.
That must be it, then.
I watch them because I try to talk myself out of it,lol.
Right now I'm watching a few items, some are BIN, others are auction, the BIN pieces are tempting, but holidays are right around the corner, and sometimes I like to see what the final hammer price was for an auction.
Quote from: skully on October 29, 2023, 11:27:54 PM
Right now I'm watching a few items, some are BIN, others are auction, the BIN pieces are tempting, but holidays are right around the corner, and sometimes I like to see what the final hammer price was for an auction.
At this stage in the game....it's formulaic. Let's weigh the pros and cons here. Do I have space? is it something I really wanted to see as a kid, or existed as a kid and I couldn't get it? Is it over priced? Do I want to eat a whole lot of Ramen noodles and peanut butter this month, or eat real food. I usually talk myself out of it these days.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 29, 2023, 11:39:12 PM
Do I want to eat a whole lot of Ramen noodles and peanut butter this month, or eat real food.
I
like peanut butter! :)
Is anybody else watching the two different copies of Jughead 79 ? My trigger finger gets itchy, but then Mo ( my dog) holds up her food bowel.... Choices choices....
RF
Quote from: Rex fury on October 30, 2023, 09:40:30 AM
Is anybody else watching the two different copies of Jughead 79 ?
Not if they're in the hundreds.
Sometimes I will watch a BIN with great pictures - If I plan to go back and steal them after I've checked everything on my various lists of eBay notifications.
Quote from: Hepcat on October 28, 2023, 11:21:12 PM
Perhaps because you don't have the money today but will in three weeks time and don't want to forget the listing.
:-\
What HE said ⬆️
Quote from: Rex fury on October 30, 2023, 09:40:30 AM
Is anybody else watching the two different copies of Jughead 79 ? ... RF
Ooh! Pretty cover!
Quote from: Rex fury on October 30, 2023, 09:40:30 AM
... My trigger finger gets itchy, but then Mo ( my dog) holds up her food bowel.... Choices choices.... RF
The collector's
Kobayashi Maru.
I have found that some sellers actually watch auctions of people selling the same item. If someone watches your buy it now item, ebay gives you the chance to send offers to interested people. I did that, and someone accepted, and then messaged me asking to cancel the purchase since they thought THEIR item had sold and they bought mine by mistake. I admit, I do it too now. Just to keep track of prices and trends.
Quote from: John Pertwee on November 05, 2023, 10:44:03 AM
... I admit, I do it too now. Just to keep track of prices and trends.
eBay used to give the final price on "Best Offers". But they don't any longer. They just list the item as Best Offer Accepted. I miss being able to keep track of trending prices.
It seems Ebay does whatever it takes to ensure that transactions are less transparent.
::)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 05, 2023, 10:50:22 AM
eBay used to give the final price on "Best Offers". But they don't any longer. They just list the item as Best Offer Accepted. I miss being able to keep track of trending prices.
Not sure if Worthpoint allows price tracking for eBay still. Disappointing to have to pay to track end prices but I guess if it works it's an option.
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I've always watched BIN listings of items I'm interested. Usually multiples of the same item from different sellers. Then when I have to extra cash to pick said item up I'll find the lowest priced and get it. Most items I watch will be up for weeks or more before anyone actually buys them (asides from UM I collect vintage Transformers, Joes, and many other toylines). I actually rarely bid on auctions, and haven't for probably the last 10 years or so. The last few years I've actually got some great deals because I was watching items that weren't selling and the seller ended up sending me really great offers that I jumped on.