kitcatclock
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posted on April 13, 2001 02:41:31 PM new
I have been making a tremendous amount of sales on Bargain and Haggle. 15 sales this week alone (average $25-$150). I wonder why more of you aren't talking about this. Tried Bidville- 0 sales. Tried ePier- 0 sales. Tried 321gone- 0 sales. Try it out and tell them that KitCat sent ya!
http://www.bargainandhaggle.com
This has been a service of KitCatClock. An average seller who has been through the ringer on almost every auction site in the last 3 years. 
-KC
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deichen
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posted on April 13, 2001 03:46:15 PM new
KC,
What type of items do you sell?
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Cardsearch
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posted on April 13, 2001 04:19:43 PM new
I agree..I have been doing well with just a few items. U like them a lot. I also would be interested in what you sell. I sell mainly collectibles.
Bobbi
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Cardsearch
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posted on April 13, 2001 04:22:56 PM new
Of course that should read "I like them a lot"
No listing fees either!
Bobbi
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nancam
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posted on April 13, 2001 04:54:06 PM new
I don't "get" B&H, it's not a regular auction site, right? Don't you have to argue with the sellers or something?
Someone wanna 'splain it for me?
~Nan
http://www.enchantedhen.com
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Cardsearch
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posted on April 13, 2001 06:56:41 PM new
People make an offer and you can agree with it, make a counter offer and haggle or walk away. Only the first person who makes an offer can haggle with you. If you walk away from the offer,then the next person can make an offer.
In my case people have been excellent about making reasonable offers except for one time and I walked.
The best thing I think is at least people SEE what you are selling and don't have to go through hundreds and hundreds of items.
You are also more in control I feel.
Bobbi
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nancam
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posted on April 13, 2001 09:32:09 PM new
Thanks Bobbi - I'll go wandering over there and see what I can find.
~Nan
http://www.enchantedhen.com
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Powerhouse
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posted on April 14, 2001 05:21:49 AM new
For an inside explaination of the B&H site by it's owner you can read about it here:
http://www.auctionusers.org/chat/transcripts/bandh010329.shtml
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kitcatclock
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posted on April 14, 2001 06:21:48 AM new
I sell mostly vintage and antique glass items, but have also sold cd's DVDs and playstation games. My wife sells lingerie and has had fantastic results.
Cardsearch explained the process well. Once someone has made an offer, the sale process is pretty fast. And the prices I am getting are really good. I can also walk away for any reason, which allows me to get rid of junk offers and deadbeat buyers quick.
Also, free listings (only a FVF), and a 30 day listing period. When I signed up I figured I'd have nothing to lose. After all the sales I've had lately, I think I'll stay awhile!
-KC
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jtw74
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posted on April 14, 2001 07:46:20 PM new
I like it also!!!!!
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capefeartrading
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posted on April 16, 2001 06:53:05 PM new
Wow! I tried B & H - Listed 2 items yesterday. When I got home this afternoon, had offers on BOTH! Couldn't do a deal, but if we had another "time or two" - I think we could've got together (they only allow you 3 tries...) - oh, well - that's better than BidVille! 3 out of my 5 sales on there have been to repeat customers! I checked the page views on those 2 items - had 9 on one and 5 on the other. Never had that many on BidVille! I think I will think VERY seriously about trying them out, before I list my "non-eBay" sales on there! Could be something! And it's kinda fun too! One thing's for sure - it can't hurt!!! Oh, by the way, I put 3 more items on there tonight. Will be interesting to see if there are any bites on them!
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Cardsearch
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posted on April 16, 2001 07:17:56 PM new
Can you tell me on Bargain and Haggle how you found out how many page views there were?
Also, how long does one wait for an acceptance (or not) of a counter offer? Is there a deadline?
Thanks
Bobbi
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kitcatclock
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posted on April 17, 2001 04:23:40 AM new
Cardsearch,
I usually give it a day or two and then Walk Away if they haven't responded. Sometimes it kicks 'em in the butt and they come back with a better offer! There is no timelimit so it is up to you.
As far as page view, there is a built in page view counter. Go to Negotiate and click on View Items you are selling. It appears as VIEWS next to the title of each of your items.
I sold a bunch more this weekend!
-KC
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Cardsearch
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posted on April 17, 2001 04:59:43 AM new
Thanks so much for the assistance. I really appreciate it.
Bobbi
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capefeartrading
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posted on April 17, 2001 07:47:47 AM new
Hey cardsearch! FYI - one thing to consider on the "how long does one wait" - regarding the "speed" of these negotiations - they are lightning FAST! I am speaking of the actual on-going negotiations. Actually, I had not even opened my e-mail - I went straight to B & H to check out any progress and there to greet me was a message that I had "negotiations pending" (I don't think they were the actual words - but that was the gest of it) - so I immediately went to work - with all of the offers and counter-offers, etc. the whole thing took well less than 30 minutes! It seemed almost as immediately as I responded with a counter-offer, the potential buyer did the same! Like I said - LIGHTNING FAST! 'Course this could have been a rare situation - I don't know if they'll all work out like that - but I kinda like it so far! Put on 3 more items last night and have had views on all but one - and may I add alot MORE views than on BidVille . Not giving up on BidVille, but I - like others - am having to find and try out alternatives and like I said, so far - I kinda like Bargain and Haggle! Like the concept really well! - ya'll try it - you'll have nothing to lose!
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Cardsearch
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posted on April 17, 2001 08:13:25 AM new
Actually as noted before I have been on B&H for a little while and like them. Only have about 15 various items on there at present (all collectibles). Good luck. I hope you continue to sell lots.
Bobbi
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Cardsearch
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posted on April 17, 2001 08:19:56 AM new
Capefear trading:..what type of thing do you sell? I sell collectibles but many different things under that heading.
Bobbi
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capefeartrading
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posted on April 17, 2001 04:16:58 PM new
Hi Bobbi! I too sell a wiiiiide variety of collectibles. I have 2 items under coins/money, one under banks, one under Military (Civil War Map) and I couldn't quite figure out what the best place for the other was - so I put it under instruments/musical - it's a set of african-style hand drums...I think I'm going to add more onto there. Thinking of putting right on there after my 2 weeks on eBoo runs out - can't afford to keep running them on there...good luck to us ALL! 
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kitcatclock
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posted on April 18, 2001 04:09:49 PM new
Hey, has anyone had any experience selling sports memorabilia on Bargain and Haggle? I just acquired a bunch of merchandise and was wondering if anybody had any past experience with trading cards there.
Also, Sold 4 more items today! I am smokin!
-KC
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capefeartrading
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posted on April 18, 2001 04:32:47 PM new
MAN! I'M LOVIN' THIS BARGAIN AND HAGGLE!!!!! Those same 2 items I had offers on yesterday SOLD today!! Whooppee!!! Sure wouldn't have moved on NobidVille...! I think I'm becoming a B & H Cheerleader! It's fun, it's fast, it's selling my merchandise - listed 5 - sold 2 - down to 3! I will DEFINITELY move stuff from NobidVille to Bargain and Haggle! GOOOOO Bargain and Haggle!  !!!
[ edited by capefeartrading on Apr 18, 2001 04:34 PM ]
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dotteeb
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posted on April 19, 2001 02:49:52 AM new
Thank you kitcatclock for your input that has sent me to B and H and almost immediately done a sale! This is certainly a Great Site and fun also, and most importantly to be treated SO decently with immediate email response. I hope many folks
at least try this one as I am sure they too will be as surprised as I was at the immediate response to the selling and the friendly email reply. It does feel Wonderful after feeling as through I had been through the "wringer" at some of the other auction sites.
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kerrigirl
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posted on April 19, 2001 06:02:47 PM new
Okay, by reading this thread I tried out Bargain and Haggle. My results...
2 items listed.
2 items sold within hours.
2 items STILL not paid for.
So, while I was impressed there are BUYERS on Bargain and Hassle, are they PAYING buyers, or just a bunch of NPB?
Seems to me that it could become Bargain and Hassle if people don't pay.
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capefeartrading
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posted on April 19, 2001 07:28:31 PM new
Hi kerrigirl ! My buyer (from yesterday) said she would put a Money Order in the mail today - so, until proven otherwise (which wouldn't be a first) - I will consider her a "paying customer" (fingers crossed)! My buyer has been on B & H since mid-April and is showing with 19 successful negotiations...so I think my buyer will come through . Did you by chance check your buyers' "feedback"? It may make you feel better (or worse - hope not!)
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kerrigirl
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posted on April 20, 2001 10:32:19 AM new
The buyers have no feedback (like me). They also do not respond to e-mail, which is now my concern since it has been days. I mean it did cost me with FVF for the items.
I don't want to put down Bargain and Haggle, it has a very good chance at being a decent alternative to auctions. Haggling is a time honored tradition.
However, Non-Paying Hagglers (NPH) will be the sellers bane just like on ebay with their NPB.
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cyyyberpenguin
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posted on April 21, 2001 02:46:27 PM new
hi everyone I just had two sales on Bargain and Haggle they have only been listed for two day.I've been paid for one and the other the guy just e-mail me to let me know that he has mailed the money.They both have 1 rate at Excellent.I love Bargain and Haggle lot better then Bidville 0 sales and very few page Visits and ePier 0 sale and few page Visits.I have moved all my stuff to Bargain and Haggle that the place for me.
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Cardsearch
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posted on April 21, 2001 03:07:55 PM new
Cyyyberpenguin..what type of thing do you sell? Congrats on your successes!
Bobbi
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cyyyberpenguin
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posted on April 21, 2001 08:58:26 PM new
Hi Bobbi I sell collectibles like comic books, a few mugs,a few nick nacks,records,Catholic book,and some off my fathers pantes that don't fit anymore.I just sold another item tonight I've never sold like this on the other auction site I was on.
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kitcatclock
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posted on April 23, 2001 04:05:02 AM new
Kerrigirl,
I had a problem with a non-paying buyer once on Bargain and Haggle, and was able to get the issue resolved by contacting their customer support (which is really good about getting back to you fast). If your having problems, let them know. They will look into it, and refund you FVF if they cannot contact the seller. Good Deal!
-KC
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mtnmama
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posted on April 23, 2001 07:11:02 AM new
Well, I tried it. I listed something a month ago and today reached a negotiation for more than I wanted! Now we'll see if the guy pays up.
I was pleasantly surprised to say the least and have listed one more item. They're electronics BTW and the transaction fees couldn't be more reasonable.
The bargaining was slow, but in the end it was worth it.
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vintage46
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posted on April 24, 2001 07:30:13 AM new
This sounds good, I'm going to try it out!!!
How do you guys (and gals) do those cool animated balls and smiles, etc?
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