parkman
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posted on August 15, 2001 07:19:46 PM
I have had a bidder contact me to see if I would make a deal on the several auctions he has bid on and wants me to remove them and sell them to him outright. I really don't want to do this but don't want to lose the bids. What would you do and What should I tell him?
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Triggerfish
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posted on August 15, 2001 07:37:57 PM
He must know the prices are going to go higher...
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wildbillstrading
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posted on August 15, 2001 07:39:22 PM
Depending how big your items are I would tell him if he buys several items I would give free shipping. Or If the shipping would cost you to much I would offer him 10% discount on several item.
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bpa
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posted on August 15, 2001 07:42:19 PM
I've had that happen before. And I thought that they *knew* something I didn't take the 100.00 offer for the item. Eventually at the end I got my opening bid of 125.00. That's all I wanted, and that is what it ended at....just depends who is around when the auction goes off, I think. Best to you.
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kiawok
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posted on August 15, 2001 07:44:46 PM
NEVER sell to people who ask you to do this.
99% of the time your items will sell for FAR more than what the person is offering.
Been there, done that, and glad I stuck to my guns.
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morgantown
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posted on August 15, 2001 11:26:04 PM
I agree with kiawok. Been there, done that too.
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sweetpotato
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posted on August 15, 2001 11:56:40 PM
Don't do it!!
I had a similar request last week on a coat I had up - they would use BIN to purchase 2 other items on the proviso that I ended the coat auction and sold it to them for the then high bid of $13. I declined stating I felt it would be unfair to the existing bidders and the coat closed after a bidding frenzy at just under $45. (And the other items sold anyway).
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joanne
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posted on August 16, 2001 04:48:05 AM
I received an email last week asking how much I would want to end an auction early and sell to them. At the time the item was at $37.50. I told them thanks but no thanks.
The auction ended at $415.
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Capriole
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posted on August 16, 2001 01:17:30 PM
Same here...one guy said I was wasting my time, it was a piece of crap, he'd take it off my hands for $75.
It finished at $298.
The bidder? Happy as a clam.
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peiklk
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posted on August 16, 2001 01:59:12 PM
We REALLY need an FAQ here 
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tonimar1
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posted on August 16, 2001 02:01:56 PM
Just this morning I was asked how much do I want to take my item off of Auction. I refused, I would let the buyers determine the closing price, and if you only get one bid, that's should be ok, because when I start an item with a mim.
Bid, it's OK if that's all I get. I'm Happy!
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parkman
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posted on August 16, 2001 02:07:52 PM
I really appreciate all the help!! I did what most people suggested and declined the offer. He did say..okay..he would be there at the end of the auction so hopefully they are something he wants and will help up the bids. This is a great place to go when you need help and answers. Thank you!!
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