dejapooh
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posted on January 23, 2003 10:48:36 PM
About 3 months ago, I bought a placrard of Original 1964 pins. There were 100 pins in about 40 different designs. I got them for $81. Last week, I started selling the individual pins ($9.99 start). The guy I out bid has so far bought one of every design except for one which went for a lot more (it was a popular sport). Should I feel guilty for out bidding this guy and then turning a 500% profit at his expense?
NA!
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rarriffle
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posted on January 24, 2003 02:44:38 AM
NO Guilt, No Way...did you purchase them on ebay or brick and mortar sale?
either way, good score.
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CBlev65252
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posted on January 24, 2003 03:54:49 AM
The only time I have ever felt even the slightest twinge of quilt was when an item sold for more than it was worth because of a bidding war (remember bidding wars? Sigh). But, even that was oh so temporary. I once sold a postcard of American Indians (taken in the 1930's) for over $100 because four people wanted it. I started it out at $5.99. Whatever happened to those days?
Anyway, congrats on your wise bidding and profitable sale! You have nothing to feel guilty about!
Cheryl
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Dejapooh
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posted on January 24, 2003 08:14:50 AM
Nope, Nice Ebay buy. It was listed under Olympic Collectables. Mass lots tend to get WAY underbid. It was listed as having 64 pins, but there were in fact 100... Guess the seller couldn't count. It was a nice suprise. I think I will send my buyer an Email and offer him one of everything for $7. He is a good regular bidder.
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Dejapooh
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posted on January 24, 2003 08:15:51 AM
Nope, Nice Ebay buy. It was listed under Olympic Collectables. Mass lots tend to get WAY underbid. It was listed as having 64 pins, but there were in fact 100... Guess the seller couldn't count. It was a nice suprise. I think I will send my buyer an Email and offer him one of everything for $7. He is a good regular bidder.
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trai
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posted on January 24, 2003 08:25:03 AM
You should be feeling great!After all, he had the chance to bid higher. 500%? I love it! Thats the name of the game.
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Libra63
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posted on January 24, 2003 08:53:29 AM
I would feel guilty for about a minute then I would forget about it and watch the price go up.
Great buy!!!!!
Does the Seoul Korea 1988 NBC pin worth anything? Thanks
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sanmar
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posted on January 24, 2003 09:08:33 AM
Why in Hxxx would you feel guilty? Do you think for one minute that if things were reversed, that he would feel guilty? That is all part of bidding on an auction.
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LuckyGiftsandTreasures
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posted on January 24, 2003 09:37:57 AM
ahhhh The american ebay dream
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Dejapooh
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posted on January 24, 2003 10:01:49 AM
NBC had several pins in Seoul 1988. The most common one had the turkey (peacock) and the rings, and was dated. It would ebay at about $5 (if you were luckey). Some would go for a LOT more. If you want, you can scan it and send the pic to me at Dejapooh(at)aol.com. In fact, anyone can find out a guess of value on an olympic thingy by scanning it and sending me the pic. BTW, great thing about pins is they usually scan great. Just drop them face down on the scanner and scan away.
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smenkveld
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posted on January 24, 2003 01:12:51 PM
Why would anyone feel guilty for making a good profit on an item? If it makes you feel guilty to make easy money selling on ebay go get a job flipping burgers so you won't feel guilty.
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Dejapooh
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posted on January 24, 2003 01:19:53 PM
Are you kidding? Do you know what is IN a hamburger? I would rather feed my kids pure lard. It is more honest, and just as healthful.
They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. B. Franklin
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Damariscotta
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posted on January 24, 2003 01:23:26 PM
Feelings of guilt could probably be addressed in therapy. I suspect posting here is more about bragging than torments of the soul.
In any event, the original bidder may have just forgotten about raising their bid, couldn't decide whether they wanted them, etc. Since these are not necessities of life, there is not always rational thinking behind their purchase. For all we know, the purchaser may simply find their hobby more entertaining when they buy things one at a time.
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dejapooh
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posted on January 25, 2003 11:26:26 PM
Ya, I guess you are probably right. Who else has had killer Ebay buys (to be later resold).
They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. B. Franklin
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