posted on October 4, 2007 04:11:57 AM new
Actually, he's one of my favorites - he gave me some not-too-welcome-at-the-time (but now much appreciated) tips on how to list postcards when I first started out. He still buys from me regularly. He always sends photos of postcards he's looking for with his money order. When I feel charitable, I run a quick search on eBay and, invariably, I find at least one card in an eBay store (usually priced less than my cards). The sellers accept MO, have reasonable feedback. I KNOW he knows how to search stores. He has 1500 buying feedback. Is he toying with me? Sending me on an eBay scavenger hunt? Or is search so broken that even seasoned buyers can't find what they're looking for?
posted on October 4, 2007 08:20:14 AM new
At first blush, he sounds lazy. If he knows enough to send you photographs of what he's looking for, surely he could put that item on "search" and get the results? I suppose it depends on how many often he does this, and how much time you want to put in for him to buy from someone else. With me, it could go either way.
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posted on October 4, 2007 10:45:01 AM new
Most likely, he's seen someone else's card or has seen it on eBay for more than he could pay. My friends at postcard club bring their eBay finds to share with others, often lending them out for a scan. An image is the next best thing, but it drives you crazy to know a certain card you want in your collection was published and you can't find it or can't afford it.
Thinking more about it, I bet he has too many key words in his search.
posted on October 6, 2007 04:49:38 PM new
Got another one from him today. He did put an explanatory note that he saw this card on ebay with some damage. He's looking for the same card in mint condition. Mystery solved.
