posted on June 22, 2001 05:01:04 AM new
It was an opt in email I received this morning. Copied the text below. Brief and not flashy, but gets the point across. Bidville and ePier should take a lesson!
Oh yeah, noticed I made a sale at the site to a newbie buyer shortly after reading the email, so maybe it worked! The buyer offered the highest amount I've ever received for this particular item which I've also sold many times on eBay and Yahoo. You never know the luck you'll have at these alternative sites!
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posted on June 23, 2001 10:14:40 AM new
eSeller, I also have seen ads in Antique Trader Magazine and they are plastered all over Pulishers Clearing Houses web site. All I know is i have had much success on Bargain And Haggle...
posted on June 23, 2001 09:10:25 PM new
I have to say that if B&H gets any busier, I'm going to be very happy! I have'nt had this many sales in a long time, and I have only been there two months.
Good-buy Yahoo!
posted on June 24, 2001 03:42:48 AM new
Good morning everyone!
I need to share something "unique" with you. There is an item on sale on B&H that is a realy must see!
Go to Antiques and Collectibles, under Railroads and look at the first listing and tell me what you think?
I think I'm going to explode if I don't
tell someone!!!!!
P.S. It's not mine
posted on June 24, 2001 09:30:52 AM new
Hi KC,
I thought it was a great idea! Could you imagine with an old Metro North or a NY,NH&H club car with the plumbing & air compresser still working?
As far as sales on B&H, Friday night someone opened the flood gates. It was like the old days on E-bay.
Thanks for answering me and I wish you a lot of buyers.
posted on June 24, 2001 05:03:12 PM new
Yup, the site sure is keeping me busy. However, the negotiation process can be taxing at times! Many of the initial offers I'm receiving are insulting to say the least. Then I'm forced to insult the negotiater with a counter-offer much, much higher than what they had offered. I don't like to insult people, but what else you gonna do??? At least I'm thankful to get offers!
posted on June 24, 2001 05:50:25 PM new
Hi eSeller004,
I find that most of the bidders are new and are trying out the waters to see how it works? But! I'm starting to get some repete buyers that know what thay want and the turnover is fast.
There are a few wise guys that bid $0.10 on a $25.00 item, So I just walk away! I'm still learning and haveing fun for a change.
I have to make a counter offers and if thay take to long. I just walk away because
I find that if the bidders see you are negotiating that thay don't try to get in their bid.
I realy love to haggle!!!
Have you tried using the offer filter option when listing your products? Depending on the product, I will sometimes accept all offers (I think this is the default), or not allow any offers below 40%. Works well for me and I figure everybody is gonna try to get a deal out of you, that as long as it isn't a nickel (and I have had plenty of those), its atleast a good starting point.
The buyer offered the highest amount I've ever received for this particular item which I've also sold many times on eBay and Yahoo. You never know the luck you'll have at these alternative sites! 
At least I'm thankful to get offers!