posted on October 2, 2000 08:17:36 PM new
Tonite I read the success blurb on Yahoo and decided to follow it to the end.
The seller was all "roses, roses", but when I waded through the sellers three hundred sixty some auction posts I noticed that there was perhaps a gross sales figure amounting to about sixty dollars... I did not bother to look at such trivialities as "reserve" figures, nor did I go looking for costs involved in procuring the goods.
If you're garage selling I guess its valid...thats what I do mostly, just get rid of stuff that is perfectly good but that has less appeal as I move on to other interests.
But, "success" like I could buy some new aluminum siding for my trailer with my new found wealth from my auction money... puzzles the will.
posted on October 3, 2000 03:27:16 AM new
I believe that the definition of "success" is different for each seller on any given auction venue.
Some people actually make their whole living and pay their bills using auctions.
Others, like myself, just sell to pare down the clutter and make some money for the "extras" that we want.
I can't say that what I make on my auctions would pay for siding on even a small trailer, but it has gotten me some nice things like a Kitchen Aid mixer and a gas grill that I wanted but didn't really have in the normal budget.
Also, you can't go by what you see up for auction right now. Many on Yahoo sell using 1st bid wins, so their auctions are up and gone quickly.
I think most of us have also learned that putting all of your auctions on just one venue is a bit dangerous, since different venues are "hot" at different times. I have seen people that list on as many as 10 different venues, so what you see on Yahoo might just be the tip of the iceberg.
posted on October 3, 2000 10:49:44 PM new
I appreciate your thoughtful comments as I do lose sight of of nuances of the concept of success. Like you, I have disposed of some goods and have replaced them with others that reflect my nascient (nacent?) "trends" and have enjoyed the exchanges very much.
I am only a dabbler, a beginner, and have lots to learn. Thank you.
