Sales Tactics (48 Viewers)

[horseshoez]

I feel the need to address this, as there have been numerous discussions—both publicly and privately—about certain sales tactics. I won’t name specific individuals to keep things respectful, but it’s important to remind everyone how things work in a small community like ours.

Look, I get it—some might respond with, “People can sell however they’d like,” and I completely agree. But it’s also worth emphasizing that in a tight-knit community, word travels fast when someone tries to pull a fast one.

If you claim to be 'selling for what they cost me,' make sure to be honest about it. This community relies heavily on trust, and there’s an unspoken honor code when using that approach. The moment it becomes clear that your selling price doesn’t reflect what you actually paid, your credibility takes a hit. Once that trust is gone, you’re likely to lose future customers as well.

The more experienced members of the chipping community already know this, but I’m speaking primarily to newer collectors joining the hobby. The takeaway? Don’t burn bridges you might need to cross later. Trust and transparency go a long way in building relationships and maintaining a positive reputation. In short, don't be a d#$k.

 

[monkeydog]

These types of posts are of little value unless people name names.

Stops the gossip at the source, and airs it for all to see.

 

[LowerBama1714]

I only sell below my cost…except once (and I was honest).

This is the safest way…

 

[horseshoez]

These types of posts are of little value unless people name names.

Stops the gossip at the source, and airs it for all to see.

There’s a couple of names but I rather focus on bringing some light to it as that takes precedence over shaming. Not that I mind shaming someone but I’ll refrain unless necessary.

 

[allforcharity]

Unfortunately, hard to verify. I often buy things from other members that are not in the Classifieds, and sometimes pay more than what has been recently sold there as well as in auctions, for various reasons (temporary insanity being one).

 

[Jacks]

Yeah that’s BS to claim you paid a certain price when you didn’t.

It’s okay to sell fore more than you paid (I don’t like doing it personally but it’s not a crime) - but lying about it? Not cool.

 

[dpeks13]

 

[horseshoez]

Unfortunately, hard to verify. I often buy things from other members that are not in the Classifieds, and sometimes pay more than what has been recently sold there as well as in auctions, for various reasons (temporary insanity being one).

Very true. However, some buyers will contact others they know were the previous owners. At the end of the day, I don’t really care what they paid—it’s just a bad look for the seller when they get caught in a lie. They'd be better off not including that sentence in the sale. Price. Boom, done.

 

[Quicksilver-75]

I hope this isn't about the 1000 chips I recently sold.

 

[Josh Kifer]

I hope this isn't about the 1000 chips I recently sold.

 

[Quicksilver-75]

Sold 1000 chips recently. Chips I didn't "pay" for, but rather earned.

 

[Budha]

Sold 1000 chips recently. Chips I didn't "pay" for, but rather earned.

 

[Josh Kifer]

Sold 1000 chips recently. Chips I didn't "pay" for, but rather earned.

 

[Budha]

 

[PlaidDragon]

I hope this isn't about the 1000 chips I recently sold.

Dibs !


…oh wait.

 

[doublebooyah85]

The only time I could see this be a little sideways is if I had five racks of the same chip and when I go to sell them I use the statement “my cost” for the most expensive I bought that particular rack for.

That’s also why I usually stay away from the statement unless it’s clearly a Booyah fire sale.

 

[Eriks]

I consider ”selling at/under my cost” about as useless a statement as ”never put in play by me” for describing condition.

 

[horseshoez]

I consider ”selling at/under my cost” about as useless a statement as ”never put in play by me” for describing condition.

10000000000% sir. My point exactly.

 

[Bacon Dad]

I consider ”selling at/under my cost” about as useless a statement as ”never put in play by me” for describing condition.

And they have zero proof if this is true or not. Would compassion pictures help that any?

I guess at some point you have to believe the seller or you’ll never feel good about what you buy.

 

[Eriks]

I don’t think sellers state that to describe condition. I think they say it to justify charging the same price they originally purchased them for. In other words, “I didn’t put any wear on them so they are just as good as the day I bought them.”

I understand that, but some sellers use nothing but that kind of description. And unless they were shipped straight from the Paulson factory when they received them, I don’t really see what good that description is gonna do a potential buyer. I see it more as a lazy/easy way out of not giving an actual opinion on the condition.

It’s not like it’s a big problem though, since usually there are good pictures to go with the ad that allow buyers to form an opinion. It’s just one of those things that bug me a bit when I see them.

 

[maxim_666666]

Did it ever occur to you that there are buyers outside the US who always pay 20-30% more than the quoted amount?

 

[allforcharity]

Did it ever occur to you that there are buyers outside the US who always pay 20-30% more than the quoted amount?

Yup. Like the time I repatriated over 500 chips from France to get the *20* I needed for a project, and had to sell the rest at almost fire sale prices. Man that was an expensive acquisition.