What are „dibs“?! (1 Viewer)

[5aces]

Hi,
I searched the forum but didn’t find much explaining „dibs“.
Is it a short form for something or what does it mean?
My translator app wasn’t able to help.

To me it looks like calling „dibs“ is a kind of reservation but you are always able to jump off?!
Maybe it would be useful to discuss it here (not in the classifieds) and define a rule if you want to call dibs for yourself or someone else.

Sebastian

 

[ReallyGoodUsername]

No German translation but:

 

[Himewad]

If you want to buy an item, just say “PM coming” and then immediately send a PM.

Don’t even mention what the PM is referring to in the thread itself (if there are multiple items for sale in the ad), because that could deter potential buyers from expressing their own interest.

That said, it is imperative that the seller keep the ad up to date when a sale is complete (pending when a PM agreement has been made, and final when money changes hands).

I think dibs is overused and shouldn’t be a part of the marketplace. My opinion.

 

[rowlin]

This should be good.

 

[ReallyGoodUsername]

This should be good.

Should be almost as good as “can someone tell me about these boat chips”?

 

[1A25R]

I thought that 'dibs' was a term used to express the buyer interest to take a part of the lot in sale.
I did not understood that was used by a potential buyer to "claim a right" be the first to deal a price or arrangement while the sale is put on hold

 

[Himewad]

This should be good.

But it doesn’t need to be controversial. “Dibs” really just shows that you are interested and that you “saw it first.” Nothing more.

I’m still relatively new here, and I’ve made a couple minor purchases here and there. I enjoy looking at the ads even though I have no intention to buy because I like seeing the chips people own. But if I were in the market to piece together a big set, I would be frustrated as hell by lurkers who call dibs on items seconds after they are posted.

 

[Eloe2000]

Dibs is particularly relevant in their community because of how frequently something being offered for sale has more demand in smaller specific lots.

 

[Perthmike]

Sales have worked in this community for a long time. There will always be differences of opinion. Let's not do this. We don't need another pointless thread that goes nowhere

 

[Denali]

In my for sale ads "sold" trumps "dibs" period.

 

[Himewad]

Sales have worked in this community for a long time. There will always be differences of opinion. Let's not do this. We don't need another pointless thread that goes nowhere

That’s a surprising comment. I would think that everyone would want to know the “approved” or “recommended” way to buy and sell in the marketplace. Especially considering the dollars that are thrown around here, and how competitive that area of the forum can be.

 

[Perthmike]

That’s a surprising comment. I would think that everyone would want to know the “approved” or “recommended” way to buy and sell in the marketplace. Especially considering the dollars that are thrown around here, and how competitive that area of the forum can be.

Nope. Most wouldn't care. This is primarily a place of trust between members.

Everyone likes to sell in their own way. Some like dibs some don't. I don't pay any attention to them to be honest and usually I've always just pmed someone if I'm interested.

Often I'll pm people directly and ask around if I'm buying something too.

There are many different ways to buy and sell. I wouldn't stress too hard about them.

 

[Himewad]

Dibs is particularly relevant in their community because of how frequently something being offered for sale has more demand in smaller specific lots.

I agree with this. I think the issue is more about releasing dibs, and the effect that can have. It’s almost as if dibs are called because that person knows that one of their buddies is looking for a specific item, and they need time to tell them about it.

 

[Eloe2000]

I think it’s a valid conversation. I’m still new here and don’t have an understanding of what is customary. I have already angered someone who called dibs on something which wasn’t originally being offered separately in a lot. Within several minutes i responded with a separate price but got no response after that message and a couple PMs. At the end of the day I released the items to someone else. That seemed more than fair to me (I actually don’t feel like I should have to wait very long at all for a direct commitment to buy from someone instead of an ambiguous “dibs”), but this person definitely didn’t think so. I don’t feel it should be the sellers’ obligation to hunt someone down and wait for them based on “dibs”. But I also want to play by the community customs here. So I would like to know what is customary.

 

[MatB]

lets get everything on the table.

I think all auction bids without a $ symbol are invalid.

I hereby declare all former auctions invalid.

 

[CantSpellPoker]

Dibs on explaining this...

 

[ReallyGoodUsername]

So I would like to know what is customary.

It’s a smorgasbord. Some people use “dibs” as their sole form of communicating interest, others use it as a reason to not sell to people.

I agree “dibs” is backed out of more often than other more direct terms used to show interest but for me, whether they voice interest with “dibs” “mine” “sold” “I’ll take ______” “fuck yeah I’m buying these!” prospective buyers who express interest in an item should 1) follow up in a timely manner with the seller (not have to have the seller reach out to them) and 2) (most importantly) stick to their word - regardless of the term they use to express interest.

 

[Quicksilver-75]

In short? They’re delicious.

 

[MatB]

It’s a smorgasbord. Some people use “dibs” as their sole form of communicating interest and others use it as a reason to not sell to people.

I agree “dibs” is backed out of more often than other more direct terms showing interest but whether they voice interest with “dibs” “mine” “sold” “I’ll take ______” “fuck yeah I’m buying these!” prospective buyers who express interest in an item should 1) follow up in a timely manner with the seller and 2) stick to their word. Regardless of the term they use to express interest.

i haven't been paying much attention to the classifieds lately.

I always thought saying 'Dibs' was obligating that person to buy the item. And NOT an option to maybe purchase but they want to think about it.

 

[MatB]

My only 'dibs' peeve has been people saying dibs and tagging someone else.

Only to have the tagged person say 'no, im good'

Has the risk of killing a sale for the seller. As a potential buyer may see the dibs post and move on, not to return.

 

[MatB]

....to add to that. I always felt like if you say dibs, you're buying it. Period. even if you're tagging someone. You saying dibs just means you're buying if for your friend.

Obviously this isn't happening. But my utopian brain thinks it should.

 

[Eloe2000]

i haven't been paying much attention to the classifieds lately.

I always thought saying 'Dibs' was obligating that person to buy the item. And NOT an option to maybe purchase but they want to think about it.

And what about if you offer say an entire set of JACKs and the person calls dibs on just a barrel of 100s without a price listed? Would they be bound to any price? How long should the seller have to wait for the dibber to respond to a split price? There are still questions.

 

[Davism72]

My only 'dibs' peeve has been people saying dibs and tagging someone else.

Only to have the tagged person say 'no, im good'

Has the risk of killing a sale for the seller. As a potential buyer may see the dibs post and move on, not to return.

This is huge, and I agree it's the most frustrating aspect. A thread is so much more visible while it's on the front page of the New Threads list. If dibs block buyers out for long enough for the thread to fall off the list, your odds of sale go way down.

 

[1A25R]

Dibs on explaining this...

and I raise your dibs with a chocolate fence


To address the OP from Sebastian,
I do not think that "a rule" is needed because it will always be an arrangement between a buyer and a seller, and particularly if you have some deals before.
If a potential buyer "claims a right" is to the seller to grant that right and there is not only one point of view or one unique situation that could be ruled out.

 

[Himewad]

i haven't been paying much attention to the classifieds lately.

I always thought saying 'Dibs' was obligating that person to buy the item. And NOT an option to maybe purchase but they want to think about it.

I agree, but you can’t force someone to send funds. That’s why dibs by itself are meaningless. There needs to be direct communication from the buyer to the seller.

 

[Perthmike]

....to add to that. I always felt like if you say dibs, you're buying it. Period. even if you're tagging someone. You saying dibs just means you're buying if for your friend.

Obviously this isn't happening. But my utopian brain thinks it should.

@kk405 did it. At least he honours dibs lol

 

[MatB]

And what about if you offer say an entire set of JACKs and the person calls dibs on just a barrel of 100s without a price listed? Would they be bound to any price? How long should the seller have to wait for the dibber to respond to a split price? There are still questions.

If your sale does not have a split or split price option. Then i'd feel guilt free selling them after changing the listing to add splits/ pricing

I think buyers need to be more explicit in their posting anyway.
Posting that you would be interested in something if its split does not lock up your seat to maybe back out if you dont like the split price etc.

I'd suggest buyer posting in a non split sale post that they are interested if split. But they should understand that doesnt mean they get first right of refusal.

 

[MatB]

@kk405 did it. At least he honours dibs lol

Me too. If i post dibs, i'm already logging in to PP !

 

[ReallyGoodUsername]

If your sale does not have a split or split price option. Then i'd feel guilt free selling them after changing the listing to add splits/ pricing

I think buyers need to be more explicit in their posting anyway.
Posting that you would be interested in something if its split does not lock up your seat to maybe back out if you dont like the split price etc.

I'd suggest buyer posting in a non split sale post that they are interested if split. But they should understand that doesnt mean they get first right of refusal.

100%. Without enforceable standards/rules/regulations over communication is the next best thing.

 

[MatB]

as we are getting everyone on the table.....


STOP bumping the thread by posting SOLD.

Just close the thread and mark as sold.