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mrmopar
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I have seen a number of posts about the various habits of both sellers and buyers when it comes to watching. Some sellers wonder why buyers watch low dollar items, for example (Just buy it already!). Sometimes people watch something just to see if it will sell (I have done this). A lot of times, I will watch something that I am on the fence about or something I want to research further. Sometimes I just want to save the image from the listing. There are a variety of reasons why people will watch and it is not always about wanting the item.
One thing i really have grown to like is that sellers can make offers to watchers. It's anonymous and I assume it goes to anyone watching (if you are not the only one), but this is a good way to possibly sell an item you are flexible with.
I added an item to my watchlist tonight. It looked like a good deal at the $15 BIN price (3 JD Drew autos, including the one I really wanted that drew me to the listing). Not long after I watched it, within minutes, I got an offer for $10! Needless to say, I accepted it.
I wish more sellers would consider using this option, even if it was just a few % off asking. I have items I have been watching for MONTHS and the price has not budged. i am not talking about great/popular/hot items obviously either, as they wouldn't last that long if there were anything but grossly overpriced. Too many stale BINs that would probably sell with a motivated seller.
One thing i really have grown to like is that sellers can make offers to watchers. It's anonymous and I assume it goes to anyone watching (if you are not the only one), but this is a good way to possibly sell an item you are flexible with.
I added an item to my watchlist tonight. It looked like a good deal at the $15 BIN price (3 JD Drew autos, including the one I really wanted that drew me to the listing). Not long after I watched it, within minutes, I got an offer for $10! Needless to say, I accepted it.
I wish more sellers would consider using this option, even if it was just a few % off asking. I have items I have been watching for MONTHS and the price has not budged. i am not talking about great/popular/hot items obviously either, as they wouldn't last that long if there were anything but grossly overpriced. Too many stale BINs that would probably sell with a motivated seller.