Fixed Price vs. Auction Listing

[GAbballplayer148]

Lately I have been finding myself listing a lot more with the Fixed PRice/BO option rather than traitional auction style listings. This was before the live.com discount was into effect, so take that out of the equation. With the recent fee increase for BIN/BO auctions ($6 of first $50, and 6% of next $50.01-$1,000 [which is where most of my auctions fall]) it is becoming very hard to make a profit (I know this isn't a business, but it's nice when you make money off of something). I am thinking of returning to the auction format just to save myself from eBay/PP swiping more than they have to away from me.

All of this leads into my poll question. If you feel extremely towards one way or theother, please explain. If not, or you just want to be lazy just choose an option.

Edit: I accidently omitted the fees for regular auction style listings to make this a more fair argument: 8.75% of the first $25 ($2.19) and then 3.5% of the next $25.01-$1,000.

To make a real life example, if I sold a card for $100 here would be the FVF:

BIN/BO: $9.00
Auction: $4.76

 

[chromerookies]

Absolutley! As I have sold a ton of things for crazy amounts cash that would have never gotten that in an auction style listing,
Dan

 

[coltsfan23]

Personally, I feel that BIN/BO get me a bit more than I normal would if I put it up on a regular auction. It is enough for me to justify a little bit more fees to use that option. The fees are not that much more, so that doesn't really factor into my decision. I also like that with a BIN, you can require immediate payment so you don't have to wait for the buyer to pay for days. With BIN/BO, I seem to get much faster payments than if I do when I list something on auction.

 

[sheetskout]

I abstain! This totally depends on the item(s) offered, time of year, market conditions, etc....

I've listed both successfully. (And not, for that matter!)

 

[cgilmo]

You be the judge


2 Orange refractors at auction average $ 286

http://www.freedomcardboard.com/opg/ind ... &cardid=95


3 gold refractors on BIN average $317

http://www.freedomcardboard.com/opg/ind ... &cardid=77

 

[notoriousrmb]

Fixed price auctions always seem to end higher for me, but NOT if paired with a Best Offer function. I've found for a Best Offer to be useful, the card needs to be on the very high end side ($500+). Anything under that limit seems to sell better for me without a Best Offer.

Reasons I think this is the case? Obviously the live.com discount lately, but also because some people are impatient and would rather hit the BIN on a hot card than have to wait 7 days for the auction to end, potentially have to outbid someone, and then wait for the card to be sent. If its a hot ticket item, buyers want it immediately, even if it means paying a little more.