Auction Etiquette

[Bill Tetley]

Originally Posted by Troxx [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

That's not how EC works. Haggling is classic. Prices are not set in stone. The item is worth whatever the demand dictates, and a 4K item is only worth 4K if people will pay it. Haggling on items at the individual buyer/seller level is ultimately what drives prices up/down globally over time.

No point in being a dick. If you've got a set minimum that's firm just state it and be done with it.

When I sell things far under market price I make sure the buyer knows the average price as well.

Pro tip: try auctioning your items without a price in the auction line. Interested parties will contact you and you can easily go from there.

Guy asks you how much? Say honestly that average price is 4k and I'm selling it at 2k and not a penny less. Or, if you want a certain sum, start a bit higher and let them either pay your marked up price or let them talk you down to your real price and let them feel like they did a good job saving some money.

Sorry, but haggling is what happens in EC.

No need to be an ornery bitch.

Nah... no time for that crap. Tired of people trying to save 50p on a 4k item. Been trading on this server for just about 5yrs. I've had enough with haggling. I tend to sell low and buy high just to get on with what I really want to do.