scott..
here, here. makes total sense. "haggling," "bargaining," is all part
of the game and what makes it fun. it sounds like to even approach
his table, one's head would be chewed off, especially if he "gets
pissed." this certainly isn't a way to build a new clientele and, as
you said, for the younger collectors to be spurned, potentially...
well.. these same folks may have big bucks to spend in the near
future and they will not be buying from pissy sellers who are
offended for someone even asking.
i guess it is all how one chooses to play in the sandbox.
jeff
On May 31, 2009, at 12:01 PM, Scott Burns wrote:
Well, forgive me for being completely out-of-touch with the
lifestyles of the rich and famous....
I didn't realize it was "poor form" to try to get a better deal. I
also didn't know there was a dollar threshold that makes haggling
"acceptable." From what other dealers have told me they DO build
wiggle room into all prices--even on the less pricey items--knowing
people like to bargain.
I'm certainly out of my league with you guys. (read high rollers)
...and we wonder why we can't get younger (read that, less
financially solvent) people interested in our hobby...
Sheesh, Franc you certainly have a knack for always saying just the
right thing. I wanna party with you.
Scott
MoPo List Owner
From: MoPo List On Behalf Of Bruce Hershenson
Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 12:12 PM
I feel the same way, except my number is $10,000. I can't imagine
someone haggling over $100, but that's just me.
Bruce
From: MoPo ListOn Behalf Of Franc
Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 8:28 AM
I don't haggle unless I'm spending at least $100 at someone's
table. I just think it's poor form. FRANC
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From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of
Scott Burns
Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 8:36 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Cinevent--No Haggle Zone?
I must have just been unlucky that the dealers having what I wanted
to buy wouldn't haggle. I thought it odd since it had NEVER
happened before. As Rich pointed out, he would have haggled...but
alas, no items caught my eye on his table. Maybe next year Rich!
Personally I don't think it's out-of-line to offer 20 bucks for
something marked $25. One would assume that dealers build in a bit
of wiggle room since bargaining seems commonplace, if not expected.
Scott
From: MoPo List On Behalf Of Franc
Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 8:21 PM
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Cinevent--No Haggle Zone?
Dealers must have known that I was upset by te smelly rooms, so
they treated me kindly allowed me to haggle. I didn;t notice any
difference this year in connection with the pricing and the
bargaining. Volume is the key. I personally get pissed off when
someone wants to buy one $25 item and offers me $20 or even $23.
FRANC
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