[meteorite-list] Question for dealers re: displaying sold items

From: Shawn Alan <photophlow_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:38:23 -0700 (PDT)
Message-ID: <283200.89914.qm_at_web35408.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I would say Dealers leave sold items on the website because it shows the buyers what they have sold in the past and also it builds up there reputation of their dealings in a since its a resume. If I went to a website and only saw a couple items that they have and nothing else I would think twice and would even think they are a small time player. But it can be discouraging that when you think you have found that meteorite and when you click on the image you see that its sold. That is the nature of collecting, but again, Anne Black said always ask. I have to agree on that too.

Shawn Alan
IMCA 1633
eBaystore
http://shop.ebay.com/photophlow/m.html

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[meteorite-list] Question for dealers re: displaying sold itemsMichael Mulgrew mikestang at gmail.com
Tue Apr 12 19:21:29 EDT 2011


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List,

I am curious why almost every meteorite dealer's website displays
specimens that have already sold right along side specimens that are
in stock and available for sale? I do not know of any other market
that does this; it is unique to meteorites in my experiences. As a
collector/prospective buyer I do not see the upside to this practice.
It does nothing for helping me find what I'm looking for; in fact it
is counter productive when I am shopping for a specimen as it makes it
more difficult to see what is actually available for sale. It's
synonymous with looking for clothes in your size and every store has
displays showing your size but not actually selling any clothes that
fit you. Maybe a separate page for "Sold Specimens" would be more
appropriate if there was a need that I am not aware of to display
pieces that have already been sold? I look forward to becoming
educated on this matter.

Regards,
Michael in so. Cal.





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