curious why (?)

[Johnnu2]

I often pull up Gunbroker just to see what's going on. My question has to do with the bazillion items that constantly show zero bids. After months/years of "no bites", doesn't it seem logical that no one wants it at that price? Why don't the sellers just lower the 'asking' price to encourage someone to bid/buy?
J.

 

[Mobuck]

Maybe an "internet store front" for some FFL holders. BATFE wouldn't accept that in 2010 when I got forced out of business but it might be accepted now.

 

[427mach1]

Might be a gun shop getting free advertisement. My Redhawk 41 mag was posted several times with what I believed was a slightly high starting price. It never received any bids, so I contacted the seller, (a gun shop just north of me) went to see it, and made a reasonable offer, which they accepted.

 

[Doc Holliday]

Why don't the sellers just lower the 'asking' price to encourage someone to bid/buy?
J.

Because everyone thinks THEIRS is somehow 'special' and worth more.

 

[hittman]

made a reasonable offer, which they accepted.

And that shop avoided paying Gun Broker fees of what ..... 15%? Still got it advertised and sold which was the goal.

 

[Fox Mike]

Some time ago there was a Bearcat I wanted but knew it wasn't worth the price of the 'start bid'. I waited until the auction ended and it was relisted and emailed the seller with an offer, somewhat lower than the 'start bid'. He accepted it. The "Ask seller a question" sometimes works. Give it a try.

 

[The Preacher]

I often pull up Gunbroker just to see what's going on. My question has to do with the bazillion items that constantly show zero bids. After months/years of "no bites", doesn't it seem logical that no one wants it at that price? Why don't the sellers just lower the 'asking' price to encourage someone to bid/buy?
J.

I've been watching a particular El Paso Saddlery holster for a Ruger P95 for almost a year... Same price week after week. I won't bite as for a few bucks more I can get a new one with a 2 month wait... So... why didn't I just order the new one??? :roll:

The Preacher ( Who loves to shop Gunbroker... )

 

[Ka6otm]

Maybe they think it's a museum.

There was a vendor who sold at every Crossroads Of The West Gun Show locally for years. Had a used Dillon 550 press for sale every time that was priced way too high.

Took around 5 years before it disappeared. Don't know if he sold it or got tired of carrying it back and forth.

 

[hdonlybob]

Trolling ... I hate them.
I have called the store, or usually pawn shop directly to see if they would get real on price..arrogant lick knobs..
Nope..

 

[wiz1997]

It's because their wife wants them to get rid of some of their "collection".

They post the items on the site at a ridiculous amount so they never sell.

"But honey, I'm trying to sell the stuff. No one will give what it's worth".

 

[Uncle Howie]

It's because their wife wants them to get rid of some of their "collection".

They post the items on the site at a ridiculous amount so they never sell.

"But honey, I'm trying to sell the stuff. No one will give what it's worth".

You took the words right out of my mouth!

I think there is some merit to all the explanations given here.

“It only takes one...”

 

[Johnnu2]

Just an aside story about price... I used to visit a very large (annual) gun show in Albany,NY many years ago. Went past a very large gun book vendor who had a (clearly used) book of Colt engraving on display for $360. After the fourth year of seeing his display, I brought my own "mint' copy to him and asked what he would pay for it (I had originally paid $25 new). His was still on display, unsold. He said he would give me $250 for mine. I took it. My buddy, who had attended with me every year, asked me why I sold my pristine copy so "cheaply". I told him that, IMHO, we knew two things about that 1st edition: 1) It was NOT worth $360 (albeit in lesser condition than mine); 2) It WAS worth $250.... )).

 

[pete44ru]

Why don't the sellers just lower the 'asking' price to encourage someone to bid/buy?
J.

Because everyone thinks THEIRS is somehow 'special' and worth more.

OR, the seller has that much (or a little less) in it, and refused to accept a loss.

The thing about selling whatever is, how can anyone get what they think is a "good" price, unless they ask for it ?

It's difficult for a seller to bargain higher than their asking price.

(Remember, there's a butt for every seat, somewhere)

.

 

[Doc Holliday]

Why don't the sellers just lower the 'asking' price to encourage someone to bid/buy?
J.

Because everyone thinks THEIRS is somehow 'special' and worth more.

OR, the seller has that much (or a little less) in it, and refused to accept a loss.

The thing about selling whatever is, how can anyone get what they think is a "good" price, unless they ask for it ?

It's difficult for a seller to bargain higher than their asking price.

(Remember, there's a butt for every seat, somewhere)

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Most of the time its emotional attachment...I laugh when I see them list it for MORE than what they go for new...