kingsonline 10 Posted June 9, 2015 I done few auctions item worth 1500 to 2000 and it gets sold for lesser then you expect do you guys ever had such experience ?have you ever lost your cost in auctions ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Free Soul Styles 10 Posted June 9, 2015 It's happened to almost all sellers. An auction is 50/50. It's a risk you take with the R1.00 auctions. The trick is not ripping off buyers for shipping to try make up the loss. Some sellers try that... Never works out well. If you are worried you can list with a reserve or starting price higher than R1.00. Takes the risk out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reeceonlinetrading 10 Posted June 9, 2015 its a chance you take auctions are tricky depends on the item and getting the right buyer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JacoJ 10 Posted June 10, 2015 You can also try the new "Make an Offer" functionality on Buy Now items. It allows for you to set a fixed price and allow offers from potential buyers. this has much less risk making losses. It is almost a hybrid between an Auction and Buy Now. And as Free Soul Styles mentioned...it is very important not to make buyers feel they are being ripped off on shipping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not1CentMore 10 Posted June 10, 2015 Oh, my yes! Sometimes it is rainbows and lollipops and other times it is a beating, but it is a great way to start out on BoB... to get your 'name' out there and get some positives under your belt... with less costly items. Ruthie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
