What's with all the batch auctions lately? (2 Viewers)

[pltrgyst]

Rant of the day -- just my opinion:

All these batch auctions and sales of individual chips do absolutely nothing to help the chipping world. In fact, just the opposite: they harm the hobby. I'd bet they result in more chips not being reunited and incorporated into sets of related chips, which most people probably think is a goal of PCF.

It wasn't that long ago that we did things like circulate "grab boxes" of chips like these and other poker goods, from which members could take what they needed, add other items, and pass the box on. Sadly, that kind of spirit is totally missing from today's PCF.

It's a big loss...

 

[upNdown]

It's all about the Benjamins (and the Mckinleys and the Clevelands.)

 

[Jeevansluck]

Sadly, that kind of spirit is totally missing from today's PCF.

It's a big loss...

Feeling this too, for a while now.

 

[Windwalker]

What’s a batch auction? As in a barrel or this or a rack of that?

 

[THRA5H3R]

Usually a bunch of single cast-offs from other buys...

 

[Venturalvn]

What’s a batch auction? As in a barrel or this or a rack of that?

Also confused on the term. This maybe? Instead of just listing the set as a whole?

 

[kaimat]

Also confused on the term. This maybe? Instead of just listing the set as a whole?

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I think this is directed more at auctions of random singles and used barrels where the auctions aren't going to really benefit one person and instead force someone to buy a bunch of chips they don't need in order to get a couple chips they need.

 

[ReallyGoodUsername]

@RivieraDanny @Potsie1

 

[RivieraDanny]

I for one stated right in any of my auctions what the purpose is. So many times I had to buy things that included other things so now it’s time for that shit to go. And at the pricing I start at usually below anything near what I paid. A simple answer isn’t that I or anyone is “pushing” things on people as if you don’t want them simply don’t buy them. Not a problem.

 

[SiouxperStack]

I always enjoy a good @pltrgyst rant. Even the one that was about one of my sales. I’m glad you still make your contributions and I genuinely mean this.

 

[JWC]

I always enjoy a good @pltrgyst rant. Even the one that was about one of my sales. I’m glad you still make your contributions and I genuinely mean this.

@SiouxperStack - I figured that it was pointed at me, let’s share the glory jointly.

 

[ChipEnvy]

It's all about the Benjamins (and the Mckinleys and the Clevelands.)

I am surprised anytime I see a "For Sale" add these days. Everything is an auction. I don't blame anyone, because I got the collection I have today by finding, selling and buying, because I thought it was an expensive hobby 10 years ago. My wife and I do well, but I was picky when chips were $1 a chip, now I am pretty much done because if chip prices were measured by speed, I'd say we are at...

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[Irish]

I am surprised anytime I see a "For Sale" add these days. Everything is an auction. I don't blame anyone, because I got the collection I have today by finding, selling and buying, because I thought it was an expensive hobby 10 years ago. My wife and I do well, but I was picky when chips were $1 a chip, now I am pretty much done because if chip prices were measured by speed, I'd say we are at...

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lol, too true. And there are a bunch of folks all like:

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Often followed by.....

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sorry, couldn't resist adding on, one of my favorite movies!

 

[jpietrella]

Ugh. I had a snarky response but...

 

[Saoliver]

one of my favorite movies!

Noted.

 

[RivieraDanny]

I’m also not sure why some are so offended by auctions.... it’s the fairest way. The buyer sets the price. Period.

 

[doublebooyah85]

I like when you guys auction a rack then offer more to the buyer

 

[jpietrella]

I’m also not sure why some are so offended by auctions.... it’s the fairest way. The buyer sets the price. Period.

Because loud noises.

 

[RivieraDanny]

Because loud noises.

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[jpietrella]

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Nailed it

 

[jpietrella]

Also can we fast forward to the part where this turns into a 15 page debate between the "all auctions" club and the "no auctions" club? And for good measure to send this into orbit.....are dibs binding?

 

[Josh Kifer]

Also can we fast forward to the part where this turns into a 15 page debate between the "all auctions" club and the "no auctions" club? And for good measure to send this into orbit.....are dibs binding?

Hot dogs are sandwiches.

 

[jpietrella]

Hot dogs are sandwiches.

You monster.

 

[HaRDHouSeiNC]

Wow
I’d suggest not looking at eBay where it’s one chip at a time for a decade by most sellers

and @buffalojim has me wana spend all my monies on his auctions

 

[SiouxperStack]

@SiouxperStack - I figured that it was pointed at me, let’s share the glory jointly.

My thread was years ago. This is probably just about you. Lol

 

[ReallyGoodUsername]

Hot dogs are sandwiches.

 

[RivieraDanny]

Also can we fast forward to the part where this turns into a 15 page debate between the "all auctions" club and the "no auctions" club? And for good measure to send this into orbit.....are dibs binding?

Holy shit now I want to post a DOUBLE Putin on the Ritz!!!!

 

[Eloe2000]

dibs

 

[Grimace]

Insert this here

It’s been a while

 

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