The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Page 1809

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Originally Posted by hyakku 

Gonna take my first foray onto the bay today, got a few things left over that I haven't traded here and I don't think too many people would be interested in. Wondering if anyone's got some general advice about listings or anything. I've listed a few things before, but it seems like people don't just do like a .99 auction NR with clothes as it is with a lot of other things. I'm gonna throw up this Pendleton and possibly a Canali shirt and see how they do before I put too mcuh else on I guess.

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Originally Posted by hyakku 

Gonna take my first foray onto the bay today, got a few things left over that I haven't traded here and I don't think too many people would be interested in. Wondering if anyone's got some general advice about listings or anything. I've listed a few things before, but it seems like people don't just do like a .99 auction NR with clothes as it is with a lot of other things. I'm gonna throw up this Pendleton and possibly a Canali shirt and see how they do before I put too mcuh else on I guess.

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Originally Posted by Brianpore 

If you are running 7 day auctions, start the 8-9pm EST on a Sunday. It has been documented (and just look at any of the big sellers) that it is the best time to end an auction. That being said 99 cent NR is very risky, unless you KNOW that it will have a bunch of people bidding and bidding early, something like a 36S Brioni suit for example (how I wish someone would post one on ebay at any price really). I personally like to use BINOBO listings for 30 days. They cost 20 cents each and if your in no rush just list it and forget about it. Without running 99 cent auctions, you'll go through a few bucks just listing the stuff each time if it does not sell. I'm sure some other "auction style" guys will chime in shortly. Good luck!

Just been running some auctions for a couple weeks, what Brian says I can agree with, if it's a hot item you should get a lot of bidders. Best one so far for me was the Stefano Ricci shirt that I started at $39. BIN for $99. First bid was $40, next was $50.05 and then a third bidder hit the BIN for $99. I think the draw back of the auction system is the end time, people are going to wait until the last moment to try and get the last bid in. Went to the Barrett-Jackson Car auction and watched them auction off a $4.5 million dollar car, the bidding stays open until no more bids, which is more like the BIN with "Or best offer". I don't know if eBay has that type of format where the bidding will stay open for X amount of time after each bid, but I know it would benefit the sellers.

I listed a HSM gold trumpeter blazer for $29 auction BIN $79, ended yesterday no bids, re listed as BIN $29 or best offer and somebody bought it within 5 minutes.

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Originally Posted by lastdonb 

Just been running some auctions for a couple weeks, what Brian says I can agree with, if it's a hot item you should get a lot of bidders. Best one so far for me was the Stefano Ricci shirt that I started at $39. BIN for $99. First bid was $40, next was $50.05 and then a third bidder hit the BIN for $99. I think the draw back of the auction system is the end time, people are going to wait until the last moment to try and get the last bid in. Went to the Barrett-Jackson Car auction and watched them auction off a $4.5 million dollar car, the bidding stays open until no more bids, which is more like the BIN with "Or best offer". I don't know if eBay has that type of format where the bidding will stay open for X amount of time after each bid, but I know it would benefit the sellers.

 

I listed a HSM gold trumpeter blazer for $29 auction BIN $79, ended yesterday no bids, re listed as BIN $29 or best offer and somebody bought it within 5 minutes.

Ebay does not have this option to extend time after each bid.

Finishing off from this morning on Saturdays finds:

A Dalton & Forsythe made in Italy corduroy SC marked EU 54R . Nice coat, too big for me, tried to find more on the maker, not much.

First Stephens Brothers made in Ireland shirt, anybody need a St Patricks Day shirt, this is it, 17½/35 French Cuff:

A Pendelton Made in USA sweater LG, Willis & Geiger LS shirt LG,Orvis cord quilted lined jacket XL

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Originally Posted by AlanC 

WTB: I'm on the lookout for a basic suit (solid gray or navy) in 42R, good quality (mid-light weight, nothing fancy, Brooks Bros, Hickey, etc.) for a friend of mine. It needs to be in great shape, no issues, enough length in hem and sleeves to alter. He's new to used clothing, and I don't want to spook him. PM me with details if you turn one up.

Need to alter how much longer?

I picked these up today. PRL Ankle Boots and it reads : "Est. 1967 - Benchmade in Maine" on the footbed. They are similiar to Vintage Ralph Lauren Leather Polo Country Boot, but are different. Can anyone help me identify these???

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Originally Posted by hyakku 


Edit: Actually PMed, don't wanna clutter the thread, so I'll use this post to once again reiterate the fact that I have claimed title to RL round these parts. Been had polo.

How does one lay claim to brands? I'd like to claim Oxxford, Kiton, Isaia, and Brioni please... 

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Originally Posted by Samuel Smith 

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Originally Posted by AlanC 

WTB: I'm on the lookout for a basic suit (solid gray or navy) in 42R, good quality (mid-light weight, nothing fancy, Brooks Bros, Hickey, etc.) for a friend of mine. It needs to be in great shape, no issues, enough length in hem and sleeves to alter. He's new to used clothing, and I don't want to spook him. PM me with details if you turn one up.

this is also the exact thing that I am lurking for.  given your stature and tenure on SF I will assume the back-seat role on this one :). look forward to seeing what you come up with, however.

May have some stuff for both you guys later tonight....working on organization pictures/details now. Going to be a LARGE post!
 

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Originally Posted by hyakku 

Edit: Actually PMed, don't wanna clutter the thread, so I'll use this post to once again reiterate the fact that I have claimed title to RL round these parts. Been had polo.

...unless its small!