BIN too high?!

yes.please · Jun 14th, 2007, 12:49 AM

I have a bag listed right now on eBay that retailed for $1275 plus tax. It's been barely used and in prestine condition- not to mention it's sold out and discontinued. I have a BIN of $1000 ( which I think is a fair price) and I just had a potential buyer ask me if I would consider $500- when I politely turned her offer down and explained the aforementioned reasons she wrote me back saying how she really loved the bag but thought my BIN was "really too high for the bag"???? That really irks me- what do you reply to that? Sorry for the vent but it makes me so mad when people try to low ball you and get something for nothing.

yes.please · Jun 14th, 2007, 12:51 AM

Plus I just looked and she has ZERO feedback!! getouttahere!

Litigatrix · Jun 14th, 2007, 01:39 AM

Just ignore her--there are lots of people out there on eBay to give you unsolicited "educations" on your prices, policies, propriety of making a profit, etc. Too much effort to respond to them.

noshoepolish · Jun 14th, 2007, 02:45 AM

Yep. Lots of bidders think sellers mark up there prices like 2.5 times. So they send some ridiculous offers.

I usually have my bags set so the lowest I clear after all fees is $20. but that is really low for a seller. I do think some sellers mark up stuff really high.

balihai88 · Jun 14th, 2007, 03:20 AM

You're the seller, you can set the BIN at whatever price you want and if she doesn't agree with it, then that's her choice (and she should walk away). Personally I don't think your BIN price is too high. If you feel you must respond to her, I'd just say something to the effect of, I'm sorry you don't agree with the BIN price, good luck with the auction! (Meanwhile in my head I'd be thinking YEAH RIGHT, see ya!!!)

Lily · Jun 14th, 2007, 03:32 AM

Don't stress about it. Some people just have wayyy too much time on their hands.

Honestly, I come across lots of items with unrealistic BIN prices. How hard is it just to close the window and move on?

Berlyn · Jun 14th, 2007, 03:37 AM

A lot of times buyers are just looking to get a good deal, or at least thats the impression I got when I first started selling a short time ago. I've had some super lowball offers which would have made it not even worth it for me to sell the item in the first place. Get the price you want! Even if you have to wait for someone else to come along

Miss Sooky · Jun 14th, 2007, 07:05 AM

Rise above it, keep your cool and don't take the bait - easy to say I know and harder to do, but undoubtedly the right approach - don't waste time and energy on a pointless dialogue - a lesson hard learned by me!

zacfashion · Jun 14th, 2007, 07:56 AM

I agree with with alot of the other girls have said, but as a regular Buyer and Seller myself, its not a bad thing that she said your 'Buy It Now' is too high - Its a opinion and if she said it in a 'Respectful and Friendly' way then everyone has a right to express a opinion.

Everyone knows there is a difference between a 'New' and 'Used' item, even if its only used once its still used, so she gave her opinion.

Maybe she REALLY wanted it and it was just out her reach??? Is Negotiation bad? Well, in my years on eBay, I have negotiated with many sellers aqnd inturn had amazing, amazing Ebay purchasing experiences.

In my opinion, its not worth getting 'Personal' when your selling something, I sell and buyers can be annoying and rude, but if you rise above that and explain to her the same thing you have explained above then who knows, she may like your sincerety so much she may do the BIN, if not she will always come back to you....

Just my 2-Pence!

print*model · Jun 14th, 2007, 09:54 AM

Your BIN is not too high. She just can't afford the item. I wouldn't respond.

yes.please · Jun 14th, 2007, 10:19 AM

thanks eveyone! i did reply with a short and sweet thanks, sorry you feel that way and good luck.

i have a lower starting price than the BIN so I don't think she wants to pay any kind of fair price for the bag. and it's great she has her opinions but if i sat around and told everyone on eBay who i thought was selling an item for too much or too little- i'd no other time.

thanks again for all the advice!

Jun 14th, 2007, 12:49 AM	#1
yes.please Member Location: brookyn. ny	BIN too high?! I have a bag listed right now on eBay that retailed for $1275 plus tax. It's been barely used and in prestine condition- not to mention it's sold out and discontinued. I have a BIN of $1000 ( which I think is a fair price) and I just had a potential buyer ask me if I would consider $500- when I politely turned her offer down and explained the aforementioned reasons she wrote me back saying how she really loved the bag but thought my BIN was "really too high for the bag"???? That really irks me- what do you reply to that? Sorry for the vent but it makes me so mad when people try to low ball you and get something for nothing.

Jun 14th, 2007, 12:51 AM	#2
yes.please Member Location: brookyn. ny	Re: BIN too high?! Plus I just looked and she has ZERO feedback!! getouttahere!

Jun 14th, 2007, 01:39 AM	#3
Litigatrix new 'do, same cat Location: Capitol Hill	Re: BIN too high?! Just ignore her--there are lots of people out there on eBay to give you unsolicited "educations" on your prices, policies, propriety of making a profit, etc. Too much effort to respond to them. __________________ PLEASE do not PM me for authentications. My Collection: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-showcase/litigatrixs-im-modest-collection-144948.html Also, check out the Authentic Spy Picture Reference & Drool! Yay! http://pics.livejournal.com/fendi_spy_list/

Jun 14th, 2007, 02:45 AM	#4
noshoepolish Addicted to Coach	Re: BIN too high?! Yep. Lots of bidders think sellers mark up there prices like 2.5 times. So they send some ridiculous offers. I usually have my bags set so the lowest I clear after all fees is $20. but that is really low for a seller. I do think some sellers mark up stuff really high.

Jun 14th, 2007, 03:20 AM	#5
balihai88 26.2 Location: At the beach!	Re: BIN too high?! You're the seller, you can set the BIN at whatever price you want and if she doesn't agree with it, then that's her choice (and she should walk away). Personally I don't think your BIN price is too high. If you feel you must respond to her, I'd just say something to the effect of, I'm sorry you don't agree with the BIN price, good luck with the auction! (Meanwhile in my head I'd be thinking YEAH RIGHT, see ya!!!)

Jun 14th, 2007, 03:32 AM	#6
Lily Member Location: Melbourne, Australia	Re: BIN too high?! Don't stress about it. Some people just have wayyy too much time on their hands. Honestly, I come across lots of items with unrealistic BIN prices. How hard is it just to close the window and move on?

Jun 14th, 2007, 03:37 AM	#7
Berlyn <3 H	Re: BIN too high?! A lot of times buyers are just looking to get a good deal, or at least thats the impression I got when I first started selling a short time ago. I've had some super lowball offers which would have made it not even worth it for me to sell the item in the first place. Get the price you want! Even if you have to wait for someone else to come along __________________ *My modest collection:*

Jun 14th, 2007, 07:05 AM	#8
Miss Sooky Member Location: Curled up with a book	Re: BIN too high?! Rise above it, keep your cool and don't take the bait - easy to say I know and harder to do, but undoubtedly the right approach - don't waste time and energy on a pointless dialogue - a lesson hard learned by me!

Jun 14th, 2007, 07:56 AM	#9
zacfashion Member Location: London, UK & CA, USA	Re: BIN too high?! I agree with with alot of the other girls have said, but as a regular Buyer and Seller myself, its not a bad thing that she said your 'Buy It Now' is too high - Its a opinion and if she said it in a 'Respectful and Friendly' way then everyone has a right to express a opinion. Everyone knows there is a difference between a 'New' and 'Used' item, even if its only used once its still used, so she gave her opinion. Maybe she REALLY wanted it and it was just out her reach??? Is Negotiation bad? Well, in my years on eBay, I have negotiated with many sellers aqnd inturn had amazing, amazing Ebay purchasing experiences. In my opinion, its not worth getting 'Personal' when your selling something, I sell and buyers can be annoying and rude, but if you rise above that and explain to her the same thing you have explained above then who knows, she may like your sincerety so much she may do the BIN, if not she will always come back to you.... Just my 2-Pence!

Jun 14th, 2007, 09:54 AM	#10
print*model Member	Re: BIN too high?! Your BIN is not too high. She just can't afford the item. I wouldn't respond.

Jun 14th, 2007, 10:19 AM	#11
yes.please Member Location: brookyn. ny	Re: BIN too high?! thanks eveyone! i did reply with a short and sweet thanks, sorry you feel that way and good luck. i have a lower starting price than the BIN so I don't think she wants to pay any kind of fair price for the bag. and it's great she has her opinions but if i sat around and told everyone on eBay who i thought was selling an item for too much or too little- i'd no other time. thanks again for all the advice!