Featured Wounded Civil War Vet Business Card - BIN or Auction?

Discussion in 'Ephemera and Photographs' started by Bookahtoo, Feb 1, 2024.

  1. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    good for you Book !!!
    New contacts is always a good thing....and hard to come by !!

    Fast Nickel vs slow dime......& meeting new folks.... win win !!!
     
  2. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    I hope it doesn't sound like I'm contacting these people to sell them stuff.
    I have not once asked anyone if they wanted to buy my item.
    Sometimes when we get into a conversation about whatever I'm researching, someone will ask if I'm selling it. Sometimes when I say yes, they know someone who might be interested. More often, if I'm lucky, I can ask them as many questions as I want and they're happy to help.
    I just don't want you to think I'm peddling my wares.
     
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Why?
    No!!
    it doesn't sound like that at all.....

    Those are smart folks you've engaged , and they'd be remiss not to shake the tree and see what falls out !!
     
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  4. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    :hilarious::hilarious::hilarious::hilarious: Thanks @komokwa.
     
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  5. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    It's never a bad idea to make a contact, especially if it's somebody who buys the "what the heck do I do with it now?" items.
     
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  6. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Too true ! These collectors have been studying this stuff their whole lives,and are generally happy to share their wisdom with a fellow scholar-and nobody treasures documents and artifacts like a lifelong researcher.
    PS-They can also frequently tell the museum curator a thing or two they didn't know.
     
  7. Virginia

    Virginia New Member

    Why not put a reserve price on it. I know it costs, but if it's something of value ...
     
  8. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    reserve prices can often hinder a sale......imo
     
  9. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Or stop one from going too low. You can take a reserve off; real auction houses use them to keep lowball bids from taking high-end items nobody was looking for that day.
     
  10. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    I'm listing this on ebay tonight, in case some of you want to follow the auction. I never heard back from Chuck so I'm starting it at $199 and hope the right people see it.
     
  11. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

  12. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

  13. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Good luck Book-quite a piece !
     
  14. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Thank you bosko.
     
  15. Mike Mac Dnald

    Mike Mac Dnald Active Member

    Judging by the comp below, I'd list it at 10 day auction for $499, or your minimum strike price. You can always go down. My problem? Selling stuff I like a lot. This would be one of those.
     
  16. Mike Mac Dnald

    Mike Mac Dnald Active Member

  17. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

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  18. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

  19. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Thirty three looks, 10 watchers.
     
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  20. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Some auctions are quiet until the last day or two and them Shazam.
     
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