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Re Sales: I'm Trying Something New & I'd Like Your Opinion of It

Posted by Gael <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Gael' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 10, 2025, 1:18 pm

Hi all, because it's always bothered me that sales were first come, first served so not everyone had a crack at an item -- and because I have no idea what the value of some items to collectors are -- I am trying a "silent auction" approach. If you're curious about what I'm selling you'll just have to check the sales page because I'm trying to comply with the rules of this board.

However, I would like to hear what you think of this approach. Love it or hate it? Does it need to be tweaked? Please share your thoughts.

Thank you!
Gael

Thank you everyone who sent me messages of support

Posted by Gael <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Gael' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 12, 2025, 12:28 pm, in reply to "Re Sales: I'm Trying Something New & I'd Like Your Opinion of It"

Whether you posted on the board, sent me a private message or sent me an email, I really do appreciate all the messages I received of support. Thank you!
Gael

Personally, the format made me uncomfortable >>

Posted by Jackie_NJ <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Jackie_NJ' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 11, 2025, 6:31 pm, in reply to "Re Sales: I'm Trying Something New & I'd Like Your Opinion of It"

I didn't like the uncertainty.

Also, there was no picture of the outfit on a doll, so as to know where and how the fabric lays.

I mostly do BIN on items of interest. With an auction, I like to see the progress of the bids, although I generally establish a limit of what I want to pay and stick to it, no matter what entreaties EBay sends.(Increase your bid! Increase your bid! ad nauseum).

I think you're a brave spirit for trying something new, and I wish it had gone more smoothly.

My Ebay store for Fashion Doll clothes:
https://www.ebay.com/str/katzmeowdesignsforfashiondolls

My Etsy Store for Fashion dolls and 60-70 cm BJDS
http://www.etsy.com/shop/KatzMeowDesigns

Good Point...

Posted by Gael <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Gael' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 12, 2025, 12:26 pm, in reply to "Personally, the format made me uncomfortable >>"

I understand about wanting to see a photo of the costume on the doll but, of course, I didn't want to remove the items from the box because I was selling it NRFB.
(ha! I started to type that in as NLRB. if anybody else works/worked in human resources, you may get a hoot out of that.)

Well, this certainly didn't go well....

Posted by Gael <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Gael' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 10, 2025, 9:18 pm, in reply to "Re Sales: I'm Trying Something New & I'd Like Your Opinion of It"

Well my little experiment was apparently not well received.

I received an email from Mike this afternoon, letting me know he has received some emails about my sale post. There was some confusion about how offers were to be made, which is to be expected as this was the first time something like this has been tried. To the couple of people who did email me about it I explained what I intended.

Mike said I could continue this sale but asked me not to sell this way in the future. He said that "people are already raising concerns about being cheated and feel it opens the door to possible problems."

I have to admit I am upset by this. Not by the request not to sell this way but because I posted in the regular board asking people to respond with what they thought about this way of selling and apparently rather than do this and facilitate a conversation among the group, some people felt it was necessary to complain to Mike privately and thus anonymously. But even more than this, the statement about concerns of being cheated impugns my integrity and is not all right with me. I have sold on the board before and have had no complaints. No one has been cheated.

I have decided to remove this item from sale and thus end the controversy. I thought it was a nice way to sell only to the members of TSC, rather than put it on eBay, and to give more people a chance at something they might like to own rather than having to be lucky enough to be the first person to see a post. It could have also been a nice option for the seller, in this case me, to eBay. But it was not to be.

I'm still interested in hearing what people thought of this idea if anyone wants to post and participate in a conversation about it.

I am sorry that it went this way. I know your heart was in the right place. Also>>>

Posted by Rosanna in OR <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Rosanna+in+OR' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 11, 2025, 12:13 pm, in reply to "Well, this certainly didn't go well...."

I am saddened to hear that anyone on this board would write to Mike instead of asking you directly.

And, to say they were "cheated". That is a strong, ugly word.

Please don't let this experience keep you from posting on The Studio Commissary. Hugs!

I just saw this. I would have given it a shot. You've been a member of our community for decades.

Posted by Geneboyz <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Geneboyz' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 11, 2025, 10:53 am, in reply to "Well, this certainly didn't go well...."

I trust you implicitly.

As someone who recently purchased from you, I can say you operate with the highest integrity!

Posted by Michael H <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Michael+H' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 11, 2025, 12:06 am, in reply to "Well, this certainly didn't go well...."

I think it was a great idea. Hugs

Posted by Trish at dollymall <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Trish+at+dollymall' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 10, 2025, 10:28 pm, in reply to "Well, this certainly didn't go well...."

I appreciate the kind motive behind trying this…

Posted by Donna in FL <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Donna+in+FL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 10, 2025, 10:20 pm, in reply to "Well, this certainly didn't go well...."

I hope you find a way to honor your desire to give more people the opportunity to own a special item.

Best wishes. 👍🏻

Re: Re Sales: I'm Trying Something New & I'd Like Your Opinion of It

Posted by AnneC <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=AnneC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 10, 2025, 1:34 pm, in reply to "Re Sales: I'm Trying Something New & I'd Like Your Opinion of It"

No one has done this before to my knowledge - I think I would be willing to participate if someone tried it.

Anne, I'm trying it now on the Sales page - I'll let everyone know how it goes

Posted by Gael <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Gael' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 10, 2025, 2:04 pm, in reply to "Re: Re Sales: I'm Trying Something New & I'd Like Your Opinion of It"

I will be watching and check in. I always look at the sale page.

Posted by dcal <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=dcal' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 10, 2025, 2:44 pm, in reply to "Anne, I'm trying it now on the Sales page - I'll let everyone know how it goes"

Me too!

Posted by Kay in Chgo <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Kay+in+Chgo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 10, 2025, 3:15 pm, in reply to "I will be watching and check in. I always look at the sale page. "

Me, three!

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