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Re: Update: Vote to end "make an offer" listings

I've been here quite a few years & sold my fair share on the Chronotrader forum, all with a fixed sale price ( may i add i've purchased at least 3 times more than i've sold here ;-)
In the last few years i've noted the tendancy towards the "make me an offer" style of selling. On some occasions its seemed appropriate, if for example its a rare, valuable & seldom seen model up for sale. There are other moments when we see the more commonly available models offered up in this format & i think WHY ???? !
Its not for me to tell other people what or how they should conduct a sale but i would remind you that 90+% of our readers will also be aware of when this format is appropriate - these traits reflect how other forum readers perceive you & regard you as a seller.

In summary - i am not against the practice but it should be used with a modicum of common sense. I believe Jeff's suggestion of "receiving offers over xxxx", is a wiser approach.

Good luck to all - Darren

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