Frogskins
I am Jim Jannard...
I guess this is one of those questions where the answer is, “whatever someone is willing to pay.”
But since this is a forum and “scalping” is not allowed, sometimes I have to wonder, what’s considered “fair” and what’s considered “greed” or “scalping.”
Let me phrase my question another way …
Supposed there is a pair of glasses that you want that are only available at a specific location, how much would you expect to pay another member to go through the trouble of buying them on your behalf and then shipping them to you?
Let’s use a specific, made up example …
A pair of Oakleys cost $150.00 at a specific O store.
Someone buys them and posts them for sale on the dreaded eBay for $250.00.
No problem … if they sell, they sell. If they’re overpriced, they won’t. Economics 101.
However, same scenario but they’re posted on the forum (almost $100 above cost.)
Greedy member, or just "Business 101?"
Wondering what everyone's thoughts are on this ...
But since this is a forum and “scalping” is not allowed, sometimes I have to wonder, what’s considered “fair” and what’s considered “greed” or “scalping.”
Let me phrase my question another way …
Supposed there is a pair of glasses that you want that are only available at a specific location, how much would you expect to pay another member to go through the trouble of buying them on your behalf and then shipping them to you?
Let’s use a specific, made up example …
A pair of Oakleys cost $150.00 at a specific O store.
Someone buys them and posts them for sale on the dreaded eBay for $250.00.
No problem … if they sell, they sell. If they’re overpriced, they won’t. Economics 101.
However, same scenario but they’re posted on the forum (almost $100 above cost.)
Greedy member, or just "Business 101?"
Wondering what everyone's thoughts are on this ...