Someone please help me understand trying to sell a cue online without pics!

I will state it again... this is not about 1 specific member. There have been multiple people who have used this tactic, which I find to be rather silly. Blasting me or anyone else who does not favor this approach does nothing to enhance the practice.
 
So how do you do it?

How do you add pics to a post? That might answer it for all those who don't do it and don't know how or have someone to help them?

How do you do it?
 
You dont like the selling tactics? dont show interest....dont buy it simple. Theres no forum rule that pics are required. I personally skip over most ads without pics almost on any item for sale anywhere..but thats just me. And as far as the ability to post pics to an ad.I doubt its a physical or cognitive deficit??...Id guess at this point if you were successfu selling without pics..why bother.
 
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Ohplayer said:
What is it with people trying to sell cues in the "Wanted/For Sale" section without pics? Are there some cues that are just too nice to post pictures of? Maybe it's just me, but I don't get it.

I guess the seller has the opportunity to really sell his cue to someone when he gets them on the phone or something. I guess it is like a used-car salesman when he gets someone on the lot. Much easier to pressure someone that way. Maybe I'll try it sometime. :grin:[/

He doesn't' talk to them as far as I know , they buy and he ships.
Everybody seems happy.
I am a cynical person for a million reasons but I also like the idea of putting trust back into our lives.
It's too bad we can't all live that way
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kvinbrwr said:
Maybe the guys that do it (try to sell cues without pics) are such great salespeople that they do it that way (without pics) in order to even the playing field and let the lesser-skilled sales people (such as myself) have a chance to compete.

I certainly don't understand what the problem is, if the guy is selling a cue in such a way that you won't buy it, then you don't buy it, its not like he forced you to buy it sight unseen.

If you walk in a store and don't like the way the product is presented do you really go to the manager and explain what he has to change to earn your business or do you just pass and by from another?


Kevin
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The methods that Deanoc uses to sell cues works for Deanoc, and provides free entertainment for the board.
Sadly others are beginning to feel like their $2000 cue is too special to post pics publically, and they want to be like Dean.
The mods should chime in like other large forums, but they don't, in fact I think they would be happy if the entire WFS section went to Ebay & Craigslist.
 
I think it is silly and never consider a purchase with this type of ad. However, it is a free country and I have no issue whatsoever if that is the approach they choose to take. If it works for them and those that buy from them are happy, more power to them.
 
Does it make any sense? No of course not, from a business perspective its foolish. And what works on eBay is having pictures..I mean look at Powersellers they all have pictures of their items.
People sell all kinds of strange items, and normal items for strange prices. Only buy cues with pictures of them from sellers with good ratings. Or you can always ask for pictures of a cue if you think you found something special and want to take the time.
 
JB Cases said:
Why is it a problem? If a person wants to sell without pics that is their problem. Maybe they like to actually have conversations.

Maybe the person isn't technically savvy enough to post pictures and doesn't care to learn. Some folks are like that.

Why not just skip the posts instead of being critical?
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I do skip them.

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Ohplayer said:
I will state it again... this is not about 1 specific member. There have been multiple people who have used this tactic, which I find to be rather silly. Blasting me or anyone else who does not favor this approach does nothing to enhance the practice.
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The bottom line is someone is buying the cues or the ads would stop. Just like someone is buying what telemarketers are selling or the calls would cease. And someone is giving the bum on the corner with the cheesy sign money or he too would disappear. Don't hate the messenger, concentrate on the idiots rewarding the behavior. You know in your hearts who you are and should be ashamed of contributing to all this bullshit. But you're not and it goes on and on. :wink:

JC
 
inserting photos is less than intuitive, it's not hard, but if might be difficult for folks who aren't computer savvy. and the seller is the only guy who loses.
it's the same as no price, or looking for interest. really, these are auctions. and though irritating, they only the seller, IMO.
 
To each his own, of course. But if the powers that be really want the For Sale section to work effeciently for all the members here, they would require more of the sellers.

Pics, of course.

Price, and list it in the thread title. The main reason I refuse to consider using that section is simply a matter of time and convenience to me. If I have to click into each post to see if the item is even in my ballpark of a budget, I'm not gonna do it. I can get a better, quicker description on eBay, or I will simply buy from an online retailer.

Of course, I'm not a collector, or a flipper, or buying anything really expensive, so I don't really matter. Still, it makes me wonder how many others are like me, and will just skip the aggravation of trying to use this forum and support its users....

Just my personal gripe. Those selling here aren't missing much by missing me. Hopefully they aren't missing many others tho.
 
All I know is after reading this thread, I wish I had gotten into building/ working on cars and found the car forum. Sounds like they are actually moderated in a way that helps the industry and image.
 
JB Cases said:
Why is it a problem? If a person wants to sell without pics that is their problem. Maybe they like to actually have conversations.

Maybe the person isn't technically savvy enough to post pictures and doesn't care to learn. Some folks are like that.

Why not just skip the posts instead of being critical?
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JB - you are suggesting a much too simple and common sense solution. What are you trying to do? Kill this thread??? :eek:
 
If we're talking about the same person, I agree, its a hard way to sell cues and cases.

He claims to not know how to post pictures. It really doesn't take that long to learn how.
Its just his preferred way of doing business.

I have had several dealings with him and no complaints. I received a heck of a deal on a GTF case.

I also bought a cue from him. It was the last of his line of cues that he had made.

He told me to shoot with it for awhile and if I didn't like it, to send it back, no questions asked.

I had one of his other cues at one time and this one just wasn't the same as the first.
I contacted him and returned the cue.

It obviously isn't most peoples preferred way of buying cues but as far as an honest seller goes, you won't find a better one that he.

And what he puts up for sale is always exactly as described. I would purchase sight unseen from him anytime on a very short list of others that I would do the same.
 
JB Cases said:
Maybe they like to actually have conversations
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Conversations like this:

Buyer: You have a cue for sale on AZ Billiards

Seller: Yes

Buyer: Can you send me pics and a price for this cue

Seller: No, you send me some money, and if I'm happy with the money, I will send you a good cue worth more than the amount of money you sent me

Buyer: Oh, OK

Seller: My Itrader speaks for itself

Buyer: I like talking about cues so much going to send money to everybody,

Seller: Send me money anytime, my Itrader speaks for itself

Buyer: If I send you more money can we have this conversation again?

Seller: My Itrader speaks for itself

Buyer: Do you take trades?
 
Blue Hog ridr said:
If we're talking about the same person, I agree, its a hard way to sell cues and cases.

He claims to not know how to post pictures. It really doesn't take that long to learn how.
Its just his preferred way of doing business.

I have had several dealings with him and no complaints. I received a heck of a deal on a GTF case.

I also bought a cue from him. It was the last of his line of cues that he had made.

He told me to shoot with it for awhile and if I didn't like it, to send it back, no questions asked.

I had one of his other cues at one time and this one just wasn't the same as the first.
I contacted him and returned the cue.

It obviously isn't most peoples preferred way of buying cues but as far as an honest seller goes, you won't find a better one that he.

And what he puts up for sale is always exactly as described. I would purchase sight unseen from him anytime on a very short list of others that I would do the same.
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Yes that is the way Dean operates with old style trust and honesty.

He's not the only one who does it, but most of the other guys do it in order to respect the wishes of some buyers of high end cues that their business not be out in the streets.

I really don't understand the big need to legislate the behavior, if a seller sells in a way you don't like, don't buy, its on them and their choice to lose you as a buyer. I don't think I've ever bought a cue sight unseen and don't imagine I would, but I love watching Dean do it. I don't get who he (or the others) is hurting?

Kevin
 
kvinbrwr said:
Yes that is the way Dean operates with old style trust and honesty.

He's not the only one who does it, but most of the other guys do it in order to respect the wishes of some buyers of high end cues that their business not be out in the streets.

I really don't understand the big need to legislate the behavior, if a seller sells in a way you don't like, don't buy, its on them and their choice to lose you as a buyer. I don't think I've ever bought a cue sight unseen and don't imagine I would, but I love watching Dean do it. I don't get who he (or the others) is hurting?

Kevin
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I think it's pretty cool the way he does business. I've been tempted by a couple of his offerings - the anticipation of not knowing what your cue actually looks like would be worth whatever minimal risk exists.
 
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