Rant: I really don't get some buyers these days...

[romeo tango]

No need people to say it's my fault, I also know that lor.

But that person has no dignity/integrity/ethics in doing such stuffs. Anyway it's not about the $10 man, it's about the principles!

I do agreed that it is not about the money but the principles.

 

[t3hkor]

Send me $10, I want to teach you a lesson :bsmilie::bsmilie:

i already paid $5 for my personal lesson leh lol

 

[HeiPiGu]

No need people to say it's my fault, I also know that lor.

But that person has no dignity/integrity/ethics in doing such stuffs. Anyway it's not about the $10 man, it's about the principles!

It's not your fault that you are trusting. How can the victim be at fault in this case?

 

[sidloojl]

know the market before you sell.

 

[wootsk]

know the market before you sell.

Ya, this is damn true. But also compare the purchase price of the good the seller paid to the price his bid price. I personally find it CHEAP of sellers who brought canon 17-55 F2.8 to sell at 1.2k when the seller brought the item at 1.2k a year ago. Just because the price went to 1.4k++ in the market, those cheapo are trying to cover their loss by selling at the price they paid for the lens. Haiz....

:nono::nono::nono:

 

[sidloojl]

ethical problems on both the buyer and seller ends la..can't be helped..

so buyers must also do a bit of historical market research.lol.

 

[Dream Merchant]

Ya, this is damn true. But also compare the purchase price of the good the seller paid to the price his bid price. I personally find it CHEAP of sellers who brought canon 17-55 F2.8 to sell at 1.2k when the seller brought the item at 1.2k a year ago. Just because the price went to 1.4k++ in the market, those cheapo are trying to cover their loss by selling at the price they paid for the lens. Haiz....

:nono::nono::nono:

I don't understand this logic.

 

[Cartman2000]

I don't think its wrong of them to sell as according to the market price, assuming the item is in a condition that is acceptable to buyers. The only reason why you'd feel that way is probably because you'd be "losing out" in a sense while someone else breaks even.

 

[night86mare]

Ya, this is damn true. But also compare the purchase price of the good the seller paid to the price his bid price. I personally find it CHEAP of sellers who brought canon 17-55 F2.8 to sell at 1.2k when the seller brought the item at 1.2k a year ago. Just because the price went to 1.4k++ in the market, those cheapo are trying to cover their loss by selling at the price they paid for the lens. Haiz....

:nono::nono::nono:

i think it's fine.

for example, if oil became a scarce resource, just because i bought it at $1.87 per litre doesn't mean i don't have the license to sell it at $2 per litre when there is an oil crisis. or $20, or $200.

same goes for any other commodity, most of which are not necessities.

are you going to berate the people who get limited edition collectibles and make a 200000% profit? no! so why should you criticise camera/lens sellers if they sell at correct current market price?

 

[nottipiglet]

Ya, this is damn true. But also compare the purchase price of the good the seller paid to the price his bid price. I personally find it CHEAP of sellers who brought canon 17-55 F2.8 to sell at 1.2k when the seller brought the item at 1.2k a year ago. Just because the price went to 1.4k++ in the market, those cheapo are trying to cover their loss by selling at the price they paid for the lens. Haiz....

:nono::nono::nono:

There's absolutely nothing wrong with what you just described. If you bought your lens and $1.2k, and then you feel like selling it at $1.1k, please let me know.... But don't say I cheat you hor... because you did it to yourself.

It's supply and demand. Willing buyer, willing seller, everything above board and transparent... then it's ok.

 

[sidloojl]

yeah, it is the sense of getting cheated in that sense cause that guy breaks even. jealousy?

 

[LazerLordz]

Ya, this is damn true. But also compare the purchase price of the good the seller paid to the price his bid price. I personally find it CHEAP of sellers who brought canon 17-55 F2.8 to sell at 1.2k when the seller brought the item at 1.2k a year ago. Just because the price went to 1.4k++ in the market, those cheapo are trying to cover their loss by selling at the price they paid for the lens. Haiz....

:nono::nono::nono:

It's the market mechanism at work. There's nothing wrong with this, and do avoid applying such labels to people liberally.

 

[antacid]

you're not forced to buy from them. think the price is ridiculous? don't buy! go buy a new one!

seriously, the prices in B&S here are ridiculous. 10% off a new lens with warranty and they expect to sell? i won't buy anything 2nd hand if it's less than 30% off a new one.

 

[HeiPiGu]

you're not forced to buy from them. think the price is ridiculous? don't buy! go buy a new one!

seriously, the prices in B&S here are ridiculous. 10% off a new lens with warranty and they expect to sell? i won't buy anything 2nd hand if it's less than 30% off a new one.

I think you meant 'without' warranty right? That's why there are many repost and 'reduced price' postings :bsmilie:

 

[PrimePhotog]

There's absolutely nothing wrong with what you just described. If you bought your lens and $1.2k, and then you feel like selling it at $1.1k, please let me know.... But don't say I cheat you hor... because you did it to yourself.
/QUOTE]I totally agree...Very ridiculous to see such claims.Just because I bought some lens last year before the price increases, why should I sell at below the market value?

 

[sidloojl]

yeah, we must like the market do it's work, then just follow it. buyers and sellers alike.

 

[nottipiglet]

you're not forced to buy from them. think the price is ridiculous? don't buy! go buy a new one!

seriously, the prices in B&S here are ridiculous. 10% off a new lens with warranty and they expect to sell? i won't buy anything 2nd hand if it's less than 30% off a new one.

You must understand that these people may have bought from Courts or Harvey Normans, etc... so they price they are trying to sell may be 30% off what they paid. However, they will soon realise that they cannot sell at those prices and adjust their expectations accordingly.

 

[Canew]

Appreciate everyone's view here. Learnt something.

 

[weixiang1900]

you're not forced to buy from them. think the price is ridiculous? don't buy! go buy a new one!

seriously, the prices in B&S here are ridiculous. 10% off a new lens with warranty and they expect to sell? i won't buy anything 2nd hand if it's less than 30% off a new one.

then you jolly well dun buy from B&S lah... as simple as there.. there are tons of people who would love to buy it at 10% off... :bsmilie:

 

[sidloojl]

then you jolly well dun buy from B&S lah... as simple as there.. there are tons of people who would love to buy it at 10% off... :bsmilie:

i am sure he's not buying;p