gauging interest and FS...

mark · #1 10-30-2008, 05:04 PM

...wondering the difference?

Whatigot · #2 10-30-2008, 05:27 PM

gaugint interest just means someone wants to know if there is a market for what they may sell if they find the interest is big enough for them to get a fair price or find a good buyer.
The item isn't for sale, but may be soon and it's an opportunity to be first in line if the seller does decide to sell.

For sale is for sale, you got money, you can buy it as soon as you can meet up and get er done....

mark · #3 10-30-2008, 05:58 PM

so gauging interest is just a way of asking for best offer and similiar to e-bay 'buy now' post

Whatigot · #4 10-30-2008, 06:23 PM

essentially.
some people have a value in mind and something simply isn't worth selling without it being met.

Tarolisol · #5 10-31-2008, 06:20 AM

I hate the gauging interest crap, its just someone trying to find the highest bidder. I believe that everything in the buy/sell forum should have a price.... or FT.

tlo · #6 10-31-2008, 06:44 AM

I agree, it is a little annoying. I have stuff in the classifieds and I have asked what I think is a fair price, if I get no pm's, then I can assume no one is interested.
The only time I think that this is useful is if someone is parting out/dismantling a tank, then you would want to make sure that most of the stuff is going to sell

Trigs · #7 10-31-2008, 07:09 AM

edited! =P

Der_Iron_Chef · #8 10-31-2008, 02:11 PM

I don't know why it's *so* annoying. I wouldn't necessarily want to pull out my reactor/skimmer/lights/pump/etc. and spend the time to scrub it down for sale if no one wants it.

People sure do seem to get worked up over these things. I don't know why "gauging interest" translates into "cheap bastard jostling for the highest price".

Der_Iron_Chef · #9 10-31-2008, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarolisol

I hate the gauging interest crap, its just someone trying to find the highest bidder. I believe that everything in the buy/sell forum should have a price.... or FT.

And I'm sorry...but I have to point out: you hate the "gauging interest crap" but you continue to offer chewing gum in trade for expensive equipment?

Aquattro · #10 10-31-2008, 02:19 PM

I don't find it all that annoying, but if you're thinking about selling, it's because you're not using it and probably are pulling and scrubbing anyway.
And you don't need a lot of interest, if you post something for sale, you need only one buyer.
If you post something for sale, and get no response, maybe post with a question on why? Price too high, nobody wants to buy a one eyed fish with no tail, etc.
I don't see it as trying to get top dollar though, just maybe inquiring as to wether or not someone should bother even offering for sale an item that may not have a market. I know, not lots of work in doing that, but whatever.