Items being sold - same items on Multiple sites

[KC]

The other week we briefly discussed about items that were being listed on multiple sites by sellers (believe it was on the thread about the brass/glass tea/dessert cart).  Just to show...here is an example that is for sale on Ebay, 1stDibs and Etsy and ALL have different prices!

I have only seen it on higher priced items because I am sure you are charged $$ for all listings on each site.  However, you can end listings (because you sold it elsewhere BUT ARE NOT telling the sites that you have) without a major penalities/costs.  I have even bid on items in the past that a listing was ended early (after I was bidding on it) because it was no longer available.  (That is when I first discovered the multiples were occurring.)  However, the seller gave the excuse it was no longer available because it was no longer in pristine condition because it was dropped/dented.  I replied that it was okay and still wanted it. (Snicker snicker)  But out of the goodness of their heart they couldn't do that. (REALLY!)  When I found they had sold it on another site for much more!

Etsy  https://www.etsy.com/listing/668174435/wonderful-set-austrian-silver-plated?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_a-art_and_collectibles-collectibles-other&utm_custom1=2414acd0-269b-49f9-a980-e1839b86fd15&utm_content=go_304499435_22746158195_78727398995_pla-106549150355_c__668174435&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr9C7jKHI3wIVBqrsCh0AHg6YEAQYAiABEgIo7fD_BwE

1st Dibs https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/dining-entertaining/barware/wonderful-set-austrian-silver-plated-figural-wine-bottle-corks-circa-1920/id-f_13057702/

[mart]

What was the 1st dibs price ??  Didn`t see that !!  Where are these odd prices come from ??  Etsy`s was $1113. plus change ??

[jacon4]

Well, at least your bid button didn't get stuck!   

[KC]

1stdibs price $1,229.32  Etsy price $1,113.59. 

Jacon4 LOL.  Nope, didn't bid on it.  Just hadn't seen one before and when I searched for it came up with the multiple listings.  I have no need for it...but then most items that I collect I have no need for!  :O

[jacon4]

I don't see what's wrong with listing in multiple places with different prices as listing fees are different i assume.

[mart]

Nothing wrong with it as long as the bidders know it !!  Wouldn`t you be a bit PO`d if you had bid on one site and found out the same item had been listed on another at a lower price ??  And some bidders may prefer buying at one site more than others !!  There is a $ 115 difference in etsy and 1st dibs !!

[jacon4]

A whole $115. dollars huh? A rounding error when buying antique furniture! Were they bidding? I was thinkin it was a set price for the item. And if a set price, nothing unusual to me about buying same item at different stores at different prices, Walmart price VS Target price for example are different prices for same item.

[mart]

Thats why I read the sale papers !!  And thats why I do not shop at some stores,, hate to pay more when the shop next door is much less for same item and same brand !!

[KC]

These two sites are set prices but I have seen many items over the past few years listed on many sites that are on fixed AND auction sites.

I have mixed emotions about it.  I actually bought an item 2 years ago on auction (Ebay) and won.  The seller came back and said that it sold for too little and that they weren't going to fulfill the sale!  I filed a complaint with Ebay and the seller told them item was not longer available.  Well it was on another site for a whole lot more money!  Ebay didn't oust them even tho they got the actual messages from the seller showing they just wanted more money and didn't fulfill their obligation! 

So, I do have a problem with sellers like that.  This has taught me to search the internet to see if the same item is for sale elsewhere and for less.  I then decide if I really really want it - and if I bid/offer I will only do it on legitimate sites.

[mart]

I am with you KC !!  Don`t mind paying for something I want but get a little PO`d at some sellers tactics !!  If it brings more on one site then thats where they need to list it !!  Surprises me that Ebay did that !!