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The race to the bottom vs ...

misterforgetfulsbooks — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 02:18:11 GMT

The race to the bottom vs leading the price.

A few of the better sellers here have let me into this knowledge on being price leaders rather than racing to the bottom to have the lowest possible price.

What are your views?

Re: The race to the bottom vs ...

bsal6160 — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 00:06:19 GMT

You need to ask them what are their actual sales are like compared to the lower priced items.

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yarmak — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 12:05:38 GMT

you also need to differentiate between those who are simply clearing their shelves to those who actually try to make $$

Dave

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misterforgetfulsbooks — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 05:45:55 GMT

sometimes it seems the prices being charged just cover the postage

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yarmak — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 02:14:18 GMT

or not.Lots of times I have scratched my head wondering how sellers will will

a - post at the price they quote

b - sell the item to cover post and the book

c- how the book will arrive without damage

Dave

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mybookstoreonline — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 14:28:09 GMT

So true Dave....prices are crazy........don't start me on free postage...........it's with the fairies at the bottom of the garden!

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aps1080 — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 11:47:17 GMT

"You need to ask them what are their actual sales are like compared to the lower priced items."

It wouldn't worry me what the sales were because you could have $1 million in sales versus his $250,000,

the first question I'd ask is what your profit was.

It's a lot less work (and more profitable) making 20 - 25% of $250k than 10% on a $1 million.

I think the race to the bottom in this country is crazy, we don't have the volume like the US to sustain it.

If someone offers cheap price and free, I'll take it.

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misterforgetfulsbooks — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 05:26:32 GMT

just so glad I have a B&M to sell un-economical online books in.

ie: have some lovely big captain Cook and Shakelton books to list.

1.5kg so a $13 satchel to post.

Same big books brand new HC/DJ from UK - $6 + $6 postage.

grrrrrr

Re: The race to the bottom vs ...

yarmak — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:54:12 GMT

you should still list Mr Forgetful.While the others will theoretically get snapped up first yours will sell as some do not like to buy from overseas.It just takes time

Dave

Re: The race to the bottom vs ...

misterforgetfulsbooks — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 07:22:51 GMT

thanks yarmak, seems we have nearly missed the XMAS rush as postage times stretch out into the stratosphere