Questionable sellers?

Mike Hartley

I am relatively new to stamp collecting and have been enjoying bidding on and winning (some) auctions building my cllection over time. My question, which I'm sure has been asked and answered in the past, is what's the deal with the sellers who massively overprice their stamps? That group of six or seven sellers, I know everyone knows the names, seem to take the highest possible price anywhere for a stamp, then double or triple it. Are they selling anything? The vast majority I've seen don't even get any bids. Do they only profit if some unsuspecting newbie with money to burn and no research skills stumbles onto their offerings. What is HipStamps stance on this? On the face of it, it doesn't seem good for the hobby. Just wondering.

Rene Bravo

Yes, I have seen that Mike also, or the other trick is to charge exorbitant shipping fees. But it is the free market and the buyer must be on alert. Thankfully, I have found absolutely wonderful, ethical sellers. Joining their ranks shortly ( when I retire).

Ted Tyszka

Rene Bravo: "Joining their ranks shortly ( when I retire)."

47 days to the Big R for me.

Dave Bennett

Short-timers!!

Michael Generali

Hey, Ted. Congrats!

Thomas Keesling

Congratulations, Ted and Rene. I don't know about you, Rene, but Ted seems to have enough projects to keep him busy for many years!

Luree Hughes

Congrats, Ted such a short time.

Rene, how much longer for you?

As for me, just over 6 months. And yes, projects all over the place.

Ted Tyszka

Thanks, everyone. I certainly won’t be lacking in anything to do.

Wayne Camolli

Could all you children keep the noise down. I did it 12 years ago and am still loving it.
2 things you learn:
1) It no longer matters how MUCH you make - just so there is enough chili in the house.
2) As you get closer to that next big day, you find it easier and easier to be fair and honest.

Luree Hughes

We are going so off topic and to Mike Hartley, I apologize. But we are sort of excited that we will have lots of free time to get into so much more trouble! Thanks for the words of advice, Wayne.

George DeKornfeld

"But we are sort of excited that we will have lots of free time..."

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA And are you in for a surprise ! Y'all are going to have LESS ! You'll see...

Henry Brooks

I retired 9 years ago - George is absolutely correct. A LOT less time.

Wayne Buza

How did I ever have time to work? Retired in 2009.