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Why?

Robert KroningRRobert Kroning
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Please explain, somebody: Why do so many sellers/dealers list common stamps for pennies when there are already several, or even dozens, of the same stamp listed? I'm going to ask Amazon people the same question, 'cause they do it also.
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  • Paul MolloyPPaul Molloy
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    Theirs is better.....
  • Robert KroningRRobert Kroning
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    Ah! So always buy the last one listed, right?
  • andrew Hellenschmidtandrew Hellenschmidt
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    I try to only list one copy of each stamp not to confuse myself. But the more the merrier as folks want selection and lowest prices.
  • Michael GeneraliMichael Generali
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    Because when someone is buying stamps, they are usually not going to buy one minimal valued stamp from one seller, and then other minimal valued stamps from several other sellers to where the buyer has to pay all the added shipping for the stamp purchased from each seller. They will buy all they want from one seller at a time.
  • DEJAVUCOLLECTIBLESDDEJAVUCOLLECTIBLES
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    Listing more than one copy of the "same" stamp (actually, they usually are all different from each other in some way) causes problems in filling orders, and may cause a buyer to get an inferior copy, as an honest mistake, which looks a lot like dishonesty. Just list one copy of each Scott #, and replace them as they are sold, with a new scan.
  • DEJAVUCOLLECTIBLESDDEJAVUCOLLECTIBLES
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    for example, some people would be quite unhappy with this pair, although others wouldn't care, since it is an error.
  • Michael GeneraliMichael Generali
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    I disagree. If you maintain proper inventory control those mistakes don't happen. Each listing has a unique ID on this system. I write that number on each card after a listing has been submitted. Mistakes can still happen, but if one does the buyer can easily tell me what the ID number is on the card, and I can double check and send the correct stamp if necessary. But, such mistakes are very rare on my part.
  • Luree HughesLuree Hughes
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    Also, how do I know if you are a collector of circle, wavy line, air brush or even killer cancels? I'm not saying to list each and every one, but a nice selection is, to me acceptable. And on booklets, are you collecting only straight right side, left side, bottom or tops? I just never know what everybody is collecting now a days.
  • Mark RosenbergMark Rosenberg Staff
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    Just a quick note, when browsing, if you only want to see at most one item (by Country / Catalog Number) per Seller, click this:

    Show Only One Per Seller Catalog
  • Robert KroningRRobert Kroning
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    I wasn't referring to a seller listing multiple copies of a common stamp, but to the seller who lists his copy even though there are already many copies listed.
  • Robert KroningRRobert Kroning
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    Good point Michael Generali makes about multiple shipping charges, but I combine S&H charges on multiple orders, doesn't everyone?
  • Michael GeneraliMichael Generali
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    I have flat rate shipping, but my point was that people generally don't want to buy one stamp from seller 1, one stamp from seller 2, etc., and then pay separate shipping for each one of those stamps when a single seller may have all of the stamps that the buyer wants.

    Also, Luree makes another good point that sellers put up "duplicates", because everyone likes something different, such as a cancel or where that straight edge is on a booklet stamps (I like mine on the bottom, by the way).
  • Ted TyszkaTed Tyszka
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    Or with centering. I can tolerate vertically off center much more than I can horizontal off center.
  • DEJAVUCOLLECTIBLESDDEJAVUCOLLECTIBLES
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    I'm glad I was able to generate so much interesting feedback.
  • DEJAVUCOLLECTIBLESDDEJAVUCOLLECTIBLES
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    If you do want to list more than one copy of a Scott # at a time, assigning stock numbers to them seems essential in order to avoid mistakes. Showing only one per seller has the distinct disadvantage that the one shown may not be the most interesting one to that particular buyer.
  • Dave BennettDave Bennett
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    Exhibit A: "Just list one copy of each Scott # . . "

    Exhibit B: "Showing only one per seller has the distinct disadvantage . . . ."

    Diagnosis for DVC: Deeply conflicted, experiencing bouts of chronic uncertainty.
  • Michael GeneraliMichael Generali
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    The listing ID acts as a stock number since it is unique to each listing
  • John WagnerJohn Wagner
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    Just thought I would pop by and add my two cents worth in the discussion. I'm a collector and appreciate being able to select stamps from among various selections. So with more listings, even of the same stamp, I have more choices. Granted, I've seen some sellers list 50 copies of the same stamp. That may be a little overkill, but still, it provides choice. When I am hunting for specific stamps i do frequently purchase a partial set from one seller and one stamp or the rest of a set from another seller. Which means I pay two shipping charges. It all depends on the value of the stamp I want "to me". I always calculate the shipping charges into the value of the stamp. And if I think a stamp is worth the price (sale+shipping) I will pay it. Sometimes if I find a particular stamp of better quality than one in a set that I have, I will buy it to improve the quality of the overall set. I am extremely happy with the quality of material I have found here, the sellers and their service are also exemplary.
  • Gina BrewerGina Brewer
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    So back to several sellers listing the same cheap stamps as a lot of other sellers. I usually start with my favorite sellers list and move on from there. I found a stamp in one of my favorites awhile back, he must have had 50 or more copies. I ordered 8 to find one . These are 1-3 cent sales. I will order the same stamp from several sellers if they fit into my collection and I accept the shipping as part of everyday life at this point.
  • Brent McClintockBBrent McClintock
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    It's called competition.
  • Robert KroningRRobert Kroning
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    Vincent Brewer, do you accept paying full shipping for each copy you buy?!
  • Gina BrewerGina Brewer
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    Maybe I misunderstood. I will buy from several sellers and pay shipping to each of them, not full shipping for each item from one seller. I charge an extra5 cents per item because I send each in it's own glassine or display card. That l don't mind paying. Have a great
  • Ted TyszkaTed Tyszka
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    Which begs the question, why not just increase your selling prices by 5c, to avoid the ire of those who resent extra item shipping charges?
  • Gina BrewerGina Brewer
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    If someone is going to resent paying 5c extra per item (which is what I pay for a display card or glassine) I am going to assume they will choose not to shop at my store. I'm sure the person who is aware of an additional per item charge and buys from me anyway is going to be happy or find something else to resent me for. I guess if it is really a problem they can always purchase enough to get free shipping. I'm going to try the ShortKeys now, forgive me if it comes out wrong.
    ##SHL
  • Gina BrewerGina Brewer
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    Must have to keep working on it.
  • Robert KroningRRobert Kroning
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    Ted, because most buyers are more sensitive to the selling price, I'm sure. Vince's multiple pricing is very generous.
  • Doug NoernbergDoug Noernberg
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    I'm surprised one obvious reason hasn't been mentioned yet... In the listing of stores on this site, there is an order of appearance. First by what type of store you have, but for those stores with the same type of store (like a "featured" store), the order of appearance is by how many listings you have, So, there is incentive to have more items in your store than the next guy, because you show up that much sooner when scrolling through stores. To some, there is a bit of competition there to get ahead of the next guy. It may lead to some rather irrational decisions as to what to list. p.s. Although I'm cognizant of this, I do not subscribe this and limit the number of listings for a given number to no more than 5, trying to pick various cancel varieties if possible.
  • DEJAVUCOLLECTIBLESDDEJAVUCOLLECTIBLES
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    I had never noticed, oddly enough, that stores are listed in order of how many items they have on sale. I would have assumed it was based on virtue. (LOL) It's a lot like sellers of things like cereal offering multiple sizes, to get more shelf space for their brand! Perhaps I should spend less time writing elegant descriptions and more time scanning. Who knew?
  • Robert KroningRRobert Kroning
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    I see a lot of copies available, I just don't bother listing. Am I wrong?
  • Robert KroningRRobert Kroning
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    Maybe little old mom-and-pop stores like mine should be housed in a separate mall, so as not to clutter up the serious action.
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