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Mar 18, 2008 8:21:02 GMT 12
Post by punga on Mar 18, 2008 8:21:02 GMT 12
so do we have any serious tm traders on this site,then?
if so,waddaya sell and wot are your thoughts on tm as an actual trading site?
as for their mb,i only ever posted in "tm general" but most of the posters their dont know shite from clay and are to busy worrying about collecting fb's and narking on their competition to be able to offer any sound trading advice.
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Mar 18, 2008 8:39:33 GMT 12
Post by sparrow on Mar 18, 2008 8:39:33 GMT 12
Hey Punga - my husband and I trade on TM, but I wouldn't say we're serious traders i.e. we don't do it for a business. I find the site okay to do what we do on.
If you've got any tips on trading etc, I'd be happy to read it!
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Mar 18, 2008 9:06:50 GMT 12
Post by punga on Mar 18, 2008 9:06:50 GMT 12
Hey Punga - my husband and I trade on TM, but I wouldn't say we're serious traders i.e. we don't do it for a business. I find the site okay to do what we do on. If you've got any tips on trading etc, I'd be happy to read it! the only advice that i think is worthy of suggesting,is,dont sell cheap stuff if you dont want to attract cheap people.ie if the trade is no worthy of a phone call,then,in my oppinion,it aint worth doing.the written word is way too easily misinterpreted. i also believe that so long as you hold collecting fb's as a main priority,the some buggar is gonna come along fark it all up. ive been making a living off the site since i had 5 and started and continue to sell items averaging 5 or 600 dollars. i dont care about my fb count and regularly ask for none to be placed,but many people just cant help themselves.  |
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Mar 18, 2008 13:26:26 GMT 12
Post by bottlecar on Mar 18, 2008 13:26:26 GMT 12
Hehe I don't sell much. But every now and then go on a buying spree. From my buyers perspective I like traders who communicate well, describe the item really well and charge honest shipping. I don't mind pay extra on top of the postage but once paid the 11.50 postage charge they asked for after the auction finished and when it arrived it was only $4.75. Bit too much for packing and handling.
As for the site, I do like it. I went back to my first love (ebay) a couple of weeks back and I could hardly work it. Not as user friendly as TM
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Mar 18, 2008 14:36:49 GMT 12
Post by lolly on Mar 18, 2008 14:36:49 GMT 12
I think the great trading days of TM are past actually,tpo many people think its an extension of the $2 shop, because of all the cheap imported stuff..
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Mar 18, 2008 19:17:17 GMT 12
Post by punga on Mar 18, 2008 19:17:17 GMT 12
Hehe I don't sell much. But every now and then go on a buying spree. From my buyers perspective I like traders who communicate well, describe the item really well and charge honest shipping. I don't mind pay extra on top of the postage but once paid the 11.50 postage charge they asked for after the auction finished and when it arrived it was only $4.75. Bit too much for packing and handling. As for the site, I do like it. I went back to my first love (ebay) a couple of weeks back and I could hardly work it. Not as user friendly as TM comunication is the key to any business and,shipping??? lol i believe that woteva the cost is on the auction...then that is what you agree to pay.if ya dont like it...move on. |
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Mar 18, 2008 19:20:24 GMT 12
Post by punga on Mar 18, 2008 19:20:24 GMT 12
i laugh wen i see people sniveling over an xtra 3 bucks postage,that was clearly marked on the listing.ffs try losing 120 bucks on shipping!..... as a seller
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Mar 18, 2008 19:43:10 GMT 12
Post by maire on Mar 18, 2008 19:43:10 GMT 12
Even though we have our old double garage full of old furniture and bits and pieces and my husband is forever saying "sell it", I haven't got into selling on there yet and don't think I will ever bother. I have spurts on buying, as there is not a lot I really want, or more importantly, I can never find what I want, in an area I am willing to buy from (the Hutt Valley). I wouldn't buy large items from out of my area either, which restricts my buying sometimes, as that is one area I browse in quite often. One thing that really puts me off TM auctions, is the auto bid.  I stop bidding as soon as I see someone has an auto bid on ... I will go for a Buy Now rather than bid ;D |
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Mar 18, 2008 20:10:45 GMT 12
Post by punga on Mar 18, 2008 20:10:45 GMT 12
Even though we have our old double garage full of old furniture and bits and pieces and my husband is forever saying "sell it", I haven't got into selling on there yet and don't think I will ever bother. I have spurts on buying, as there is not a lot I really want, or more importantly, I can never find what I want, in an area I am willing to buy from (the Hutt Valley). I wouldn't buy large items from out of my area either, which restricts my buying sometimes, as that is one area I browse in quite often. One thing that really puts me off TM auctions, is the auto bid. I stop bidding as soon as I see someone has an auto bid on ... I will go for a Buy Now rather than bid ;D all my wares for sale have buynow(i hate bids) and i rarely buy anything on tm,but if i decide to and the seller wont put up a buynow,then i dont buy |
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Mar 18, 2008 20:10:53 GMT 12
Post by bottlecar on Mar 18, 2008 20:10:53 GMT 12
Yep agree and if it had been on the auction I would have moved on  It has made me far more aware to ask for postage and handling costs. So when I bought I agreed to whatever postage the seller was going to put on it. It was a lesson learnt. |
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Mar 18, 2008 20:21:17 GMT 12
Post by punga on Mar 18, 2008 20:21:17 GMT 12
Yep agree and if it had been on the auction I would have moved on It has made me far more aware to ask for postage and handling costs. So when I bought I agreed to whatever postage the seller was going to put on it. It was a lesson learnt. my bill this month is just under $700...i got about $500 paid in. given that i use 3 trucking companies for each order,not couriers,it is impossible to get a price before the item is actually shipped.occaisionally,id like to make money on shipping or even break even...it hasnt happened yet |
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Mar 18, 2008 20:28:05 GMT 12
Post by Lux on Mar 18, 2008 20:28:05 GMT 12
I do a bit of trading, was a help when I was a student to get by, also use trade me to fundraise for family projects, I have a passion for reading and I like to share books. Have heard some great stories from people who have bought books off me. I like going to book sales and hunting out 'off the wall' kinda books and match it with a reader who has an interest in the topic. Its more of a hobby for me, I'd never make serious money.  |
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Mar 18, 2008 20:28:55 GMT 12
Post by Lux on Mar 18, 2008 20:28:55 GMT 12
Though on the upside I did fish a book out of a rubbish bin which earned me $105 on TM!
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Mar 18, 2008 21:23:35 GMT 12
Post by sparrow on Mar 18, 2008 21:23:35 GMT 12
Though on the upside I did fish a book out of a rubbish bin which earned me $105 on TM!  We bought a computer through my work for about $100. They were getting rid of them and selling stuff at bargain basement prices. We put it on TM and got about $750 for it. We liked that one! |
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Mar 19, 2008 5:41:41 GMT 12
Post by maire on Mar 19, 2008 5:41:41 GMT 12
Good finds & sales Lux & Sparrow  ... makes the trading business worthwhile, when you can make a really good profit. |
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Mar 19, 2008 7:13:08 GMT 12
Post by toerag on Mar 19, 2008 7:13:08 GMT 12
I've only ever brought on line and the purchases bar one have been really good especially the books
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It has made me far more aware to ask for postage and handling costs. So when I bought I agreed to whatever postage the seller was going to put on it. It was a lesson learnt.
