[meteorite-list] Question for dealers re: displaying sold items

[Don Merchant]

Hi Michael. I feel your pain. I know that I have shopped around and several 
times I found a specimen I was interested in that did not have a "sold" next 
to it. I would email the Dealer/Seller of my interest, only to find out it 
was sold. It would bum me out, I'll admit. Seems logical that has soon as it 
is sold, it should be removed immediately or at the least have a "sold" on 
the specimen as soon as possible. It's possible Michael that some 
Dealers/Sellers cannot do their Website and thus must pay or wait till 
someone can make changes. I have my Website and am lucky I can make changes 
right away. I have to admit I do spend too much time on it....ALWAYS 
updating  I do my best to be loyal to my Buyers/Visitors. To be successful, 
especially with the business of Meteorites, one has to keep these Buyers, 
Potential Buyers, Visitors and People browsers up to date and fully aware of 
available stock. The world of technology, the internet and mobility leaves 
few stones for excuses. Not trying to offend anybody just my thought and 
only my thought.
Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
 http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/index.html
IMCA #0960
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Mulgrew" <mikestang at gmail.com>
To: <Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 6:21 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Question for dealers re: displaying sold items


> List,
>
> I am curious why almost every meteorite dealer's website displays
> specimens that have already sold right along side specimens that are
> in stock and available for sale?  I do not know of any other market
> that does this; it is unique to meteorites in my experiences.  As a
> collector/prospective buyer I do not see the upside to this practice.
> It does nothing for helping me find what I'm looking for; in fact it
> is counter productive when I am shopping for a specimen as it makes it
> more difficult to see what is actually available for sale.  It's
> synonymous with looking for clothes in your size and every store has
> displays showing your size but not actually selling any clothes that
> fit you.  Maybe a separate page for "Sold Specimens" would be more
> appropriate if there was a need that I am not aware of to display
> pieces that have already been sold?  I look forward to becoming
> educated on this matter.
>
> Regards,
> Michael in so. Cal.
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