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

[Shawn Alan]

I would say Dealers leave sold items on the website because it shows the buyers what they have sold in the past and also it builds up there reputation of their dealings in a since its a resume. If I went to a website and only saw a couple items that they have and nothing else I would think twice and would even think they are a small time player. But it can be discouraging that when you think you have found that meteorite and when you click on the image you see that its sold. That is the nature of collecting, but again, Anne Black said always ask. I have to agree on that too.

Shawn Alan 
IMCA 1633 
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http://shop.ebay.com/photophlow/m.html 

 
[meteorite-list] Question for dealers re: displaying sold itemsMichael Mulgrew mikestang at gmail.com 
Tue Apr 12 19:21:29 EDT 2011 


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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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