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In Reply to: There are number of newbies out there with LOTS of money playing "catch up" posted by stellavox on January 14, 2007 at 06:03:09:
Hey, I have noticed that Ebay in general drives prices for vinyl, tape, CD and whatever way the heck up! It also has created a culture of thrift store and garage sale looting, not out of love for the music and collecting, but to flip it for a buck on Ebay. Why don't we stop whining and just stop using "the Bay." Sale your stuff to other audiophiles at realistic prices. Or if you are so inclined trade, or give the stuff away! Ebay may have its place for some items, but it is surely ruining this hobby in many ways. I think its up to us to maybe take an intial loss with a sale or waiting longer for a purchase in order to make things better in the long run.
Follow Ups:
About 8 years ago,I posted on rec. audio.tubes-to the same effect-namely that supporting ebay is driving up prices of vintage equipment.I suggested "withstanding the temptation" to buy and sell on ebay.
I received such vehement response-a great deal of it from sellers,that I received my first initiation into the unique experience of "making waves" on the net.
My personality is not such that I can weather responses coming from unpleasant people that easily.
So,I learnt a lesson.While I have bought quite a few things on ebay across the years-things that are not to be found in my part of the world-I always prefer to sell things on Audiogon.
Ebay is a fact of life,additionally,I have seen ONE glowing mention of an obscure product by an anonymous person cause prices to double on ebay within days.
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