Deleted prices.......WHY?

[then8j]

Why do so many bikes that are sold have their asking price or sold price removed? There are so many times that I am trying to estimate values and find that this valuable tool of research has been taken away from me.

If you have done this, please give me your reason for doing so. I really can’t find a good reason for doing such a thing.

Maybe I should edit my sold prices to lower numbers to bring the prices back down.......but I wouldn’t do that it would be dishonest.

 

[bricycle]

I never understood that either. It's not like we can tell who even bought the stuff. It is a valuable tool. Especially because some folks have absolutely NO idea what to charge for stuff.

 

[stoney]

I agree, I don't see the reason either. I never delete my prices

 

[DonChristie]

Yep! I just sold a stem and added the sold price just for reference! Knowledge is King!

 

[scrubbinrims]

I've sold a lot on here and have never removed my price.
And I'm not embarrassed about my asking price either.
If we require new members to post a price on something and then remove the prices sold here, I don't believe that's fair...ebay only goes back so far.
Chris

 

[saladshooter]

Be very leery of those who delete prices.

I've come to the conclusion that honest folk are usually the ones confused as to why...

Chad

 

[the tinker]

First, it's no one's business how much money someone gets for something. You want to know how much to charge for your part or bike, I don't think it's their problem. Everybody has their reasons......a pesky spouse, divorce settlements, the infernal revenue service, who knows. P.M. them, explain your problem and maybe they will take the time to inform you. Possibly, they feel they sold something for too little, and are too embarrassed to post the final amount. [ Who wants to hear,"Oh man, you sold that way too cheap, So and so would have paid you $$$$$$$$$ for it.... Just my thoughts...

 

[bricycle]

First, it's no one's business how much money someone gets for something. You want to know how much to charge for your part or bike, I don't think it's their problem. Everybody has their reasons......a pesky spouse, divorce settlements, the infernal revenue service, who knows. P.M. them, explain your problem and maybe they will take the time to inform you. Possibly, they feel they sold something for too little, and are too embarrassed to post the final amount. [ Who wants to hear,"Oh man, you sold that way too cheap, So and so would have paid you $$$$$$$$$ for it.... Just my thoughts...

Tink, you have your coffee yet?

 

[the tinker]

You are right. I am sorry. I was up very late last night and I am cranky today. What the heck, more than cranky....My sister in-law moved in with us....
I apologize to everyone. Take my bikes....take everything, life is over.

 

[rusty.kirkpatrick]

It certainly helps to see a price when doing research when trying to put a price on a related piece.