Auctioning on DT?

Ludovician · 20 Apr 2015, 15:31

I recently came into possession of a couple of boards that I want to auction off. Would prefer not to go through ebay, so I'd prefer to do it on DT. Is this sort of thing permitted? Where should I post it? How should I go about calling attention to it? Is there anything else I should know, or any suggestions you guys could give me?

Thanks.

seebart · 20 Apr 2015, 15:39

I don't believe there are any official rules for auctions here at DT. You might want to ask our admins or how to go about this beforehand.

Ludovician · 20 Apr 2015, 15:41

In that case, who should I ask? Not very familiar with the community of DT.

matt3o · 20 Apr 2015, 15:42

webwit would be the safer bet

webwit · 20 Apr 2015, 15:46

No one will stop you from auctioning stuff here.
But beware that no one will stop other people from complaining if they don't like auctions either.

seebart · 20 Apr 2015, 15:49

Be sure and clear of the rules of your auction before you start.

Madhias · 20 Apr 2015, 16:04

Are these the 5000s?

I'd set a deadline and the highest bid wins, may or may it be not made public (the name of the buyer as well the highest bid number).

wlhlm · 20 Apr 2015, 16:05

I bet they are

hammelgammler · 20 Apr 2015, 16:08

I could need a 5000 but i think they will sell for a high value.

photekq · 20 Apr 2015, 16:08

Consider having a look at my trade thread before you auction those things off. I want one!

scottc · 20 Apr 2015, 16:10

I definitely would like one too.

XMIT · 20 Apr 2015, 16:19

A reverse auction is easy enough to do here. Start with a slightly higher asking price and just lower it until someone bites.

Ludovician · 20 Apr 2015, 16:35

Knowing me, I'd set my starting price too low. I have decided to do what Madhias suggested. I was thinking of that anyway. I have taken some pics (and yes, they are the 5000s).

Just need to write up the thread and try to keep it as fair and open as possible.

seebart · 20 Apr 2015, 16:40

The way some of my fellow enthusiasts are asking for your 5000s already I'd say you don't even need an auction.

HzFaq · 20 Apr 2015, 16:41

These are the Cherry equivilant of Cindy's sharks

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Ludovician · 20 Apr 2015, 16:43

What do you mean by sharks?

Not familiar with the term.

HzFaq · 20 Apr 2015, 16:45

Refering to this.

http://deskthority.net/vendors-f52/shar ... t8898.html

Keyboard vendor, whenever she finds something awesome the IBM guys go crazy.

seebart · 20 Apr 2015, 16:47

photekq is our top cherry shark, but I think Scott is turning into one too.

HzFaq · 20 Apr 2015, 16:48

I'm like a toothless shark, I'm always there and interested but don't have the teeth to compete

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Ludovician · 20 Apr 2015, 16:52

Ah, I would be right there with that crowd.

Also it's awkward that that term is already in use. If I were ever to create a custom keyboard it would be named something shark-related, due to my name being a fictional shark.

I digress. I'll see what I can do about getting the post up sometime in the next day.

scottc · 20 Apr 2015, 16:53

seebart wrote: ↑photekq is our top cherry shark, but I think Scott is turning into one too.

Those SATs changed me, man... I'm not the man I used to be

seebart · 20 Apr 2015, 16:58

I believe there is some truth to that Scott. And as you know there is no turning back. One more thing you're on the lookout for from now on. Personally I never really got into vintage cherries even though I own a couple but the lack of a metal plate is not acceptable to me. The only vintage MX board I really like is my Commodore.

kbdfr · 20 Apr 2015, 17:07

I recently got rid of a 5000, perhaps I should stock up again

Will they ship from Australia?
Any 5700 to go with them?
Will you accept payment in instalments (over 10 to 12 years)?

photekq · 20 Apr 2015, 17:08

HzFaq wrote: ↑I'm like a toothless shark, I'm always there and interested but don't have the teeth to compete .

I laughed out loud at this one

Ludovician · 20 Apr 2015, 17:10

kbdfr wrote: ↑I recently got rid of a 5000, perhaps I should stock up again

Will they ship from Australia?
Any 5700 to go with them?
Will you accept payment in instalments (over 10 to 12 years)?

Yes, they'll be shipped from Australia.
Unfortunately, I did not get any 5700s.
I will need you to complete the ritual of accountability and provide me with the still-beating heart of a virgin as collateral, but sure.

wlhlm · 20 Apr 2015, 17:21

From Reddit:

(G80-5000HAAUS)

kbdfr · 20 Apr 2015, 17:22

The way photekq reacted, I assume your 5000s are ANSI and NIB

Ludovician · 20 Apr 2015, 17:35

ANSI, yes. Not NIB but in good condition.

ramnes · 20 Apr 2015, 21:04