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Why Auctions are a Good Place to Buy and Sell Items

Auctions really pull back the curtain that obscures the machinations of commerce. You see before your very eyes the demand (or lack thereof) for a particular product. You also really get to learn the ins and outs of a particular marketplace very quickly. You can see the secondhand value of items, and also get an idea of the durability and maintainability of items through a secondhand market.

That's the broad brushstroke benefits of tracking auctions, but let's take a closer look at the benefits for both buyers and sellers.

Benefits of Buying from an Auction
There are a number of compelling advanatages to buying from an auction rather than from a shop:-
  • You can buy discontinued items no longer available
  • You can buy bespoke or limited edition items
  • You can pick up some bargains, particularly on auction platforms that have thousands of similar items on sale
  • Buy from experts - with a discerning eye, you will find yourself as much weighing up the seller as the item on sale itself. A good seller can give you insights on the item being sold that you typically won't get asking a salesman in a highstreet shop
Benefits of Selling from an Auction
Sellers can make a very good living off auction platforms for a number of reasons:-
  • You can become an informed seller very quickly by observing what sells well, often picking up items, "doing them up", then selling them at a higher price on the same platform
  • While we've pointed out that buyers can pick up bargains on auction platforms, any high demand item you have for sale will almost certainly pick up a higher sale price than if you sold it privately - people outbidding each other can drive prices up very high.
  • You can know when an item will be sold at an auction rather than a private sale where you wait for buyers to contact you
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