05-05-2013, 02:27 AM
I guess I just don't get why sellers do the auction/BIN option on the same auction. If something is worth selling as an auction, what does the BIN option offer that's an added benefit? If it's a commodity item for which a fair price can easily be figured out, then a BIN is the best bet, with the auction add-on not really bringing much to the table (other than the possibility that someone will get a good deal on the item by winning the item for less than the seller intended).
For me, BIN protects me as a seller, but also caters to the buyers who are looking for a no-hassle experience of making a couple of clicks and completing a purchase. If the item is unique or rare in some way that doesn't neatly fit into a pre-filled product listing, then use an auction.
Am I missing the point here? Is there a reason why a combined auction/BIN is such an attractive type of listing?
For me, BIN protects me as a seller, but also caters to the buyers who are looking for a no-hassle experience of making a couple of clicks and completing a purchase. If the item is unique or rare in some way that doesn't neatly fit into a pre-filled product listing, then use an auction.
Am I missing the point here? Is there a reason why a combined auction/BIN is such an attractive type of listing?