https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Seller-Central/Buy-now-or-auction/m-p/7931562#M756811 <P>I would have to disagree.</P><P>(I would like to state upfront that auctions that should in fact be BIN are a pet peeve of mine. It’s what bogs down eBay.)</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>If you want something sold asap, and don’t mind how much you get back (you just want it gone), then list as an auction with a low start price.</P><P>If something is in low supply but high demand, and people often get overexcited when one comes on the market, then list as an auction, as people can get carried away and overbid (but this could result in non-paying bidders).</P><P>In all other cases, <STRONG>list as BIN for the price you want, and wait for the sale</STRONG>. Otherwise, in my experience (and I think the evidence is there as well, if you researched), most of the time you will get less money via an auction sale.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>My experience of this has been mainly as a buyer of collectibles, who takes advantage of low start prices to net a bargain. Quite a few have been popular items, but the auctions have been overlooked or ignored.<BR />I’ve rarely seen auctions go for more than the average selling price. But I have seen quite a few BIN sell way above the average selling price – I would assume an impulsive (or lazy – i.e. doesn’t research) buyer is more likely to BIN at a higher price, than bid on and wait for an auction to end.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Second-hand DVDs are a tough market. Unless they are newer or rare ones, then you will find it tough regardless. I think a lot of charity shops no longer want DVDs, as they can’t shift them either. I’ve walked around my neighbourhood a few times and seen people leaving DVDs out for free.</P> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 14:03:21 GMT go_ahead_buy_me 2025-09-21T14:03:21Z