GameGavel.com - The Gamer's Auction Site - In Lieu of Ebay's 2011 Fee Update Madness!

of course like usual i am late to the party...but i did sign up under Jedi1979 and am pleased to see I can look through the closed auctions which helps quite a bit...I look forward to listing some of my vintage games
 
I was wondering if there was an option for managing international bidders (only allowing domestic bidders, etc.). Also thanks for the free account and the site looks awesome!!
 
[quote name='Layziebones']I am having a problem posting images from URL's. I try to post and it just kind of freezes.[/quote]

Not sure why? Can you just upload the photos as a jpeg of gif - we host them? Never had an issue before -- Let me know if this helps.
 
[quote name='doughazelwood']I was wondering if there was an option for managing international bidders (only allowing domestic bidders, etc.). Also thanks for the free account and the site looks awesome!![/quote]

That's a great question , and suprisingly one that hasn't come up yet. For now, I guess the answer is no, you will just have to make sure to mention that within your auction description. Bold it :)
 
[quote name='lolwut?']Hey SoCal Mike,

We are still charged for listing enhancements, right? Or are those free too?[/quote]

They are free.. . .but like I said, use the Featured areas (homepage or category) only for rare or higher priced items. Also, use the bold and highlighted listings sparringly as well. Hope this helps you out :)
 
[quote name='ChaseTheChuckwagon']They are free.. . .but like I said, use the Featured areas (homepage or category) only for rare or higher priced items. Also, use the bold and highlighted listings sparringly as well. Hope this helps you out :)[/quote]

Will do. Thanks for all your help
 
I guess I never got to thanking you for the membership, so I'd like to extend my appreciation here. I've got long hours away from home, so I'll dig through my closet this weekend and see if there's anything good to list.

Wishlist feature: view completed auctions by item.

As both a shopper and seller, I like to see what current "market value" is on items by searching closed auctions for initial prices, closing prices, whether they've sold or not, etc.
 
[quote name='dafunkk12']I guess I never got to thanking you for the membership, so I'd like to extend my appreciation here. I've got long hours away from home, so I'll dig through my closet this weekend and see if there's anything good to list.

Wishlist feature: view completed auctions by item.

As both a shopper and seller, I like to see what current "market value" is on items by searching closed auctions for initial prices, closing prices, whether they've sold or not, etc.[/QUOTE]

We do have an advanced search area which you can click under the main search bar. Then you can type in what you are looking for then use the pull down menu to choose recently closed. That may help you. Let me know. Thanks.
 
pretty cool site i'l have another look tonight when i get home and sign-up



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sad missed the chance for free membership standing : (


o well back to ebay : ) jk i will check out the site later tonight when i got more time
 
[quote name='ChaseTheChuckwagon']Dang, you guys are making this tough :) Ok if you want to sign up I will comp you in :) We need more of you from Japan to sign up anyway, spread the word over there :lol:[/quote]

Fantastic! Thank you very much. I just registered as BuyJapan.;)
 
Id be interested if any are still available. 3500+ feedback on fleabay and havent sold regularly since the recent rules change
 
I've been looking for a alternative to EBay for awhile. no i'm not a power seller, i have like 43ish feedback.

If you still have giving out memberships, let me know ;)
 
You guys get on there and use the site then. He cant always give out free memberships. The fees are 1/10th of what ebay is charging and no listing fees.
 
I don't see how I didn't notice this before, and I guess by not noticing, I missed out on free membership.

Oh well, site looks nice, I registered anyway - as LegendK1ll3r.
 
[quote name='doughazelwood']I was wondering if there was an option for managing international bidders (only allowing domestic bidders, etc.). Also thanks for the free account and the site looks awesome!![/quote]

Aww, c'mon man. It's not hard enough for us to find deals already?:cry:
 
[quote name='Snake2715']You guys get on there and use the site then. He cant always give out free memberships. The fees are 1/10th of what ebay is charging and no listing fees.[/QUOTE]

A commission of 3% is charged on the first $100.00 of the Purchase Price

when does ebay charge 30% final vaule fees : )

i might use it a little to start ...... still would been nice to got a free account : ) jk
 
[quote name='slidecage']A commission of 3% is charged on the first $100.00 of the Purchase Price

when does ebay charge 30% final vaule fees : )

i might use it a little to start ...... still would been nice to got a free account : ) jk[/QUOTE]

I sell a $50 game on ebay, ebay fees alone are 5.07 for fixed price listing.

Here its a flat 1.50.

Yes its not really 1/10th but its ~30% of the ebay fees, so 3/10ths does that make it worse somehow?

But hey get that membership if you can, I would!
 
count me in, i've been gradually increasing my ebay sales and am sick of all the hidden fees, especially being tied to paypal and getting double charge :whistle2:(
 
[quote name='Snake2715']I sell a $50 game on ebay, ebay fees alone are 5.07 for fixed price listing.

Here its a flat 1.50.

Yes its not really 1/10th but its ~30% of the ebay fees, so 3/10ths does that make it worse somehow?

But hey get that membership if you can, I would![/QUOTE]


if you dont need a credit card how do they charge you the fees......

i might try to dump off these SHE RA dvd collections i forgot to return to best buy before the 30 days was up...
 
[quote name='dv8mad']Aww, c'mon man. It's not hard enough for us to find deals already?:cry:[/quote]

Good point! I will place in all of my listings "INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MUST CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING." That way, I can work out a shipping arrangement. I just want to be careful, because ebay bidders will sometimes ignore "SHIPS TO U.S. ONLY".
 
[quote name='slidecage']if you dont need a credit card how do they charge you the fees......

i might try to dump off these SHE RA dvd collections i forgot to return to best buy before the 30 days was up...[/QUOTE]

our system bills out every 30 days and you can use paypal to pay the fees. this will change in the future after we set up a true merchant account.

if you don't use paypal we can always work out other payment arrangements like mailing a check or something.
 
[quote name='ChaseTheChuckwagon']our system bills out every 30 days and you can use paypal to pay the fees. this will change in the future after we set up a true merchant account.

if you don't use paypal we can always work out other payment arrangements like mailing a check or something.[/QUOTE]

ouch so someone could list a ton of stuff and then just say FU and never pay the bill ?

though im not saying i would do that just asking what protection do you have to protect yourself form people like that
 
[quote name='slidecage']ouch so someone could list a ton of stuff and then just say FU and never pay the bill ?

though im not saying i would do that just asking what protection do you have to protect yourself form people like that[/quote]

So far hasn't happened but as we grow this will all be changed. Like I said, i will probably get a real merchant account after a short while. But for know selling fees are simply paid through paypal.
 
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yada . . .yada. . . yada - I appreciate your contribution to my thread. But since you brought it up (not me), I can hear a pindrop over there. But he does give away some nice prizes. Some constructive crit would be to take the money spent on prizes and use it to advertise and drive more traffic to the site to bring more buyers so more sellers will sign up and sell more stuff. Then the snowball will start to roll like the Chuckwagon. Take it for what it's worth. Prizes are great and we have had our share, but nothing beats having traffic which you just can't get if you give everything away :)
 
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Here are my auctions if anyone care to look or hopefully bid. thanks

Nintendo Gamecube Game Boy Game Boy Advance Player with Disc
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024904
Starting At $14.99 Ends: October 24, 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT

N64 NINTENDO 64 Hey You Pikachu Complete in Box Rare
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024905
Starting At $12.99 Ends: October 24, 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT

Sega Dreamcast Official Mouse Rare
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024417
Starting At $3.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT

NES Nintendo Metal Gear with Manual and Map
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024421
Now At $3.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT

Atari 2600 Rare Import TAIWAN PITFALL IN BOX
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024442
Starting At $3.00 Ends: October 22, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT

Intellivision Voice Synthesis Module with 3 Complete Voice Games Intellivoice
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000023083
Starting At $9.99 Ends: October 18, 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT

Activision Sky Stars (Sky Jinks) Patch Rare
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000023081
Starting At $9.99 Ends: October 21, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT

N64 Nintendo 64 lot of 4 games Road Rash Power Rangers A Bugs Life Gauntlet
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000023082
Starting At $9.99 Ends: October 21, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT

atari 7800 new factory sealed HAT TRICK
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024427
Starting At $3.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT

NIntendo Virual Boy Rare Mario Clash
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024478
Starting At $19.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT

NIntendo Virual Boy Rare Wario Land
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024479
Now At $12.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT

NIntendo Virual Boy Rare Galactic Pinball Complete
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024481
Starting At $9.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT

NIntendo Virual Boy Rare Mario's Tennis
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024482
Starting At $9.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT

NIntendo Virual Boy Rare Red Alarm
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024483
Starting At $6.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT

NIntendo Virual Boy Rare Teleroboxer
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024484
Starting At $6.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT

NIntendo Virual Boy Rare Complete GOLF
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024485
Starting At $12.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT

Rare N64 Nintendo 64 GOLD CONTROLLER WOW!
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024906
Starting At $9.99 Ends: October 24, 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT

ATARI 2600 4 Complete Games VENTURE CROSSBOW DARK CHAMBERS SOLARIS
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024907
Starting At $8.99 Ends: October 24, 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT

NES Nintendo System Top Loader TOPLOADER NICE
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024462
Now At $39.99 Ends: October 23, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT

NIntendo Gamecube Paper Mario Thousand Year Door
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024464
Starting At $6.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT

atari 7800 new factory sealed POLE POSITION II
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024431
Starting At $3.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT

atari 7800 new factory sealed CENTIPEDE
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024430
Starting At $3.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT

atari 7800 new factory sealed JOUST
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024428
Starting At $3.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT
 
An incident came up and I have one controller left. I was trying to make a listing when I noticed the login link on the website is gone.
 
[quote name='somegamer']An incident came up and I have one controller left. I was trying to make a listing when I noticed the login link on the website is gone.[/quote]

Not sure what you mean here? Our Login appears to be up and running? Let me know if there was another problem. Thanks,
 
Hey Everyone -

What does everyone think regarding our domain name http://www.ChaseTheChuckwagon.com? I really like the name form an "old school" standpoint but not sure how it translates to main stream gamers these days.

Let me know what you think. I have also registered the domain name
http://www.Vid-Bid.com.

Not saying I will be changing our name anytime soon, but keeping the options open.

Which name would you vote for and what name do you think would be more likely to draw in new members?

Hope some of you will chime in. And as you will see Vid-Bid.com now forwards to the Chuckwagon so those of you looking to type in a shorter name, here you go :)
 
Obviously the story goes that Ebay started with Pez or whatever..

Are you able to register a domain name that will allow expansion should a need/desire ever arise?

Vid-Bid is not bad though.
 
I've registered Vid-Bid just so if I ever feel a name change would better the community, and bring in more buyers to bid on our sellers items then I will consider it.

Or maybe just tieing the two together or something. Maybe have both ChaseTheChuckwagon & Vid-Bid.com on the same title header. I think for the younger, mainstream gamer crowd Vid-Bid.com may be more enticing to join.

But I can't argue with the success we've had as CTCW.com. The name doesn't seemed to have hurt us one bit. But could we have grown faster on more maintstream, modern gaming forums with a more modern sounding name? That is the question?

Thoughts ?
 
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