CincYnoTi Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 i know it has only been active a couple weeks, but what are your opions, as a buyer or seller? for a seller, it looks like the fees are lower...but there are fewer buyers...lots of auctions end with no bids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 I think a better effort is needed to promote the site in order to bring in the bidders. I'm happy with the fact that I sold a game on Bidiots but I'm not quite confident enough to list everything I want to auction off on Bidiots. Not yet at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 I think it's a great start, but like with anything, it will take some time to build up momentum and get enough bidders that people will feel as comfortable listing video game-related items on Bidiots as they would on eBay. Right now I am listing lots of stuff on eBay because they have some tools that facilitate listing and maintaining large numbers of auctions fairly easily, and with PC5 around the corner I'm pressed for time so this is important to me. But after PC5, I intend to start listing more items on Bidiots and I hope to see it evolve into a respectable alternative to eBay. Competition is always a good thing! ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smile_walle Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 I agreed with Albert about bidiots is a great start for video game listing. But for me, I will not put any items at bidiots, beacuse still fewer buyers. I rather to wait until after PC5 or so. Right now I still using ebay for my auctions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Maybe if we're all lucky, Bidiots will be slashdotted and we could see a jump in buyers. Who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpendTooMuchOnAtari Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 BUT, would Bidiots allow my pirate NES multi-cart http://www.atariage.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=44464 eBay would kick it in hours or less most likely. I am still checking Bidiots out but this info would be useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 i know it has only been active a couple weeks, but what are your opions, as a buyer or seller? BUT, would Bidiots allow my pirate NES multi-cart I don't see why not, Adam just put up a multicart and McGrail had a couple up. http://www.bidiots.com/detail.asp?id=687 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Unless it's something I'm completely gonzo over, I can go for months or a year and not buy a thing (except current games). So it might take me some time to actually try it. Speaking of buying, let it be known that I placed my very first order on the AtariAge store last week! (well.. it was my sister placing the order for me for a birthday gift, but still) Thanks Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holygrailvideogames.com Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 I probably won't list anything else on Bidiots unless I think eBay would boot it. I am not happy with the results and I paid extra to promote the items that I listed. I might try it again in a few months, but right now I just don't think that there are enough people using it. I have had better luck selling questionable items on message boards than I did with Bidiots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Thompson Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 I wouldn't be so quick to right off bidiots just yet. It's obvious the user base is small right now but it will expand! If people quit posting and buying it'll just die... but regardless I just don't see that happening. I just listed like 12 auctions on there last night and have sold 2 things in the last 10 hours with a buy it now! I'm waiting for people to start posting some Dreamcast games I don't have up there yet... because I need to finish up my colleciton! Overall it's a good site and inexpensive route for sellers... plus it's directed strictly at gaming which is cool! (especially for selling prototypes, rarities and stuff like that or stuff that can't be listed on eBay) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galaga_Freak Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Thmbs up I've had good luck so far, and sean, I would have bid on those nes multis had they been tested. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 How do you leave feedback? I won and received three items and can't find a link anywhere on the site. Bidiots is a good idea. I just wish their help page was less general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 How do you leave feedback? I won and received three items and can't find a link anywhere on the site. Bidiots is a good idea. I just wish their help page was less general. Inside the actual auction, underneith the feedback button on the left there is a link called "to seller". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trade-N-Games Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 IDEA They could run some ads or show up in person to PC5. For all I know they will be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysmith2000 Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 Maybe if we're all lucky, Bidiots will be slashdotted and we could see a jump in buyers. Who knows? It actually already was. I had 2 SU2000 pods on there and they sold for $1500.00. It had around 4000 hits by the time it was done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 Its only been what, 3 weeks? or almost that, I suppose this is something that will just take time, I've sold and bought a couple of things and all has gone good. The site ain't Ebay, lets face it, but I think while there is room for improvements, its a good site overall and I've tried yahoo auctions and I think yahoo's whole layout and posting system sucks to put it bluntly and I think they are supposed to be the #2 auction site? Bidiots has a lot going for it, especially its niche videogaming premise. I think this thread is a good idea, but I think this should be revisited in like 3 months or maybe 6... by then the site should have enough time to attract more users and to iron out things and improve upon itself. I just noticed today more big ticket items are showing up, I see 2 coin-ops, one being a NEO GEO Arcade and some REALLY nice PC Gaming computers are also showing up, so it seems that the site is already attracting some diverse listings. Curt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 I think this thread is a good idea, but I think this should be revisited in like 3 months or maybe 6... by then the site should have enough time to attract more users and to iron out things and improve upon itself. Absolutely, maybe this could be made a sticky or bookmarked and bumped in the months ahead? I think Bidiots is a lot better than Ebay. It's nice to have an auction site dedicated to gaming and while there are tweaks yet to be made, let's not forget that Ebay has a huge jumpstart on Bidiots (a few years and tremendous manpower). Bidiots has the potential to become a great site and is a welcome alternative to Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy_Dude Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 http://www.bidiots.com/detail.asp?id=687 Holy Shit I can pick up GAMEUSA Advanced titles for $10 each If that sells expect a flood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Thompson Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 Haha.. yep! Good stuff... it'll come around. I'm about to list 20 or so more items tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
as_the_gavel_falls Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 It's a pain to list on, I won't do anything I have to click more then one button per item. It needs a turbolister clone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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