Reply to "Negotiating Prices at Train Shows"

New Haven JoeOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Freight Train Jim posted:
I recently put 3 Plasticville churches on my table at a show. One good one and 2 for parts needed,
I marked them - ALL THREE FREE. They sat there for 3 hours and no one even looked at them.
Sometimes it seems like you can't even give train stuff away.

You are usually better off putting a $1.00 price on the item or items. This indicates that the item(s) have a value.

Many people pass on free stuff because they think it is worthless. I don't think this way and will take free stuff in a flash if only to try to resell or donate it if I don't need it. However, I have observed that most people have an aversion to taking free stuff.

A classic example of this aversion is putting out "free" OGR magazines at our club's show. The stack of magazines just sits. However, if we price 5 magazines for a $1 they fly off the table. It is really, really crazy.

NH Joe

11/30/1912:21 PM

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