A'gon Classified or Auction - Which do you prefer?

Curious to know how members feel about listing items on classifed or auction. Which format works best in your experience?

lolo10-13-2004 2:34pm

jond Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,731 posts 10-13-2004 at 03:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Classified. There's less uncertainty and less waiting. If I want something and have the money, I get it.
jjmali Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 108 posts 10-13-2004 at 03:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Classified. Have tried both - classified by far. I have done hundreds of transactions. When I buy I usually don't look at auctions either.
sutts Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 700 posts 10-13-2004 at 03:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete classifieds for sure. The auction seems 'sneakier' to me somehow. I mean c'mon, just state your desired price in a classified ad and be done with it!
rec Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 328 posts 10-13-2004 at 04:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I very seldom look at the auctions, the opening bid or reserve price is almost always at or above used pricing. It has been my long experience that there are very few bargins in auctions for the buyer, it is a seller's medium.