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| One I would like to own (and I entered a bid) |
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6% |
[ 2 ] |
| One I like but didn't enter a bid |
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38% |
[ 12 ] |
| Not a piece I am interested in |
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48% |
[ 15 ] |
| I am not in the market for more arms |
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0% |
[ 0 ] |
| I only buy pieces I commission. |
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0% |
[ 0 ] |
| Would take it for $10, and entered a bid accordingly) |
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6% |
[ 2 ] |
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Ben Potter
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 Posted: Fri 11 Sep, 2009 1:25 pm Post subject: Filipino Bolo, Pick your Price |
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I got such a good response from the first two Pick Your Price auctions that I decided to have another round.
This week's Pick Your Price is the:
[ Linked Image ]
Click on the image to see the gallery page.
Email or PM me with your bid (highball and lowballs welcome)(shipping extra)
The bidding ends next Friday at noon PST after which I will contact the winner and announce the out come.
As Before 5% of the final sale goes to offset the cost of myArmoury.com.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Enjoy!
Ben Potter Bladesmith
It's not that I would trade my lot
For any other man's,
Nor that I will be ashamed
Of my work torn hands-
For I have chosen the path I tread
Knowing it would be steep,
And I will take the joys thereof
And the consequences reap.
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Ben Potter
Industry Professional
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| Posted: Mon 14 Sep, 2009 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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I added a poll.
And I want to restate the I will be posting the the final price on this action (the buyer may, however, remain annonomus if they choose)
Enjoy.
Rememer, you could have this piece for $5 so don't froget to bid.
Ben Potter Bladesmith
It's not that I would trade my lot
For any other man's,
Nor that I will be ashamed
Of my work torn hands-
For I have chosen the path I tread
Knowing it would be steep,
And I will take the joys thereof
And the consequences reap.
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Ben Potter
Industry Professional
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| Posted: Wed 16 Sep, 2009 10:39 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the good responses.
I do have a question as the number of bids I have received is not reflected in the poll, which makes me curious as to why that is?
Again thanks to all who bid.
Ben Potter Bladesmith
It's not that I would trade my lot
For any other man's,
Nor that I will be ashamed
Of my work torn hands-
For I have chosen the path I tread
Knowing it would be steep,
And I will take the joys thereof
And the consequences reap.
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Jean Thibodeau
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| Posted: Wed 16 Sep, 2009 3:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Ben Potter wrote: | Thanks for all the good responses.
I do have a question as the number of bids I have received is not reflected in the poll, which makes me curious as to why that is?
Again thanks to all who bid. |
Maybe a lot of people reading the Topic declined to answer the poll ?
Also, people putting in a bid not all answering the poll ? Don't know why people choose to answer or not but in some cases one would have to post a more complete answer than one of the answers one can pick in the poll.
Don't know if the actual poll gives you statistically valid information you can use in your marketing and just take the results with a grain of salt.  On the other hand if you are generally getting a good response to these auctions i.e. actual bids are a better indicator of how well this marketing tool works for you.
Actual sales at a decent profit for you is the bottom line though ! ( Well I do hope it's successful for you and I like the idea and if and when I see something I like, and it coincides with my budget permitting it, I would certainly consider putting in a bid at that time ).
( Don't know if the above helps to answer your question but off the top of my head it's my take on it.   ).
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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Ben Potter
Industry Professional
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| Posted: Thu 17 Sep, 2009 9:37 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Jean,
As you say the poll if more for added interest for myself and the other members, It does help to give me some ideas about why the bidding goes the way it does.
If you or anyone else has ideas for questions I'd love to hear them.
By the way this auction ends tomorrow so if you haven't bid yet you are running out of time.
Ben Potter Bladesmith
It's not that I would trade my lot
For any other man's,
Nor that I will be ashamed
Of my work torn hands-
For I have chosen the path I tread
Knowing it would be steep,
And I will take the joys thereof
And the consequences reap.
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Ben Potter
Industry Professional
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| Posted: Fri 18 Sep, 2009 12:02 pm Post subject: |
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The Bidding is closed on this piece. I'll contact the winner and let you know the out come.
Final price comming soon.
Ben Potter Bladesmith
It's not that I would trade my lot
For any other man's,
Nor that I will be ashamed
Of my work torn hands-
For I have chosen the path I tread
Knowing it would be steep,
And I will take the joys thereof
And the consequences reap.
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Chris Artman
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Ben Potter
Industry Professional
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| Posted: Fri 18 Sep, 2009 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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As you can guess from the post above, the winner is Chris Artman with $205.
Thanks for all who entered.
Ben Potter Bladesmith
It's not that I would trade my lot
For any other man's,
Nor that I will be ashamed
Of my work torn hands-
For I have chosen the path I tread
Knowing it would be steep,
And I will take the joys thereof
And the consequences reap.
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Bryce Felperin
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Congrats Chris! You got a good one.
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Chris Artman
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Great piece, much nicer in person! Great packing, shipping, and oiling.
Thank-you.
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