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August 03, 2010 11:25

It might be interesting to know how many collectors own a particular item.
For example: first editions of a particular comic - if you know how many collectors own that comic, you also have an idea of its rarity.
It gives an extra idea whether or not a price is justified.

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August 03, 2010 11:48

The collectors are listed for each item. Sample item 22740 has 167 collectors, of which
47x the book in new condition, 114x in good condition and 6x in fair condition. (Not counting the private collections) The total number of collectors participating in this site is also known, but the circulation of most books is missing.
Prices also depend on supply and demand. The popularity of a series or artist.
Actually, there is nothing sensible to say about the pricing policy.

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  • August 04, 2010 23:30
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August 04, 2010 23:30

It might be interesting to know the total, including private collectors.
Without, of course, disclosing who those private collectors are.

I think collectors who already have a nice collection are not always inclined to disclose this.

Not that this is such an important information ..., but something that is nice to know.

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  • August 04, 2010 23:35
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August 04, 2010 23:35

I have suggested it before, but… no cigar.
I still think it's a good idea.
It is extra information and it does not hurt anyone.

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August 05, 2010 07:26

Mentioning the number of private collectors is an idea though. I don't see any disadvantage in this way. We just haven't got around to it yet.

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