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November 27, 2022 20:47
Nice try, but I do think that as soon as you have 3,001 euros in your shop with a VIP subscription, it will automatically be set to 'temporarily closed'.

Unless the plea is still accepted to raise the shop limit at VIP to a rounder number (which is easier to remember).
Everything that is removed because of that low limit is a pity for the other users / buyers.

It reminds me of a company that made the decision to cut supply during a recession.
Revenues fell and costs rose. Products that were not perceived as profitable were eliminated.
The following year, sales had fallen as a result, profits had also fallen, and costs ... as always, increased.
Then it was again decided to remove part of the range.
The same result, of course: less turnover, less profit ...
Three years later: books ready. Complete supply removed.

Another company had decided to expand the range. They already had the personnel, the storage space as well, the channels as well, and the processes were still in place (purchase, sale, distribution, ...).
Three years later, that business flourished to unprecedented heights (profits).

Many customers of the 1st company found that they could no longer order everything they needed, and looked for another supplier where they could still get everything (and more). For example, many of those customers of the 1st company came knocking on the 2nd company's door.

It is not because a certain product is not profitable that you have to dispose of it. A customer will not respond with 'ok, what you make a profit on I will order here, and I will get the other things elsewhere'. No, a customer expects you to provide service as a supplier. The problem of company 1 was shifted to the customers, and they don't accept that.
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  • November 28, 2022 09:42
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I tend to give the new price a try for one year and see if it's still worth it.
Just took a quick broom through my shop, which means that the things that gave this marketplace some extra are now less and less available. But those are also the things that now fill my limit too much, I don't worry about going higher than the cheapest payment subscription.
Completely agree with Raoul62's statement, so this gives the wrong impulse to the unique character of the LastDoDo shops.
We will see.
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November 28, 2022 10:28
To be constructive:
For someone who is leaving a free subscription, it is a big step to suddenly take out a VIP subscription for a little more shopping value. Someone with a VIP subscription has even more difficulty switching to a TOP Seller subscription, which is why it is equally difficult to switch to a SUPER Seller subscription.
I understand that certain options are limited depending on the amount of the subscription (so the current limits)
But why not, for example, ask for a fixed amount of approximately EUR 1.33 extra per month for every 1000 euros extra in the shop? That seems like a win-win for everyone.
And then there is no discussion about the limit of 4000 instead of 3000 euros: just pay a little more (or receive a little more).
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November 28, 2022 10:34
Placing your own images for the private collection will therefore be protected from the ordinary collector. But what about the images that are already in it (and where a lot of effort has been put into it): will they be preserved? In other words, is the shielding only for adding your own images to the private collection or are you really going to remove all existing images (and extra information)?
(possibly this has already been clarified, but I have only read +/- 30% of the responses and now only read the new ones..)
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November 28, 2022 11:03
In other words, is shielding only for adding your own images to the private collection, or will all existing images (and extra information) really be removed?

No, we are not going to remove images and personal info. This only applies to new additions indeed.

(possibly this has already been clarified, but I have only read +/- 30% of the responses and now only read the new ones..)

Was indeed already discussed jogo but I can imagine that you will not read everything :-)
We need to update the FAQ with that.
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@Rene I'm already glad no existing notes and images will disappear. But I did a 1000 catalog entries in the last year. Only sold for 30 euros. I've added most of the items to phone cards, but Dennis (@Phonocard) couldn't tell me yet if I'm entitled to a free subscription. Can you help me clarify a bit?
I personally think $500 is a bit on the low side.
Thanks in advance for the input.
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From the fact that Lastdodo immediately backs down and increases the maximum shop value for free membership from 300 to 500 euros, I deduce that it was not thought through well in advance. I think my shop with a few kingdom coins of 1000 euros is a very small shop. In any case, a subscription is not feasible for me. In addition - I saw in the small print - the possibility to use your own photos disappears. But what idiot nowadays buys coins blindly without their own image?
I wish the administrators of this platform a lot of wisdom. But without me. For me, the last dodo is definitely extinct.
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November 28, 2022 14:02
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If someone asks for it, you can of course always send a photo by email...
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November 28, 2022 14:07
In addition - I saw in the small print - the possibility to use your own photos disappears. But what idiot nowadays buys coins blindly without their own image?

astro-piet , In the shop it is still possible for every seller to place his own images. What small print did you see that in?
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@astro-piet. This idiot (me) sells coins and comics without his own image.
I accurately represent the conditions and qualifications as much as possible. buyers can read my feedback rating and comments from previous buyers.
And of course, if someone is not completely satisfied, all costs will be reimbursed.
Anyone can call me a sucker, I don't care with my thick skin, ha ha.
I also buy from other suckers with no images of their own, if they have a good reputation.
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astro-piet Only includes own images in your collection
And then only for additions after 1 January
The ones you already have will remain visible if I understood correctly
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November 28, 2022 14:59
that Lastdodo immediately backs down and increases the maximum shop value for free membership from 300 to 500 euros, I deduce that it was not thought through well in advance
It has been very well thought out. Even after the decision, LD kept thinking. About uniting the model with the aspirations of the users. that's my view (I'm not a policymaker and I don't own any shares, don't worry :)).

The concept remains standing, there is no question about that. That's fine by me. A choice has been made and it is being followed. consistent.
But the elaboration has been modified (the boundaries have been pushed) to make it more acceptable to most users.

That payment should be made had been established for 10 years.
That it became a subscription is now certain.
That there would still be a possibility to continue, for free, as a collector, not a seller. That's a bonus. That you can even - albeit limited (of course, what would you have wanted?) - also be able to operate a smaller shop within the limits of a free account. That is also a nice bonus.
And that that limit (restriction) was increased, isn't that fantastic news?

And whether you are free or paid, the forum ('Community') will remain open to everyone after January 1. No tax is levied on the number of kilometers of written text. Oof.
Don't you think that a paying subscription at 3.95 euros is a very social rate?
It is understandable that the border causes discussion. I also think that the limit is a bit low for the average small shop. But that is in any case already a certainty: up to 3,000 euros. Who knows, with advancing insight, that limit will not be jacked up a bit later (:)).

Of course we all want a lot, and preferably for free. But that's just not possible. I would also rather have my internet for free. But that is not possible. There is no provider (at least not in Belgium) that offers free internet.
Whether I drag a lot or a few bytes over tinternet. That does not matter. The subscription is xxx euros and that's it. Fixed, payable monthly. More than a VIP per month on an annual basis at LD ...
But in line with the market, so I'm not going to change. Otherwise... I'll go on another. Who not.
Similarly, LD has ensured, based on the many reactions, that for the majority of users on LD, the cost cannot be a reason to change (or stop). What else ...
LD is and will remain a platform of and for collectors. It cooks well, but cooking costs money. If there's no cooking because there's no money left, you can choose between starving, consulting the OCMW or searching through waste bins in the hope of finding something edible. I think those are the only legal options. I recently saw some images about the Netherlands at the end of WWII ... Terrible. No one wants to experience that in real life.
LD will continue to cook savory and delicious dishes, also for free users. Just a little less sauce, and a smaller dessert. But it certainly won't leave you starving.

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This is completely ridiculous!  I have to list a high number of stamps and sales value to get a few saless.It is because I am in the UK,not the Eurozone.  Dodi will never become a world sales force!  Many will be forced out.charge a percentage of SALES not based onshop value!!!

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I've only been making work to sell through lastdodo since sometime last year. (no fairs and flea markets for 2 years) and enjoyed posting items. But only placing and not removing anything resulted in a value of 7,000 euros. Largely small values and not fast selling items. And sometimes after months I sold some of that. So I would like it if the value of the small shop could go from 3 to 5 thousand.
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Rene and Marco,
This is really about it. max. 10% of sales? Only count 20 to 30% if no new ones are placed. And then I usually have to sell my comics at a loss given the plummeted prices. No objection to a reasonable fee, but these prices are still too high in my opinion.

After 3390 entered items, 6272 improvements and 3034 entered list prices, I am obliged to remove my comics from my shop until a maximum value of 3000 euros remains.

Please explain how I can pay some months to keep my shop open, other months not.

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November 29, 2022 12:43
Pitske ,

In most shops this is a much lower percentage, but of course it depends on how common your items are and what prices you use.

Please also remember that the shop has been free for you for 10 years. If you are an active importer in the catalog, the administrators of the relevant section may nominate you for a free VIP subscription.

Regarding your last question: you can opt for a subscription per month or per year.
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 I'm dwarfing my store,
The problem is what items do I remove and which ones do I leave?
That would be easy to solve, knowing the visits and the interests of each article.
Is this planned? 
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 if the valuable pieces, which few people have, and which they might be interested in getting, cannot be found in LD, and in the stores, due to subscription problems, there will preferably be economic items, which almost everyone has. What sense will the stores have? 
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Rene sorry for my earlier impulsive and somewhat angry way of responding, but that's usually the 1st response. Understand that LD needs money to keep the site running, would have chosen other options to generate money, but advertising, just like on Marktplaats, is nothing, much too disturbing. But everything has pros and cons. Got a free subscription of 3.95 for all the work I've done on CW and LD in 14 years and assume that's for 1 year. 2023 I'm still sure of the party, just opened my shop again.

Why is it not mandatory to put your own photos in your shop? Wouldn't it sell more?
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November 29, 2022 16:43
Why is it not mandatory to put your own photos in your shop?

That would affect the usefulness of offering from a catalog in the stamp section. This makes no sense with Mint and Unused.

Only for 'stamped' could that be a step forward. Many items would no longer be sold. Not to me anyway. if I buy a stamped stamp, and I can see that it is a CTO version ..
There are also collectors who don't mind CTO. If only stamp ink can be seen on it.
Anyone who (rightly) asks more for a canceled copy than the current price could justify this with an image that demonstrates that the cancellation is exceptional (large part of the stamp on the stamp, place of cancellation legible, date of cancellation clearly legible, . ..).

It might be useful in a comics or books section. Except for new condition, there is always a crease, crease or 'defect' somewhere. After all, books are read. They do get grabbed, and you fold the pages. The boundary between the different conditions is also sometimes open to discussion.
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Rene , Still haven't received a payment proposal for my shop to date. Please keep in mind that I still have enough time to empty my shop before January 1th.
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November 29, 2022 16:52
stripverzamelaar-be , Yes I know. It's coming.
Apart from that, there's no reason to empty your shop before January 1st.
If it is too large, it will automatically be temporarily closed and you can continue to update it.
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Thank you for your quick reply. Hope it will stay affordable for me all in all.
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November 29, 2022 19:07
That would affect the usefulness of offering from a catalog in the stamp section. This makes no sense with Mint and Unused.

Maybe not in that section
But certainly have added value in many other categories
So why not mandatory?


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I'm glad you're up and running again VISION , collectors like you need LastDodo.
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