Pictures, More Pictures

As a buyer, I don't like buying anything I can't see. The more I can see the better. It blows my mind when I see an ad with just a model number, no description of the items purpose (amp, etc.) not even a photo. As a seller I want to create the most interest and comfort level possible in the buyer. I try to take photos (I too find it hard to take good photos) that show as many sides as possible and any paraphernalia that goes with it: remote, manual, etc. A good ad ultimately saves time and will help it sell faster. But no matter what you do, as Usblues pointed out, when you put it out there, you have to be ready for a few chain yankers.

Sorry. I still don't get it. I mean I understand plainly that everyone wants pictures. I just don't understand the level of emphasis this want receives. You can see 6 gorgeous photos of a $4000 power amp only to find out, once you own it, that it doesn't work. You'll be getting what you were concerned about though. It will have no blemishes.
Or maybe you'll buy some stone gorgeous turntable with arm, cartridge, isolation platform and the seven most sought after tweaks, only to learn later that the seller sent you pictures of somebody else's turntable and headed for Lisbon.
You know, the funny thing in all this is that I have not received a photo request from Europe yet. They always open by asking if I would be willing to ship over there.

05-21-08: Macrojack
Sorry. I still don't get it.

Despite the unanimous responses in this thread, you appear intractable on this topic.

Perhaps, just as a personal experiment, you might consider uploading two photos in your next listing, and see if the item sells more quickly than your other items.

I agree with Tvad - what can it hurt? You can argue the point til the cows come home but if photos make the buyer more comfortable with buying your product - why not? It's not like it cost a bundle to provide them. A small price to pay to get the item sold.

As both a buyer and seller, I think that pictures are the most important part of the sale. As a buyer, I'll pass over dim pictures or out of focus picture (your pictures, ao far as they go, are excellent). As a seller, if there's the slightest nick I want a nice, clear close up. Also, so close ups with serial numbers and ALL parts are comforting to buyers, so I show them.

Dealing long distance and overseas, pictures are second only to the seller's rating when I'm buying. You don't have anything to hide, but remember, there are many scammers out there that will overhype their wares.

Dave