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October 09, 2022 09:55
Perhaps it has been mentioned before. I would find it an improvement with offers in the shops that a field can be clicked "with or without dust jacket" . The experienced and careful sellers indicate whether or not with their own photos and explanations that the book comes with a dust jacket and the condition of that cover. It is so useful because, especially with older editions, we do not always know whether a dust jacket ever comes with the book when it is issued. This way you avoid disappointment with buyers, although experienced buyers/collectors, I assume, do ask if something in an advertisement is not clear. Apologies if this is already on a Wish List.
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Sorry, I don't really see a problem here. The seller must provide a copy that matches the one pictured in the shop. This shows whether it has a dust jacket or not.
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October 09, 2022 17:07
Not all sellers add their own photos. And it sometimes happens that an item is changed from "Bound book" to "Bound book with dust jacket" (with or without new images). Sellers are not notified of this.
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I should have explained my idea more specifically, sorry. Fortunately, stripspeldjes already gives some reasons why it's useful.
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You're absolutely right, but as far as I'm concerned it's the seller's responsibility to properly describe their item and it's the buyer's responsibility to pay close attention.
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October 09, 2022 19:05
In my post I also indicate that it is important to be careful and that a buyer also asks questions if there is any uncertainty.
In addition to the issue of dust jacket or not: what I generally miss with shop conditions, the obligation to post at least 1 photo of the object to be sold. I don't think it ever happens on the marketplace that no photo is posted. LD wants to distinguish itself, but that should also apply to shops. I find it convenient to put a book for sale, based on what is in the catalog with the only information: GOOD ". Yes you can ask for a photo and/or extra info before you buy, but it is not professional and efficient 1 photo Saves a lot of hassle beforehand and certainly afterwards With comics it may be a bit more nuanced, new condition is new condition (wouldn't need a photo) almost new condition and it is not wise to explain anything and / or what with photos the quality is.

I also have quite a bit of catching up to do when it comes to posting photos, although I am used to taking photos except for the 1st years.

Ergo reactions as the responsibility of the buyer/seller are, in my opinion, insufficient, in case LD wants to distinguish itself from other sales platforms. And Catawiki doesn't auction anything without photos, right?

But if everyone wants to leave it as it is, then so be it.
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I think there is a misunderstanding. The big advantage of LastDodo is that you can often use the data that others have already entered. This means that as a seller you can bring in large amounts of items relatively quickly. The state entered must, of course, be in accordance with the item on offer.

I rarely submit an extra photo. That costs me too much time and the items are often not expensive enough. That's why I'm an opponent of a mandatory extra photo.
A buyer can tell from my feedback that I am a reliable seller. Or else cancel the purchase.

LastDodo is aimed at true collectors looking for flawless copies. In principle, there is also no option in the catalog to separately enter copies without dust jackets. That is why you cannot actually offer those copies for sale without dust jackets: they are incomplete copies and therefore in poor condition. An input field with or without dust jacket could therefore not be an option.
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vertigo

First of all, thank you for the pleasant explanation and how you look at it.

You are right, most sales sites do not have a catalog, so you are obliged to place 1 or more photos there. To qualify a book without a dust jacket as bad is going too far in my opinion, good or reasonable with a photo is an alternative. Because a book where the illustration of the dust jacket is also on the cover (see the many Kluitmans) is also worth collecting for some. It remains difficult. To be mentioned as an example about popular: Bob Evers books with beautiful dust jackets, although the market seems to be a bit saturated with lower prices than 10 years ago, still wanted, but the old hardcovers without covers which also have quite a bit of charm, that also stands for a few euros. I want to say once again that a book without the dust jacket makes a world of difference.

About comics, I'm also hesitant to offer the thousands (almost new condition) comics that I have for sale for 2 to 4 euros (I'm at an age..) without a photo, while I know that with photo is better but is "work" again. But perhaps it is not necessary if you have an extensive feedback history.

Leiden greeting
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