I think the biggest problem that comes up in sales threads recently is the lack of suitable delivery options.

So many ads now say "collection only". Whilst I understand the reasons for this and appreciate the sellers right to specify this, it does limit your market if you live in the Highlands for example, or even inner London.

Time is so very precious to most of us that the prospect of wasting a day and a hundred quids worth of fuel makes many sales untenable.

Then there is a lack of effort that so many sellers exhibit, again your choice, but if you can't be arsed to provide a photo, a link or some reasonably sensible request for further information, don't be surprised if you don't get people kicking your door down with unmarked fifties. "Can't post photos" is a cop out, anyone can if you're prepared to put five minutes worth of time in.

When it comes to collectibles, I think there has been a plateaux reached or even a hopefully temporary slump. Giffards are being given away currently compared to the price I bought my first one for.

Dave