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?? Questions about selling
I may be looking to sell a few of my tools. Looking for advice on common pricing and payment. Is there a typical price point such as 50% or 75% of new cost of tools? Is payment accepted typically certified funds and prior to shipment? Are most transactions simply "honor system" by both parties in regards to payment and shipping?
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Depends
Everything is different. Bought a large amount of my tools used and felt 50 - 60% was fair. Some of the big sellers might bring a bit more. Bundle buys seem to be a little lower because of the cost and inconvenience of packing etc. Payment is individually based, usually from getting burned. Most RV folks seem to be great and I have not had a problem to date. Paypal is always a safe way to go if you have an account, but there is a cost. Have used checks, and even cash when nothing else seemed to work. I'm sure you will get a lot of comments on this one. Don
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Thought so
Just like pilots in general being quite honest and more or less a brotherhood, I suspected that the RV community especially would be a trustworthy bunch. I wouldn't expect it to be a common thing that guys get "burned".
A few of the things I may get rid of are due to a possible switch to a "12" which would mean not needing hard riveting tools (at least not as many). One thing in particular would be a Cleaveland Main Squeeze. Silly to leave the stuff sit around if not using. I was just interested in the typical protocol. |
?? QUESTIONS ABOUT SELLING
I have sold several things on the forum and never considered not dealing with good folks. I usually ask about 50% of retail and include shipping via USPS, very reasonable. I have used PayPal and checks, but prefer PayPal because with PayPal I get to keep and spend the money for other toys. With checks, my wife deposits them and I never see the money again. Dan
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I might be interested
In the main squeeze - price dependant of course. And I live in Phoenix, I could meet you and pay cash if thats of interest to you, makes it easy. PM me if interested. Tahnks and good luck.
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Careful with shipping cost on heavy or big items. It will get you. I've sold a lot of tools here, make sure they are what you say they are and you should be good.
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PM to RWhittier
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Remember you can always drop your price, but can't raise it after you find an interested buyer. It's like fishing, the jucier the worm the likelier you will get a bite...
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Shipping and Payment
For those that are not aware, the post office offers two flat rate shipping boxes for about $10.00 and $13.00. They'll take anything that fits into the box up to 70 lbs. Its a pretty good option for some of the heavy items we ship.
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