?? Questions about selling

twinaz · #1 10-04-2009, 11:53 AM

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?

CODon · #2 10-04-2009, 12:14 PM

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

twinaz · #3 10-04-2009, 12:53 PM

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.

guccidude1 · #4 10-04-2009, 01:45 PM

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

rwhittier · #5 10-04-2009, 03:52 PM

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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Originally Posted by twinaz

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.

LifeofReiley · #6 10-04-2009, 04:17 PM

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.

twinaz · #7 10-04-2009, 04:57 PM

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breister · #8 10-05-2009, 09:29 AM

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...

DaAV8R · #9 10-05-2009, 10:54 AM

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.

Robert