best way to sell old mamiya system?

David wrote:

"Stacey" wrote in message
...

Sell it on ebay.

OK, you talked me into it.



Other advice, sell each item individually, people won't buy "kits". Start
with the cheaper items and wait for the feedback to come in, then list
another. Also I've learned to start the bidding at $9.95 and use a
-reasonable- reserve. People like to bid even if it's unreasonable amounts.
Once others see that someone else wants it, they figure it must be
something good so they bid. A reserve costs no more than a high starting
bid does as far as ebay fees.Once the reserve is met, many times thats when
the real bidding will start. Place the reserve too high and you'll never
get there much less go past it. Not every item will go for what you want
but some will bring more than you expect. If you have several of the same
items, don't "flood the market" with them. You'll want people to bid
against each other, not to have a choice of items to bid on. I also always
use a reasonable "Buy it now" price and about 50% of the time someone does.

I have 300 positive feedbacks, have sold $1000+ camera's etc so have some
experience dealing with ebay.
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Stacey

David wrote:

"Stacey" wrote in message
...

Sell it on ebay.

OK, you talked me into it.



Other advice, sell each item individually, people won't buy "kits". Start
with the cheaper items and wait for the feedback to come in, then list
another. Also I've learned to start the bidding at $9.95 and use a
-reasonable- reserve. People like to bid even if it's unreasonable amounts.
Once others see that someone else wants it, they figure it must be
something good so they bid. A reserve costs no more than a high starting
bid does as far as ebay fees.Once the reserve is met, many times thats when
the real bidding will start. Place the reserve too high and you'll never
get there much less go past it. Not every item will go for what you want
but some will bring more than you expect. If you have several of the same
items, don't "flood the market" with them. You'll want people to bid
against each other, not to have a choice of items to bid on. I also always
use a reasonable "Buy it now" price and about 50% of the time someone does.

I have 300 positive feedbacks, have sold $1000+ camera's etc so have some
experience dealing with ebay.
--

Stacey

Ralf R. Radermacher wrote:

David wrote:

I have a 10 year old mamiya 645 super, motor drive, prism, several backs,
plus several lenses. What is the best way to sell it?

Sorry, group, but since noone except myself still provides a real mail
address, these days... :-/



I might be as well...
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Stacey

Ralf R. Radermacher wrote:

David wrote:

I have a 10 year old mamiya 645 super, motor drive, prism, several backs,
plus several lenses. What is the best way to sell it?

Sorry, group, but since noone except myself still provides a real mail
address, these days... :-/



I might be as well...
--

Stacey

David wrote:

I have a 10 year old mamiya 645 super, motor drive, prism, several backs,
plus several lenses. What is the best way to sell it?

I'm afraid if I sell it on ebay, lenses may get damaged on the way, plus I
don't have alot of feedbacks so buyers may not bid on such relatively
expensive stuff. Plus, although everything is in perfect condition, how can
I convince the buyers? If I provide a warranty, it may get abused.

I could sell it to a local pro camera store (mamiya dealer), or ask them to
sell it on consignment. This way they can examine the camera and provide a
store warranty, which should be more reassuring for buyers. But the sale may
not get as much exposure as putting it on ebay, and the store would take a
bigger cut than ebay.

What would you do?




Best you hold on to it. You are much too afraid of too many things to
gamble on the internet.

Magee

David wrote:

I have a 10 year old mamiya 645 super, motor drive, prism, several backs,
plus several lenses. What is the best way to sell it?

I'm afraid if I sell it on ebay, lenses may get damaged on the way, plus I
don't have alot of feedbacks so buyers may not bid on such relatively
expensive stuff. Plus, although everything is in perfect condition, how can
I convince the buyers? If I provide a warranty, it may get abused.

I could sell it to a local pro camera store (mamiya dealer), or ask them to
sell it on consignment. This way they can examine the camera and provide a
store warranty, which should be more reassuring for buyers. But the sale may
not get as much exposure as putting it on ebay, and the store would take a
bigger cut than ebay.

What would you do?




Best you hold on to it. You are much too afraid of too many things to
gamble on the internet.

Magee