RB
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posted on August 25, 2001 08:04:34 AM new
Something does not compute 
In an earlier post you stated: He's watching this post and he'll be the one to decide. In your most current post you stated: My Dad is the BEST! He has no PC.
How can he watch this post without a PC???
Hmmmm .....
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ibuypaper
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posted on August 25, 2001 08:15:17 AM new
Numbers...
If "detailing" means you will have to clean it up...
I would charge fees and 30%.
If detailing means a thorough description, 25%.
IF he insists on paying. Otherwise, I'd push really hard for just a good dinner or something similar.
"watching" is a figure of speech. I can "watch" something without ever physically seeing it...
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BabeBay
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posted on September 6, 2001 02:32:16 PM new
RB ~ FYI: I used the Alladin Reader and let him listen to it over the phone.
Did I type that out loud???  
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Louissa
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posted on September 6, 2001 08:07:02 PM new
Well I feel a little bad now. I resell certain toys that I buy at yard sales and flea markets and my mother in law keeps her eyes open and knows from her talks with me what to pay for things and sometimes will buy things herself for me to sell. We came to an agreement that we would split the costs involved and go 50/50 on any profit we made. We've done that a few times and I always felt 50/50 was fair. Now I'm beginning to feel like Scrooge!
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honaker5
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posted on September 6, 2001 08:26:02 PM new
I just sold two items for my Dad. In the $100 - 200 range.
He tells me what he wants for them. If the items go less than $30 over his price, I keep the extra to pay ebay, AW, whoever...
If it's more, he gets more......
I'm happy He's happy
He has no PC either, but has been planning on buying one for two or three years now... 
Good luck on your auctions......
Tim
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mcjane
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posted on September 6, 2001 08:55:51 PM new
Louissa You are being very fair in your dealings with your mother in law. Parents & grandparents are a whole different story.
Babe How about 20%
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chopstix
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posted on September 6, 2001 08:57:45 PM new
I guess I should feel bad, too, but I split the proceeds from the things I sell for my mother with her 50/50. These are usually designer handbags that cost a lot of money and bring in a good deal on eBay. She has a huge closet full of clothes and accessories, and the eBay selling is my idea for the items she no longer wears because they're out of style or she's tired of them. She tries to get me to take 100%, but I insist on sending her half of what I make.
Fair? I think so, considering if I didn't suggest selling the things they would end up at the Salvation Army or as hand-me-downs -- TO ME!
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BabeBay
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posted on September 7, 2001 05:57:02 AM new
So if there's a major flex in the final bid (say $2000 instead of $4000)- should we have a set % or do a percentage according to the final bid? (I'm leaning toward a % based on the final bid because I think it reflects on my eBay "guru-ness"
If I don't pull in the $$$ - my Dad won't be "jipped" - but if we do that, what is a fair way to go from $4000 to $2000 afa commission?
Did I type that out loud???
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craybaby
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posted on September 7, 2001 06:45:34 AM new
I don't know but since this thread is back around I'll comment this time. I think you (and others) are right in being fairly paid by your folks. I know there are exceptions but I have seen in my experience that paying you may be very important to your father - a pride thing, I guess. You're his child - he's to take care of you no matter how old you are or what financial position he is in. I use to pick up groceries and such for my Dad when I visited and he just didn't like it. I'm a waitress and I've also seen this when families would get together to eat. I've made adult children mad by giving the check to the elderly parent who has asked for it but they are so pleased to be able to "treat" their children. Oh I know there are those that smooch every nickel they can off their parents, etc. but I hope you can see what I mean here.
Come up with a per centage (30% sounded about right to me) - give it your best shot and root together for a big final bid.
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rodmama
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posted on September 7, 2001 08:14:37 AM new
Good Morning Babebay! My dad is the same as yours, if you don't let him pay, he says forget it! 10% and use the $ to do something with or for your dad. My dad recently lost his wife so I cook alot for him.(if he doesn't eat with me.. he eats canned beef stew mixed with a can of chili) so, when he won't let me do something back for him, I just cook something I know he loves. Good luck on the sale, it sure is nice to have a great dad isn't it?
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BabeBay
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posted on September 7, 2001 10:37:25 PM new
Thank you both. I was getting the impression many posts leaned toward my being "greedy" or something. My Dad is a proud man, and has molded me to respect a family bond with a high regard/respect for everyone. This is a situation that we both want to feel comfortable in knowing nobody is feeling used or taken advantage of.
On the other hand... What I choose to do with the $$$ if I spend it on him or not, (which I will) won't be expected or anticipated. Hell, if the engine in my car blows that same week and I have to use that money for repairs, I know I won't need to feel guilt or obligated.
At the beginning my Dad said, "Now before you say anything I want you to understand one thing up front, this is a business transaction PERIOD. Do you wanna earn a few bucks or should I call your sister and ask her to do it?"
Did I type that out loud???
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revvassago
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posted on September 7, 2001 11:01:25 PM new
10%
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