posted on May 17, 2001 12:34:10 PM
Just wondering what stories you guys and gals have had about selling damaged/broken items. I sold a broken 10 disc changer for my car a couple of weeks ago. I clearly explained the problems that the disc changer had... I showed pictures of of every piece (it was taken out of my car professionally when I got a new one installed... it had many wires and gadgets). I started the bidding at $0.99, because I didn't know if anyone would buy it, especially considering it would probably cost about $10 - $15 to ship. Well, I was amazed as the bidding war began, the bidding ended at $76!
posted on May 17, 2001 12:39:35 PM
A couple times a year I offer some of the items from my various product lines which have become "scratched or dented" along the way at greatly reduced prices compared to my regular pricing.
Had pretty good success with it. I'm careful to list EVERY flaw (real & imagined). Some have ended up selling for more than my regular stuff. Go figure!
posted on May 17, 2001 12:41:14 PM
Yes! It always amazing to me. I have honestly described things to the point that I thought it impossible for them to get a bid and they have done better than mint condition items. I don't know why??? I sold one item that I felt like mailing the bidders and asking them "did you read the description?" then after the auction I thought I would hear complaints but no!! excellent feedback was left for me. they must know something we don't. (but everybody knows something that I don't).
posted on May 17, 2001 12:53:05 PM
I've sold a non-functioning video camera on eBay and was flabbergasted that someone would pay over 80.00 for a 9 year old 8mm Canon ....
Also sold a fried up PowerComputing Mac clone and got over 200.00....
Aggressive bidding on both items, both from dealers and individuals....guess it depends on the item...
Anyone want an old Mistubishi 31" TV that doesn't tune channels anymore??
posted on May 17, 2001 12:59:34 PM
I just sold a twenty five year old calculator that didn't work. Someone paid $50 for the presentation case it came in!
posted on May 17, 2001 02:23:55 PM
I, too, have sold broken items. I'm careful to mention all I know about the item. I picture it trying to show all problems and describe the problems that I know. Some bidders step up and buy. I've yet to get a complaint for a broken item.
posted on May 17, 2001 02:33:50 PM
I haven't done this yet, but I know some people have sold them off to people needing the parts... cheaper to buy a broken item than find the parts..
