posted on August 8, 2001 11:07:18 PM new
Has anyone sold anything really expensive on eBay - like over $15,000.00? How do you attract the high bidders? What kind of payments do you accept?
posted on August 9, 2001 04:21:56 AM new
Depends on what you sell-luxury car,jewelry or antiques.
depends on your asking price,if you start too high,they wont bid.
when you say 15,000 ,are you referring to retail price of 15,000 in an upscale shop?
15,000 wholesale price or you would like to realise 15,000 ??
two nights ago some professional dealers listed on ebay premier 2 18th c meissen clocks,no bids- one was listed at over 15,000.
posted on August 9, 2001 05:11:29 AM new
As Hwa stated, depends on the item.
We sold an R/V recently through ebay for $25,000.00. It sold at the opening bid price without anyone bidding. (ebay knows that happens with vehicles, that's why they cahrge $25.00 up front)
More than likely, anything of that value will be inspected by the buyer, so cash, money orders of cashiers checks are probable payment methods.
posted on August 9, 2001 06:05:10 AM new
I have been asked by a local merchant to sell several items of high value. These include rare paintings and specifically an antique sculpture. The merchant has sold items at Christie's auction house, but health problems and a family crisis prevent it with these items.
As for the price, I'm referring to a price the owner would like to realize. The item is in pristine condition and the asking price is only 1/4 of book value. Provided there is a bidder with an interest in the item, is 1/4 of book value a reasonable expection? If not, what is?
I had figured that a buyer would want to personally inspect items of this cost before forking over that kind of money. But how is that handled? Do you have the buyer make a down payment in good faith? Does the buyer come to you?
