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Selling Some Things- How Much Should I Ask? - Canadian Shortliner - 04-23-2011
Hello Everyone,
Not sure if this is the right place to ask but I have some MR items I'm going to sell and I'm not sure what a reasonable price to ask for them would be so I'm looking for some input. The things I'm selling are:
1) Digitrax Zephyr DCC System
2) Digitrax UT4 Utility Throttle
3) Digitrax UR90 Infrared Reciever
4) Digitrax DN163A0 Decoder
5) Athearn HO Scale Canadian National GP40-2
All of these were purchased in the past year or two. Some of the packaging was opened but none of it was used (other than a few test runs with the GP40). Any help is appreciated.
Re: Selling Some Things- How Much Should I Ask? - Gary S - 04-23-2011
Since those items are readily available new, seems you would have to go somewhat lower than that, especially if you are going to add shipping costs. I mean, I can go over the LHS and get this stuff, probably at 10% below MSRP. Even if they had to order it, it would be free shipping.
Re: Selling Some Things- How Much Should I Ask? - Canadian Shortliner - 04-25-2011
That's what I figured. I bought them from MB Klein, which seems to usually have the lowest prices, so I'll put my prices a bit lower than theirs.
Also, this will be the first time I've ever sold anything online, and I'm not sure how I would handle payments. Would I use something like paypal? Keep in mind I'm 17, and I plan on listing the items in the swap meet section of the forum.
Re: Selling Some Things- How Much Should I Ask? - Russ Bellinis - 04-27-2011
Paypal may be the best way to sell, but don't be afraid of personal checks. Just let anyone know in advance that the items won't be shipped until a check clears your bank if a personal check is used..
Re: Selling Some Things- How Much Should I Ask? - Steamtrains - 04-27-2011
Not meaning to snub the forum....But you will reach a MUCH greater market if you list them on e-Bay...Be aware they'll charge listing + seller's fees, so put that into your price...
Also note that shipping costs will be payed by the buyer and determined at time of sale.
Re: Selling Some Things- How Much Should I Ask? - Canadian Shortliner - 04-27-2011
Thanks for the tips.
I know I can reach a bigger market with ebay, but I was planning on listing them on the forum first since it's free. I'd like to keep the price of selling them as low as possible because whatever I make will be my hobby budget until christmas and I still need to build up a small fleet of rolling stock before I can begin some operations.
Re: Selling Some Things- How Much Should I Ask? - Trains Winnipeg - 04-27-2011
What do you want for the UT4? And what part of Ontario is the item located?
Re: Selling Some Things- How Much Should I Ask? - Canadian Shortliner - 04-28-2011
Trains Winnipeg Wrote:What do you want for the UT4? And what part of Ontario is the item located?
Actually, I already had an inquiry on the DCC stuff. I'll let you know if I don't end up selling it, though.
Oh, and I'm near Sudbury.