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F40PH set for sell!

General Discussion
#21
mark Dash.... said:
From the BUYERS perspective the idea of an auction is to pay as LITTLE as it takes to win the bid,
and the seller hopes to make as much as possible...thats how it works.

I bought some “pottery barn” wooden railroad parts for $0.99 each, most sold on ebay for at least $13 some even more, before shipping…I was happy to sell and the buyer was happy to pay…wow what a concept!

the days of deals on Ebay seems to be over(unless you really spend your time understanding pricing and supply), your best bet for a good deal is to keep a close eye on the forum classifieds across the boards (pun intended).

I’m cheap, and watch ebay a lot, but for the most part never buy, because why pay over when I can scan the Big LS Online Train Retailers for a better deal? Of course I am reminded of the BMann Rtruck for $110 after shipping…it was a good deal from the “Favorite Spot” in TX…but that rarely happens! to me!

cale

#22

How about track this is my question, Ebay is around $140-$180 for a box of 8’ curved when you could get it at a hobby site for around $90-$140. Just look around ebay is not the only option. If you don’t take the time and look its your own fault for paying more. And this is my answer!

#23
mark Dash.... said:
Bugs the piss outta me, your watching something on evilbay, then some moron jumps every forum about one you just happen to be watching, which of course starts a bidding frenzy, next thing you know it's cheaper just to buy the damn thing new at the local hobby dealer.

people don’t f ing get it


Dang Mark, you need to switch to decaf!

-Brian

#24

Again all the way round You the buyer and you the seller have the power of sell dont sell or buy dont buy! With a stroke of your finger you can do either!!! Ive seen things of mine not sell one day or week being in between new price and 1/2 price and the next day people get into a bidding frenzy and pay more than retail for it. Its still America you have “Choice” kind of! Things are sure changing that way though!!! Choices are becoming fewer and farther in-between “right” "unfortunately for me “they usually pay higher prices” never have understood that concept, but thats theyre choice “get it” I have people asking me on items why are you selling? I want to tell them “because i want to and I can” but im nice and give them a self serving answer which seems to satisfy them. Everybodys happy all the way around. So “to bid or not to bid” “to buy or not to buy” That is the question!

#25

If you were the seller you would be P. OeD if one of your auctions went for way less than what you wanted. As a buyer you would be very happy. But if the tables were turned??? This is two sides to one auction. So it just sounds like you want any and everything either really cheap so a seller cannot make a profit or you just want it given to you for little to nothing. WOW sounds like a five year old that dosen’t get their way.

#26
Jason Vineyard said:
.....sounds like you want any and everything either really cheap so a seller cannot make a profit or you just want it given to you for little to nothing.
Bro, that is a problem much bigger than just E-Bay...seems to be the norm throughout the Nation and World...heard any stump speeches lately?

cale

#27

You got it dead on.

#28

Jason, I think your getting my point, nice example with the track and that’s what i’m p-oed about!! Who are these people that are willing to pay so much more than retail??

#29
mark Dash.... said:
Jason, I think your getting my point, nice example with the track and that's what i'm p-oed about!! Who are these people that are willing to pay so much more than retail??
Mark, I'd say those people are the ones who are not informed consumers (I'd guess)....that is what I was saying earlier....shop around, there are some good buys----if you look, esp look somewhere other than EBAY!

cale

#30

It’s that kinda crap that’s tickin me off, was talking with a bunch of guys just last week at the local hobby shop. 1 dufus said he’s still buying track, but not to lay down, he’s holding onto it so that the price goes up and then he wants to double his money. It’s guys like that that drive other people outta this hobby! GREED GREED GREED

#31

mark Dash…
Dontcha know money rules.
Everything.
So why should this hobby be any different to say, politics?

#32

See, my momma didn’t raise a money hungry fool. Nothing wrong with ‘just getting by’ cause in the end, it’s not like yer taking anything with you!

#33

I CAN’T TAKE MY TRAINS WITH ME…!!! :expressionless:

(http://www.lscdata.com/users/squeeky/_forumfiles/cry.gif)

#34

well maybe a little figure 8 at the graveside…

#35
mark Dash.... said:
See, my momma didn't raise a money hungry fool. Nothing wrong with 'just getting by' cause in the end, it's not like yer taking anything with you!
I used to feel exactly the same way when I didn't have much. Once I finally found a job that paid decent money and started to enjoy some of the luxury of life, my tune began to change. I'm still not "money hungry", or rich by any standard, but I do enjoy what having a little money can buy. This hobby is a good example of that.

Just so you don’t get the wrong idea, I still think it’s demeaning that my boss requires the entry level maintenance guys at my work to wash his Mercedes summer or winter. That’s his right as the boss, and their obligation as employees. Still doesn’t make it right.

Now - since I’m using my real name - I hope my boss doesn’t Google this and get the wrong idea about me :o

About the speculation on track - If it weren’t for free markets and speculation there wouldn’t be anyone manufacturing track. You can’t have it both ways.

Jon

#36

howabout a $550 Connie…I’ve seen 'em as low at $225

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/clt/552152004.html

cale

#37

Probably some sucker will buy them…:frowning:

#38

I hear ya Warren…One Must be Informed on Value…for those of you who need some Fn3 Stock…here is a pretty good deal on some AMS!

http://www.rldhobbies.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=137

or a U25 for less than $120
http://www.wholesaletrains.com/Detail.asp?ID=20012344

Shop around for the deal!

cale

#39

Well someone did the ‘buy it now’ for $595. So they be gone!

#40

Thats NUTS!