Is it just me?

[BBausser]

I sell my fair share of used parts and pricing is a shot in the dark. Obviously if something is under-priced it sells immediately and you probably left some money on the table but were a small community and wtf, it's no real big deal. It's hard to tell if your asking too much for things that don't sell or if there's no demand for what you are selling but just recently have seen some, what imho, are outrageous prices for seemingly readily available ordinary items. Don't want to point fingers but jeez. I know we openly are critical of cars that are advertised which I think is a good thing because other forums which prohibit criticsm tend to ID us a rough bunch and often some good dialoges come out of it which point out flaws, omissions and interesting things about cars that are being sold. Do you think it's proper to do the same thing on parts? When I see obcenely priced items I really want to make a post but don't. Same thing goes when I sell items. I'd like to know if I'm off the wall in pricing too.

Bill

[Neunelfer]

Caveat Emptor.

I manage the Classifieds on another board. Tough call.

There was one guy on there who constantly tried to sell pieces for over list price. I finally pointed him out with links to brand new products that were less than his and... his shipping was from Canada! I stepped in because I felt he was taking advantage of the people who used the service. He left and probably doesn't like me to this day but, I felt I did the right thing.

On many of the used pieces we have available to us for these cars, there seems to be no solid market value to key off. On many there are (wheels as an example). Also, there are some who view the membership base here as "deep-pocket, checkbook mechanics" vs. fellow Porschephiles/Porschegeeks... too bad but, that's what happens.

Best thing to do is edu-ma-cate yourself on market values (which is seems you have) and hope others don't fall prey.

I've been very fortunate in my years of playing with longhoods and 914's. I've had many, many good experiences from my fellow P-Geeks. Many here have simply sent me parts I needed (MarkS, JohnA) with extreme generoustiy. I try to return the favor when I can.

Some sites don't allow people to weigh in on another person's classified ad. Especially a car for sale ad. I like the give and take and frankly, if something can be bought all day long for a cheaper price... I'm not against calling foul. It becomes subjective and is very hard to manage though when that happens.

Again, Caveat Emptor.

[Allen Henderson]

Speaking of which,

Anyone know these LA guys "porforauto" on eBay. Most all their items are high price, Buy it Now items, all overpriced. How about a junky 914 steering wheel for $365 (about $300 more than its worth) and they have just BIN, no bidding or, even best offers. Obviously, they are looking for suckers and I guess they find the ill-informed buyer often enough to make it worthwhile for them? Thanks.

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/porforau...1&_from=&_ipg=

-Allen-

[preS]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_500wt_1182

You might like this one too. He/she starts his auction at $.01 but charges $999.99 for shipping. I guess the idea is to pay less in eBay fees but what when it never shows up? Will you get your $.01 back?

Richard

[advtracing]

I find far less issues in this forum than others (bird) we seem to have more of a group with morals

[naparsei]

I find far less issues in this forum than others (bird) we seem to have more of a group with morals

I agree. Most people here are on the bird too, but the reverse isn't true. Here the knowledge is a little more specialized, which leads to more realistic pricing - that and people more willing to call it out.

To Bill's point, I don't know what the best thing to do is either. I am surprised how some people lower their prices very fast, and yet others "bump" for MONTHS without even another poster on their thread.

[Allen Henderson]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_500wt_1182

You might like this one too. He/she starts his auction at $.01 but charges $999.99 for shipping. I guess the idea is to pay less in eBay fees but what when it never shows up? Will you get your $.01 back?

Richard

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You're not kidding Richard!

This guy on eBay writes "Please notice shipping charges, yes they are accurate....." Accurate! I guess he means that is the charge $999.99! Also in the eBay ad is "$999.99 US Postal Service Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box"
Wow (again!) And he is going to use a flat rate box (of course the carb won't fit) What a jerk. Notice his feedback is 100%-even jerks manage to get decent feedback; I've seen it more often then you'd think. So, buyer beware!

BTW, the guy did this to avoid eBay listing and final value fees; not allowed. I just reported him to eBay. Since eBay will probably pull his ad, here it is:


-Allen-

[BBausser]

This was one of the ads that prompted this thread................it's one of own albeit not many posts.

http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...ad.php?t=36684

Bill

[Allen Henderson]

This was one of the ads that prompted this thread................it's one of own albeit not many posts.

http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...ad.php?t=36684

Bill

Did you think the price (way) too high?

-Allen-

[BBausser]

Yes I do. But I guess the market will tell. Do you think $900 is a good price?

I have a pair somewhere that I thought about listing for $50. Maybe I should root around for them and ask for a more reasonable and outrageous price.....maybe $1,500.