At 09:49 PM 8/26/2002 -0500, you wrote: >Alan Zinn wrote: > >> At 11:50 AM 8/26/2002 -0700, you wrote: >> > >> >I am looking to sell an A24 hassy back and am considering e-bay as a >> >possibility. Has anyone sold gear there before? Any tips? Response off >> >list is fine. >> > >> >thx >> > >> >r >> >> Not off list - we all might as well get Ebay educated. I'm unloading camera >> stuff too. > >I've sold an purchase a bunch of stuff off eBay. It works just fine. > >The important things when sell are to have very clear photographs of our sale >items, including close ups of any particular flaws you mention in the auction >text, and not to start with too high an opening bid. Don't make the starting >bid what you really want for it. This frees people up to begin the processes. > >E.g., I sold a Toyo bifocal hood a couple years ago that was included with a >4x5 I purchased at a swop meet. Included four pics and started the auction at >$25. It sold for over $300 and paid for the camera. > >In the description, be very clear and up front about the items qualities and >flaws, more the flaws; people buying this stuff should know the qualities. >State clearly your payment options and that personal checks must clear before >shipment. Give at least an estimate on shipping charges, or a set amount, and >if you will ship internationally. > >Give a fair return guarantee. I bought a Schneider 90 Angulon (the little one) >that had developed a severe flare since the last time the seller used it. Got >my money back quickly, less shipping. > >Don't be afraid to sell or purchase from eBay. Everybody knows the rules and >etiquette. Many people make a fair income from the auctions and don't want to >jeopardize it. > >Peace! >Sidney > >-- >God said, Let there be light! >Divine Light: Photography by Rev. Sidney Flack >2507 E. 2nd Street >Tulsa, OK 74104-1903 >http://www.divinelightphotography.com > Thanks Sidney, When shipping out of the U.S. are there any special problems? Is there an import tariff advantage for the buyer in the way certain items are listed - i.e. whether something is a craft or art item? Also, would a bank transfer be best to exchange funds between countries. AZ Maker of Lookaround panoramic camera. http://www.panoramacamera.us or keyword.com lookaround
