[Boatanchors] Re: [R-390] Ebay Prices

[J Forster]

  On 3/24/07, J Forster <jfor at quik.com> wrote:

  > On eBay, if an item is misdescribed, you have recourse. At a flea,
it's
  > as-is, where-is.

  True, but you have a much better chance of seeing deception in person
  than via a photo.


Not really true. Two examples:

At a flea I bought an HP wideband RF preamp. The MMIC inside was toast.
There was no way of testing it on site.
Also, at a HossTraders, I bought a SCPC satellite receiver. Way inside,
the Phase Lock Oscillator brick was missing.


  As far as recourse, user IDs like radio-mart,
  217stufforsale(now changed) and the scammers who take someone else's
  picture and post a new auction, come to mind. Not a lot of recourse
  via ebay, unless the slimer lives nearby. Sure, you can post negative
  feedback, but the dedicated crooks don't care, as they have ways
  around it and know ebay won't do much to a seller bringing in plenty
  of money for them.

I pay by USPS MO. Then it's a Federal Felony and the Postal Inspectors
have been really helpful several times.

  [snip]

  True, and high bid price really has more to do with the large audience

  and desire than with true market value, to the extent that such a
  thing exists for boatanchors. As many have said repeatedly - ebay is a

  great tool, but just another tool in the arsenal. But if you want the
  greatest exposure and top dollar, ebay is the place to sell.
  Especially if it's a R at RE or otherwise scarce item.

  [snip]

  My big purchase at the Henniker NH 'fest 2 weeks ago was a NIB control

  box dial for the ARC-5 R-24 for a whopping $3. Just need to find the
  receiver to go with it now.

Simple solution: Sell it to me for your $3 plus postage. I have the set.

-John

  ~ Todd,  KA1KAQ