Grayman45 Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 I have a load of boots/2nd issues to sell. I am wondering how to go about this for the best. Is Ebay worth the hassle? If not, where else? Should I try to sell a few together or all separate? What sort of postage should I get? Do records need to be bubble wrapped or not. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Orotava Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 I have a load of boots/2nd issues to sell. I am wondering how to go about this for the best. Is Ebay worth the hassle? If not, where else? Should I try to sell a few together or all separate? What sort of postage should I get? Do records need to be bubble wrapped or not. Any advice would be much appreciated. I for one would be very interested in buying some - do you have a list of prices and condition (vinyl & label)?? Thanks, Pete
Grayman45 Posted August 31, 2013 Author Posted August 31, 2013 I for one would be very interested in buying some - do you have a list of prices and condition (vinyl & label)?? Thanks, Pete Haven't made a start yet mate. I'll let you know as soon as I do though.
Orotava Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 Haven't made a start yet mate. I'll let you know as soon as I do though. That would be great mate - thanks
arnie j Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 I have a load of boots/2nd issues to sell. I am wondering how to go about this for the best. Is Ebay worth the hassle? If not, where else? Should I try to sell a few together or all separate? What sort of postage should I get? Do records need to be bubble wrapped or not. Any advice would be much appreciated. you prob best off puttin them on ebay,some boots have fetched daft money on there,id sell them seperately too to get the best price for each one,postage about £2.50p each record i think ? post them in a proper cardboard record mailer with 2 cardboard stiffeners one either side of record,no bubble wrap needed really if u pack them well,hope this helps bud jason
Guest Andy Carling Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 You could just list them on here for a fixed sale price, if you sell them on ebay they take a percentage of the sale 10% I think, and charge you for listing them as well, (although they do have freelisting weekends every now and again). Cheers Andy
Grayman45 Posted August 31, 2013 Author Posted August 31, 2013 you prob best off puttin them on ebay,some boots have fetched daft money on there,id sell them seperately too to get the best price for each one,postage about £2.50p each record i think ? post them in a proper cardboard record mailer with 2 cardboard stiffeners one either side of record,no bubble wrap needed really if u pack them well,hope this helps bud jason Certainly does help Jason. Thanks very much for the info.
kevinsoulman Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 you prob best off puttin them on ebay,some boots have fetched daft money on there,id sell them seperately too to get the best price for each one,postage about £2.50p each record i think ? post them in a proper cardboard record mailer with 2 cardboard stiffeners one either side of record,no bubble wrap needed really if u pack them well,hope this helps bud jason £2.50 is a bit steep i usually charge £1.65 for up to 3 items ,unless the daft b---ers pay before i invoice em kev 1
arnie j Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 £2.50 is a bit steep i usually charge £1.65 for up to 3 items ,unless the daft b---ers pay before i invoice em kev thanks kev,i wasnt really sure of the postage costs hence the question mark after the sentence bud jason
Grayman45 Posted August 31, 2013 Author Posted August 31, 2013 £2.50 is a bit steep i usually charge £1.65 for up to 3 items ,unless the daft b---ers pay before i invoice em kev I've noticed most on Ebay are around the £2 mark (postage that is)
Dave Pinch Posted September 1, 2013 Posted September 1, 2013 post is £1. 20 first class.....but theres also mailers to be paid for so £2 post is ok..... try them here maybe but ebays ok as long as you stipulate the`re 2nds issues etc
Pete S Posted September 1, 2013 Posted September 1, 2013 £2.50 is a bit steep i usually charge £1.65 for up to 3 items ,unless the daft b---ers pay before i invoice em kev No it's not, it's about right, that pays for first class recorded delivery and 10p for the mailer and cardboard. If you don't send recorded, then £1.30 is about right
Pete S Posted September 1, 2013 Posted September 1, 2013 By the way, I'll buy em all off you in one go save you messing about with ebay and postage
Grayman45 Posted September 1, 2013 Author Posted September 1, 2013 By the way, I'll buy em all off you in one go save you messing about with ebay and postage I've had a few similar offers, and it's tempting. But I'm hoping to get the best price for them. With respect, you, as a dealer, would obviously be looking at profit margins. If I decide to go that way, I will let you know what I've got.
Pete S Posted September 1, 2013 Posted September 1, 2013 I've had a few similar offers, and it's tempting. But I'm hoping to get the best price for them. With respect, you, as a dealer, would obviously be looking at profit margins. If I decide to go that way, I will let you know what I've got. In that case what I'd do if I were you, is make a list of them, and sell them on here by set sale. Twenty or so at a time. Ones you don't sell, put them on ebay.
Peter99 Posted September 1, 2013 Posted September 1, 2013 I've had a few similar offers, and it's tempting. But I'm hoping to get the best price for them. With respect, you, as a dealer, would obviously be looking at profit margins. If I decide to go that way, I will let you know what I've got. Smiffy would probably sell em for yer at a fixed commission - that would save you loads of hassle and mincing around. He would sell them far more easily than you and he'll not rob you either. Peter 3
Swifty Posted September 1, 2013 Posted September 1, 2013 Smiffy would probably sell em for yer at a fixed commission - that would save you loads of hassle and mincing around. He would sell them far more easily than you and he'll not rob you either. Peter Peter , a better use of words I think ? 3
Peter99 Posted September 1, 2013 Posted September 1, 2013 Peter , a better use of words I think ? I thought it was just perfick! Peter
Grayman45 Posted September 1, 2013 Author Posted September 1, 2013 In that case what I'd do if I were you, is make a list of them, and sell them on here by set sale. Twenty or so at a time. Ones you don't sell, put them on ebay. Sorry I'm a bit slow at times. You mean sell twenty as a batch? As in, £200 for this set of twenty? (I'm dreaming obviously)
Peter99 Posted September 1, 2013 Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) Sorry I'm a bit slow at times. You mean sell twenty as a batch? As in, £200 for this set of twenty? (I'm dreaming obviously) Yep, that's what Pete means. Oh, no it isn't! Do a list of so many at a time and set the price you want - first come, first served. Peter Edited September 2, 2013 by Peter99
Pete S Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 Sorry I'm a bit slow at times. You mean sell twenty as a batch? As in, £200 for this set of twenty? (I'm dreaming obviously) No, not really, I mean sell 20 records but price them individually as you'll get more for them than if you sold them as a batch of 20. Also don't forget while maybe 10% of the pressings and reissues are sought after, the other 90% can be pretty bog standard £3 to £5 types of thing. 1
Spacehopper Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 10% being the lookalikes of the big expensive oldies probably!...not sure why dean
Grayman45 Posted September 2, 2013 Author Posted September 2, 2013 10% being the lookalikes of the big expensive oldies probably!...not sure why dean I have noticed that. I hope it's not for future dodgy deals, ie selling a boot as an original!
Bossfourpart1 Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 I have a load of boots/2nd issues to sell. I am wondering how to go about this for the best. Is Ebay worth the hassle? If not, where else? Should I try to sell a few together or all separate? What sort of postage should I get? Do records need to be bubble wrapped or not. Any advice would be much appreciated. It might be worth your while just checking completed sales on ebay for similar copies that you have , just to get a value. The other option is to search other soul record sites to see what they are charging for the same records bearing in mind condition / quality.If your want the best price then take your time , if you want to sale quick then tempt the buyer with a good price.Selling in packs is a good way to get rid of the cheaper numbers.Also take a sales box to the events as they tend to shift there too.good luck cheers Frank 1
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