7 May
2001
7 May
'01
8:12 a.m.
I get this from time to time from sellers at local ham
fests. I respond
something to the effect that if they want to get the eBay price then they
should sell it on eBay, but I don't see the point of them having gone
through all the trouble of packing their stuff up and hauling it down to a
parking lot to stew all day in the sun and refuse a reasonable offer. I
also then remind them of how much work it is to pack, label and ship the
item to the buyer and ask them to calculate how much their time is worth
to them. At that point the sensible sellers will see it my way and give
into my offer. The assholes will go home with the item and maybe
successfully sell it on eBay.
I agree....if it's a choice between selling to a local for a
little less or having to go through the trouble of packing and
shipping it, and possibly deal with it being damaged, then I'll sell
to the local everytime!
Jeff
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