how do i sell my wheels?
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this is the lamest attempt ever at spamola... shame on you 
figure in the price of the hub and add $20/wheel? Maybe? Dunno, only wheel I've ever bought used was like you, a Hadley/Singletrack for $200. Hate to say it, but don't think that there's a thriving used wheel market just b/c of the fact that wheels tend to die rather quickly if they're abused...the Inbred said:
Sell them for half of what you can find the same set for online new. Nobody is going to pay top dollar for a used wheelset, it's too risky even if the seller is honest. Then post it in the for sale section. You have 2,000 posts, you know this is spam.
Coming from the guy who works at an online retailer I know, but you don't see me trying to skirt the rules.
That much.
Coming from the guy who works at an online retailer I know, but you don't see me trying to skirt the rules.
That much.
is your name g w bush ???the Inbred said:
well you re an 'inbred' and you have texas in ya avatar ?#$&^87the Inbred said:read into it what you want.
1 + 1 = mtbr.com
As someone who frequently sells on eBay, I guarantee you that you'll get way more for your wheels by selling them on ebay than most any other method. Private party, MAYBE, but not even close selling on RM or MTBR.the Inbred said:
Hope this helps
bwahaha!!partsbara said:
But yeah, you're most likely to sell thru ebay than anything else...just don't set a reserve and make it a 10-day auction...followed by spam LIKE THIS on every mtb board out there...!
why would i put them on Ebay, then put them on a classified in forums? that's dumb, in my opinion. when i put stuff on ebay, i tend to set the opening bid at what i want to get for the item. hasn't failed me yet, and i'll be getting at least $450 for my Imperial.....which was posted here in the classifieds.
but, the wheels have actually sold already, through another forum that doesn't have badass SPAM nazis.
but, the wheels have actually sold already, through another forum that doesn't have badass SPAM nazis.
the Inbred said:why would i put them on Ebay, then put them on a classified in forums? that's dumb, in my opinion. when i put stuff on ebay, i tend to set the opening bid at what i want to get for the item. hasn't failed me yet, and i'll be getting at least $450 for my Imperial.....which was posted here in the classifieds.
but, the wheels have actually sold already, through another forum that doesn't have badass SPAM nazis.
Hmm, well, cause it's FREE.... and it gets more traffic to your auction.... and starting your auction at $1 no reserve saves you in listing fees.... and market will pay what people really think it's worth....no need to haggle on price... takes 10 days MAX to sell your item, not months...
Promise to be nice, then?the Inbred said:
j/kAnyway, yes $1 starting bid save you on those fees. You can't avoid the final value fees but you can make up for it by getting more money for your item. Most people don't like $1 no reserve 'cause they are scared that they won't get what they want. 80% of the time you'll get exactly or more than what you expected. The other 20% you won't. That simply means your items wasn't worth as much as you thought it should be. No biggie. Live and learn. Some other tips:
*If you really want maximum dollar for a bike, PART IT OUT! Yes, it's more of a hassle, but will fetch more money in the end.
*CLEAN UP your parts! Nobody wants to see stuff with mud and grease all over it. If you clean the parts really well they'll look newer and will go for more.
*PICTURES!!! Invest in a decent digital camera that can take nice, crisp pictures. Try and get one that can take good close-up/macro shots as well. Also, don't just take one picture. Take multiple pictures from different angles, ones that you know people are going to want to see. (ie everyone wants to know what condition a fork's stanchions are in, so take close-ups of them and post them). Click on my latest auction in my sig to get an idea about pictures. You get the picture? (lame pun
)*Try and list the auction so that it ends in the evening. More people home=more people to put in a last minute bid. Last 15 minutes is where the action begins.
For MTB parts, I try to end on a weekday or Sunday evening. I have no scientific studies/proof, but I figure the weekends is when most people are out riding/going on trips and won't be home to see your auction and bid. Of course, there are plenty of bikers home on the Sat. and I've had plenty of succesful auctions end on Sat. so who knows. Still, end in the evenings for sure.
*Be upfront and HONEST in your item descriptions. The more you do that, the more positive feedback you'll get, and the more people will trust you as a seller, and be willing to buy high dollar items from you.
That's all I can think of now, I'm sure there'e tons more.
"80% of the time you'll get exactly or more than what you expected."
i never really believed that (or hand-in-hand, the fact that people will pay more than the value) till just the other day. i bought some Avid SD7 levers and calipers for $65 at Nashbar. later that evening, an aution i was watching for SD7 calipers ended at $60. oi.
i never really believed that (or hand-in-hand, the fact that people will pay more than the value) till just the other day. i bought some Avid SD7 levers and calipers for $65 at Nashbar. later that evening, an aution i was watching for SD7 calipers ended at $60. oi.
How about looking for a comparable used wheelset on the net and base your price on that?
Hmm, that works too!Kevin said: