where should i try to sell these high dollar valves

the bigger ones retail for for 200+ dollars hate to just scrap if someone would pay more for actual working valves
here is a pic of a few i have

E-bay. They look new,if they are I would advertise them as such. Any orther info
on them would better your chances.

Originally Posted by kbob

E-bay. They look new,if they are I would advertise them as such. Any orther info
on them would better your chances.

I am not a fan of ebay and their charges and paypal etc. mind you I have never listed on there but when i read that i have to pay them even if no one buys item i list i never went back. I did post on craigslist but maybe i should post on a big city craigslist too and not just my small town. thanks for your response kbob

Originally Posted by vintagegirl

I am not a fan of ebay and their charges and paypal etc. mind you I have never listed on there but when i read that i have to pay them even if no one buys item i list i never went back. I did post on craigslist but maybe i should post on a big city craigslist too and not just my small town. thanks for your response kbob

I understand where you're coming from but that's just the cost of doing business. There's not many outlets to sell things that don't cost money, even taking stuff to the scrap yard costs gas. Craigslist is good for some things but its not always the best option, especially on smaller items. Even if you do a flea market they charge you a fee to setup and you're not guaranteed to sell anything. Do a comparison of the different options. Let's just say that one valve will sell for $100 on ebay. Now lets use CRAZY numbers and say between shipping and all the fees it comes out to 50% of the final bid, so you pocket $50. Is that still not better than $10 in scrap?

I'm not saying ebay is for everyone and it may not be worth it to you, but at the same time I don't think you should just dismiss it simply because they have a fee.

No i wasn't trying to get retail but scrap price is nothing compared to what a person that needed them would have to pay. Just thought there may be a better place to reach those that use the valves. I know I would hate to pay 200 for one and would like to someone to benefit from it an not just have them melted down. That way everyone is wins. I am not sure what kind of system they are used. i assume commercial. They have been in my storage for a few years but never used.

I dont mind paying a fee if something sells. Its the fee for nothing being sold that rubs me the wrong way. I will stick to craigslist and a few other leads i just received. I am not trying to get rich from the sale but I am not paying for the chance to post on ebay either. Guess I am hard headed.

Ebay doesn't charge listing fees anymore as long as you do less that a certain amount of listings. (I think 50 listing or $5000/month). Final value fees are 10% of total, and if you are paid thru Paypal their fees are app. 4.5% of the payment.

Originally Posted by vintagegirl

I dont mind paying a fee if something sells. Its the fee for nothing being sold that rubs me the wrong way.

If you advertise in your local paper and the item doesn't sell, Do they refund your listing price?

Originally Posted by musicman57

Final value fees are 10% of total, and if you are paid thru Paypal their fees are app. 4.5% of the payment.

ebay fees are correct at about 10%
PayPal fees are much closer to 3% >> 2.9% + $.30 per transaction

All of those valves would easily fit into the Priority Flat Rate Envelope and ship anywhere the USPS delivers, even Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Puerto Rico and the other territories, for $5.05 online postage
Add the $5.05 to the start price and offer FREE shipping
Gets you better search placement and auto 5 stars in the shipping cost DSR

yes those in that pic are what you stated and what i listed on craigslist over 6 mo ago. 600wog and 150 swp I have a few more but in my listing i was more specific with brand names specs etc. I did have 2 responses to purchase but at the time i did not realize they still had COD at ups. I took the word of someone that didnt know what they were talking about when i asked if i could ship cod because the one interested person was not local. I have a bucket of them i can hardly lift with both hands so im guessing 60lbs worth. I think i will try some plumbers around here.

i dont pay the paper to list either. I maybe extremely frugal but i dont advertise in paper when i have a garage sale i just put out the signs. when selling a car i park it by the curb. I need a truck load of dirt will call pool company and see if they want to dump a load from next dig. I know most people just spend because it is easier that way or saves them time. I have plenty of time so I'm sure that is why I dont mind waiting etc. and saving a buck or two

thanks for that info musicman. will check it out and may use with some other items i have, but most items are such low ticket items i have a feeling with all the other charges etc make it not worth it. Started thinking of all the items i could scrap and as to make one trip and realized i have a lot more than i realized for an e-scrap load. Just now reading about all the different sorts. Glad i never throw anything away now i can turn it into a little cash.

Originally Posted by vintagegirl

I know most people just spend because it is easier that way or saves them time.

Time is money,
You could be using that time to make additional money

And as my Father always said >> It takes money to make money
As someone else pointed out, the eBay listing fees have been minimized

I saw in another of your posts about shipping COD with UPS

Consider starting a PayPal account
Then the person could pay you and you could just ship the items
In my opinion COD fees are ridiculous!

For small items like those size valves , I have found the Priority Flat Rate box's to be the best deal for shipping
ship anywhere the USPS delivers, even Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Puerto Rico and the other territories, for one ow price >> Up to 70 pounds

I believe you will find unless you get some BIG time discount >> UPS will be MUCH more expensive

6.95 for cost of cod and then no need for paypal as that cost is for buyers cost of shipping. I feel when i buy something i pay the shipping and as a seller i feel the buyer should pay the shipping. I know paypal is a great way to purchase and sell online with all the scams going it least it has safeguards but somethings I just dont do unless no other choice. Oh btw paying retail price for anything is a big no no for me. lol It will never stop amazing me how much money the average us house hold throws down the drain or overspends for nothing in return when with just a few little changes and paying closer attention to fees etc people could save hundreds to thousands a year. I will not get on my soap box now but I know most people feel the same as you but like I said I have plenty of time on my hands.