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EBay Forum / EBay Forum
« on: April 19, 2003, 06:24:47 pm »
Actually, when it comes to auctions, an item is worth what 2 people are willing to pay for it. Otherwise, we'd be getting a LOT better deals on stuff! LOL
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EBay Forum / EBAY as a refrence
« on: March 30, 2003, 08:44:13 pm »
I just thought I would add a comment. Ebay IS a great tool for determining approximate worth. Keep in mind shipping price advertised in the listing. Especially in larger/heavier items. That should be factored into the sale price.
Cheers, Steve
Cheers, Steve
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Antique Questions Forum / pewter soup bowl
« on: March 30, 2003, 08:41:16 pm »
I just thought I would add a comment. Ebay IS a great tool for determining approximate worth. Keep in mind shipping price advertised in the listing. Especially in larger/heavier items. That should be factored into the sale price.
Cheers, Steve
Cheers, Steve
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EBay Forum / Whats Hot, whats not
« on: March 22, 2003, 11:08:40 am »
Hello from your newest member..
We have a couple mall booths and do sell on Ebay. From my experience Ebay tends to be 60%-70% of retail. Also three dimensional items have a very hard time. (e.g. a modern statue I tried to sell on E-bay by a listed artist that I couldn't get a bid over $50.00. It originally sold in a gallery for approximately $3000).
Signed pieces...(well known) will do a lot better than just pretty pieces, of the same age. Ebay makes buying for the shop a little tougher, people see some of the great prices, buy don't consider shipping, insurance, special features, or really get to see the detail of the item. Sometimes an item has to be held to really be appreciated.
I have found that The Antiques Roadshow has made my job more difficult. Everyone feels that their old whatever is now worth thousands. But finding a buyer at that price is nearly impossible. Thank you for your time.
Steve
We have a couple mall booths and do sell on Ebay. From my experience Ebay tends to be 60%-70% of retail. Also three dimensional items have a very hard time. (e.g. a modern statue I tried to sell on E-bay by a listed artist that I couldn't get a bid over $50.00. It originally sold in a gallery for approximately $3000).
Signed pieces...(well known) will do a lot better than just pretty pieces, of the same age. Ebay makes buying for the shop a little tougher, people see some of the great prices, buy don't consider shipping, insurance, special features, or really get to see the detail of the item. Sometimes an item has to be held to really be appreciated.
I have found that The Antiques Roadshow has made my job more difficult. Everyone feels that their old whatever is now worth thousands. But finding a buyer at that price is nearly impossible. Thank you for your time.
Steve
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