if its $5 or $10000 piece of gear it's never an easy sell..

[EXPcustom]

I remember back in the golden age of Ebay in the early to mid 2000's didn't matter your gear always sold within a week or two unless you priced it in the atmosphere.

Seems like today, doesn't matter if its a 5 dollar switch or a 10,000 dollar custom guitar, it's never an easy sell. It's not like I don't post plenty of pics and clearly describe the condition and electronics. People still want to ask questions about how it looks when you pull it out during a full moon and if the flame maple will have a blue tint due to the moonlight because if it does they don't want it. Also if you can post a clip of you taking pics while you upload to Youtube the measuring of the nut and a decibel level check of the low E string while the guitar is unplugged.

I'm just not talking high end stuff, I am talking simple things like a 5 dollar switch for an amp. I took a pic of the front and back of a switch in one photo since I was selling a lot of switches I have. In the description it clearly states one switch but of course someone buys it expecting two switches.

Sold a Kemper profile for 10 bucks, gave the person a bonus profile no charge and then they get upset that the profiles didn't have cab profiles when in the description it clearly states no cab profile, it's a DI profile pack.

The other weekend I got a notification on Ebay that a guitar sold, couldn't believe it. No offer, no haggle just someone hit buy it now. I said no way got to be a catch it's never this easy. Then I got a message from the buyer moments later offering me a trade of two guitars I don't want or need (two newer common harder to sell guitars) for the guitar he just hit buy it now on. Of course long story short he says he hit buy it now on accident and wants to back out of the deal.

Like I said, I don't know what it is but why does every deal involve literal hand holding and constant reassurance when the description, feedback and excellent pictures are all there.

So frustrating.

 

[cardinal]

Yeah, I end up selling most things below what I think is market value just to move on. It's just a hobby to me and I consider the loss a "rent payment" for having used the gear for the time that I did. Otherwise, I think I'd go insane.

 

[Findthetone1]

Honestly that’s why I still have gear that I do. I bought an Anderson Drop Top last year with intention of selling a few other guitars to justify the purchase. I haven’t even listed anything because of the posts I read about the hassles now and I just don’t have the patience for it.

 

[Speeddemon]

Actually, my last few gear sales were eazy-breezy with regards to the ACTUAL buyers, not the bunch of tire-kickers that just want to drain you for info, while lowballing you and getting upset if you're not willing to play ball.
When I was selling my Sig:X, some bozo offered like $300. I was like 'maybe a Bugera is more for you', and then he was all 'yeah, but that's all I have, budgetwise....please!' WTF. That line doesn't seem to work for me when I walk into a Ferrari dealer with 5k in hand, just aching to get that 308 GTS Spider.

But outside gear-sales, I was cleaning my shed and selling off some old bike and hardware, and the flaky bullshit, low-ball crowd that THAT stuff draws out...MAN!

 

[thegame]

Fixed for your buddy: if its a $5 or $10000 downpayment it's always an easy sell but never an easy delivery..so frustrating

 

[japetus]

At this point, I will only sell here..or craigslist for cheap shit. At least here I know the people buying it are educated on what they are getting. I would rather someone be overcritical on condition and knowing what they are buying, than some idiot who has no idea and is just going to give me problems.

 

[JimAnsell]

glad i was able to enjoy that 2000's era of ebay gear flipping. made a ton of money, got to play tons of amazing gear, helped support the shipping industry

i agree with op, its night and day from what it used to be like, and shit sits there for eons, even if it is prices for a quick sell.

 

[skullfxr]

I had shit luck 2-3 months ago, but I have sold like 10 things local in the past two weeks. Some $20 junk and even a $950 Ibanez Prestige (which was purchased over a decade ago for $450). And several of the things were $50-150+. So I have been on a good stretch. I am a bit over a grand AHEAD in two weeks. And yes every thing that goes in and out is on a spreadsheet.

 

[Exo-metal]

The thing is, is that we have to wait for everyone to go through their lunchbox/modeler phase to come back to real gear. When they realize their tone sucks the market will change.

 

[skullfxr]

The thing is, is that we have to wait for everyone to go through their lunchbox/modeler phase to come back to real gear. When they realize their tone sucks the market will change.

meanwhile, i am snagging all of the big boy amps cheap. lets hope the lunchbox bullshit and the modeling goes popular for at least another year, i need to up my big boy selection in the meantime...

 

[Racerxrated]

The thing is, is that we have to wait for everyone to go through their lunchbox/modeler phase to come back to real gear. When they realize their tone sucks the market will change.

meanwhile, i am snagging all of the big boy amps cheap. lets hope the lunchbox bullshit and the modeling goes popular for at least another year, i need to up my big boy selection in the meantime...

Meh, I don't see any amps I'd even want, for sale lately anywhere. Vintage Marshalls? Not many available and when they are, they want a king's ransom. Good Modded Marshalls? Same thing. Used to be there was a great selection of amps out there between Ebay, Reverb, GC, forums etc.
But now there isn't much to choose from. At least in the realm of what I'd be interested in, anyway.

 

[Exo-metal]

That makes me want to pull my old Marshall now?

 

[dsquared]

I remember back in the golden age of Ebay in the early to mid 2000's didn't matter your gear always sold within a week or two unless you priced it in the atmosphere.

Seems like today, doesn't matter if its a 5 dollar switch or a 10,000 dollar custom guitar, it's never an easy sell. It's not like I don't post plenty of pics and clearly describe the condition and electronics. People still want to ask questions about how it looks when you pull it out during a full moon and if the flame maple will have a blue tint due to the moonlight because if it does they don't want it. Also if you can post a clip of you taking pics while you upload to Youtube the measuring of the nut and a decibel level check of the low E string while the guitar is unplugged.

I'm just not talking high end stuff, I am talking simple things like a 5 dollar switch for an amp. I took a pic of the front and back of a switch in one photo since I was selling a lot of switches I have. In the description it clearly states one switch but of course someone buys it expecting two switches.

Sold a Kemper profile for 10 bucks, gave the person a bonus profile no charge and then they get upset that the profiles didn't have cab profiles when in the description it clearly states no cab profile, it's a DI profile pack.

The other weekend I got a notification on Ebay that a guitar sold, couldn't believe it. No offer, no haggle just someone hit buy it now. I said no way got to be a catch it's never this easy. Then I got a message from the buyer moments later offering me a trade of two guitars I don't want or need (two newer common harder to sell guitars) for the guitar he just hit buy it now on. Of course long story short he says he hit buy it now on accident and wants to back out of the deal.

Like I said, I don't know what it is but why does every deal involve literal hand holding and constant reassurance when the description, feedback and excellent pictures are all there.

So frustrating.

A lot of fugazi experts out there dying to show you how it’s done, for sure. I don’t sell anywhere near your volume but when i do, I don’t waste time with too much info because I know it’ll only attract more ‘experts’ who aren’t even buying. Legit buyers do not engage in fuckery.

I wish the forum classifieds were better but they’re not.

 

[Deleted member 13074]

They get 3 questions
You want the gear, or a penpal?
Any more, and you’re outta here, Samuel Peeps

 

[Wizard of Ozz]

You are doing it wrong.

 

[Exo-metal]

Totally missing the point of being a RT member. There is always something to gain besides money...

 

[braintheory]

The thing is, is that we have to wait for everyone to go through their lunchbox/modeler phase to come back to real gear. When they realize their tone sucks the market will change.

meanwhile, i am snagging all of the big boy amps cheap. lets hope the lunchbox bullshit and the modeling goes popular for at least another year, i need to up my big boy selection in the meantime...

Meh, I don't see any amps I'd even want, for sale lately anywhere. Vintage Marshalls? Not many available and when they are, they want a king's ransom. Good Modded Marshalls? Same thing. Used to be there was a great selection of amps out there between Ebay, Reverb, GC, forums etc.
But now there isn't much to choose from. At least in the realm of what I'd be interested in, anyway.

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. If you want a real top notch amp like a c+, coliseum, Cameron, old Marshall, etc, there’s not been much there lately unless you’re willing to overpay

But for some of the next best stuff, there’s been some good opportunities. On my local Craigslist I saw a totally mint fully loaded Mark iii red stripe combo that came with a road case and matching 112 loaded with an EV all for $1000. All of it looked pristine in the photos. I was seriously considering it, but it would’ve been a 3.5 hour drive for an amp I don’t really need. The listing was gone the next day

I did though just get a 1962 Vox AC30 copperpanel head (no topboost) at a great price, but that’s not the kinda amp most guys on here would be interested in

 

[riffermadness]

Totally missing the point of being a RT member. There is always something to gain besides money...

True..I have gained more knowledge here than any other guitar forum..some of you have some of the most badass gear I have ever seen and some of the pedal boards with all the fancy cables and routing is awesome.

 

[ClintN667]

Im pretty much giving up selling anything other than locally. Im tired of people always lowballing. I sell stuff for the price I would like to buy it for. Like why does everything have to be a haggle? If I'm selling a mint $250 pedal with box for $100 plus 10 shipping dont fucking ask "what's the lowest price you will take?". The last couple sells I did on Reverb I just took the accept offers option off. Like someone I've talked to occasionally sure I will try to hook them up where/when I can but some random guy who gets off thinking he can pull a fast one can go fuck themselves.

Then shipping is always a pain. Selling locally has actually made me a few friends.

 

[EXPcustom]

One thing I want to add is that if anyone ever asks for specific neck dimensions as in they want you to measue with a micrometer the nut, neck thickness at almost every other fret they will never buy the guitar. I'm not talking about people asking general neck questions like is it a 50's or 60's profile, or is it a C or D or U shape, I mean the guys asking for actual measurment numbers at specific frets, they will never buy.

Another one is people wanting a video clip of what the guitar sounds like will never buy it either so don't waste time on either of these "potential" buyers. If you include one as part of the listing that can help sell the guitar at the same time but people requesting a clip are time wasters on a guitar. For amps I believe clips are a must.

Also never agree to declare a guitar or amp to an overseas buyer as a "gift" or way below market value unless they are willing to pay with wire transfer because if they get caught you will lose the guitar and Paypal or Reverb will refund them and you will be out the money and guitar. It's 2020 customs agents are not stupid and know how to use the internet.