e-bag selling questions

Not true, oldkimmer. When I list an item on ebay, I already know what I'd like to get for it before I list it. If it's not a high dollar item I don't put a reserve. If it is a rare or valuable piece I will put a reserve on it for what I would take for it.

Case in point... I recently listed the center console with tachometer and sending unit can from the 64 Sport Fury I am parting out. I knew it was worth $300.00 at least, and I would take $300.00 from anybody interested, so I set my reserve at $300.00. I always include in my description that my reserve is very fair and based on the value of the part. Sold it for the reserve price. The reserve didn't scare anybody away that wanted it, and I had over 40 watchers and 27 bids.

On the matter of reserve and pricing, I will always check the listings a couple weeks ahead of time to see if anybody has the items I am planning to sell. That way I can see what like items are going for before I list mine. Also, I don't like to list an item when there is already 1 or more already listed. You just can't overprice your items like so many people I have seen on there. Everytime I see a part listed that I also have and it is priced out of the stratosphere, I don't think my part is worth that. I just laugh and list my part for what I'd be willing to take.

Bottom line...be informed before you list your parts as to what they're worth and describe them to the best of your ability. That way you won't be disappointed when they don't sell or meet your reserve. Geof