Seal4913 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Just got my atari out of storage. Really have no use for it but wanted to see if there are other outlets besides ebay. 20% fees really don't make me smile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Ice Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 If you have Atari stuff you should sell it here. I sell on eBay every summer and have had problems w/ buyers the last couple years. Buyers have an Amazon mentality now. Unrealistic expectations and no patience. In the old days it seemed like things were "between gamers". No more. I've not had problems with ebay's fees though. You might get a little more money selling on ebay but it's not worth the hassle IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seal4913 Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Thanks for the reply. Is there a for sale section here. Or am I in it? I would love to get some feedback on what I have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seal4913 Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Here's just a few pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGQuarterly Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Good luck! Why did you delete your post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Ice Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Thanks for the reply. Is there a for sale section here. Or am I in it? I would love to get some feedback on what I have Its better to do some research first so you can give a price, "make an offer" threads usually don't succeed. Take pictures and give references. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Ice Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) And just as I spoke up out come the pix... "feedback" type posts usually yield mixed results but what the heck... pretty vanilla lot. System tested? Boxes are good... is the Surround a gatefold box ) ? Paddles work? Good paddles are hard to find. edit. oh driving controllers, test those out. Edited August 14, 2016 by Kid Ice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seal4913 Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 And just as I spoke up out come the pix... "feedback" type posts usually yield mixed results but what the heck... pretty vanilla lot. System tested? Boxes are good... is the Surround a gatefold box? Paddles work? Good paddles are hard to find. Not sure if I have everything needed to test it. What do you mean by gatefold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Why did you delete your post? Am normally (and have been historically for decades) for selling on the forums, but… like I said - good luck! Much prefer a no-nonsense approach to selling. Okay… Shawn just hit the crux of it all. Besides most here not being interested in such a lot, where are you people getting 20%? 10% for the listing and 4% for the PayPal fee… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 With a lot of fairly common games and a console like you have here, Ebay's 20 percent might be your best bet to get as wide and willing audience as possible. Most people here on AA will already have everything you're offering. I'm gonna venture you want to sell it as a lot correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Ice Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 If the box has a "cover" that flips open it's worth a little more... doesn't look like it though. Common carts, somewhat beat up boxes, probably not worth much unless system is working... you probably have what you need in that tangle of wires. Have an old TV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seal4913 Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Here's all the games with boxes. Some have instructions/manuals I do not have an old tv I'd be willing to selling together or in parts no preference. Again I appreciate all the insight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Ice Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Much better picture. I didn't notice the Pitfall II before. Maybe Shawn is right, I have no idea how much a VCS goes for on ebay these days. Do your homework, test the system, driving controllers (with Indy 500), and Pitfall II, you should be able to get a little something for those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icemanxp300 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 where are you people getting 20%? 10% for the listing and 4% for the PayPal fee… Beat me to it. I however find it unfair to even list pp fees as almost everyone will pay via that method regardless if ebay or not. As far as the original question. I think ebay is the "most profitable" even w/paying 10% in fees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seal4913 Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 I sold some other items on eBay and the invoice I got noted 15% in fees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icemanxp300 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I sold some other items on eBay and the invoice I got noted 15% in fees Stop using upgrades such as designer, gallery plus, bold, reserves, and so forth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seal4913 Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Stop using upgrades such as designer, gallery plus, bold, reserves, and so forth. Incorrect assumptions. I used standard everything no upgrades etc and it's 15% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icemanxp300 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Incorrect assumptions. I used standard everything no upgrades etc and it's 15% Incorrect. Figure out what the problem is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Incorrect assumptions. I used standard everything no upgrades etc and it's 15% Those were very good assumptions. It's up to you to figure out why you're getting fucked. Come to a forum such as this for freebie advice? We should be charging you umpteen percent for consultation fees as to why you're getting screwed by your consignee. I hereby charge 10% on any sales accidentally incurred for your arrogance and cluelessness thus forward. Pay up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seal4913 Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Incorrect. Figure out what the problem is. I'm telling you I don't use any add on's and shown the ebay breakdown but you know better than both myself and ebay. Ok then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seal4913 Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Those were very good assumptions. It's up to you to figure out why you're getting fucked. Come to a forum such as this for freebie advice? We should be charging you umpteen percent for consultation fees as to why you're getting screwed by your consignee. I hereby charge 10% for your arrogance and cluelessness thus forward. Pay up! I guess you and ice are the trolls of the site. Nice to meet you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icemanxp300 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 My last 4 months... yeah I'm a troll. Hey at least I'm not a troll getting hit with 15%. ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seal4913 Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 I'm not a troll at all. Actually a regular person trying to get advice on a site which most users have been helpfully and two not so much. Thanks again to the helpful ones I will take your advice, and to the not so helpful,hope you find peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I guess you and ice are the trolls of the site. Nice to meet you Haha! I don't have a horse in any race, either way. And I certainly don't need a pie chart to tell me I'm overpaying someone to sell my stuff. I do however, pay attention to my seller fees listing by listing. The good old fashioned way. And 10% is what I pay on top of the 4% liability that PayPal incurs of course. Seal… you're doing something else to incur such charges, that's all we're saying. Look into it. It's your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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