+OLD CS1 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I just posted in the Marketplace about a bunch of 4:3 LCD monitors I am pushing. These are surplussed from our division, I am testing each one of them on an F18A, and right now have around 15 or 20 with about 50 more on the way. They are slated to be disposed of sometime next week so the more interest I can get now the better. I am asking $10 each singly, or $5 each for four or more, plus packaging and shipping which I will determine once I know there is interest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoodland Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 For those looking for a TI-99/4 console. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+InsaneMultitasker Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I haven't sold anything on ebay for a number of years. While doing some research, it seems that I would have to pay a 10% base fee plus 4% additional fee because I have no current seller rating. 14% sure is a hefty fee.. does anyone have experience with ebay to know if this is really the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicComp Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) I know that they charge you a 10% fee of your total selling price and they also charge a 10% fee of your shipping price. It's gotten ridiculous! On top of that, PayPal charges you around 3% of the total transaction. Edited March 25, 2019 by ClassicComp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 you are welcome to sell through arcadeshopper.com for a more reasonable fee pm if interested 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 eBay only charges the 10% on your shipping if you do not use eBay's shipping options. This is mean to prevent people from boosting up shipping price to avoid fees. Otherwise, yes, you will pay 10% to eBay and around 3% to PayPal. I have no idea about the extra 4% for low rating. BTW, I understand this applies to individual sellers. If you have a store you pay less in fees, but how much less is not clear to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majestyx Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 TI-99/4 in original, albeit water damaged, box. No indication that it actually works and very sparse description, so buyer beware. Looks like it also includes a cassette cable but no Program Recorder. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Texas-Instruments-TI-99-4-Home-Computer-In-Original-Box-Power-Cord-Modulator/283423994103 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+acadiel Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Not mine. Corcomp 9900 Mini PES (32K, RS232, Serial - NO disk, NO PSU): https://www.ebay.com/itm/223459954400?ul_noapp=true I do have a PSU spare laying around that I bought for these. Will have to find how much I paid for it. So if you buy this, let me know and I'll research the PSU cost for you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitkraft Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) eBay only charges the 10% on your shipping if you do not use eBay's shipping options. This is mean to prevent people from boosting up shipping price to avoid fees. Otherwise, yes, you will pay 10% to eBay and around 3% to PayPal. I have no idea about the extra 4% for low rating. BTW, I understand this applies to individual sellers. If you have a store you pay less in fees, but how much less is not clear to me. Can you confirm that it is indeed true that they don't charge fees on shipping if you buy shipping through ebay? Because that would be news to me and contrary to what I believed. I still remember when they changed the policy and began charging sales fee on the full amount so if they changed at some point I missed it. Edited March 25, 2019 by Mitkraft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 This is what I was told by two different eBay reps, one who understood my question and one to whom I had to explain my question. I will confirm by going back through my last two sales... stand by... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Okay, on a recent sale for $20 + $7.42 shipping, PayPal hit me up for $1.10 (roughly 4%,) and eBay charged me $2.47, 10% of the sale. Mother-effers. In total, my $20 sale netted me $16.43, or 82% of my sale price. That is like a tax bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majestyx Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Okay, on a recent sale for $20 + $7.42 shipping, PayPal hit me up for $1.10 (roughly 4%,) and eBay charged me $2.47, 10% of the sale. Mother-effers. In total, my $20 sale netted me $16.43, or 82% of my sale price. That is like a tax bracket. Looks like that's 9% of the item + shipping ($27.42 x .09 = $2.47). This is how I've always understood it. Certain item categories have differing percentages and if you have an ebay store (also a monthly fee), the percentages are slightly lower. The lower your price, the more they take as a percentage. When I sell $2.99 CDs or DVDs with $3 shipping, I net about $1 after all is said and done (subtract ebay & PayPal fees, cost of shipping and cost of packaging). I sell them since I'd prefer not to throw them away, but sometimes I feel it's just a fool's errand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 That month I received a credit, thus the discrepancy. Discounts and creditsCredits-$0.27Subtotal-$0.27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitkraft Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Thats what I thought. You just got charged the standard 9% final value fee. FYI, the PayPal fee is 2.9%+30 cents which equals your $1.10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Good to have that figured out. Still, eBay is charging the percentage on the total sale plus shipping. And still makes it not worth selling small stuff and just chucking it instead -- better to just run it by a local charity. (I say "worth" it because I also have to keep assorted boxes and packing material on-hand, which start to become a nuisance and cumbersome.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+InsaneMultitasker Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 ebay seller "help" is where I found the info for the 10% final value fee and the 4% additional fee since I don't have a seller level anymore. Paying fees for shipping and for paypal are icing on the cake. Standard fees for most categories, including Music > Records, eBay Motors > Parts & Accessories, and eBay Motors > Automotive Tools & Supplies. For vehicles, see our Motors fees. First 50 listings free per month, then $0.35 per listing* 10% (maximum fee $750**) We may apply additional final value fees on your sales in the following circumstances: If your account doesn't meet our minimum seller performance standards for the US at the time of sale, there will be an additional 4 percentage points fee on the standard final value fees at the time the item sells. You can go to your Seller Dashboard - opens in new window or tab to check your current seller level for the US region. Above Standard and eBay Top-rated Sellers will not be charged this fee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+acadiel Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 I just posted in the Marketplace about a bunch of 4:3 LCD monitors I am pushing. These are surplussed from our division, I am testing each one of them on an F18A, and right now have around 15 or 20 with about 50 more on the way. They are slated to be disposed of sometime next week so the more interest I can get now the better. I am asking $10 each singly, or $5 each for four or more, plus packaging and shipping which I will determine once I know there is interest. I'd like four of them. Do you have room to bring to VCF-SE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 I'd like four of them. Do you have room to bring to VCF-SE? I will make room for them. I am planning on renting an SUV for VCF as the lot I plan to bring I do not expect to fit into my car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flottmann1 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 not Ebay, Cyberdeck TI-99/4A Computer with 3 USB https://www.etsy.com/listing/680857900/cyberdeck-ti-994a-computer?utm_source=giftsuggest&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=api&source=aw&awc=6091_1553952385_9364b49ae217eaada8c94418513800a1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Schmitzi Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 wow. And they can make it portable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ksarul Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 That looks like a nice plaything--and seriously easy to transport too. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+9640News Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Nothing says it is TI-99/4A compatible............ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Schmitzi Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 There is a Rasp PI 3+ inside, so at least it is TIPI compatible (and should work for some TI99-emulators) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 (edited) I don’t see the point of this mod. Gut a likely working TI only to turn it into an emulator machine which fits into a much smaller case? Like gutting a working jukebox and turning it into a clothes dryer. At first glance I was hoping for a true TI laptop. Edited March 31, 2019 by Airshack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LASooner Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 I don’t see the point of this mod. Gut a likely working TI only to turn it into an emulator machine which fits into a much smaller case? Like gutting a working jukebox and turning it into a clothes dryer. At first glance I was hoping for a true TI laptop. Now if it was a Silicon Graphics server to a mini fridge, that would at least be useful https://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-a-Silicon-Graphics-Server-into-a-Fridge/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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