hursto75 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I will be selling a rather large collection of Atar computers 800/400 and 800xl. With a lot of periphials and software. Tons of Docs and manuals. What would be the best way to sell all of this. I can get a video of everything I have shortly. Please let me know if here is a good place or should I put it all up on Ebay? Thanks in advance, Brad Also if anyone is looking for anything let me know I probabl have it. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot1975 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I'd try here first. No selling fees plus you know its going to fellow collectors. I would take pics & not a video. Good luck in your sale! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinroh Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I agree. I love selling here, because eBay does not rake me over the coals. Plus I know the things are going to real people who will enjoy them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.BAZ Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 In my opinion, selling here is much less of a pain compared with ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwilbar Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 3 hours ago, hursto75 said: I will be selling a rather large collection of Atar computers 800/400 and 800xl. With a lot of periphials and software. Tons of Docs and manuals. What would be the best way to sell all of this. I can get a video of everything I have shortly. Please let me know if here is a good place or should I put it all up on Ebay? Thanks in advance, Brad Also if anyone is looking for anything let me know I probabl have it. Thanks, Depends on your ultimate goal .... maximize money, get it into other collectors hands, sell it as a large lot, sell it piecemeal, etc.... Generally here will avoid fees, and you have an audience that is specifically into these old systems. Ebay gives you a wider audience. There is also craigslist if you want to move things locally. Generally you should have a good experience with members on the forums. Ebay sales are a 'contract', and you shouldn't have people bail out.... but sometimes buyers pull fast ones.... and eBay generally always sides with the buyer so if there is a dispute, you're virtually guaranteed to be the loser of the dispute. Craigslist you have to deal with people wanting you to hold things, not showing, agreeing on a price, then trying to get it for half that when they show, etc. But, you don't have to deal with shipping. It depends on your goals.... maximizing every last cent, eBay could be the right choice.... but eBay and PayPal will be first in line for their cut :-). If you happen to have an Atari 820 printer and are willing to sell it, PM me :-). Good luck no matter which way or combination of ways you proceed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TapperP Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I'm interested in buying an Atari 800 computer. I used to own one many years ago and lost it after a series of moves. Nostalgia hitting hard as a I get older... ? Please let me know what you have available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 A full list with details, prices and pictures posted right here in the AA marketplace will do you well I'm sure. Anything that doesn't sell you can always put on ebay afterwards. Best of luck with your sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krae_man Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) Mailing stuff during COVID is also something you need to think about. Especially if your buyers could end up living in another country. Not all mail services are available everywhere, and mail is super slow right now. Plus potentially exposing yourself to mail stuff. That and some of the people who would be interested don't have a job right now and might not have the money to spend on their hobby. Edited June 1, 2020 by krae_man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hursto75 Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 Thanks for the great Input! I think I am going to try and sell here then what ever I cant I will push off on ebay. Thanks all for the great advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlynxalot Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 I've had some difficulty selling items here. The difficulty is in selling items that might be of low interest to collectors (e.g., relatively common and low value games), probably because many of the people here have been long time collectors and already have these common/lower interest items. I put in deep discounts on some common atari lynx and sega genesis games a few years ago compared to what the items sell for on ebay and had no interest. I eventually sold that stuff on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddhell Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 if you are going to post them for sale here: 1) Make a list with basic descriptions and condition (include NTSC or PAL or any other designation that could affect compatibility) 2) since it's a 'large' collection, post just a couple of group pics instead of one each for every single item - and only take closer detailed pics when someone asks... 3) if you are posting items with price - make sure to distinguish whether shipping is included or extra! also mention what countries you're willing to ship to, there are people on this forum from all over the world... looking forward to a list... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrodderz Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 @hursto75 I would be interested in some of the games you may well have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 On 5/31/2020 at 8:27 PM, krae_man said: That and some of the people who would be interested don't have a job right now and might not have the money to spend on their hobby. There are still more than enough people buying that there is no problem selling anything in collectibles and hobby markets. Some stuff is selling for MORE than before the pandemic as people are board and want something to do with their time. So, they buy stuff to play with 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejay Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 11 minutes ago, Shawn said: as people are board and want bored* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 7 minutes ago, bluejay said: bored* This is a video game discussion not an English assignment seeking peer review. Hope that post made you warm and fuzzy though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejay Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 58 minutes ago, Shawn said: This is a video game discussion not an English assignment seeking peer review. Doesn't hurt to use proper spelling in a video game discussion though, right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 2 hours ago, bluejay said: Doesn't hurt to use proper spelling in a video game discussion though, right? For God's sake! It was a typo! Does it really mean that much to you? Please put me on ignore then so you can't see my posts which are so deeply troubling you. I have no interest in any further interaction with you and your non-sense. Your needless chirping at me is getting annoying. I'm here to have fun, not get agrovated by kids in the cheap-seats over stupid shit like a typo. EDIT: I noticed I spelled aggravated wrong and I'm leaving it like that CAUSE IT DOESN'T MATTER. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari181 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 19 minutes ago, Shawn said: Please put me on ignore then so you can't see my posts which are so deeply troubling you. This is a Run On Sentence. Please correct, or your posting privileges will be revoked. Thank You 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 43 minutes ago, atari181 said: This is a Run On Sentence. Please correct, or your posting privileges will be revoked. Thank You That's coming out of your paycheck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Gotta try to read for content these days, else you'll go crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejay Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Shawn said: I have no interest in any further interaction with you and your non-sense. it's nonsense without a dash. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krae_man Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, Shawn said: There are still more than enough people buying that there is no problem selling anything in collectibles and hobby markets. Some stuff is selling for MORE than before the pandemic as people are board and want something to do with their time. So, they buy stuff to play with People being home and bored has impacted some stuff like Ring Fits. It's not the same thing. Some collectors who have not been financially impacted by this may have extra free time and put that into adding to their collection, but that's not all collectors. A lot of them will have been adversely impacted financially by this. Edited June 4, 2020 by krae_man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 I've been selling quite a bit and luckily a lot of it has been local. I was surprised to find 2 local buyers for two xegs lots I had and when I do ship, its canada only and E-transfer. No more paypal and ebay for me. Between high fees and hacking attempts on both and paypal not playing nice with my Canadian bank account, I've given up on them completely. Not to mention international shipping headaches. No thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 3 hours ago, bluejay said: it's nonsense without a dash. Both uses are accepted but we can go with what you are saying. You clearly need it for whatever bizarre reason. I hope you now feel validated in your small world where things like this have such an importance. I hope things get better in your life from here on out. Just remember when you are at the very bottom things can only get better. I feel sorry for you. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejay Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Shawn said: Both uses are accepted but we can go with what you are saying. You clearly need it for whatever bizarre reason. I hope you now feel validated in your small world where things like this have such an importance. I hope things get better in your life from here on out. Just remember when you are at the very bottom things can only get better. I feel sorry for you. Best of luck. Well, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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