Selling used items, how much is too much?

[CarbonHunter]

I see lots of posts for equipment and other items that is usually “barely used” but often times there is no interest. My thoughts are because people are asking too much as many of us are buying these same items new everyday.

If the reason is because people are asking too much my question is how much below list price does an item need to be before you will consider buying used over buying new?

[jrebel]

Lots of factor…..condition, rarity, how much I save in tax (high priced items), travel, wait period / travel for firearms, etc. 

To many variable to say…..% savings makes it worth it.   

[jrebel]

Also….most folks will make an offer and sellers are willing to come down or negotiate.   

[KNOPHISH]

A lot of people on here probably have all the gear they need and more, unless looking for a specialty item or something extra.

[JWBINX]

I worked in wholesale and retail sporting goods for nearly 4 decades and from what I
see is people are asking way too much for their used products.
Like Real Estate the initial price has to be close to its real value.
I chuckle at some of things listed on Hunt Wa.
Everybody's property is worth the moon unless they are the buyer.
 

[blackveltbowhunter]

I generally price items to sell. Its pretty rare I "test" the market, i hate dickering. Same with buying, i wont low ball anyone. Either I want an item or I don't , simple as that. If that item is a great deal awesome, if its not, im not waiting for one.

Its also item dependent. Clothing has a big swing for me I consider gently used clothes or boots at 50 percent to get my attention, but could be much less if its the EXACT item i am looking for. Tents or sleeping bags 30ish percent to start, Archery gear 30 for first year, dropping 5 to 10 per year after. Guns and hard gear condition dependent. But i pretty much dont even consider the hassle for less than 20 percent.

[baldopepper]

Usually two reasons people sell used items.  1) They need the money 2) they just don't use it and want to get rid of it.  Depending upon how much money you need or how badly you wanna get rid of it determines what price you put on it. Ive always set a price in my mind that I'll take and list accordingly. If I really want to get rid of I'll add obo and take what I can get. I don't look back after a sale if I get the price I wanted or got rid of something that was just taking up space

[JWBINX]

I generally price items to sell. Its pretty rare I "test" the market, i hate dickering. Same with buying, i wont low ball anyone. Either I want an item or I don't , simple as that. If that item is a great deal awesome, if its not, im not waiting for one.

Its also item dependent. Clothing has a big swing for me I consider gently used clothes or boots at 50 percent to get my attention, but could be much less if its the EXACT item i am looking for. Tents or sleeping bags 30ish percent to start, Archery gear 30 for first year, dropping 5 to 10 per year after. Guns and hard gear condition dependent. But i pretty much dont even consider the hassle for less than 20 percent.

 

[CarbonHunter]

Generally speaking including other classified sites I see a lot of people attempting to sell items for 20-30% off list or in some cases you can find new for the same cost as they are asking.

Typically if I buy something used it needs to be around 50% off, near by and in good condition.

When I sell items I usually list them for at least 50% off and if I don’t think it is worth the hassle I just throw it away.

[jrebel]

So you wouldn’t purchase a 1k rifle for 700 if it were a rifle you wanted?   

50% is a steep discount for some items.  I get it if it is used clothing or gear that otherwise depreciates more rapidly like archery gear.   But other items Don’t depreciate as much or as fast.   

[Fidelk]

So you wouldn’t purchase a 1k rifle for 700 if it were a rifle you wanted?   

50% is a steep discount for some items.  I get it if it is used clothing or gear that otherwise depreciates more rapidly like archery gear.   But other items Don’t depreciate as much or as fast.

That rifle pricing is fairly realistic......I think Cabelas buys guns at 65% of fair market value.

[CarbonHunter]

So you wouldn’t purchase a 1k rifle for 700 if it were a rifle you wanted?   

50% is a steep discount for some items.  I get it if it is used clothing or gear that otherwise depreciates more rapidly like archery gear.   But other items Don’t depreciate as much or as fast.

If I wanted a gun that bad it’s already in my safe. Years ago I bought a bunch of guns anytime it was a good deal and now I still have them taking up space in the safe and some of them I have never even shot. Gums would probably need to be more than 50% off before I would consider buying but that’s mostly because I’m not in the market for any these days.

[Boss .300 winmag]

I used to buy and sell storage lockers, it’s amazing to watch people shop your stuff at a swap meet. One man’s garbage is another’s one’s treasure. It’s only worth what someone is willing to pay. Some stuff was too valuable to sell there, so I had to find other ways to sell it.

[jrebel]

So you wouldn’t purchase a 1k rifle for 700 if it were a rifle you wanted?   

50% is a steep discount for some items.  I get it if it is used clothing or gear that otherwise depreciates more rapidly like archery gear.   But other items Don’t depreciate as much or as fast.

If I wanted a gun that bad it’s already in my safe. Years ago I bought a bunch of guns anytime it was a good deal and now I still have them taking up space in the safe and some of them I have never even shot. Gums would probably need to be more than 50% off before I would consider buying but that’s mostly because I’m not in the market for any these days.

I think you answered your own question….  Items are worth what a person is willing to pay.  I’m sure lots of folks would love 30% off a rifle….because you have plenty, you wouldn’t buy another in less it was a steep discount (or you would just pay full price if you really wanted one).  Same could be said by many folks on here….i don’t need another .22lr semi auto, but if someone was giving it away I would gladly add it to the collection.   

[CarbonHunter]

I was actually at Cabela’s today and saw a pair of Sitka pants that I wanted that has exactly what I’m looking for. As someone who owns Sitka already I know it’s value and my thought was “I will be able to get these on sale for 25-30% off soon” so my thoughts on Sitka gear is knowing it goes on sale a couple times a year it would need to be in the 60% off before it’s worth buying used. And to be honest I see stuff that if the price is right I would replace some of my older gear but I would feel bad countering someone so much lower than they are asking.

Even when it says obo I don’t want to insult someone who really thinks their stuff is worth what they are asking for it.