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The Regular Stuff: Chat, Buy, Sell, Off Topic, etc. => Classifieds - For Sale => Topic started by: txlabman on April 29, 2021, 10:02:57 am
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Hi Charlie, I am glad it is going well on ebay.
A few years ago I listed 3 nice pieces on the Mamod board, left them up for a couple weeks with zero interest, not even an offer. Afterward, I listed them on eBay with a buy-it-now at my original asking price plus enough to cover the eBay fees. All three sold in less than 2 hours. Go figure!
Gil
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Charlie, just to be clear...
I am not suggesting the price was above value.
It´s a beaut, and i would have paid the same with no remorse, if i had the urge for one of these in this version.
Nonetheless, it was a very nice gesture adding the extras, am certain your generosity will be appreciated :)
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Wasn´t doubting that it´d climb to and above your offer in here, as that was more than reasonable in that age and condition.
Was slightly surprised though, that it ended nearly 50 buck above Mini-Steam´s current salesprice.
Guess some really wanted one of the earlier twin SV versions.
Congratulations and very well done on your first Ebay sale Charlie!!!
Thanks Jan. Payment was received immediately after the close of the auction, and the buyer lives in Texas. I sent him a few extras given the final price. A pin oiler, extra tubing and two boxes of Esbit tablets. I also included my own instructions for cleaning, oiling and firing the engine.
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Wasn´t doubting that it´d climb to and above your offer in here, as that was more than reasonable in that age and condition.
Was slightly surprised though, that it ended nearly 50 buck above Mini-Steam´s current salesprice.
Guess some really wanted one of the earlier twin SV versions.
Congratulations and very well done on your first Ebay sale Charlie!!!
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Congrats Charlie!! Hope everything goes as well with your first sale as the bidding did 8)
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Thanks everyone.
Bidding is currently past my offer price.
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Well Charlie I made a bid but was already outbid.
I'll wait for the next one:)
I bid it up to $80 and held it for about 10 minutes 😆
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Well Charlie I made a bid but was already outbid.
I'll wait for the next one:)
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Anyone who is building a good quality low budget launch should snap this engine. Good luck Charlie
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Thanks evert one! 🤠
My first listing on eBay as a seller.
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Good luck on eBay, Charlie.
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One of the best ways to support fellow forum members is to bid on (and bid up) their e-bay listings, which I have done numerous times in the past (but without them knowing about it!). I just did the same with yours (4 times), but was still automatically outbid by someone else every time, which bodes well for ultimately getting a good return on your end.
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That is a very nice engine that I have seen listed only rarely on e-bay. I too was surprised that it wasn't sold already at that bargain price (even by someone wanting to re-sell it!). If I remember correctly, these typically trade for up to $300 or more, in such nice complete condition with the original box. I am guessing that you will do better on e-bay than the price you were asking here (even with the e-bay fees). I have some engines that I have been thinking about listing for sale here, but now I wonder if I should just go straight to e-bay with them.
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Hmmmm..... >:(
Not one response.
Second try to sell a high quality item here without a single response (even a good luck would have been appreciated).
Very disappointing.
This is only me second try at ever selling anything steam related.....I guess I am just better at giving things away.
I wanted to try here first. I guess I will list on eBay or on the Mamod Forum.
I always got yelled at when I posted “good luck” or any comments on the for sale board, so now only say “pm sent” in them.
I can’t believe it wasn’t taken by someone, it was a very fair price, but I am out of buying right now (unless of course I find a ridiculous low BIN). I will enjoy watching your sale on ebay and hope it goes as high as some other recent listings.
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Don't be disappointed Charlie, most forum buyers (I've found) are very discerning and want a bargain. I don't usually have very good luck selling on the forum , but I give it a try anyway.
GOOD LUCK 😊
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Charlie, I can't believe this wasn't snapped up at that price by someone.
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I listed this on eBay. My first ever eBay sale listing.
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Hmmmm..... >:(
Not one response.
Second try to sell a high quality item here without a single response (even a good luck would have been appreciated).
Very disappointing.
This is only me second try at ever selling anything steam related.....I guess I am just better at giving things away.
I wanted to try here first. I guess I will list on eBay or on the Mamod Forum.
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As I have mentioned in some other posts, I am thinning a few things from my collection.
Up for sale, is a Wilesco Ships Engine with original box and all original parts.
The fuel tray reflects that it has been used.
I have never fired this up. It looks like a previous owner may have fired it once or twice.
Very clean.
Price $150, including shipping in the lower 48. Payment by PayPal Friends and Family.
I will ship internationally at actual cost, but that is probably cost prohibitive.
Email me at txlabman@icloud.com if you are interested.
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