Tons of stuff
 

I have a couple of questions for the group regarding selling older
equipment.

I recently returned from Iraq and while I was there my license expired.
I don't have the time to renew at the moment due to massive repairs of
the house - empty for 14 months - and I am again looking for work, so
the license is not a priority ATT.

Anyway, I need advice in the best way to unload a lot of older Kenwood,
Heathkit, Hallicrafters, Drake transveivers, receivers, transmitters,
test equipment, etc. Some verified working, some worked when put in
storage, some needs repair, re-capping, some parts only.

Besides this group, what are other successful methods of selling this
stuff, EBay being a last resort.

Regards,

John C.

P.S. Please reply to the group. Thanks.

I don't know why you would so easily dismiss eBay, the single most effective
way of selling ANYTHING. You will, by far, reach the largest pool of
potential buyers there. I've sold a ton of stuff on eBay over the past few
years with very few problems.

I also like to use the QTH.com classified ads, and QRZ.com and eHam ads are
effective as well. The problem with those avenues is that you have to deal
with a lot of tire kickers and others who have no intention of buying
anything. If you don't already have a Paypal account, it would be a good
idea to open one. You can move a lot of gear very quickly if you're not
always waiting for a check or money order to come in the mail. Granted that
Paypal will cost you a fee, but just bump the prices up accordingly instead
of insisting that the buyer pay the fee.

If you're near a large metro area, you might also check out Craig's list.
That's free to list and sell, but will reach a smaller audience than the
other methods. But, it might be possible to avoid shipping hassles as most
Craig's list transactions involve a face-to-face by buyer and seller.

Glad to hear that you returned from Iraq safely.

73, K8AC




"JC" wrote in message
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I have a couple of questions for the group regarding selling older
equipment.

I recently returned from Iraq and while I was there my license expired. I
don't have the time to renew at the moment due to massive repairs of the
house - empty for 14 months - and I am again looking for work, so the
license is not a priority ATT.

Anyway, I need advice in the best way to unload a lot of older Kenwood,
Heathkit, Hallicrafters, Drake transveivers, receivers, transmitters, test
equipment, etc. Some verified working, some worked when put in storage,
some needs repair, re-capping, some parts only.

Besides this group, what are other successful methods of selling this
stuff, EBay being a last resort.

Regards,

John C.

P.S. Please reply to the group. Thanks.

Floyd Sense wrote:
I don't know why you would so easily dismiss eBay, the single most effective
way of selling ANYTHING. You will, by far, reach the largest pool of
potential buyers there. I've sold a ton of stuff on eBay over the past few
years with very few problems.

I also like to use the QTH.com classified ads, and QRZ.com and eHam ads are
effective as well. The problem with those avenues is that you have to deal
with a lot of tire kickers and others who have no intention of buying
anything. If you don't already have a Paypal account, it would be a good
idea to open one. You can move a lot of gear very quickly if you're not
always waiting for a check or money order to come in the mail. Granted that
Paypal will cost you a fee, but just bump the prices up accordingly instead
of insisting that the buyer pay the fee.

If you're near a large metro area, you might also check out Craig's list.
That's free to list and sell, but will reach a smaller audience than the
other methods. But, it might be possible to avoid shipping hassles as most
Craig's list transactions involve a face-to-face by buyer and seller.

Glad to hear that you returned from Iraq safely.

73, K8AC


Thanks, Its great to be back! There wasn't a whole lot of fun over there.

I have a PayPal account and I'm in the process of getting verified. Its
been unused for well over a year.

The only reason I'm dismissing EBay right now is that I noticed
yesterday that an awful lot of stuff (I used Time: Ending Soonest sort
method) doesn't seem to get any bids, so it didn't look as effective as
it used to be. As a matter of fact, probably 25% of my better
acquisitions came from EBay, most from 1999 thru 2002. Competition
seemed a lot tougher then, but then again, the economy is much tougher now.

I appreciate the quick reply and I'll look into your suggestions and get
a list together soon and post it here and r.r.a.equipment.

I guess the other thing to do is spend some time reviewing these
advertisement areas and see what various equipment average pricing is
nowadays.

Regards,

John C.

JC wrote:
The only reason I'm dismissing EBay right now is that I noticed
yesterday that an awful lot of stuff (I used Time: Ending Soonest sort
method) doesn't seem to get any bids, so it didn't look as effective as
it used to be

I would suggest looking at completed items instead of ending soonest.
Most smart people wait until the last few seconds to bid
so looking at completed items is the only way to know what
the market is.

Welcome back.

73, Ron
http://radioheaven.homestead.com

JC wrote:


Besides this group, what are other successful methods of selling this
stuff, EBay being a last resort.

The operative term in your question is "successful."
What do you call "success?" If you want to *give* it away
to someone cheap after you've dealt with a few dozen
tire-kickers, you can list it here or take it to a hamfest.
If you want to actually get what it's worth,
Ebay is the only way.
73 Dave S.

I would make a detailed list of equipment with electrical and physical
condition and list the price you will accept and list it here and other
Boatanchors Reflectors. Just my thoughts. I think you would do well. Charles

"David Stinson" wrote in message
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JC wrote:


Besides this group, what are other successful methods of selling this
stuff, EBay being a last resort.

The operative term in your question is "successful."
What do you call "success?" If you want to *give* it away
to someone cheap after you've dealt with a few dozen
tire-kickers, you can list it here or take it to a hamfest.
If you want to actually get what it's worth,
Ebay is the only way.
73 Dave S.

Just "how" long has your license been expired? You have up to 2 years to
renew without retesting. Renewing is no big deal. Just thought I'd throw
that in - since I didn't see you mention how long the license was out.

jm

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I have a couple of questions for the group regarding selling older
equipment.

I recently returned from Iraq and while I was there my license expired.
I don't have the time to renew at the moment due to massive repairs of
the house - empty for 14 months - and I am again looking for work, so
the license is not a priority ATT.

Anyway, I need advice in the best way to unload a lot of older Kenwood,
Heathkit, Hallicrafters, Drake transveivers, receivers, transmitters,
test equipment, etc. Some verified working, some worked when put in
storage, some needs repair, re-capping, some parts only.

snippety

Sounds to me like you're in a great position to make the shoppers
at whatever ham radio swap meets are nearby to you awfully happy.

Check for upcoming hamfests/swap events at http://www.arrl.org and
set yourself up for the next one in your area. If you've never sold at a
ham swap before, I would be happy to offer further advice (as I've been
buying and selling at such swaps for 27 years or so).

Keep the peace(es).

--
Dr. Anton T. Squeegee, Director, Dutch Surrealist Plumbing Institute.
(Known to some as Bruce Lane, ARS KC7GR,
kyrrin (a/t) bluefeathertech[d=o=t]calm -- www.bluefeathertech.com
"If Salvador Dali had owned a computer, would it have been equipped
with surreal ports?"

After serving our country in Iraq, I would expect that the US government
would reissue your license. That's the least they could do for someone who
put there life on the line for the rest of us.
Regards,
Gary...WZ1M
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"JC" wrote in message
...
I have a couple of questions for the group regarding selling older
equipment.

I recently returned from Iraq and while I was there my license expired.
I don't have the time to renew at the moment due to massive repairs of
the house - empty for 14 months - and I am again looking for work, so
the license is not a priority ATT.

Anyway, I need advice in the best way to unload a lot of older Kenwood,
Heathkit, Hallicrafters, Drake transveivers, receivers, transmitters,
test equipment, etc. Some verified working, some worked when put in
storage, some needs repair, re-capping, some parts only.

Besides this group, what are other successful methods of selling this
stuff, EBay being a last resort.

Regards,

John C.

P.S. Please reply to the group. Thanks.

On Sat, 17 Sep 2005 13:59:39 -0400, JC wrote:

Floyd Sense wrote:
I don't know why you would so easily dismiss eBay, the single most effective
way of selling ANYTHING. You will, by far, reach the largest pool of
potential buyers there. I've sold a ton of stuff on eBay over the past few
years with very few problems.

I also like to use the QTH.com classified ads, and QRZ.com and eHam ads are
effective as well. The problem with those avenues is that you have to deal
with a lot of tire kickers and others who have no intention of buying
anything. If you don't already have a Paypal account, it would be a good
idea to open one. You can move a lot of gear very quickly if you're not
always waiting for a check or money order to come in the mail. Granted that
Paypal will cost you a fee, but just bump the prices up accordingly instead
of insisting that the buyer pay the fee.

If you're near a large metro area, you might also check out Craig's list.
That's free to list and sell, but will reach a smaller audience than the
other methods. But, it might be possible to avoid shipping hassles as most
Craig's list transactions involve a face-to-face by buyer and seller.

Glad to hear that you returned from Iraq safely.

73, K8AC


Thanks, Its great to be back! There wasn't a whole lot of fun over there.

I have a PayPal account and I'm in the process of getting verified. Its
been unused for well over a year.

The only reason I'm dismissing EBay right now is that I noticed
yesterday that an awful lot of stuff (I used Time: Ending Soonest sort
method) doesn't seem to get any bids, so it didn't look as effective as
it used to be. As a matter of fact, probably 25% of my better
acquisitions came from EBay, most from 1999 thru 2002. Competition
seemed a lot tougher then, but then again, the economy is much tougher now.

I appreciate the quick reply and I'll look into your suggestions and get
a list together soon and post it here and r.r.a.equipment.

I guess the other thing to do is spend some time reviewing these
advertisement areas and see what various equipment average pricing is
nowadays.

For what it's worth, on eBay, you can do a search on an item
you have, then, when the list appears, in the left column, under
search options, you can check the "Completed listings" checkbox, then
hit "Show items" button to see recent sale prices. It may give you a
ballpark idea of where to start.

Good to hear you're home safe.

Regards,

John C.

GBrown wrote:

After serving our country in Iraq, I would expect that the US government
would reissue your license. That's the least they could do for someone who
put there life on the line for the rest of us.
Regards,
Gary...WZ1M
..

As a matter of fact, after doing some simple research at arrl.org (doh!)
I found that a simple form will do it.

I appreciate all the answers and I'm now checking with ARAST (Amateur
Radio Ass. of the Southern Tier (NYS) as they have a ham fest coming up
this weekend. I'll check my options with them as well as put together a
list for this group.

My main concern with EBay is shipping, as some of this stuff is heavy,
to put it mildly; things like a couple of Hallicrafters Receivers &
transmitters, 2 pairs of Kenwood 599 Rx/Tx, a couple of old heathkit
Tx/Rx and test equip, plus...

Its a big list :-)

Thanks to everyone for answering my original post, and again, its
absolutely great to be back.

John C.

In my experience it is difficult to get much return on an investment in
radio gear unless the item is a noteworthy model in clean condition. Most
equipment will sit on consignment shelves or on websites for months without
any interest. If storage is a problem, I suggest consignment at a Ham store
first, or a trip to a LARGE hamfest. It may take a dozen times to clear any
reasonable reserve price on E-bay and without one your stuff may go for
pennies on the dollar. You will spend lots of time fooling around. I have
some items that have interest to me but no interest to anyone else that have
grown old on the shelf.

If space is a problem, your best bet would be to stack it up in the garage
or even in the back yard, off the ground and under a tarp. Otherwise you
might donate it to a ham club just to get it out of the way.

As for your license, I thought there was a 6 month period where you could
renew. You can renew on-line in minutes and it costs you nothing. If
longer, try it anyway. If it doesn't work they will send you a letter
telling you so and you will know who to state your case to.

JB


"JC" wrote in message
...
I have a couple of questions for the group regarding selling older
equipment.

I recently returned from Iraq and while I was there my license expired.
I don't have the time to renew at the moment due to massive repairs of
the house - empty for 14 months - and I am again looking for work, so
the license is not a priority ATT.

Anyway, I need advice in the best way to unload a lot of older Kenwood,
Heathkit, Hallicrafters, Drake transveivers, receivers, transmitters,
test equipment, etc. Some verified working, some worked when put in
storage, some needs repair, re-capping, some parts only.

Besides this group, what are other successful methods of selling this
stuff, EBay being a last resort.

Regards,

John C.

P.S. Please reply to the group. Thanks.

JB wrote:
In my experience it is difficult to get much return on an investment in
radio gear unless the item is a noteworthy model in clean condition. Most
equipment will sit on consignment shelves or on websites for months without
any interest. If storage is a problem, I suggest consignment at a Ham store
first, or a trip to a LARGE hamfest. It may take a dozen times to clear any
reasonable reserve price on E-bay and without one your stuff may go for
pennies on the dollar. You will spend lots of time fooling around. I have
some items that have interest to me but no interest to anyone else that have
grown old on the shelf.

If space is a problem, your best bet would be to stack it up in the garage
or even in the back yard, off the ground and under a tarp. Otherwise you
might donate it to a ham club just to get it out of the way.

As for your license, I thought there was a 6 month period where you could
renew. You can renew on-line in minutes and it costs you nothing. If
longer, try it anyway. If it doesn't work they will send you a letter
telling you so and you will know who to state your case to.

JB


"JC" wrote in message
...

I have a couple of questions for the group regarding selling older
equipment.

I recently returned from Iraq and while I was there my license expired.
I don't have the time to renew at the moment due to massive repairs of
the house - empty for 14 months - and I am again looking for work, so
the license is not a priority ATT.

Anyway, I need advice in the best way to unload a lot of older Kenwood,
Heathkit, Hallicrafters, Drake transveivers, receivers, transmitters,
test equipment, etc. Some verified working, some worked when put in
storage, some needs repair, re-capping, some parts only.

Besides this group, what are other successful methods of selling this
stuff, EBay being a last resort.

Regards,

John C.

P.S. Please reply to the group. Thanks.




If your license expires while you're overseas and in the military, the
renewal period is automatically extended: IIRC, until a year after your
return, but it's been a while.

I'll follow the JB's suggestion: take an hour and get 'er done.

Oh, and welcome home.

73, Bill

--

William Warren

(Filter noise from my address for direct replies)