Dumb question....

I'm thinking of selling my 9x12 Zeca with the 20 film holders. I've

done sales on ebay before with mixed results. When my Rollex roll-

film back went for $50. less than I paid for it, my view of ebay

because a little tainted. (My rolleiflex lens going for a buck, and

my Ihagee going for $15.00 didn't help that view).

 

Here is my question, Is there another good place to sell camera

equipment on the web? (I've got $100. into the holders alone).

 

Thanks in advance!

Sell it here, I would buy but no cash, sorry.

 

Photo.net has a good reputation for excellent sales transactions.

Two thoughts.

 

First, the price you paid for your treasures (no sarcasm intended) when you bought them has nothing to do with the going rate now. To avoid an unpleasant surprise on an item that isn't too rare, check prices of completed auctions for it.

 

Second, decide whether the risk of not selling at all is worse than the risk of selling too low. I usually set the opening bid of my eBay auctions at the least I'd accept. If the item sells at the opening, I can't feel too sorry for myself. If it sells for more than the opening, well, that's gravy and I can't feel too sorry for myself. And if it doesn't sell, well, then I'm out the listing fee and them's the breaks.

 

And accept that when you sell something through an auction you're gambling. Can't always win big.

 

Cheers,

After getting stuck with fairly expensive junk from evilbay, I rarely even look at it anymore. When I do, I try to limit myself to things that are sturdy enough to survive (cases, filters, lens hoods, etc.) and I assume that all quality ratings will be overblown. I have learned to religiously avoid sellers than claim, "I don't know anything about cameras so I am selling as is". I have bought quite a bit of stuff from forum members (Leica M3, 50 mm summicron, 90 mm elmar, Contax IIa, Rollei 35 rangefinder) and I have experienced 100 percent satisfaction at what I consider reasonable prices. My other trusted source in B&H. Not always cheap, not always expensive, but always an accurate discription of the product. I also buy from KEH and my only real complaint against them is that I don't believe (could it because of high volume creating a need of speed?) that they always check every product with sufficent thoroughness. Example, a Canon T90 is really nice condition, but with one of buttons inoperative -- not crucial but annoying. I give them the benefit of the doubt. Maybe I have been lucky, but I believe that most if not all pnetters value their good name and reputation more than a fast, soiled buck. May it stay that way.

I buy things on ebay on a flyer at a bargain basement price. The risk is too great to pay top dollar. I trust listings on Pnet more, KEH yet more, and B&W the most.

 

But, for film holders, I'd go to ebay. There is a regular market there, and it's pretty easy to get them.

Jeff:

 

I've bought & sold quite a bit on ebay & why not simply put a modest reserve on your items & then you will not have the bad taste issue.

 

Oterwise I have bought & sold on photo.net as well as Nikonians with good results as well. Why not try these two venues first & then go to ebay if not sold? One idea is to shoot pics & load to your free portfolio here & link the image page to your ad. Could do the same at Nikonians & link them to your page here.

 

Good Luck & I hope all goes well.

Just like all auctions, Ebay involves luck. You need two willing bidders to bid the price up. Its luck whether they are looking when you are selling. If you have a price in mind, set a reserve. There is no magic bullet to getting the price you want. And never expect to get what you paid for something when you sell it.

There are two ways to avoid sale a lot below your expectation. One is a starting bid set to the lowest price you're willing to accept, though that's also likely to discourage active bidding. The other is a reserve, which is a "no sale" if the top bid isn't above your set minimum price, but keeps a low starting bid to get those two willing bidders you need.

 

For a package like your Zeca, I'd be inclined to suggest using a reserve -- I don't know what you have into it, but a fully working plate camera with that quantity of holders and sheaths must be worth at least $150 -- as you say, the holders alone are worth $100.

 

Of course, though I hate to see it done, it's well known you'll make more by simultaneously auctioning related pieces in separate lots -- that is, in this case, sell the camera in one auction, and the plate holders in one or two separate auctions, closing times as near the same as you can manage. This will cause bidders to drive up the price, hoping to get both pieces.

 

If I had money, I'd make you an offer -- would you be interested in a trade, perhaps? Not sure what I've got you might find of interest, but I'd surely be interested in the Zeca...

List it here, nikonians and rangefinderforums.