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Old 25-05-2006, 14:18
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I won't link to my auction as I know that's not allowed.

My question is though, how much should I expect from selling a brand new Samsung D600, unlocked and with tons of accessories?

I think I've set my price a little high at a buy it now of £175 that's all.

Cheers.
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Old 25-05-2006, 15:03
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that is to much you can get it for £180 new in some places £125 for it is a good price and may sell fast
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Old 25-05-2006, 15:38
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Dont put it as buy it now because you'll get some idiot scammer buying it and claiming they've sent you money using some stupid method and want you to post it. Then you have to relist it and pay to list it again.
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Old 25-05-2006, 19:41
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With the usual apologies if you knew this already:

Ebay's advanced search feature allows you to search "completed listings only".

So you could search for recently sold "New D600" and see what the going rate is.

I found this feature really useful when determining whether to sell stuff, as it quickly answers the question "will it sell?"

I start all my auctions at 99p (minimises listing fees), and know that a well-written ad and photo will mean that the best price is reached. One of ebay's own tips is to start low, it encourages interest in an item, and gets bidders to bid against each other.

Hope that helps someone.
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Old 26-05-2006, 14:34
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Originally Posted by BCtom
Dont put it as buy it now because you'll get some idiot scammer buying it and claiming they've sent you money using some stupid method and want you to post it. Then you have to relist it and pay to list it again.
Yeah, that can happen a lot.

Use either the pre-approved bidder list or require immediate payment though and you won't have a problem.
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Old 26-05-2006, 19:03
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Thanks for the tips guys. I may relist the item! There's been no bids yet anyway!
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Old 27-05-2006, 00:52
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Depending how long the auction has to run, you can possibly edit the buy it now price.

Try editing the item and see if you're in time .... save you the re-list fee ....
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Old 27-05-2006, 09:18
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Just be careful with Nigerian fraudsters on ebay with mobile phones.
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Old 28-05-2006, 19:11
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Originally Posted by sabreuk1975
Just be careful with Nigerian fraudsters on ebay with mobile phones.
Yeah I've come across a few. One's from Indonesia too.

In one email...this is what was asked for. He becomes a she in there somewhere!

Have nice day Dear Sir or Madam
I studied in Indonesia for 3 year because I got scholarship and graduated from there. Now, I'm living in USA.
I had a best friend in Indonesia and next two week, he will be graduated from (Institute of National Technology) Malang.I want give her a present and make her suprised with my present. And I really interested with the things that you offered.
Would you mind sending the Phone to my friend address In INDONESIA soon?.
I really appreciate you want do that to me. I'll use Buy it Now for yours once I get your info.
Also I will send a payment promptly through Paypal. Looking forward for your answer. Thanks for the attention.
Replay to my email address please.
Regadrs
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Old 31-05-2006, 18:16
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Someone from Nigeria has bid £5 on top of the last highest bid and has ended up them winning it!

What do I do next as I specifically said I would not post out of the UK or Ireland.
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Old 31-05-2006, 21:13
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Report her/him!
if you said you wouldnt post outside UK, then tell eBay.
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Old 31-05-2006, 22:36
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yeh i had the same problem but was with a guy bidding last min from cyprus and not paying or answering my emails, i stated i wouldnt post abroad and he still bids then hasnt got intouch or paidl, now i have to relist and waste time and money, can ebay not do anything when u click on it not to be posted abroad it come up on there side saying something like, "this user doesnt post abroad so u cannot bid on it" or something along those lines, would save alot of hassle
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Old 31-05-2006, 23:43
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Is there not some way of offering it to the second highest bidder if the winner turns out to be some drop-kick?

I thought there was but I could be wrong ......
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Old 01-06-2006, 12:43
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Originally Posted by bigcol18
can ebay not do anything when u click on it not to be posted abroad it come up on there side saying something like, "this user doesnt post abroad so u cannot bid on it" or something along those lines, would save alot of hassle
Yeah, they already do that!

Go into My eBay
Under 'My Account' click on Preferences
Under Buyer Requirements click Show, then Edit
Make sure you have checked 'Buyers in countries to which I don't ship' and 'Buyers with no credit card on file'

There's no way a Nigerian fraudster is going to have a credit card registered!
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Old 02-06-2006, 13:18
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Originally Posted by sancheeez
Is there not some way of offering it to the second highest bidder if the winner turns out to be some drop-kick?

I thought there was but I could be wrong ......

Yes, you can do that - it gives you the opportunity to notify the second highest bidder and then anyone else who is in the chain.
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