Selling a phone on ebay - help needed

gazmilne · 25-05-2006, 14:18

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.

chris20 · 25-05-2006, 15:03

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

BCtom · 25-05-2006, 15:38

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.

rwgibson99 · 25-05-2006, 19:41

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.

clh84 · 26-05-2006, 14:34

Quote:

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.

gazmilne · 26-05-2006, 19:03

Thanks for the tips guys. I may relist the item! There's been no bids yet anyway!

sancheeez · 27-05-2006, 00:52

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 ....

sabreuk1975 · 27-05-2006, 09:18

Just be careful with Nigerian fraudsters on ebay with mobile phones.

gazmilne · 28-05-2006, 19:11

Quote:

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!

Quote:

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

gazmilne · 31-05-2006, 18:16

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.

AndyGrayUk · 31-05-2006, 21:13

Report her/him!
if you said you wouldnt post outside UK, then tell eBay.

bigcol18 · 31-05-2006, 22:36

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

sancheeez · 31-05-2006, 23:43

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 ......

clh84 · 01-06-2006, 12:43

Quote:

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!

R300 · 02-06-2006, 13:18

Quote:

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.

25-05-2006, 14:18	#1
gazmilne Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Somewhere Posts: 847	Selling a phone on ebay - help needed 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.

25-05-2006, 19:41	#4
rwgibson99 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cheshire Posts: 333	eBay valuations - a tip 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.

25-05-2006, 15:03	#2
chris20 Guest Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,556	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

25-05-2006, 15:38	#3
BCtom Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Earth Posts: 1,418	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.

26-05-2006, 14:34	#5
clh84 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurassic Coast Posts: 343	Quote: 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.

26-05-2006, 19:03	#6
gazmilne Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Somewhere Posts: 847	Thanks for the tips guys. I may relist the item! There's been no bids yet anyway!

27-05-2006, 00:52	#7
sancheeez Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,762	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 ....

27-05-2006, 09:18	#8
sabreuk1975 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 298	Just be careful with Nigerian fraudsters on ebay with mobile phones.

28-05-2006, 19:11	#9
gazmilne Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Somewhere Posts: 847	Quote: 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! Quote: 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

31-05-2006, 18:16	#10
gazmilne Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Somewhere Posts: 847	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.

31-05-2006, 21:13	#11
AndyGrayUk Banned User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 466	Report her/him! if you said you wouldnt post outside UK, then tell eBay.

31-05-2006, 22:36	#12
bigcol18 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 213	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

31-05-2006, 23:43	#13
sancheeez Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,762	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 ......

01-06-2006, 12:43	#14
clh84 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurassic Coast Posts: 343	Quote: 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!

02-06-2006, 13:18	#15
R300 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scunthorpe Posts: 2,375	Quote: 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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