Question for eBay buyers and sellers

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 07-22-2006, 06:20 AM

I have some times I would like to sell. It seems like eBay would be the best place. They are Warhammer miniatures. I have tried taking digital photos of some of the pieces but they never look sharp.
I'm wondering if it's worth all the hassle or if I should just take them down to this place called zold who sell things on eBay. Some of my pieces have won first place in Games Workshop painting contests and I know they would go for a good price.

robertthebard · 07-22-2006, 08:53 AM

Get the best pic you can, and put them up. I've not had much luck, but I didn't really have anything cool to sell.

Larry_OHF · 07-22-2006, 10:21 AM

Its all about selecting the right lighting and getting the right angle when taking shots that will govern how an item sells. I have taken some pics that I wished could have come out better of things before, and they sold in less than a week, to my surprise.

Iron Greasel · 07-22-2006, 01:10 PM

Buy a better camera.

Memnoch · 07-22-2006, 01:11 PM

Don't mean to take the thread offtopic, but geez hasn't eBay's stock gone down the gurgler in recent months. I foolishly listened to my broker when he said "buy" when it was "undervalued" at $34, now it's $23!!! Bastard.

robertthebard · 07-22-2006, 01:15 PM

I'd be for kicking him in the 'nads....

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 07-22-2006, 04:27 PM

The other facture is the this place has a good rep. with email. I have no history at all. I know mqny people take that into account.

Bungleau · 07-22-2006, 10:36 PM

There was a place out here that did Ebay work for folks. They charged a minimum of 30% of the sale for their commission... quite hefty, all things considered.

I decided to put my stuff up myself, and it sold easily enough. They've since gone out of business... 30% is a pretty big chunk to give up.

I'd put it up yourself, making sure you take good pictures. You might also try a local gaming shop to see if they'd put your work on consignment.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 07-23-2006, 06:19 AM

I tried the gaming shops and they told me to put it eBay and get more monry. You're about the commission too. 30% is a lot. Thar's about what this place charges.

How do you work out the shipping rates and what did you set up for payment?

Bithron · 07-23-2006, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by robertthebard:
I'd be for kicking him in the 'nads....

I'd shoot him with a blowgun..

07-22-2006, 06:20 AM	#1
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 58 Posts: 5,634	I have some times I would like to sell. It seems like eBay would be the best place. They are Warhammer miniatures. I have tried taking digital photos of some of the pieces but they never look sharp. I'm wondering if it's worth all the hassle or if I should just take them down to this place called zold who sell things on eBay. Some of my pieces have won first place in Games Workshop painting contests and I know they would go for a good price. __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

07-22-2006, 08:53 AM	#2
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 60 Posts: 4,537	Get the best pic you can, and put them up. I've not had much luck, but I didn't really have anything cool to sell. __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Good Music: Here. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

07-22-2006, 10:21 AM	#3
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 48 Posts: 14,759	Its all about selecting the right lighting and getting the right angle when taking shots that will govern how an item sells. I have taken some pics that I wished could have come out better of things before, and they sold in less than a week, to my surprise. __________________

07-22-2006, 01:10 PM	#4
Iron Greasel Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: July 13, 2004 Location: Finland Age: 35 Posts: 1,701	Buy a better camera. __________________

07-22-2006, 01:11 PM	#5
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	Don't mean to take the thread offtopic, but geez hasn't eBay's stock gone down the gurgler in recent months. I foolishly listened to my broker when he said "buy" when it was "undervalued" at $34, now it's $23!!! Bastard. __________________

07-22-2006, 01:15 PM	#6
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 60 Posts: 4,537	I'd be for kicking him in the 'nads.... __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Good Music: Here. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

07-22-2006, 04:27 PM	#7
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 58 Posts: 5,634	The other facture is the this place has a good rep. with email. I have no history at all. I know mqny people take that into account. __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

07-22-2006, 10:36 PM	#8
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	There was a place out here that did Ebay work for folks. They charged a minimum of 30% of the sale for their commission... quite hefty, all things considered. I decided to put my stuff up myself, and it sold easily enough. They've since gone out of business... 30% is a pretty big chunk to give up. I'd put it up yourself, making sure you take good pictures. You might also try a local gaming shop to see if they'd put your work on consignment. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

07-23-2006, 06:19 AM	#9
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 58 Posts: 5,634	I tried the gaming shops and they told me to put it eBay and get more monry. You're about the commission too. 30% is a lot. Thar's about what this place charges. How do you work out the shipping rates and what did you set up for payment? __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

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