Saying hello and thank you; death notice; camera(s) for sale
Mar 30, 2018 07:35:52 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
RickBryan wrote:
I signed up to specifically tell the community tha... (show quote)
Very sorry to hear that you lost your dad. I'm sure you will focus on celebrating his life. For sure list the equipment on UHH. Many will probably be interested. EBay is probably good as well.
Mar 30, 2018 07:59:05 #
RickBryan wrote:
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Sorry for your loss, maybe you'd like to stay around with us as part of the group, Bob.
Mar 30, 2018 08:43:06 #
Mar 30, 2018 08:49:16 #
There is a JerryG from PA in the member directory that mentions news reporting in his profile. This may be his profile if you're interested in reading the threads he was participating in: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user-profile?usernum=3097
Again, very sorry for your loss.
Again, very sorry for your loss.
Mar 30, 2018 09:12:07 #
Sorry for your loss. Since you have all this gear, you might think about using some of it in your fathers memory. Even if it's only for family, I think your father would rest with a bigger smile.
Mar 30, 2018 09:16:12 #
That is an excellent suggestion...
Hbuk66 wrote:
Sorry for your loss. Since you have all this gear, you might think about using some of it in your fathers memory. Even if it's only for family, I think your father would rest with a bigger smile.
Mar 30, 2018 10:06:08 #
JennT
Loc: South Central PA
I agree with jccash----keep the equipment, one of these days something will move you to try it out-- I have my mother's camera--the one she used, sent pictures of their baby(me) to my dad who was a pilot in WW2 in England. a film camera which may or may not work--but I would not part with it for anything today--- for a long time it was a piece of junk hanging around-- then, one day.......
Mar 30, 2018 10:59:43 #
older beginner
Loc: Holland, Michigan
Sorry for your loss. Is there any equipment you can use. Your dad would be proud if you did. Even if some of it is older equipment.
Mar 30, 2018 11:31:27 #
Condolences!!
RE: the equipment... by all means shop it for bids from camera stores.....Most bids will be half of current value if that.
I taught eBay classes for ten years at the local community college. I have bought and sold film and camera gear on ebay for near 20 years.
My best tip in your situation follows my tip in class. "Buy lots (kits) and sell pieces". That tip is based on the proposition that no one want every piece of group items you sell, but "someone" wants every individual piece of a large group of items. It's a bit more work but it is financially rewarding. I've made serious money by buying kits or packages of gear, testing them. Then listing them individually. One example. I bought a $500 closeout kit from adorama, sold the bulk of it for $1200, and kept two pieces worth about $200 each for my own use. The deal took about 3 weeks including shipping time, from purchase to receipt of multiple sales.
The beauty is, it all took place on eBay. I have made most of my money by both buying and flipping eBay items. You have a significant advantage. you already have the inventory. So I suggest the best way to get the most money for your mother is to find values for everything on eBay since they keep selling prices on their sold listing pages for 60 days. My other rule is I never pay more than half of what I can sell the item for via eBay sold prices. It works.
There certainly are a number of things to know, risk is low if done right. I have rarely seen anyone lose money or get scammed on eBay, without being a willing participant in the scam and doing something glaringly wrong themselves. eBay is not the crap shoot that Craigslist is, and it's a market venue that numbers in the millions of view each day.
If you have questions, please feel free to PM me for advice.
RE: the equipment... by all means shop it for bids from camera stores.....Most bids will be half of current value if that.
I taught eBay classes for ten years at the local community college. I have bought and sold film and camera gear on ebay for near 20 years.
My best tip in your situation follows my tip in class. "Buy lots (kits) and sell pieces". That tip is based on the proposition that no one want every piece of group items you sell, but "someone" wants every individual piece of a large group of items. It's a bit more work but it is financially rewarding. I've made serious money by buying kits or packages of gear, testing them. Then listing them individually. One example. I bought a $500 closeout kit from adorama, sold the bulk of it for $1200, and kept two pieces worth about $200 each for my own use. The deal took about 3 weeks including shipping time, from purchase to receipt of multiple sales.
The beauty is, it all took place on eBay. I have made most of my money by both buying and flipping eBay items. You have a significant advantage. you already have the inventory. So I suggest the best way to get the most money for your mother is to find values for everything on eBay since they keep selling prices on their sold listing pages for 60 days. My other rule is I never pay more than half of what I can sell the item for via eBay sold prices. It works.
There certainly are a number of things to know, risk is low if done right. I have rarely seen anyone lose money or get scammed on eBay, without being a willing participant in the scam and doing something glaringly wrong themselves. eBay is not the crap shoot that Craigslist is, and it's a market venue that numbers in the millions of view each day.
If you have questions, please feel free to PM me for advice.
Mar 30, 2018 11:54:48 #
Mar 30, 2018 14:45:12 #
johnbee418
Loc: Manchester Conn.
My condolences. Contact KEH with a complete list of the equipment and they will respond with a quote.
Mar 30, 2018 15:27:45 #
First offer up your stuff for sale here.I researched a few used items with various companies. The best is mbo.com their offers were much better than any others.
Mar 30, 2018 15:33:14 #
Mar 30, 2018 17:59:53 #
johnbee418 wrote:
My condolences. Contact KEH with a complete list of the equipment and they will respond with a quote.
They can be slow, it took me 4 weeks to get my money.
Mar 30, 2018 18:02:16 #
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