JonTB wrote:
I imagine the price you get is based as much on how many of the items they have at the time your equipment comes in. If they have a high demand and minimal or none of the items, then they may offer you a higher price for quality equipment. If they have a low demand and several on hand, they may give you a lower price and use the excuse of how they graded it to give you a lower place. Supply and demand plays a major factor.
I think they just run an 'honest show'. They have a price they pay based on how they rate the equipment. If YOU rate the equipment higher than they -- they lower the offer. Good to see that they also raise the offer if they think the equipment is better than you did.