need advice, pricing

[keziak]

I sell media (books, DVDs, etc). When pricing my MO has always been to use prices for the same condition on the River. This is because it's much easier to get the going price per condition because they show the condition right up front. On ebay there is too much dipping into listings to find out their condition.  I have a lot of listings and a good question would be, am I overpricing way too much.  I have Best Offer but maybe a lot of people do not understand it or don't want to use it.

[dhbookds]

Unless you check pricing on ebay.......  I don't know how you can tell what to charge....... ON EBAY...

[keziak]

Do you check when you list, then check again every time you re-list?

[castlemagicmemories]

Just search sold or completed items on Ebay.  You will see what you can expect those items to go for here, not somewhere else.

Do a regular ebay search, on the left hand side, you will see options, sold and completed.  Click on the box to put a check mark there and hit enter again.

Voila.

[hawkwind5454]

It's all about the CHEAP, on ebay.... Buyers don't want to pay what something is worth, or what the *other guys* are charging....  They want it for less-

[castlemagicmemories]

Do most DVD listings have best offer of them?

If not, you don't need it. 

Just concentrate on your listing and pricing.

Good Luck.

[jonathankirkland]

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@hawkwind5454 wrote:

It's all about the CHEAP, on ebay.... Buyers don't want to pay what something is worth, or what the *other guys* are charging....  They want it for less-

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I agree people want to get a good deal, but I think a lot of people really do consider the condition of items and factor that into what they are willing to pay.

You can sell things that are used and preowned but in very good or "like new" conidition as opposed to things that look worn out or in poor condition.

One example is DVDs/CDs. If they disc is absolutely in flawless condition with no scratches, I advertise it as "like new" and explain that the disc itself is flawless but just the case it comes in may show signs of wear. I believe this to be a fair representation and I think it's absolutely taken into account with something as delicate as a DVD or CD.

Same could be said for books. If the pages are all in pristine condition with no bends, creases or tears whatsoever and the cover is in excellent condition the same way, it's going to be worth a lot more and be more sought after then something in not-so-great condition.

As far as OPs original question though, you really have to go by what is currently listed and at what prices.

If you are seeing only stock photos for things without much description of their condition, then I would say it is fair to price your stuff a bit higher if it is in excellent condition.

And I am sure you are very well aware of this, but taking the best possible photos from all different angles illustrating the condition, and giving a very detailed description describing the condition are also very important.

Good luck!

[keziak]

Today I took a batch of unsolds and after I'd researched them for current prices had to discard a lot.  I suppose if I do this systematically I will find that my viable inventory is a lot lower than I think. 

[siayan]

I used to sell on the River. eBay gets about 30% to 50% less then there. Plus they sit and sit and sit and the fees go on and on and on.

I try to only sell books on eBay that have a cross interest. Local History, railraod, automotive, tools, catalogs, etc.