Ebay

[Dave_Knowles]

I have tried advertising my outboard here without any success and thought I would try Ebay. Has anyone got any useful tips about advertising there?

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Dave

Dave Knowles
Southampton - UK

http://www.MyCleopatra.co.uk

 

[jimbouy]

I always find that good photo's and an honest description do the trick.

Take a look at some of the other ads for a similar thing, see how many bids they have had and how many people have looked at the page.

You can also search for items that have already sold!

You'll get a feel for what ads you like and dislike.

The only thing you'll be upagainst is that if you have not sold before you will have a low feedback rating which some people are wary of. But if you encourage people to get in touch with any questions they'll realise you are an honest guy.

JIm

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[apollo]

I echo what JimBouy says and just sold mine yesterday.

Only thing I would say is its not a great time a year to sell an outboard, not exactly high on peoples priority at the moment.

Therefore if you wait until Spring/Start Season you would get a much better price.

I would also advocate using Paypal to receive the dosh, its much simpler (although you pay a small commission) and you know you are getting paid before they show up.

Good luck.

Mike

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[DavidJ]

There was a lot of fuss about Paypal a few months ago with lack of security outside of the US. Things may have improved since I think ebay took them over.

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[Dave_Snelson]

Dave - by far the best place to sell an outboard is <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk>http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk</A> I have had many successes here. The site is free, just try and get a digi piccy if you can. Mind you I could have sold my old Merc 90 12 times over (on at £1100) without the piccy.

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