Ok, i know I have posted a couple times before about my e-bay experiences, like nearly getting scammed... But now I'm on the e-bay bandwagon and trying to sell some stuff I have collecting dust around the shop. Some new, some used, nothing broken! lol. Anyways, I see a lot of posts here form people finding this and that on there and I was wondering just who all actually has purchased lawn equipment off of e-bay? If you have, how big was the item, like a riding machine or walk behind oooorrrr, some silly software program to "start your new mowing service" I recently purchased a Exmark Lazer Z Hp from a dealer in Pennsylvania and had it shipped to me here in Kansas, it arrived today in excellent condition. I am happy that I had a good reputable business to buy from, some people are not so lucky. On another note, as a seller now, i am getting way too many e-mails from people seeing my auctions and want to know how much i would sell for before the end of the auction or offering me "$$$" for it now. I finally snapped tonight and sent the last two individuals nice notes to just bid and wait like everyone else and then went back and revised my listing with a friendly note to: do NOT e-mail me and ask me to sell the item early, it is not fair to the other bidders or me. Thank you. Am I going to run people off with that, or am I right to get frustrated with people that want to be "first in line"?
I get that all the time, I've found it's real easy to just ignore stupid emails! After all, eBay is an AUCTION site where the HIGHEST BIDDER wins. Some people just don't realize that. I don't think I would bother putting that in the ad though, as I think it makes you, as the seller, come off as being somewhat nasty. Don't take that personally though, it's JMO, and I know your frustration.
Do you do the Buy It Now option? I always set a BIN price for my auctions. THat way if a buyer REALLY wants the item they can pay my price and get it for sure. You can also set the item for a BIN only price. My problem is the people that email asking for shipping prices. Then you never hear from them again. Do people think shipping is free? I always just charge the actual postal cost, never add any $$ in for handling. Yet people seem to think even paying the actual cost is too much! The mail isn't free!
the problem that I have MTD is that I usually charge about $2 extra for shipping because I look at it this way, I package the item, pay for any packing supplies if necessary, and then drive to the post office. I actually had one guy complain because the shipping was only $3.85 but I charged him $5. But ya just stick to the prices Jason because the auction is a binding contract once they have the winning bid. They can't screw ya.
I love e-bay. Ive bought and sold many items off it Bought two snow plows, salt spreader, 60" wb Lesco hydro mower, chevy 3/4 ton 4wd diesel & more. Got great deals on them, but u need to know what your looking at and willing to drive to get. I sold guitar amp, car and camper on it too. People bugged me about selling to them early also but I didnt. If you do, they can change there mind or screw you and e-bay wont back you
I have bought and sold many times on eBay. Many times it has been items over $20,000. Usually classic muscle cars ect. I have purchased several mowers and other items and 99% have been flawless transactions. The ones that were bad, were always corrected. Never been scammed yet.
I have bought two mowers and a few handheld items on ebay and have been very satisfied. Most of the sellers were very honest and great to deal with. I had to do a lot of driving for the larger items but the price was right. If buying just make sure they have a positive feedback.
I bought a trimmer off ebay and sold a few 21"mowers, a big truck tool box and a # of golf clubs. Never had a bad experience yet. For shipping and handling I just put a set rate. No complaints yet. I just tell people that want me to stop my auction early that I don't do that if there is a bid in. Try using the Buy it Now feature. That should help with the emails. Oh yeah, the bigger stuff I just do local auctions without shipping. They must pickup at apublic location like walmart or something.
