I have accumulated a significant number of folders over the years. I can't call them safe queens for two reasons, I don't have a safe and many are just very nice knives. I'd like to move many of them expeditiously. I understand that means leaving a lot of meat on the bone. Any advice how to approach this? AND IF I'M IN THE WRONG FOLDER I APOLOGIZE.
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lambertiana
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It is difficult to determine a good price because most sellers on this forum delete the price after the sale is completed. Because of this, you won’t have a good idea of a price that results in a sale. You can see all of the knives that haven’t sold and get an idea of what might be a price that is too high. With a few exceptions, you will likely sell at a loss, and often it is not a small loss. It is currently a buyer’s market. I have learned this the hard way because economic issues have necessitated selling a number of knives, and I have taken a beating.
If you want to move anything for sale, price it 15-20% less than everyone else.
More stuff sells on ebay, that starts out as a $1 auction. Then, all the action happens, in the last 30 seconds!
You have to decide what you want for it. Most people would like the factory box and paperwork, if not available, they might still buy it, but at a reduced price.
More stuff sells on ebay, that starts out as a $1 auction. Then, all the action happens, in the last 30 seconds!
You have to decide what you want for it. Most people would like the factory box and paperwork, if not available, they might still buy it, but at a reduced price.
On eBay, you can do an advanced search for the specific knife you want to sell. Just look at the auction sold final price. The listings that were at a set price with best offer, wont show what the offer was. So those sellers listed it for more than it was sold at. The unknown offers are usually more inline with what the other auction prices are. Keep in mind if you use eBay, or just about any consignment place, there are fees. So what a buyer pays is not what you will see. You can calculate what the fees will be if you use their calculator. Good luck
Why don't you start with a sales thread with as many knives as you can photograph? You would have to wait 2 weeks before relisting unsold knives or starting a thread with other offerings, but it's a start.
Another solution would be to sell a number of them to retailers that deal in used knives. I'll send you a DM since the ones i know do not support this forum, so i won't advertise them here.
Any route you take should involve taking pictures of the knives, so start with that until you figure it out. You could always take a group picture of knives in "like new" condition, of both sides with sheaths/boxes and all, and take more detailed pics for knives with wear.
Another solution would be to sell a number of them to retailers that deal in used knives. I'll send you a DM since the ones i know do not support this forum, so i won't advertise them here.
Any route you take should involve taking pictures of the knives, so start with that until you figure it out. You could always take a group picture of knives in "like new" condition, of both sides with sheaths/boxes and all, and take more detailed pics for knives with wear.
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On eBay the Buyer pays their States Sales Tax and the Seller pays almost 20% in fees (Listing Fees + Shipping fees).
That can be a 30% spread between what the Buyer pays and what the Seller receives.
That can be a 30% spread between what the Buyer pays and what the Seller receives.