Members MarkShovel2 Posted March 27, 2007 Members Share Posted March 27, 2007 I don't sell.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members urbanscallywag Posted March 27, 2007 Members Share Posted March 27, 2007 I don't sell....Hahaha. If I had a big enough room, I would join your club. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rjx Posted March 27, 2007 Members Share Posted March 27, 2007 Almost everything I have purchased was used. I find stuff in great condition from sellers that have an established history of selling. Then I get them to come down in price and I grab it! Whenever I sell, I don't really lose anything. I have made big profits from time to time.... a few times, a huge profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J3RK Posted March 27, 2007 Members Share Posted March 27, 2007 I've lost plenty of money, but I've also gained some here and there. Just depends on what I've sold. I like to price things low enough that someone will jump on it instantly. I hate waiting around, wondering when someone might buy the item, or start haggling with me over a couple of $. Usually I under-price the going used rate for the condition it's in. However, since I've been dealing in modulars lately, I find that as long as they are kept in good condition, you can get a pretty good return. I still price low, but not as much with other synths. When I've sold modules I've built from kits, I sell the assembled module at the kit price. I've also sold quite a few specialty modules though, where I charge about what I paid, because it's better than having to wait a month or three for one to be made and shipped, than to buy mine if they're as impatient as me. I like people to be happy with what I sell them, and cost is part of that. The way I look at it, is that say if I have a synth for a year, and decide to get something else, the loss in money was a rental fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AJP Posted March 27, 2007 Members Share Posted March 27, 2007 Anywhere is worth the drive from Cleveland. - lives in Cleveland. True dat, as they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Pro Posted March 27, 2007 Members Share Posted March 27, 2007 Don't mean to hijack, but.... The Pro -- where in Hilton Head do you play? I'll be down there this summer (have to check on the dates) for the 2nd time with the family. To me, Kenny B's alone is worth the drive from Cleveland! Thank you for asking. Please feel free to check out my online schedule for information. Look forward to seeing you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AJP Posted March 27, 2007 Members Share Posted March 27, 2007 Thank you for asking. Please feel free to check out my online schedule for information. Look forward to seeing you! Thanks! Will most likely catch you at Skillet's... we're staying right off of Caligny Circle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Real MC Posted March 27, 2007 Members Share Posted March 27, 2007 I buy mostly used gear, and I stay off the upgrade treadmill by planning to get at least ten years use out of a purchase. There isn't much that I have sold. Having said that, I have too much gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members urbanscallywag Posted March 27, 2007 Members Share Posted March 27, 2007 I will buy your MemoryMoog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Miket156 Posted March 27, 2007 Members Share Posted March 27, 2007 Hey Jim, you wouldn't look nearly as UGLY in those promo pic's if you'd SMILE. Damn, why so glum? Mike T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Pro Posted March 27, 2007 Members Share Posted March 27, 2007 Har har... me prides me self on being ugly! Actually I'm just not much of a grinner... but I'm quite happy on the inside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members clusterchord Posted March 28, 2007 Members Share Posted March 28, 2007 so far i've lost money (round 20%) on selling one of my previous emulators, the E4X. on first one (e64) i actually made money. if i were to sell one i have now , the E4XTU, that would be a major loss. also, i lost money selling JX-10 that i almost bought new (payed 2K+, sold for $900). and that's about it. everything else, and i havent really sold that much stuff over the yrs, i either break even (like with Triton Pro and Studio), or make a profit. i made some money on MKS80/MPG80, spare MKS70 i had, and on K5000W. doubled on Deep Bass Nine due to its rarity. it does help the issue that most vintages i bought i got for way below going or ebay price (patience is a virtue), or i bought one with slight problems and fix em, and finally, some i've chosen belong to hall-of-famers w price raising all the time. however this is only in theory as i never buy to sell, well .. unless some major mishap would come my way .. (knock on wood) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members XorAxAx Posted March 28, 2007 Members Share Posted March 28, 2007 I usually lose money, because when it want something, I want it NOW, and when I want to sell something, I want to sell it NOW. Patience is rewarded, but on the other hand, time is money. Damned if you do, damned if you don't. In the end I just say the hell with it and go drink some Bailey's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BonsoWonderDog Posted March 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 28, 2007 Interesting responses guys. To summarise......most of you make a profit (I'm amazed) and a few make losses. To the guys that are making losses - you now know who's ripping you off!!! Kidding of course........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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