Used prices?
How does one normally figure out what a used item is worth?
I have some very upper end St. Croix rods that a friend has asked me to sell for him. Problem is finding used prices on and how to price upper end equipment and the internet is not much help.
How do you price used fishing equipment?
Look on line.
Some of the prices I see for used makes me scratch my head, they price it like it's new.
Depends on condition and age. If they are like new, I dont see why you couldnt get 3/4 the value.
I guess everyones different, if I can't get it for half price, might as well by new.
ebay at .01, no reserve. you'll fiind out what its worth
60% to 75% of retail which includes shipping and ebay fees if it is popular stuff.
This is how I see it too. If I’m going to buy a used item I’d want it priced as a used item. If it’s only 20-30% off I’ll just buy new because then I know exactly what I’m getting in the best condition possible. Think about it, if you could buy a used fish finder for 400 and a new one for 500, why not spend the extra $100 for peace of mind and longevity? There’s two reasons people sell used stuff: 1. they don’t like it or 2. there’s something wrong it.Originally Posted by grandbassslayer
Last edited by ECobb91; 07-23-2019 at 10:28 AM.
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1995 Johnson Fast Strike 175hp
You got that right....That's why I buy new the majority of the time.When I was shopping for a Honda Atv it was crazy what people asking price was for 2-5 year old bikes.And that also goes with a lot of other things for sale.
When it comes to ST Croix rods there are BBC sponsors that you can purchase new for 20% off
So if they are in perfect to excellent condition price them between 60 and 70 percent off new retail and that includes shipping
If they have issues lower the price accordingly
Better off listing them in the RODS FOR SALE section here on BBC you don’t have to pay ebay fees and your fellow BBC members will appreciate it
St Croix rods don’t set for long on this forum believe me I know I buy a bunch of them
NOTE you will get some lower offers just say thank you and I’ll keep it in mind
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Sell them locally or argue about the shipping...
I always check completed listings on eBay. I have gotten to where I only sell rods locally, just not worth shipping.
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Can buy new most times 20-25% off so used going to need to be at least 40% off shipped for my interest.
"Like new" rods will bring a smaller percent of the new price than "like new" reels will. It's easy to tell if a used reels is working well and if it isn't you know it can be repaired. A "like new" rod may have been damaged by being hit on the gunnel or by a flying sinker, but the damage is undetectable. But, a few weeks after buying the used rod, it snaps on a hookset. "Like new" rods would be lucky to bring 1/2 the new price.
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Half price is optimistic especially if shipping is involved. I won't pay over 1/3 retail.
Same here.
Close to 1/2 price shipped is all I'm willing to do on used rods.
If they are 400 dollar rods, you might get them sold at 25% off, but you'll have to be patient.
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Look at “completed items” on eBay. Those are the items that actually sold. You can see why they bring. If the price is in red it didn’t sell. The prices in green are ones that actually sold. That’s the best way to gauge what things are worth.
I’ve bought/sold 25-30 premium rods from this site. 50% of retail or less is the number to keep in mind. Almost every item out there can be bought for 15-20% off retail brand new with a coupon or phone call directly to a store owner. Mix in the pro staff guys (I am one of those) that buy at 40% retail and will sell for the same price to get new rods, reels, electronics, etc every couple of years and that’s the number and the reason.
Lanierspotman
2023 Skeeter 21ZXR 2023 250 SHO
Lake Lanier, GA
For rods, if it is used and in excellent condition... 1/2 of price of a new. Anything higher than that it wouldn't be worth it. Plus the buyer is taking a chance there are no underlying issues with the rods.
I might have a few rods for sale if you are interested
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