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jw · 03-21-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 5th Of November

Thank you!

I've already seen 2 copies sell for $74.99.

Thats because of Free worldwide shipping, so while it may look good at face value, the profit margin is gone and without tracking internationally he may lose his butt if it gets lost

jh901 · 03-21-2013, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jblank

Nope, limited run, supplies exhausted, they are all in the wild and won't be back unless Best Buy orders another batch.

So, I wonder if the BBY actually was able to find one for me. I'll know in a week or so. If you had to bet on it, would you say I'll get one or not?

5th Of November · 03-21-2013, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jw

Thats because of Free worldwide shipping, so while it may look good at face value, the profit margin is gone and without tracking internationally he may lose his butt if it gets lost

I was just reinforcing rickah88's post. He's still coming close to doubling his money by selling it for $74.99. International shipping with USPS is $23.95. But you're right that there are risk involved as well without the tracking or insurance.

jblank · 03-21-2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

Apples & Oranges. Did the PS3, on launch, have another, more widely produced unit...like ZDT(the nornal amaray version). Nope.
Even keeping with your flawed logic, your PS3 a little more than doubled in 3 days time. That's almost what this is doing, in the same amount of time.

Flawed logic? Wow. That flawed logic has served me well in life. I've made a lot of money buying things at the right time and selling them at a better time and all I am saying is that right now, when demand is the highest, for a sold out item, you'd think if it was going to be VERY valuable, it would be higher than it is. You might disagree with me, but my logic is sound.

I tell ya what, some of you guys love to argue and criticize others.

rickah88 · 03-21-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jblank

Flawed logic? Wow. That flawed logic has served me well in life. I've made a lot of money buying things at the right time and selling them at a better time and all I am saying is that right now, when demand is the highest, for a sold out item, you'd think if it was going to be VERY valuable, it would be higher than it is. You might disagree with me, but my logic is sound.

I tell ya what, some of you guys love to argue and criticize others.

But...but...it takes two to tango!

I'm not doubting you made money selling items on ebay, congrats who hasn't. I was stating that your example of the PS3 and comparing it to this release is, most definitely, flawed for the reason I gave.
You can accept, or not...doesn't matter to me.

Now the only thing we have to do is sit back and see just how high the market does go for this release.

jblank · 03-21-2013, 09:40 PM

How is it different? It was a hot item, sold out, that is really all that matters. The comparison is quite accurate considering the situation and circumstances. Timing is everything with things like this and a lot of the profit chance, comes during the initial flurry, when folks realize the item is sold out and want one.

For the record, you guys are the ones picking nits, I'm just defending what I thought was a very harmless, non-confrontational, and non-controversial opinion on the future for the item. You guys are the ones acting like I insulted a family member.

jblank · 03-21-2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jh901

So, I wonder if the BBY actually was able to find one for me. I'll know in a week or so. If you had to bet on it, would you say I'll get one or not?

I really hope you do my friend, really, but I would say your odds are 50/50, maybe less.

ultlife2013 · 03-21-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmyv

"from doing nearly nothing"... selling something on ebay takes several points of effort and also comes with some other things to consider into the calculations.

1. invest up front
2. create ad with descriptions / pictures
3. package item
4. ship item
5. pay ebay fees (approx 9.5%)
6. pay paypal fees (approx 4%)

I think it's time we all found a better place to sell our stuff because if those fees are correct it is a rip off. Especially considering eBay owns Paypal as well.

blu-ray_girl_fan · 03-21-2013, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ultlife2013

I think it's time we all found a better place to sell our stuff because if those fees are correct it is a rip off. Especially considering eBay owns Paypal as well.

Amazon

jblank · 03-21-2013, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ultlife2013

I think it's time we all found a better place to sell our stuff because if those fees are correct it is a rip off. Especially considering eBay owns Paypal as well.

I'll have to agree, it is getting to the point where I am noticing the fees a lot more and really, I never used to pay them any attention at all.

rickah88 · 03-21-2013, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jblank

How is it different? It was a hot item, sold out, that is really all that matters. The comparison is quite accurate considering the situation and circumstances. Timing is everything with things like this and a lot of the profit chance, comes during the initial flurry, when folks realize the item is sold out and want one.

For the record, you guys are the ones picking nits, I'm just defending what I thought was a very harmless, non-confrontational, and non-controversial opinion on the future for the item. You guys are the ones acting like I insulted a family member.

How is it different? How is it the same?
As I said, there was no other purchasing option for the PS3 at that time. Where with ZDT SB, there was a wide release(in greater quantity) sitting right next to it. Therefore people that couldn't obtain the steel were probably okay with the wide release. It's really that simple.

jw · 03-21-2013, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

Amazon

their fees are higher and they just announced an increase.

blurayisnice · 03-21-2013, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jblank

I really hope you do my friend, really, but I would say your odds are 50/50, maybe less.

Almost 15% fees. I suggest we create our own
Marketplace with 2% fees and price control. For example: profit can
Never be 5 times the original retail price. Who joins me?

ManUtd · 03-21-2013, 10:01 PM

jblank and rickah88, may I suggest that you guys agree to disagree and move on.

jblank · 03-21-2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

How is it different? How is it the same?
As I said, there was no other purchasing option for the PS3 at that time. Where with ZDT SB, there was a wide release(in greater quantity) sitting right next to it. Therefore people that couldn't obtain the steel were probably okay with the wide release. It's really that simple.

You're just trying to be obtuse at this point. We're not talking about "other options" sir, my entire point has been about THIS item and the situational similarity. You can use your smarmy little emoticons for the next million posts, but you're making a mountain out of a mole hill, in some bizarre effort to argue something that is simply an opinion. Why don't we just agree to disagree and move on.

blurayisnice · 03-21-2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jw

their fees are higher and they just announced an increase.

Yeah they suspended my account after I sold a few items and are holding my money for still 45 days or something. I have no idea why they did that, everyone gave me a 5 star rating...

jblank · 03-21-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ManUtd

jblank and rickah88, may I suggest that you guys agree to disagree and move on.

Sounds great to me.

jblank · 03-21-2013, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by blurayisnice

Almost 15% fees. I suggest we create our own
Marketplace with 2% fees and price control. For example: profit can
Never be 5 times the original retail price. Who joins me?

Eh, see, that takes the market out of the item. I like eBay for allowing the market to dictate price, but right now, my main issue with them is their greed and arrogance when it comes to fees.

blu-ray_girl_fan · 03-21-2013, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jw

their fees are higher and they just announced an increase.

Well, adjust your prices accordingly, sell locally, sell/trade on Forums like this one, or sell on Craigslist. Either that or start your own sell/trade website.

jw · 03-21-2013, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ultlife2013

I think it's time we all found a better place to sell our stuff because if those fees are correct it is a rip off. Especially considering eBay owns Paypal as well.

paypal is only 3% and ebay fees are actually higher when you take into account the listing price and the FVF they now charge on the shipping price.
http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/fees.html

Amazon is
.80 closing fee
movies are 15%

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...nodeId=1161240

03-21-2013, 09:40 PM	#786
jblank Power Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Bristol, Tennessee 4K collection:283 Blu-ray collection:373 Trading Score:131	How is it different? It was a hot item, sold out, that is really all that matters. The comparison is quite accurate considering the situation and circumstances. Timing is everything with things like this and a lot of the profit chance, comes during the initial flurry, when folks realize the item is sold out and want one. For the record, you guys are the ones picking nits, I'm just defending what I thought was a very harmless, non-confrontational, and non-controversial opinion on the future for the item. You guys are the ones acting like I insulted a family member. Last edited by jblank; 03-21-2013 at 09:42 PM.

03-21-2013, 10:01 PM	#794
ManUtd Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:In my HT Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:829 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:5	jblank and rickah88, may I suggest that you guys agree to disagree and move on.

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