EBAY SALE: 50% Off! Electronic Components, Solder, etc. I'VE GONE INSANE! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: FlyWizard
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 28, 2016, 05:21:47 am
content: That's right! 10% wasn't cutting it so it's 50% off of over 350 items until they are all sold or April 30th at midnight - whichever comes first.All sorts of electronic components, electrical items, and fun stuff athttp://stores.ebay.com/davejohn007Here's a couple of examples:4410pcs Linear Technology DC-DC Converter, Buck 4MHZ QFN-28 LTC3633AEUFD#PBF for $5,489.94 Date code 1442See the listing here:http://goo.gl/Iykaafand25lb Brand New Case of Kester 04-7068-0000 Lead Free Silver Bearing Bar Solder Sn96.5/Ag3/Cu0.5 for $324.93See the listing here:http://goo.gl/pzUshoLarge and small quantities of all types of electronic components are offered.We have tons of solder variety. Some are 1lb spools with lots of small 10' quantity to choose from. A great way to try a certain type of flux, alloy, or manufacturer. Low prices with buy-one-get-one-free on the 10' solder. Hopefully something for everyone.All of the items are set up for both US and international shipping. If you are interested in international shipping, send me a message off of the eBay listing page for the item and we can see if there are lower cost shipping options.Thanks and good luck!Dave

author: tggzzz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 28, 2016, 10:23:39 am
content: I don't think you have gone insane.I think this is a sensible reaction to the comments made in response to your previous advert less than a week ago, vizhttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/buysellwanted/ebay-sale-lots-of-electronic-components-solder-wire-assemblies-etc-10-off/

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 28, 2016, 12:25:24 pm
content: Quote from: tggzzz on April 28, 2016, 10:23:39 amThe comments in that thread are laughable...

author: AndyC_772
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 28, 2016, 12:50:52 pm
content: Surplus components aren't an asset, they're a liability.For the bulk components, you're relying on a company needing that exact part number, in a quantity comparable to the number you have available, and under circumstances where they're absolutely desperate to save a buck or find stock quickly.Personally I'd put the chances of that happening somewhere below the chances of finding intelligent life in space within the same time frame.I have a simple policy when it comes to components: authorised distributors only, unless it's a tiny number of parts which I'll personally be using in the lab, and where any counterfeit, used or otherwise out-of-spec parts can be easily identified with minimal knock-on cost.Last time I oversaw disposal of surplus component stock, the parts that actually had some value more-or-less covered the cost of disposing of the rest. The contractor simply took away the whole lot for free, and we were glad to simply have the space.I wish you the best of luck, but IMHO you'll be doing well if what you make selling a few items covers the cost of proper disposal for the rest.

author: StuUK
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 28, 2016, 12:53:38 pm
content: he did say he's gone insane

author: tggzzz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 28, 2016, 01:54:34 pm
content: Quote from: T3sl4co1l on April 28, 2016, 12:25:24 pmTo coin a phrase, "You might think that, but I couldn't possibly comment"

author: FlyWizard
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 28, 2016, 06:27:35 pm
content: Thanks for all the great feedback. One way or the other, it feels insane!

author: RiverTown
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 28, 2016, 08:30:54 pm
content: Your shipping prices are crazy. As high as 50 bucks for 5pcs of rocker switches for shipping to Europe

author: FlyWizard
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 28, 2016, 08:53:27 pm
content: Yeah, international shipping is a challenge. I don't create the cost, it's automatically generated by the USPS for the weight of the item and a tracking number.As I mentioned "All of the items are set up for both US and international shipping. If you are interested in international shipping, send me a message off of the eBay listing page for the item and we can see if there are lower cost shipping options."So shoot me a message off the listing if you're interested and we can figure out the lowest cost.Thanks,Dave

author: RiverTown
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 28, 2016, 09:21:00 pm
content: Ok, fair enough.But this can have significant influence on your sales. A typical "ebuyer", when looking for non special part, would type keywords and find item with lowest cost from seller that look reputable for him. They won't be bothered with further "investigation" of the ad nor with contacting the seller.

author: FlyWizard
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 28, 2016, 09:54:22 pm
content: You are right, that works for domestic shipping and we do it all of the time. International shipping is very different and presents its unique challenges. I doubt that you would purchase the switches even with the lowest cost First Class International Package option that I have available to me. It would be somewhere between $12 and $15. In the US that package would ship for between $2 and $3.Do you have a cheaper shipping option?Dave

author: iampoor
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2016, 08:18:26 am
content: Hi DaveYour prices are still very high compared to the rest of ebay (For the passive parts I looked at atleast). Actually some local authorized re-sellers are an order of magnitude cheaper.Good luck.

author: RiverTown
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2016, 12:06:02 pm
content: Quote from: FlyWizard on April 28, 2016, 09:54:22 pmI'm not really interested in those switches, it was just an example. I was looking ad for a 3 meters of kester solder and noticed very high shipping cost, I wasn't shure if shipping is so high because some cemical in flux is classified as dangerous good. So I looked "non dangerous" ad to check shipping price.

author: FlyWizard
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2016, 09:20:23 pm
content: Just a friendly reminder - 50% off sale ends tomorrow, 4/30, at midnight mountain time. If the amount is still too high for your budget, use the "Make and Offer" button and we'll consider it.Thanks!Dave

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 29, 2016, 09:40:13 pm
content: Quote from: FlyWizard on April 29, 2016, 09:20:23 pmDunno, seems that you cannot be bothered to actually sell something. Guess I'll just buy 25 lb of SN100C from different US seller instead.

author: FlyWizard
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2016, 10:00:41 pm
content: Always happy to sell everything!! Just make the purchase off eBay and we're good to go!