Genuine UK Ebay seller selling his late Farther's large collection of components - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: darky8
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2020, 06:55:21 pm
content: Hi,Just wanted to let folks know of a seller now selling his late Father's collection of components.A lot of audio related stuff but some test gear.Honest UK seller who just wants to see his stuff go to a good home. He's not an expert on what he has, he's also not an experienced seller. But he gave me great service on some rare components I wouldn't have found elsewhere.https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/coliwatfor0darky8

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2020, 07:19:09 pm
content: Lots of (desoldered) semiconductors displayed on styrofoam. I guess the seller never heard of ESD. It is nice they offer it for sale but unless it is a really hard to get part I'd walk away. The chance to get a dud or damaged component is very high.

author: Gyro
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2020, 07:29:57 pm
content: Also appears to be a business seller.... but I suppose he can be both.

author: IconicPCB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2020, 10:51:10 pm
content: yes....but all his stuff is "genuine" and "original"

author: George Edmonds
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2020, 10:57:37 pm
content: YesAnd pigs do flyGeorge G6HIG

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2020, 12:25:08 am
content: Genuine is the key word ?

author: alpher
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2020, 01:11:38 am
content: New (other)https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Vintage-Genuine-BU506-D-Transistor-semi-conductor/402136009487?hash=item5da12c8b0f:g:wf0AAOSweNVeXm~M

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2020, 09:53:47 am
content: Well, lots of vintage parts and yes, some desoldered and some in styrofoam (that's how people rolled back then). I have several of those inherited from my late dad as well, and I can tell they are not fakes simply because they were purchased new at a time the counterfeit industry did not exist.It may be interesting if you are looking for an exact match to restore an old equipment.

author: bd139
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2020, 10:50:51 am
content: Honestly I think that most of it is trash and very overpriced.You're better hitting CVC / Langrex if you want something genuine at the right price or look at substitutes.

author: AVGresponding
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2020, 01:23:54 pm
content: How the hell can something be "new" when it's clearly been desoldered or cut from a board?The lot of 4 WIMA caps have ludicrously short leads, indeed one of them appears to have no leads at all!And as bd139 points out the prices are somewhere north of stupid.

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 13, 2020, 02:50:35 am
content: LOL LM317T with almost no legs for £4.49. Desoldering an old part must cost 27 times the price of a brand new component.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Vintage-Genuine-LM317F-Transistor-semi-conductor/402136045664?hash=item5da12d1860:g:u3UAAOSw2tFeXnRohttps://www.avnet.com/shop/us/products/on-semiconductor/lm317tg-3074457345626573000?CMP=EMA_Octopart_inventoryfeed_VSE

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2020, 03:57:20 am
content: I've sent a message about that loll well see how he/she react ?

author: EHT
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2020, 09:38:35 am
content: QuoteHe's not going to become one unless he follows eBays rules and also sets fair, realistic prices. Listing these as new is simply a lie, nothing to do with not knowing what the parts are. I find it very stupid of sellers to use the incorrect category (new vs used, used vs not working) since eBay's policy is strong for the buyer in these cases. It's amusing to see how many sellers put "returns not accepted" and think this actually means anything!I also like the use of "genuine" or "honest", which seems to always mean the oppositeIMO he should collect all this stuff up, say what its condition actually is, e.g. "clear out of collection of used semiconductors from 1990s" and list it as an auction starting with a very low price, like less than £5 for the whole lot.

author: stevetob67
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2020, 04:28:13 pm
content: Would love to see Dave do a tear down on that Biomation model 610 Transient RecorderThat would look great sitting on the shelf. International post plus the asking (or starting bid price) is just way too expensive however

author: stevetob67
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2020, 04:30:36 pm
content: Quote from: coromonadalix on June 13, 2020, 03:57:20 amI was wondering the same thing, I have a dozen or more I got on eBay for about $12 AUD

author: stevetob67
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2020, 04:33:12 pm
content: Also a lot of items here that have clearly been unsoldered and your saying they are new (other)

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2020, 04:56:18 pm
content: His answer : Thanks for that, just trying to clear my late fathers stock... havent a clue about pricing

author: sn4k3
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 16, 2020, 12:00:52 am
content: Quote from: coromonadalix on June 14, 2020, 04:56:18 pmSometimes giveaway or throw all away generate more profit than invest time trying selling all those as single items