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OT More old Junk I picked up on eBay

Started by Sargeguy, March 13, 2011, 10:58:57 PM

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Sargeguy

I haven't found that much on CL lately.  I sometimes post a "buying old phones" ad but it hasn't produced much except people who expect $50 for their black, sticker-infested, 70s era 500 set.  I buy most of my stuff off of eBay.  I like to think I do pretty well overall.  Sorting by "nearest first" gives you an automatic $10-15 discount if you can pick it up locally, and there is always the chance that the seller has more stuff he want's you to look at.  I also find that the strategy of low balling every single item that interests you is also effective, as you may find that it slipped through unnoticed and there are only one or two competitors during the final second sniping fest.  And of course there is the "lousy photo discount".  I could go on but I don't want to give away all my trade secrets.
Greg Sargeant
Providence, RI
TCI /ATCA #4409