Why so many people go straight to FA with stuff ?

-RP Jones

because they want to sell said stuff
...Dave
"-Rev Jones" wrote in message
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Why so many people go straight to FA with stuff ?

-RP Jones

Tends to bring more money because of a large worldwide pool of buyers.

On Thu, 15 Jan 2004 23:06:13 GMT, "-Rev Jones"
wrote:

Why so many people go straight to FA with stuff ?

-RP Jones

Folks who put FA on E-Bay reach far more readers than lurk here or
rec.radio.swap -- and probably will realize top price.


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73 From The Wilderness Keyboard
"-Rev Jones" wrote in message
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Why so many people go straight to FA with stuff ?

-RP Jones

And you actually *get* some buyers.
Trying to sell stuff direct is difficult, unless you
want to just give it away. Also, you have the problem
of 4-5 of your friends wanting the *one* neat goodie you have.
After 3-4 of your buddies miss out a few times, they
tend to get testy; it's just human nature.
The "FA" listing gets around that problem.

Phil Witt wrote:

Tends to bring more money because of a large worldwide pool of buyers.

On Thu, 15 Jan 2004 23:06:13 GMT, "-Rev Jones"
wrote:

Why so many people go straight to FA with stuff ?

-RP Jones

Now that's an answer I like !!!
Cheers !

-RP


"David L. Stinson" wrote in message
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And you actually *get* some buyers.
Trying to sell stuff direct is difficult, unless you
want to just give it away. Also, you have the problem
of 4-5 of your friends wanting the *one* neat goodie you have.
After 3-4 of your buddies miss out a few times, they
tend to get testy; it's just human nature.
The "FA" listing gets around that problem.

Phil Witt wrote:

Tends to bring more money because of a large worldwide pool of buyers.

On Thu, 15 Jan 2004 23:06:13 GMT, "-Rev Jones"
wrote:

Why so many people go straight to FA with stuff ?

-RP Jones

"-Rev Jones" wrote in message ...
Why so many people go straight to FA with stuff ?

-RP Jones
.......On line auctions allow hams located in remote areas to see, by
way of pictures, used equipment that they would never be able to reach
otherwise. Auction feedback provides the buyer with protection the he
does not get at hamfest or other postings..I have never been "porked"
with an auction purchase ..But, that is a common occurance at hamfests
,estate sales , and many one on one trades via trade websites..I do
not push my auctions on the user groups. I don`t enjoy seeing all that
FA stuff on swap sites....W4PQW

Because selling items directly can be a real pain in the ass, but not
always. You can get more money and better protection for yourself by
using a resource like Ebay. There is always a bit of risk but I think
it is reduced with FA, also its more fun and exciting.