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Post by Night Ranger on Feb 17, 2014 8:23:49 GMT -5
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Post by Sandbagger on Feb 17, 2014 11:23:13 GMT -5
There seems to be an increasing amount of crazy people out there. I've been seeing generic radios like Realistic TRC-30's asking $60, $70 and even $90!(not that they actually sell for that). Yes, there are certain brands, like Brownings and Trams, that fetch good money, but that doesn't mean that every old CB radio is somehow "valuable" or "collectable". |
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Post by Night Ranger on Feb 17, 2014 23:05:28 GMT -5
There seems to be an increasing amount of crazy people out there. I've been seeing generic radios like Realistic TRC-30's asking $60, $70 and even $90!(not that they actually sell for that). Yes, there are certain brands, like Brownings and Trams, that fetch good money, but that doesn't mean that every old CB radio is somehow "valuable" or "collectable". I think that may be because of Ebay's re-occurring "list for free" days and "re-list for free" policy. The items too high priced to sell just keep getting re-listed while the good deals get bought. Over time the number of "too high priced to sell" items become more numerous. Night Ranger |
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Post by "Doc"Hammer on Feb 17, 2014 23:59:18 GMT -5
Morons like "superhawkwss6" (Home of the $1400.00 Tram D201 and the original $1500.00 Browning ) are whats encouraging this idiot pricing fad...People see and believe what they read in ads like his and actually believe they can get megabucks for common everyday radios. Sadly, it just means we have to look harder for the bargains sold by more common sense sellers. I did notice today, that our "famous" water cooled Regency is still for sale...and still a bargain at $34.95!  |
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Post by Sandbagger on Feb 18, 2014 7:32:38 GMT -5
There seems to be an increasing amount of crazy people out there. I've been seeing generic radios like Realistic TRC-30's asking $60, $70 and even $90!(not that they actually sell for that). Yes, there are certain brands, like Brownings and Trams, that fetch good money, but that doesn't mean that every old CB radio is somehow "valuable" or "collectable". I think that may be because of Ebay's re-occurring "list for free" days and "re-list for free" policy. The items too high priced to sell just keep getting re-listed while the good deals get bought. Over time the number of "too high priced to sell" items become more numerous. Night Ranger I think that's a very big part of it. When Ebay lowered (and in some cases eliminated) listing fees, they opened the doors to the clowns out there (Like the guy selling the Gonset amp for $89,000) who list stuff for ridiculous prices and if it happens to sell, great, if not, it doesn't cost them anything. Doc Hammer is right too that people who list stuff with a song & dance trying to justify the crazy high prices, just work to teach people that this is somehow "normal". Radios that wouldn't sell on a hamfest table for $5, 5 years ago, are now suddenly worth $50, $75 or more? When listing radios, it's probably a better idea to look at the completed listings to see what stuff is actually selling for rather than what crazy people list them for. Of course, we're probably guilty too to some degree. Talking up "classic" radios and generating interest is what creates a demand. And increasing demand will cause prices to rise...... |
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Post by MonkeyMan on Feb 18, 2014 11:51:03 GMT -5
... Of course, we're probably guilty too to some degree. Talking up "classic" radios and generating interest is what creates a demand. And increasing demand will cause prices to rise...... I was going to mention that.  Look, you can't blame the seller for his asking price. He's just putting it out there to see if he gets any bites, and who knows, maybe he will. No harm, no foul. It's the guy who justifies that kind of cash for a CB radio you have to wonder about.  BTW, same guy sold a Midland 3001 in similar condition for $168 + $19.40 shipping a few weeks back. |
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Post by Sandbagger on Feb 18, 2014 13:02:01 GMT -5
... Of course, we're probably guilty too to some degree. Talking up "classic" radios and generating interest is what creates a demand. And increasing demand will cause prices to rise...... I was going to mention that. Look, you can't blame the seller for his asking price. He's just putting it out there to see if he gets any bites, and who knows, maybe he will. No harm, no foul. It's the guy who justifies that kind of cash for a CB radio you have to wonder about. BTW, same guy sold a Midland 3001 in similar condition for $168 + $19.40 shipping a few weeks back. Well true, you can't blame the seller (completely) for asking an insane price. It's the crazy nut that will actually PAY it, that makes one wonder, and the next guy to offer something for a similarly crazy price. I also have to wonder if common radios that actually sell for crazy prices, have been part of a seller scam, to give the illusion of demand (that superhawk guy comes to mind)......... Of course the seller would have to pay a seller's fee so........  |
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Post by wd8nia on Feb 18, 2014 13:47:25 GMT -5
"Superhawk?" That character's shenanigans and eBay's revised Buyer Protection Policies brought my selling of communications equipment to a screeching halt on eBay a couple of years ago. In 2004 I sold some handgun magazines that the buyer purchased with a stolen credit card via PayPal. I was locked out of MY bank account for over three weeks that it took PayPal to sort the issue out in my favor.
When I initially challenged their action, they directed me to their TOS/user agreement....at that time about 40 pages and well over an hour read. Their action(s) were clearly stated and justified by my agreeing to their user terms when setting up the account. Currently, I'd imagine someone would be lucky to get their account released that quickly the way eBay has facilitated the opportunity for buyer fraud.
I often think of selling my first generation D201....heck, I don't use it. If/when I do, it won't go on eBay as that would make me a prime target for scammers like Superhawk.
You folks have a great day.
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Post by Night Ranger on Feb 18, 2014 18:19:06 GMT -5
Of course, we're probably guilty too to some degree. Talking up "classic" radios and generating interest is what creates a demand. And increasing demand will cause prices to rise...... I've noticed that since my web page and Sandbagger's webpage went online complimenting the receive on the Realistic TRC-451 they have become a much more sought after radio on Ebay. I purchased a new old stock TRC-451 on Ebay several years back for about $75.00. The last several new old stock TRC-451's I have seen on Ebay since then have been hitting the $150.00 area. If they are indeed "brand new" they are still worth it as long as you are not looking for a radio to easily add extra channels to. I saw one Ebay ad encouraging ad viewers to search the Internet for reviews on the TRC-451, and both my web page and Sandbagger's page come up near the top of some of the search engines. Speaking of which, I have seen many of the CB radio photos from my web page appear in Ebay ads under other sellers. Night Ranger |
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Post by Night Ranger on Feb 18, 2014 18:37:53 GMT -5
"Superhawk?" That character's shenanigans and eBay's revised Buyer Protection Policies brought my selling of communications equipment to a screeching halt on eBay a couple of years ago. In 2004 I sold some handgun magazines that the buyer purchased with a stolen credit card via PayPal. I was locked out of MY bank account for over three weeks that it took PayPal to sort the issue out in my favor. When I initially challenged their action, they directed me to their TOS/user agreement....at that time about 40 pages and well over an hour read. Their action(s) were clearly stated and justified by my agreeing to their user terms when setting up the account. Currently, I'd imagine someone would be lucky to get their account released that quickly the way eBay has facilitated the opportunity for buyer fraud. I often think of selling my first generation D201....heck, I don't use it. If/when I do, it won't go on eBay as that would make me a prime target for scammers like Superhawk. You folks have a great day. "Superhawk" is nuts. I wonder if he actually ever sells anything at those prices? Maybe he figures all he has to sell is just one at those prices to make a home run. Night Ranger |
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Post by Sandbagger on Feb 18, 2014 21:11:07 GMT -5
Of course, we're probably guilty too to some degree. Talking up "classic" radios and generating interest is what creates a demand. And increasing demand will cause prices to rise...... I've noticed that since my web page and Sandbagger's webpage went online complimenting the receive on the Realistic TRC-451 they have become a much more sought after radio on Ebay. I purchased a new old stock TRC-451 on Ebay several years back for about $75.00. The last several new old stock TRC-451's I have seen on Ebay since then have been hitting the $150.00 area. If they are indeed "brand new" they are still worth it as long as you are not looking for a radio to easily add extra channels to. I saw one Ebay ad encouraging ad viewers to search the Internet for reviews on the TRC-451, and both my web page and Sandbagger's page come up near the top of some of the search engines. Speaking of which, I have seen many of the CB radio photos from my web page appear in Ebay ads under other sellers. Night Ranger That's because your pictures are always very sharp, and complimentary toward the radio. Even if the seller's isn't as clean as yours. Although I would think that using someone else's or even a stock photo would be misleading, unless it was disclosed. I would be curious if the value of the Cobra 146 has also risen in proportion to the TRC-451. It's the same chassis, but it hasn't been as glowingly reviewed........ |
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Post by Night Ranger on Feb 18, 2014 22:10:36 GMT -5
I've noticed that since my web page and Sandbagger's webpage went online complimenting the receive on the Realistic TRC-451 they have become a much more sought after radio on Ebay. I purchased a new old stock TRC-451 on Ebay several years back for about $75.00. The last several new old stock TRC-451's I have seen on Ebay since then have been hitting the $150.00 area. If they are indeed "brand new" they are still worth it as long as you are not looking for a radio to easily add extra channels to. I saw one Ebay ad encouraging ad viewers to search the Internet for reviews on the TRC-451, and both my web page and Sandbagger's page come up near the top of some of the search engines. Speaking of which, I have seen many of the CB radio photos from my web page appear in Ebay ads under other sellers. Night Ranger That's because your pictures are always very sharp, and complimentary toward the radio. Even if the seller's isn't as clean as yours. Although I would think that using someone else's or even a stock photo would be misleading, unless it was disclosed. I would be curious if the value of the Cobra 146 has also risen in proportion to the TRC-451. It's the same chassis, but it hasn't been as glowingly reviewed........ There is one Sears Roadtalker that looks similar to the TRC-451/Cobra 146 GTL as far as features and the Uniden meter. I did not look close enough to see for sure though, but I'd guess it is either the 148GTL board or the TRC-451 board. Night Ranger |
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