[Really OT!] Price Estimate Help

I'm thinking about selling the sectional couch in my living room. It's
3 pieces - a 3 cushion hide-a-bed, a 2 cushion loveseat (1 side is a
semi-recliner), and a matching corner table that goes between the 2
couches. It's in fair condition and I think it would work well in
someone's family or rec room.

My problem is that I have no idea what a fair asking price would be. I
paid about $800USD when I bought it 10 years ago. I was thinking of
asking $100 O.B.O. (the buyer must come get it), but I don't want to
shortchange myself either. Does anyone have any suggestions?



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"Jeanne Hedge" wrote in message
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I'm thinking about selling the sectional couch in my living room. It's
3 pieces - a 3 cushion hide-a-bed, a 2 cushion loveseat (1 side is a
semi-recliner), and a matching corner table that goes between the 2
couches. It's in fair condition and I think it would work well in
someone's family or rec room.

My problem is that I have no idea what a fair asking price would be. I
paid about $800USD when I bought it 10 years ago. I was thinking of
asking $100 O.B.O. (the buyer must come get it), but I don't want to
shortchange myself either. Does anyone have any suggestions?

$100 sounds about right to me. You could try e-bay. If you start the bid at
what you think is cheap, but fair, you will probably get at least that
price. You may get much more!

Yowie, a happy e-bayer.


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"Jeanne Hedge" wrote in message
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I'm thinking about selling the sectional couch in my living room. It's
3 pieces - a 3 cushion hide-a-bed, a 2 cushion loveseat (1 side is a
semi-recliner), and a matching corner table that goes between the 2
couches. It's in fair condition and I think it would work well in
someone's family or rec room.

My problem is that I have no idea what a fair asking price would be. I
paid about $800USD when I bought it 10 years ago. I was thinking of
asking $100 O.B.O. (the buyer must come get it), but I don't want to
shortchange myself either. Does anyone have any suggestions?

$100 sounds about right to me. You could try e-bay. If you start the bid at
what you think is cheap, but fair, you will probably get at least that
price. You may get much more!

Yowie, a happy e-bayer.


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"Jeanne Hedge" wrote in message
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I'm thinking about selling the sectional couch in my living room. It's
3 pieces - a 3 cushion hide-a-bed, a 2 cushion loveseat (1 side is a
semi-recliner), and a matching corner table that goes between the 2
couches. It's in fair condition and I think it would work well in
someone's family or rec room.

My problem is that I have no idea what a fair asking price would be. I
paid about $800USD when I bought it 10 years ago. I was thinking of
asking $100 O.B.O. (the buyer must come get it), but I don't want to
shortchange myself either. Does anyone have any suggestions?

$100 sounds about right to me. You could try e-bay. If you start the bid at
what you think is cheap, but fair, you will probably get at least that
price. You may get much more!

Yowie, a happy e-bayer.


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"Sherry " wrote in message
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Uh, E-Bay would involve some *major* shipping charges, since we're
talking about large furniture.


Don't they have a "local" section, where buyers can search their own
state?
Most people wouldn't mind driving a few miles if they can see a good photo
and
have an idea it's what they're looking for at a good price.

Don't know about US-Ebay (I've only bought CDs) but with Aussie e-bay you
can limit your search to a particular area or region.

You can also specify "pick up only", AFAIK

Still, postage and transport costs is the buyer's problem, so I would worry
about that too much. Some mad person may want to replace part of their
damaged suite that is exaclty the same as yours and is willing to pay $$$$
to ship it to wherever. In that case, you'd put "organising and paying for
shipping and/or transport is the sole responsibility of the buyer".

Yowie


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"Sherry " wrote in message
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Uh, E-Bay would involve some *major* shipping charges, since we're
talking about large furniture.


Don't they have a "local" section, where buyers can search their own
state?
Most people wouldn't mind driving a few miles if they can see a good photo
and
have an idea it's what they're looking for at a good price.

Don't know about US-Ebay (I've only bought CDs) but with Aussie e-bay you
can limit your search to a particular area or region.

You can also specify "pick up only", AFAIK

Still, postage and transport costs is the buyer's problem, so I would worry
about that too much. Some mad person may want to replace part of their
damaged suite that is exaclty the same as yours and is willing to pay $$$$
to ship it to wherever. In that case, you'd put "organising and paying for
shipping and/or transport is the sole responsibility of the buyer".

Yowie


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"Sherry " wrote in message
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Uh, E-Bay would involve some *major* shipping charges, since we're
talking about large furniture.


Don't they have a "local" section, where buyers can search their own
state?
Most people wouldn't mind driving a few miles if they can see a good photo
and
have an idea it's what they're looking for at a good price.

Don't know about US-Ebay (I've only bought CDs) but with Aussie e-bay you
can limit your search to a particular area or region.

You can also specify "pick up only", AFAIK

Still, postage and transport costs is the buyer's problem, so I would worry
about that too much. Some mad person may want to replace part of their
damaged suite that is exaclty the same as yours and is willing to pay $$$$
to ship it to wherever. In that case, you'd put "organising and paying for
shipping and/or transport is the sole responsibility of the buyer".

Yowie


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"Yowie" had some very interesting
things to say about [Really OT!] Price Estimate Help:
"Jeanne Hedge" wrote in message
.. .
I'm thinking about selling the sectional couch in my living room. It's
3 pieces - a 3 cushion hide-a-bed, a 2 cushion loveseat (1 side is a
semi-recliner), and a matching corner table that goes between the 2
couches. It's in fair condition and I think it would work well in
someone's family or rec room.
My problem is that I have no idea what a fair asking price would be. I
paid about $800USD when I bought it 10 years ago. I was thinking of
asking $100 O.B.O. (the buyer must come get it), but I don't want to
shortchange myself either. Does anyone have any suggestions?
$100 sounds about right to me. You could try e-bay. If you start the bid at
what you think is cheap, but fair, you will probably get at least that
price. You may get much more!
Yowie, a happy e-bayer.

Uh, E-Bay would involve some *major* shipping charges, since we're
talking about large furniture.

--
"The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be
doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding.
:-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL

"Yowie" had some very interesting
things to say about [Really OT!] Price Estimate Help:
"Jeanne Hedge" wrote in message
.. .
I'm thinking about selling the sectional couch in my living room. It's
3 pieces - a 3 cushion hide-a-bed, a 2 cushion loveseat (1 side is a
semi-recliner), and a matching corner table that goes between the 2
couches. It's in fair condition and I think it would work well in
someone's family or rec room.
My problem is that I have no idea what a fair asking price would be. I
paid about $800USD when I bought it 10 years ago. I was thinking of
asking $100 O.B.O. (the buyer must come get it), but I don't want to
shortchange myself either. Does anyone have any suggestions?
$100 sounds about right to me. You could try e-bay. If you start the bid at
what you think is cheap, but fair, you will probably get at least that
price. You may get much more!
Yowie, a happy e-bayer.

Uh, E-Bay would involve some *major* shipping charges, since we're
talking about large furniture.

--
"The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be
doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding.
:-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL

"Yowie" had some very interesting
things to say about [Really OT!] Price Estimate Help:
"Jeanne Hedge" wrote in message
.. .
I'm thinking about selling the sectional couch in my living room. It's
3 pieces - a 3 cushion hide-a-bed, a 2 cushion loveseat (1 side is a
semi-recliner), and a matching corner table that goes between the 2
couches. It's in fair condition and I think it would work well in
someone's family or rec room.
My problem is that I have no idea what a fair asking price would be. I
paid about $800USD when I bought it 10 years ago. I was thinking of
asking $100 O.B.O. (the buyer must come get it), but I don't want to
shortchange myself either. Does anyone have any suggestions?
$100 sounds about right to me. You could try e-bay. If you start the bid at
what you think is cheap, but fair, you will probably get at least that
price. You may get much more!
Yowie, a happy e-bayer.

Uh, E-Bay would involve some *major* shipping charges, since we're
talking about large furniture.

--
"The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be
doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding.
:-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL