locodave Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I'm planning on throwing my boat on ebay with no reserve price. What do you guys think? Good idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelr Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 No reserve may be an little risky. Remember you are bound to sell the boat to the highest bidder no matter how low the bid. As an alternative you can auction it with a low starting bid but a hidden reserve at a level you consider the minimum acceptable. EG Starting Bid $5,000, but the boat will not be on the market until the bidding reaches your hidden reserve of say $6,500. The bidding , once started and with a bit of momentum, may well then continue on way past your reserve. This system helps to get some buyers to show interest. You can also add a "buy it now" price at the top end of your asking range. It will allow you to sell at top price if someone just can't wait until the end of auction. If they are desperate they will pay! One other tip! Ignore the ebay email urging you to "drop your reserve" a few days before the auction ends. Just stick to your guns, the real bidding won't start until the last day or so. Put as many pictures and details in the ad when you first post as you can. It as it can be very difficult to add further details later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netic Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Agree completely with the above post.....follow those instructions and you should do fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottyman Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Very good, thanks guys... Mine will be going on Ebay soon if a raider doesn't want it. Some good advice there so thanks. Cheers David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hustler57 Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 hey there fellow raiders, you can list your boat on ebay without a reserve, you can pull your auction off ebay provided its not within the last 24 hours before the auction is due to end, if that makes any sence, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailow Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 I'm planning on throwing my boat on ebay with no reserve price. What do you guys think? Good idea? What type of boat do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodave Posted April 8, 2007 Author Share Posted April 8, 2007 Its on a goodprice for now, I'm happy http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Aluminium-Boat-50HP...1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Dave you might want to change this Width: 5.8 metres (boat engine down) I don,t think it's width is 5.8m should say length Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodave Posted April 9, 2007 Author Share Posted April 9, 2007 Thanks man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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