When listing a saw on an online auction site??

[strtspdlx]

I need to list some saws I have on an online auction style site. What's a good way to word things so parts swappers, idiots that can't mix fuel or tune can't buy it and send it back to me having blown it up or damaged it themselves? If it's my fault I'll take full responsibility and I'm honest I won't bs people. I just want to "cover my ass".


Regards-Carlo

 

[Franny K]

Here is an example, listed as not working but stated it works. Apparently that makes it harder to reverse the deal.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301735465393?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

It is my understanding using a card to pay for something without signing a slip just comes with some reversal protections. I think you realize you don't get to decide when to take responsibility or not.

I can't tell for sure how to best word things but I would suggest not putting anything that is contrary to the user agreement with either the "auction" site or the card processing entity. This should minimize potential buyers evaluating you as an idiot that needs to lean a lesson. I have not bid or buy it now any chainsaws however excessive capital lock or terms in the listing contrary to the user agreement and the buyer protection links plastered on the listings get no bids or offers from me no matter what category.

 

[strtspdlx]

Okay. That somewhat makes sense. I need to reread all the agreements. I'm just nervous I've heard horror stories left and right. I was one of them as a buyer and the auction site did absolutely nothing for me. But if I can make an extra 2-300$ is consider it.
I've mainly always sold saws or things with engines in Craigslist. But it seems like my area doesn't have much of a used saw market. And the little it does won't spend over 150-200$ I just don't want to send someone a good used saw and have them send it back all blown up because they're ignorant or a liar and then have to spend money to have a busted saw. Is it really worth the risk?


Regards-Carlo

 

[strtspdlx]

Franny k
I reread your post. The only part I don't understand is the excessive Capitol lock? What do you mean by that?


Regards-Carlo

 

[Franny K]

IT IS CONSIDERED SHOUTING AT LEAST IT USED TO BEFORE INTERNET DISCUSSION GROUPS WHEN THERE WERE BULLETIN BOARDS AND NEWSGROUPS THAT CAME AS STANDARD WITH A DIAL UP ACCOUNT.

 

[jughead500]

IT IS CONSIDERED SHOUTING AT LEAST IT USED TO BEFORE INTERNET DISCUSSION GROUPS WHEN THERE WERE BULLETIN BOARDS AND NEWSGROUPS THAT CAME AS STANDARD WITH A DIAL UP ACCOUNT.

I MISS THOSE DAYS!

 

[strtspdlx]

oh wow I didn't realize you meant caps lock as in upper case letters. my brain is certainly fried

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Selling saws online kinda puts you at the mercy of the idiot population that are scammers or incompetents but thankfully they are in the majority. If you sell 100 saws you will encounter about 5 of them. You can use CL then you can see them personally when (if) they show up to look at the saws..

 

[strtspdlx]

And that's what makes me nervous. If it was 20-30$ I wouldn't be all that worried about it. But when your taking 5-600 and another 2-300 for rebuild. I'll end up in a hole I can't dig myself out of.


Regards-Carlo

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I try to stay out of the high dollar range when selling on ebay. I think the rule is: don't put anything on there that you couldn't afford to lose..

 

[strtspdlx]

Sound advice. Think I'll stick to it.


Regards-Carlo

 

[strtspdlx]

Well I decided to give it a shot. Listed one of my ms460s and it sold within two days. I hope I'm not gonna regret this.


Regards-Carlo

 

[a. palmer jr.]

It'll probably be all right. Just box it up well so nothing gets broken if you mail it.

 

[strtspdlx]

I always try to box it. We get this packing wrap they use to ship painted bumpers the bubbles are 3/4-1". I pack every orifice with that stuff and line the walls with extra cardboard so they can't collapse or dent the box.


Regards-Carlo

 

[a. palmer jr.]

The main thing with a chainsaw is to make sure the bar can't get out of the box. I usually put the bar on the bottom of the box under the saw with packing in between.

 

[strtspdlx]

I sold It pho only. I haven't had much luck including/selling bars and shipping.


Regards-Carlo

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Someone on here said that he always sells saws less bar and chain, claims he gets the same price and a lot less hassle. So far I've included the b/c with my saws on most of my sales, sometimes I don't have a bar for them so I sell pho.

 

[macstihl85]

im new to the online auction myself. seein these post makes me think twice. ive got 2 on there now and i sent a ms290 in the mail yesterday and i did kinda notice my hands stickin to the box a little.

 

[macstihl85]

im sendin bars!

 

[strtspdlx]

I have sent bars in the past. But to package a saw with a 28" bar is somewhat difficult. Especially considering how I pack every orifice to eliminate any movement and to protect the contents even if they where to joust with the box as a target.


Regards-Carlo