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The art of selling parts--

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come on site let's talk about selling parts--good or bad experience let's talk--

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MY TWO CENTS: I FEEL THAT A PART SHOULD BE SOLD -NOT PLACED ON A PEDESTAL FOR THE NEEDED ONES TO BEG FOR--SET A PRICE HAVE A SYSTEM IN PLACE FOR EXCHANGE (MONIES/PARTS) AND KEEP IT SIMPLE--STOP ALL THE BULL S....T-SOME PEOPLE WANT TO GET THEIR CARS RUNNING...
 
information baby

:iamwithstupid: I see so many people, trying to sell stuff/parts/vehicles etc. of any kind, with out enough actual needed information, some are just simple logical listing items, that should "always" be included.... These few simple things, would be very nice to have on every sale advert., for any type parts or vehicle offered, What year & Make of parts &/or vehicle...Detailed Photos... Honest Pricing {not typical price gouging}..., Honest & "very detailed complete descriptions &/or condition" & What all comes with part/s or vehicals..., How complete the parts are..., What Country, State & City Location of Where the parts actually are, including a Zip Codes & Weights of the parts for shipping estimates {would be very nice too}..., Contact information including, E-Mail & Phone #'s {that potential buyers can "actually" get in contact with them at, then "actually" return valid interested potential buyers E-Mails &/or calls}..., Information like, Are you a broker, business or are you selling/listing for another party or privately owned..., Detailed Part/s Vehicle Pricing or at least a Make Offer if necessary..., Methods of Payment/s, Pick Up only or Will Ship... For larger/heavier items, will it need to be shipped by Trucking Co.'s, UPS, USPS etc..., will a loading dock or fork lift be necessary for delivery etc ..., You would be really surprised how little information, most people offer when trying to sell anything, it makes no sense, if they actually are wanting to sell the item, to me, more is better... my $0.02 cent
 
i think the whole make offer (starting a bidding war) is bullshit. the last time i checked this isnt Ebay. that gives the seller the opportunity to see how bad you want it and to stick it to you , especially if its a part you really need. i just move past those adds for the most part. i always hold out and find what i need from someone that is really wanting to help our cause and not rake us over the coals. there are good people out there that have parts for good prices , sometimes it just takes a while to find them. i have passed over so many parts rape "deals" to find them for half the cost from good people. i wont compete with the seller or anyone else to buy something. if you have a part frickin post a price and sell the part. stop playing games.... my $0.02
 
That's one outlook, but motivation goes a long way towards how parts are sold. Do you have some stuff laying around that you don't need and just want it gone? Do you own a business selling parts and your cash flow is based on getting top dollar? Are you wanting to give some stuff away, but know you'll be pissed if the guy who said he really needed it ends up selling it on ebay? These are all factors that effect pricing.

The Golden Rule of Business isn't The Customer is Always Right. It is known as the Good, Fast, Cheap Rule. Simply stated, you can never get all three qualities from the same transaction. If you want something that's good and cheap, you won't get it fast. If you need something good really fast, it isn't going to be cheap. And if you want something cheap and fast, it isn't going to be very good. You also need to look at buying parts. With very few exceptions, there's never just one of anything being sold, especially with the internet available. Just as there are different seller motivations, there are different buyer motivations. Do you need something now or can you wait for a better deal? Are you spending your own money or billing someone else?

If you don't want to pay that pedestal price for a part, then look for someone else selling the part for less.
 
if you are referring to selling parts and whatnot on this forum....i thought we all had agreed some time ago to offer a fair price to our mopar brothers to get their cars back in operable condition WITHOUT gouging the hell out of them. contrary to popular belief, any item with the words HEMI in the description DOES NOT immediately turn it into GOLD !
 
if you are referring to selling parts and whatnot on this forum....i thought we all had agreed some time ago to offer a fair price to our mopar brothers to get their cars back in operable condition WITHOUT gouging the hell out of them. contrary to popular belief, any item with the words HEMI in the description DOES NOT immediately turn it into GOLD !

too funny... it would be very nice too
 
I think he was talking about dealers selling parts, which is usually where the "pedestal" prices are found. But here's something to consider. I posted on this forum that I was in need of a set of motor mounts, and a member offered to sell me a set that were in great condition for $100. I can get a set of brand new mounts from NAPA for $39, so was the offer I got from the member bogus? It all depends on whether I need original parts or I just need something that works, and for that matter what the condition of the original parts are. Those mounts might very well be worth $100, or $50, since they are really only worth what someone will pay for them.

As for me, NAPA got my money. :)
 
im hooked on summit for most replaceable parts, and for other goodies. they have always treated me well and never questioned an exchange or refund. as for other goodies, i wait and pounce lol
 
Well, let's face it. As Mopars guys we've been dealing with this for years. Remember back to the 70s and 80s? When every auto parts store had banners in the windows touting "HEADERS $29!" or "STARTERS $15", then when you walked in and said "Hey, I need a set of headers or a starter for a Mopar..." you quickly found out those great prices were for small block Chevy crap only! There were no $29 headers for a Mopar 440, but they could order you a set for $200 no problemo. :)

That's why most of us older guys got real used to being in the scrounging business. We couldn't afford to buy new parts, so our lives revolved around junk yards, derelict cars, dusty garages, basements, swap meets (where you actually swapped parts), car shows, etc. I carry that mindset on today. If someone wants to much for a part, I just sit back and wait because I know a better price is out there.
 
I for the most parts like to have an asking price when looking to buy and almost always try to use one for my parts i sell when i know what the real value of them is. If i am unsure i will list a BO but i don't use it to start a bidding war either. I know prices are down in this economy and always try to give a buyer the best deal i can. At the same time there are buyers just looking to to use this tactic to buy up rare and nice original parts for resale and don't really need them, there has been and always will be that to deal with also. I for one have never had a problem with how much someone is asking for a part they are selling or if they buy it for resale none of my business but if you are buying for resale in my opinion you should not be low balling the hell out of a seller either. Either way i always give the best deal i can many times not even covering the cost that i have invested
 
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Im not a good sales man.
If i sell a part i know i gave someone a deal.
Oh well.
For me its just a hobby ,not a get rich business.
 
A couple of small thoughts.

Anything listed as "Rare" or "1 of "
Does not get a look or second thought.

Keep your religon and or politics, OUT of Business.
That is YOUR business, not a part of doing business.

If a buyer walks or wants to take time to think? Sell it to who ever is ready to buy. Thats Business.

If a seller sells something you wanted before you could complete a deal. Put your big girl panties on and don't go pi**in and moanin. That's Business.

For both sides be fair and honest. That's GOOD Business!

Trust and a good reputation is hard to get
And easy to loose
 
If someone wants to sell a part, they should take the time to put a picture with it. A lot of times I see no pictures to go with the ad. You can say you have a fender, door, rearend, etc... and say it is in good condition. Yes, we know what that part looks like, but we don't know what the part you are selling looks like. If there are no pictures with the ad, I won't even think of buying it.
 
I for the most parts like to have an asking price when looking to buy and almost always try to use one for my parts i sell when i know what the real value of them is. If i am unsure i will list a BO but i don't use it to start a bidding war either. I know prices are down in this economy and always try to give a buyer the best deal i can. At the same time there are buyers just looking to to use this tactic to buy up rare and nice original parts for resale and don't really need them, there has been and always will be that to deal with also. I for one have never had a problem with how much someone is asking for a part they are selling or if they buy it for resale none of my business but if you are buying for resale in my opinion you should not be low balling the hell out of a seller either. Either way i always give the best deal i can many times not even covering the cost that i have invested

I pretty much agree... If I don't know what something is worth or clueless on where to even start at pricing it at, especially on some really common or little parts, I will ask for offers too & not for a bidding war... I rarely sell anything anymore, it's more about helping someone who needs it, more than I do & to me it "really ain't worth most of the hassles" & all the damn cheapskates or wanting something for absolutely nothen', then they won't even pay for shipping... Or those that they want a damn small fortune, like it's a 401k retirement account, for their "old worn out rusty crap & think it's worth it's weight in GOLD", but then try to low-ball you for your good/decent used, new or near new quality parts...
 
come on site let's talk about selling parts--good or bad experience let's talk--

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MY TWO CENTS: I FEEL THAT A PART SHOULD BE SOLD -NOT PLACED ON A PEDESTAL FOR THE NEEDED ONES TO BEG FOR--SET A PRICE HAVE A SYSTEM IN PLACE FOR EXCHANGE (MONIES/PARTS) AND KEEP IT SIMPLE--STOP ALL THE BULL S....T-SOME PEOPLE WANT TO GET THEIR CARS RUNNING...

You are yelling. Please remove your "CAPS" lock. Thank You...

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I farted.

You think it'll sell?

NO!!!! Say it ain't so. I mean you didn't did you? Maybe a "buck two ninety eight" for a rip one? ROTFLMAO....

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I've had some ral good success here on FBBO selling parts. I find that if it hasn't really moved at my first price then I will adjust it accordingly downward until I get a bite. Then I set the hook and close the deal. Everything I have sold here has been top quality and the buyers satisfied.
 
I've said it here before and I'll say it again. If you want to sell me something, tell me how much you want for it and we can go from there. If you don't want to give me a price that you have in mind, then don't get upset by my offer. JMHO
 
That's one outlook, but motivation goes a long way towards how parts are sold. Do you have some stuff laying around that you don't need and just want it gone? Do you own a business selling parts and your cash flow is based on getting top dollar? Are you wanting to give some stuff away, but know you'll be pissed if the guy who said he really needed it ends up selling it on ebay? These are all factors that effect pricing.

The Golden Rule of Business isn't The Customer is Always Right. It is known as the Good, Fast, Cheap Rule. Simply stated, you can never get all three qualities from the same transaction. If you want something that's good and cheap, you won't get it fast. If you need something good really fast, it isn't going to be cheap. And if you want something cheap and fast, it isn't going to be very good. You also need to look at buying parts. With very few exceptions, there's never just one of anything being sold, especially with the internet available. Just as there are different seller motivations, there are different buyer motivations. Do you need something now or can you wait for a better deal? Are you spending your own money or billing someone else?

If you don't want to pay that pedestal price for a part, then look for someone else selling the part for less.

x2 gonna use that good fast cheap rule logic.
 
Cap locks all i got--econoimy-if parts can help another mopar get on road try within reason to make the deal--what good is two lenses on a shelf when you just replaced yours--some one needs them let them go-win win for mopars my 2
 
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