Selling groupset on ebay. Should I separate?
04-06-18, 03:14 PM
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Selling groupset on ebay. Should I separate?
I have a groupset I'm looking to sell on ebay.
Is it more profitable to separate the parts into multiple auctions or sell the groupset as a whole?
Would there be any difference in selling fees?
Thanks in advance for the help/advice.
Is it more profitable to separate the parts into multiple auctions or sell the groupset as a whole?
Would there be any difference in selling fees?
Thanks in advance for the help/advice.
04-06-18, 06:56 PM
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Completely depends on the specific group and condition.
Something older could net more by selling individually as people look to but one part as needed for replacement.
Really though, its often more profitable to sell individually...but also more work.
Something older could net more by selling individually as people look to but one part as needed for replacement.
Really though, its often more profitable to sell individually...but also more work.
04-06-18, 07:41 PM
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My observations are that if it is complete, good condition (or all about the same condition), and all matching, then you'll do no worse selling it complete than selling individual components.
If it is mixed, or has an illogical assortment of parts, then you'll be better off selling individually.
Also, be wary of relatively rare components. So, for example, a first gen super record (bumpy style) rear derailleur would likely stand on its own, whereas other early SR parts had a longer production history, I think, and may not pick up the same buyers.
Auction vs Buy-it-Now is your choice. Buy-it-Now may take longer to sell, but has less risk. Auctions can go either low, or high, but may average in the middle.
If it is mixed, or has an illogical assortment of parts, then you'll be better off selling individually.
Also, be wary of relatively rare components. So, for example, a first gen super record (bumpy style) rear derailleur would likely stand on its own, whereas other early SR parts had a longer production history, I think, and may not pick up the same buyers.
Auction vs Buy-it-Now is your choice. Buy-it-Now may take longer to sell, but has less risk. Auctions can go either low, or high, but may average in the middle.
04-08-18, 02:54 PM
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Thanks for the advice.
It's a DA 9000 mini group so it sounds like selling as a whole is the way to go.
It's a DA 9000 mini group so it sounds like selling as a whole is the way to go.
My observations are that if it is complete, good condition (or all about the same condition), and all matching, then you'll do no worse selling it complete than selling individual components.
If it is mixed, or has an illogical assortment of parts, then you'll be better off selling individually.
Also, be wary of relatively rare components. So, for example, a first gen super record (bumpy style) rear derailleur would likely stand on its own, whereas other early SR parts had a longer production history, I think, and may not pick up the same buyers.
Auction vs Buy-it-Now is your choice. Buy-it-Now may take longer to sell, but has less risk. Auctions can go either low, or high, but may average in the middle.
If it is mixed, or has an illogical assortment of parts, then you'll be better off selling individually.
Also, be wary of relatively rare components. So, for example, a first gen super record (bumpy style) rear derailleur would likely stand on its own, whereas other early SR parts had a longer production history, I think, and may not pick up the same buyers.
Auction vs Buy-it-Now is your choice. Buy-it-Now may take longer to sell, but has less risk. Auctions can go either low, or high, but may average in the middle.
04-08-18, 03:42 PM
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Maybe Chain/Cassette/Brake Calipers/Crankset.
Probably not wheels, bars, seatpost, stem, pedals, etc.
I assume the 9000 is one generation back, 11s. I don't buy a lot of Dura Ace, but that should still bring reasonably competitive prices.
That could go either way. I see quite a few mini-groups listed, and they seem to do reasonably well. Personally, I tend to buy more Campagnolo, and tend to find prices coming pretty close either way. Sometimes I think I get a better deal buying individual components (sometimes buying an entire groupset as individual parts from the same seller).
If you sell as a group, make sure the first photo shows everything, then do individual photos of each part, as well as listing every part in the description.
If you sell individually, put a note in your add "See other listings for more of the groupset".
04-09-18, 08:46 AM
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The group set is 1 generation back (current is 9100)
It has the shifters, derailleurs, and brakes. I think I'll go the selling as a whole route. Thanks for the tips on the photos.
It has the shifters, derailleurs, and brakes. I think I'll go the selling as a whole route. Thanks for the tips on the photos.
I assume that means 2 shifters & 2 derailleurs.
Maybe Chain/Cassette/Brake Calipers/Crankset.
Probably not wheels, bars, seatpost, stem, pedals, etc.
I assume the 9000 is one generation back, 11s. I don't buy a lot of Dura Ace, but that should still bring reasonably competitive prices.
That could go either way. I see quite a few mini-groups listed, and they seem to do reasonably well. Personally, I tend to buy more Campagnolo, and tend to find prices coming pretty close either way. Sometimes I think I get a better deal buying individual components (sometimes buying an entire groupset as individual parts from the same seller).
If you sell as a group, make sure the first photo shows everything, then do individual photos of each part, as well as listing every part in the description.
If you sell individually, put a note in your add "See other listings for more of the groupset".
Maybe Chain/Cassette/Brake Calipers/Crankset.
Probably not wheels, bars, seatpost, stem, pedals, etc.
I assume the 9000 is one generation back, 11s. I don't buy a lot of Dura Ace, but that should still bring reasonably competitive prices.
That could go either way. I see quite a few mini-groups listed, and they seem to do reasonably well. Personally, I tend to buy more Campagnolo, and tend to find prices coming pretty close either way. Sometimes I think I get a better deal buying individual components (sometimes buying an entire groupset as individual parts from the same seller).
If you sell as a group, make sure the first photo shows everything, then do individual photos of each part, as well as listing every part in the description.
If you sell individually, put a note in your add "See other listings for more of the groupset".
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If you didn't already list this, I'd definitely do it together because shipping on each individual component will probably eat into your profits.
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