Discount for "Used" Goods?

[readyin07]

I am constantly amazed at what people on ebay buy - and GET - for used goods. What should be the discount paid for something that is used - both super gently and regularly? Obviously assuming it's not something that is not easily available new or considered "vintage."

I mentioned on an online forum I am a part of an interest in a certain video game for DS. One of the other members said she was selling hers very gently and to pm her for info. I can get it new at TRU this weekend for $15 so I am interested to see what I can come up with...Another woman on the board posted an Imaginarium train table for sale. I think normal value is $150 and she asked - and got - $120 for it. I see it brand new on TRU for $110 this week.

[thumper55]

many people are not savvy shoppers and think they are getting a better deal than they actually are.

for a used item in excellent like new condition, I'd be willing to pay 2/3 of retail

for a used item with normal wear and tear, I'd expect to pay 30 to 50% of retail

[jackie011]

DH sells guitar parts and such on ebay and says this all the time. He is constantly amazed at the deals he gets and then the amount he often resells for- usually more than he paid.

[pugz]

I sell stuff at deep discounts just to get it out of my house sometimes, I know I'm not making a profit based on what I originally paid for it but it's cash in my hand now and it gets the clutter out.

I always price compare though. A lady on my local mom's board was selling a USED otterbox case for $40! I was like, ummmm I can get that NIP for $14.99 on amazon can you price match that? She wouldn't, but eventually came down to $20 and offered it to me, again, I pointed out again it's $14.99 on amazon with free shipping. She never sold it.

[statlerwaldorf]

It really depends. With video games, I usually check gohastings.com, Amazon, and Gamestop for used games pricing. I regularly see people asking for prices above retail prices. Just because you bought it for $60 a year ago doesn't mean the price has stayed at $60. Same with older cell phone models. They usually don't sell.

I am on a Facebook selling group and some of the prices people ask for are just insane. Most of them don't sell, but every once in a while I will be surprised.

I also see things on Ebay go a lot higher than they would locally. Especially name brand clothing and popular items like the Ergo carriers. I usually shoot for at least 50% off. If it's only 20-30% off I can usually find that price at some point during the year through sales. I regularly buy clothing for DD and with those I usually shoot for a basic price per item. Every once in a while I will see an item I really want and be willing to pay more for. For basic items like jeans, leggings, t-shirts, etc. I am usually not willing to pay more for used Gymboree or whatever than I would pay for new at Old Navy or Children's Place.

[heygrey]

When I buy used it needs to be at least 70% off retail. I figure most things go for 50% off new at some point in the year anyway.

I read the classifieds just to laugh at prices.

[limey]

If the item is truly NWT - and I see a lot of Ebay sellers are slippery with this - I'd be willing to pay 75% of retail.

If it is used but in damn near perfect condition, I'd pay 50% or so.

If it is obviously used, I'm not paying more than 10-25% of MSRP, depending on the condition.

It always shocks me when people will pay MORE than retail for items that are still in stock online.

[lys]

I generally price at 1/4 original price if I want it to sell.