What's this worth?

[drburke]

In the "For Sale" section I posted an Ideal windlass:

http://www.samsmarine.com/forums/showthread.php?27568-NOS-Ideal-V3c-windlass-Part-1

Now I have a philosophical question for you guys: how does one value NOS stuff? [don't say "what the market will bear, etc."]

It is apparently brand new (but I cannot absolutely confirm that) so from Ideal it is worth $4,751. But I am *not* Ideal Windlass, just a private seller.

Although unused, it is after all 20 years old.

It is heavy duty old-school which could point to solid USA manufacture, or may mean better bang for the buck with new-generation Chinese.

Personally, when shopping Ebay I usually seek out new items and get interested if valued between 50%--70% of list (rarely above 60% in actuality).

So I listed as "make offer', but what does the HOF group wisdom say?

DAN

 

[Boatsb]

$250 plus frt. I posted on the other thread too.

 

[SEVEN]

Dan, I agree with the 50 to 70% of selling price. If it doesn't move here try craigslist or eBay. They will surely sell here in the Bay Area, good luck.

 

[Bob Bradley]

Or...

Join the very short list of people who actually listen to Scott.

 

[drburke]

To everyone who responded: thank you! To those who made and offer: thank you for that as well.

As you may know, I am posting the windlass for a friend, and I had convinced him to first check to see if anyone on HOF wanted it--several of you do.

Yesterday I consulted with my friend Paul and he thinks the fairest thing is to move it over to Ebay (perhaps after a few day stint on Craigslist just to save shipping charges/arrangements).

I will post the Ebay listing link whenever I get around to it, perhaps mid-week or so.

Thanks again,
DAN

 

[Boatsb]

Or...

Join the very short list of people who actually listen to Scott.

I buy and sell parts all the time. I make offers based on having to sit on it and deal with selling it when the opportunity arrises. If the price is not to your liking you don't have to take it. If you want to get rid of something fast for some cash you take it. I have no need for the windlass but made an offer. I'm sure you would rather pay top prices and sit on it for a year ot two at 70% of retail so ante up and offer him the money or don't male comments on those who do.

It's always interesting to see the numbers people ask for things thinking their made of gold. I can buy a new one with a warranty for less than the 70% of new cost.

Like I said I was just offering to buy a used item for sale later. I don't work for free and neither should anyone else.

 

[Rickysa]

Dan, before you send it to eBay, please give me a call

Rick

910 295-3762

 

[drburke]

Hey Rick,

I called and left message at your office, but you can call my cell (510) 847-4619

DAN