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Hi

I have over $30K USD worth of components that are excess inventory. Not
obsolete components... all new and in packaging where applicable.

I tried offering it to some of the surplus component dealers but the
offerings were so low it was stupid. Some clown actually offered me
$200.00 for the lot. I'm not expecting full price here...but a
reasonable offer would be nice.

Is there a better way to sell this stuff at a reasonable price?

Anybody?


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Hi

I have over $30K USD worth of components that are excess inventory. Not
obsolete components... all new and in packaging where applicable.

I tried offering it to some of the surplus component dealers but the
offerings were so low it was stupid. Some clown actually offered me
$200.00 for the lot. I'm not expecting full price here...but a reasonable
offer would be nice.

Is there a better way to sell this stuff at a reasonable price?

Anybody?


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Maybe break it up in "categories". Some may be interested in one category
over another. List the types of components. Saying you have a "lot" - isn't
really descriptive. Could be parts - even if new, that few can use. For
example, if all or most are pertaining to UHF or more so Microwave, I may
not have need as I don't dabble much in UHF and haven't gotten interested in
Microwave. Perhaps put some bulk deals together - bricks of packages and
offer them at a price you feel ok with - be it on here, E-Bay, Hamfest,
where - ever. You may have a huge "lot" of resistors someone will snap up
and a "lot" of special chips that many won't. You may have to attract
different crowds to sell it all.

There are many here - although maybe not "dealers", they do a lot of
homebrewing, repairs, etc... who would help deplete your inventory a lot
faster if they only knew what you're offering and can buy a smaller
quantity. With the electronics market as it is, many may be afraid to invest
in such quantity in case they would get stuck with it, as you appear now to
be. While my ideas may present some more effort, at least they may help do
the job. Ya got to do what it takes to sell the stuff off.
Maybe too, you could "trade" some of it off for something. Look online too -
for "bulk purchasers". Maybe you'll find a listing or two for places other
than those you've tried. They are out there. Consider your prices as well.
Often when someone says they want to "clear out", prices make all the
difference. To many - "clearing out inventory" - the prospective buyer
expects a nice discount. In my own sales, though I do list "a" price, I'm
usually pretty flexible, unless I'm selling on consignment. If it's my stuff
and I want to clear it out, usually any reasonable offer takes it. It's
either that or eat it......

Let us know what ya have.......... Hopefully with that size of inventory,
you have it on computer..... I can't imagine you have no idea as to type,
quantity, price per piece.

Just my 2 cents.

cl

 

[Roger Hamlett]

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Hi

I have over $30K USD worth of components that are excess inventory. Not
obsolete components... all new and in packaging where applicable.

I tried offering it to some of the surplus component dealers but the
offerings were so low it was stupid. Some clown actually offered me
$200.00 for the lot. I'm not expecting full price here...but a
reasonable offer would be nice.

Is there a better way to sell this stuff at a reasonable price?

Anybody?
Without sorting it, no.

The component dealer, would have to sort, identify, and in some cases test
the parts, or sell them as 'scrap'. This was reflected in the price
offered. Half price is not even obtained when you have 'overpurchased' a
branded and identified part, in it's original packaging, and try to sell
it. 10%, would be more normal, if you identified the parts, or sell them
in small quantities via an electronics magazine - 'mixed bags 100
capacitors' for example.

Best Wishes