Auction Snappy score

[Jeffvette]

Had to be at a BK auction and stumbled across a SO box with some goodies in it. Good portion wee duplicates, so they will be heading to the sale section after I ask my buddies if they need anything.

90% of the tools have not been used at all.

Short list

Box KRA2055APC
Flare wrenches RXS605B
St Wrenches OSH711B
MM wrenches OEXM710B
ST Hex key AWL1010DHK
MM Hex Key
MM 3/8 Shallow 212FSMY
MM 3/8 deep 212SFSMY
MM 1/4 shallow 112TMMY
ST 3/8 deep 211SFY
ST 3/8 shallow 211FSY

 

[moparmuscle88]

how much did you get it for?

 

[Bull]

Score threads need a price; it's Man Law.

 

[Jeffvette]

Paid 700 for the lot.

 

[mikevango]

I wouldn't list the price paid either if I was going to resell them

 

[Bull]

I wouldn't list the price paid either if I was going to resell them

This is a good point. But, I would then just avoid saying it was a "score" and instead just post it here as a cool find for the day/week.

 

[robtheblade]

wheres the lid off the box

 

[Jeffvette]

wheres the lid off the box

I am not sure why it was removed. I got the lid as well. Just need to rivet it back on, but may just leave it off.

 

[BJ42LX]

I wouldn't list the price paid either if I was going to resell them

Why?

 

[Bull]

Why?

Because it opens you up to criticism if people know what you paid and see what profit you want to make.

 

[BJ42LX]

Because it opens you up to criticism if people know what you paid and see what profit you want to make.

So what is the acceptable profit on any given item if I want to avoid criticism?

Sounds like a tough crowd!

 

[mrholeshot]

So what is the acceptable profit on any given item if I want to avoid criticism?

Sounds like a tough crowd!

Make 10X what you paid. Thats what you get for being at the right place at the right time with cash on hand. Price it to sell and if you make 7000 dolllars so be it.

 

[Bull]

So what is the acceptable profit on any given item if I want to avoid criticism?

Sounds like a tough crowd!

Personally, I say that you should aim to make as much profit as you can. I don't have a problem with people buying low and selling high; that's the only way to do it.

What I buy and sell is all low-profit vintage stuff. But, what I do is to start my for-sale threads with prices that I think are good for me but still reasonable. If the item doesn't sell, I lower the price.

But, I do know that some people will balk at buying your item if they know that you paid $5 for it, and are asking $100. Just how it goes.

 

[BJ42LX]

Personally, I say that you should aim to make as much profit as you can. I don't have a problem with people buying low and selling high; that's the only way to do it.

What I buy and sell is all low-profit vintage stuff. But, what I do is to start my for-sale threads with prices that I think are good for me but still reasonable. If the item doesn't sell, I lower the price.

But, I do know that some people will balk at buying your item if they know that you paid $5 for it, and are asking $100. Just how it goes.

I agree with you, Bull, and apparently with MrHoleshot as well. No one should care what I/you/someone else pays for an item.

I apologize for being argumentative.

 

[slayer6x6]

Whats the problem with posting a price? Every item has a perceived value regardless of what you paid for it. If you bought all of the items for $1 I wouldn't expect you are going to sell them for $5. You are going to sell them for what they're worth. Just sayin..

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Not sure what the numbers are, do you or anyone have a single
3/8" drive deep well chrome 6 point 8 mm socket?
Thanks,
Tony

 

[BJ42LX]

Not sure what the numbers are, do you or anyone have a single
3/8" drive deep well chrome 6 point 8 mm socket?
Thanks,
Tony

Tony,

I'm sure you know this already:

Stanley/Proto at Amazon: $10.69 and free SS shipping: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012V3UTO/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Snap On (also free shipping): $17.90 http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=hand&item_ID=1875&group_ID=248&store=&dir=catalog

Sears carries Gearwrench, but not instore: $5.69+ship http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00992252000P?prdNo=6.

 

[spongerich]

So what is the acceptable profit on any given item if I want to avoid criticism?

Sounds like a tough crowd!

I suggest that you sell them to me for $500. Making a profit buying and selling stuff is un-American. You're not some kind of commie are you?

 

[usdemt]

You should sell the tools you dont need for fair market price, you bought in bulk and got a good deal, your probably going to sell it by sets so it will be more shipping etc. There is no reason not to get fair market price just because you got a good deal on it.

And for the record I am extremely jealous, quite a few things in there are on my list.

 

[airdale]

In this case, unless he is selling them as a lot, the total price paid would be difficult to translate into what profit is on a single item.

Personally, when buying I don't care what he paid as long as I believe I'm getting a good deal.

However I do like seeing the lot price as guidance for me so I can better judge what a good lot price is. That's assuming I ever actually find a good deal around here.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Tony,

I'm sure you know this already:

Stanley/Proto at Amazon: $10.69 and free SS shipping: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012V3UTO/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Snap On (also free shipping): $17.90 http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=hand&item_ID=1875&group_ID=248&store=&dir=catalog

Sears carries Gearwrench, but not instore: $5.69+ship http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00992252000P?prdNo=6.

OK Thanks,
The Snap On one is what I'm looking for, Thought someone might have a spare.
Do you think it is the same ($17.90) off the truck?
I have the set, at 9-19 mm.
Thanks,
Tony