Why used prices on here so high?

[WCB]

I don’t think anyone has that expectation. At least I certainly don’t. I just have to laugh when something is posted for more than recent or current sale price, or more than leo/mil discount.

The OP does...

 

[HaydenLane]

The OP does...

I guess I missed the line about yard sale prices in OP.

 

[Dos Perros]

It's pretty simple. $100 retail item, $10 for shipping, $9 for taxes, is $119 to your door from a retailer.

I would buy the same item, like new, from a trusted member for a 20 to 25% discount, ~$90, and I pay the PayPal 3%. That doesn't look like as much of a deal as it really is.

I also know I can turn around and sell it and I'm only out the shipping and 3% Paypal fees.

 

[Vandy321]

Wasn’t speaking in absolutes, nor did I mention a particular piece of gear. In general was what I was referring to. The “majority” of gear does not.

But don’t care to argue over word play, it’s a waste of time for me. You win

The majority of gear does not have a warranty and when it does, ive never been asked if i was the original owner or if it were bought 2nd hand. Just curious what warranty you are implying you miss out on when buying used, specifically.

 

[JJJ]

Look to modern monetary theory to explain why the dollar is now worthless.
Your money is worthless, supplies are harder to get, and it will get 1000% worse.
We are at a new benchmark and close to the end.

 

[ODB]

AND OUT OF LEFT FIELD COMES GLOOOM AND DOOOOM! Calm down Marshall Applewhite...This is about used clothing and a dude that is cheap not The Next Level.

Not sure how/why you quoted me, mate. I never said that.

 

[WCB]

Not sure how/why you quoted me, mate. I never said that.

WTF not sure how that happened...fixed it...sorry

 

[WCB]

Look to modern monetary theory to explain why the dollar is now worthless.
Your money is worthless, supplies are harder to get, and it will get 1000% worse.
We are at a new benchmark and close to the end.

AND OUT OF LEFT FIELD COMES GLOOOM AND DOOOOM! Calm down Marshall Applewhite...This is about used clothing and a dude that is cheap not The Next Level.

 

[grfox92]

In 2018;

I got an REI Lumen sleeping bag for $75. I've slept down into the single digits and been warm.

I paid $60 for an almost new Nemo Tensor Field Pad.

I paid $225 for a basically new SO Unaweep 4800 with a Lumbar pad.

It's been over a year since I checked the classifieds daily which I used to do, and that's because these deals don't seem to exist anymore in the RS classified section.

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[Rich M]

I'm hoping for 25% or more off new values - if not, maybe new is less hassle, less worry, and covered by warranty.

Crazy what folks will pay for stuff these days.

 

[ODB]

WTF not sure how that happened...fixed it...sorry

All good... I had a credit card hacked today and was like WTF now Rokslide?

Carry on...

 

[Zappaman]

Gun Broker is worse

Just supply and demand.

I've have a few items for sale (scopes and boots) that haven't got an offer in over a month- I don't top-post them daily, but every few weeks. I feel I'd be "over-posting" doing it any more frequently because this isn't primarily a "used classifieds" site (although I am glad they have this section).

My items are around 15- 20% off (regular street pricing) and they are indeed NEW (stuff I bought and never used). Given I'm also covering shipping and offering your money back for any about any reason (and you aren't paying me a 9% tax)... the discount compared to the typical online seller is about 25-30%.

There are also a lot of "tweakers" selling custom stuff here that you can't easily find in that state of full-out "custom".

If they post "it" and it sells... then there is someone happy to get whatever "it" is. If it sits for months and doesn't sell- the price is too high. Simple as that.

 

[svivian]

The majority of gear does not have a warranty and when it does, ive never been asked if i was the original owner or if it were bought 2nd hand. Just curious what warranty you are implying you miss out on when buying used, specifically.

Bows would be a great example. Most top brands will not transfer the warranty.

 

[jtivat]

Everyone keeps saying what about added shipping well 90% of what I buy online has free shipping also tax where I live at is 6%.

 

[realunlucky]

Don't buy it if you don't think it's a fair price.

There I've solved the entire drama of this thread

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[Dos Perros]

Bows would be a great example. Most top brands will not transfer the warranty.

Cool story bro.

 

[svivian]

Cool story bro.

In not sure what tree you are barking up there partner the man asked i answered. is that ok with you?

Edit: False alarm I was not the target I didn’t not need to put on my tough boy pants

 

[mtwarden]

it's getting at that critical juncture where memes just might save they day

 

[Centralcoastca]

it's getting at that critical juncture where memes just might save they day

I was just thinking this is about where the Michael Jackson eating popcorn meme should happen.

 

[Wvroach]

it's getting at that critical juncture where memes just might save they day

Another meme thread is direly needed. Tensions are boiling over.