Why used prices on here so high?

IdahoElk

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Ok one more thing bugging me. Boots really people buy used boots? I am not put off by much I would eat off a spoon passed around camp, but I would not wear used boots! Not sure why it bothers me as not much does but feet F that! I can't meme or I would have put that in a meme for yawl.

I live in a ski town and ski boot rentals are a huge part of some businesses and I've yet to hear about people being affected.

Now eating off someones utensil is where I draw the line, Ha!
 

CorbLand

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only if you make a check box so people know that you did. But if you you add it in you are being greedy and should eat that cost.
I was thinking during the initial verification we would have to provide the previous years income so we know how much someone makes and whether or not its reasonable for them to need to make that much off the item they are selling.
 

Bubba85

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Some times like others have said supply and demand. Other times folks just don’t want to take a big loss. Everyone wants a good return on their investment and that’s not always inline with what other folks are willing to pay.
 

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Lol, okay dad.
Dudes asking about why the cost of things doesn’t align with his expectations. He better get used to it. It was a naive question to say the least.
As for you. You will be a slave too soon. Don’t worry. Keep your head under the covers.
Come talk to me in a few months
So people selling used items in the history of the world always sold them as cheap as possible to give the buyer a great deal and short themselves....but now them selling at high prices is because of tyrannical governments and the NWO? Dude take a breath and stay on topic. You want to have a conversation on world events and markets start a new thread. As far as I have ever seen, quality hunting/outdoor gear sold used and in decent condition has never been sold at pennies on the dollar.
 
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What happens when you can buy that item with free shipping, and you live in a state that doesn't have to pay sales tax or you find a site that doesn't charge sales tax? You math quickly goes out the window and now you get a 10% discount for a used item, not matter what condition its in its used.

The thought that someone should consider how much sales tax is on a new item from a retailer before buying a used item from a private party doesn't make sense to me - but it does to many others seemingly. It is used, it is from a private seller, someone has messed around with it, worn it, maybe lost some parts or the owners manual, came from a house where someone smokes or it has cat hair on it. Someone mentioned warranties and yes there are some items that the warranty will carry over to the next owner but there are other items that don't. If I buy an item from a retailer and have a problem with it either inside or outside of the warranty period I have a much better chance of them helping me rectify it than I ever would by asking the person I bought the item from used to help me.

I can't believe I have to explain this to you...but if you can buy with free ship and no tax, then, by golly, don't buy at the higher prices on Rokslide classified. Pretty simple.

The thought that someone shouldn't consider all costs when making a buying decision seems very weird to me.
 

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Can we go back and look at previous classifieds postings for those advocating bottom $ pricing....see if they practice what they are preaching??
 

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Really glad to see the humorous turn of this thread. I don't know how to do memes.....

Classifieds Acronym chart:

BNWT We all know this one
NWOT This is where an astoundingly remarkable 94.5% of all gear in classifieds live
USED Rarely used term to describe gear that "never left the pack" aka tried on once, going in a different direction, its in perfect condition except for these 4 flaws, gotta lot of life left, etc

AN See below

And this threads newborn term!

AN "as new" as in, ANBNN (as new, but not new) its used, but I want to put lipstick on a pig and call it something else, aka-I bought it, used it and don't want it anymore but my sales/marketing background can't bring me to say its used. Closely similar to the used car guys' go to, "One owner, non-smoker, old lady who used it to drive to church on Sundays and get groceries....."
 

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This thread is a roller coaster of emotions for me. Just when I think there is a good run of memes coming I scroll down to more text. Now Im part of the problem. Let the memes flow.

Yes!! Just got me.....I thought we were past the arguing. SMH
 

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I can't believe I have to explain this to you...but if you can buy with free ship and no tax, then, by golly, don't buy at the higher prices on Rokslide classified. Pretty simple.

The thought that someone shouldn't consider all costs when making a buying decision seems very weird to me.

Can you please do a “yard sale” you tube video


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JJJ

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So people selling used items in the history of the world always sold them as cheap as possible to give the buyer a great deal and short themselves....but now them selling at high prices is because of tyrannical governments and the NWO? Dude take a breath and stay on topic. You want to have a conversation on world events and markets start a new thread. As far as I have ever seen, quality hunting/outdoor gear sold used and in decent condition has never been sold at pennies on the dollar.
That’s not what I said at all. But that’s funny.
People asking questions wondering why prices are so high is pretty relevant to what’s going on directly from the top down.
You can try to explain it away any way you want, the bottom line is yes, there is a great reset happening. The destruction is intentional, and it even affects how much your ******* fancy useless hunting socks cost. You’ll be buying gov approved ones with fed coins soon. I can’t wait for that day for you.
It’s good that everybody wants to ignore it though. You will be swept up in this. Again, get back with me every few months and we’ll see where we’re at.
 

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That’s not what I said at all. But that’s funny.
People asking questions wondering why prices are so high is pretty relevant to what’s going on directly from the top down.
You can try to explain it away any way you want, the bottom line is yes, there is a great reset happening. The destruction is intentional, and it even affects how much your ******* fancy useless hunting socks cost. You’ll be buying gov approved ones with fed coins soon. I can’t wait for that day for you.
It’s good that everybody wants to ignore it though. You will be swept up in this. Again, get back with me every few months and we’ll see where we’re at.
Dude you are fried
 
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It's real simple, supply and demand. Perception can drive demand as well. Whether it's perceived or real, with respect to the shooting sports it's treated like the sky is falling right now. It's not happened before with any regularity that folks are snatching up anything they can get when they can get it. And I'd venture to guess even for supplies they don't have an immediate need for or a rifle to use it in. As an example, if a guy already has a large store of primers, he wants more. If a guy shoots larger cased rifles and needs a slower burner, he'll buy faster powder because then he'll have it.
 
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