Topic: Poll: Biggest pain when it comes to selling parts

[chewbacca5000]

Hi guys thinking for creating an android / iphone app to automate the process of selling used parts online and would really appreciate your feedback.  Please tell me your biggest pain point when it comes to selling parts online. 

Thanks!

[Steve F]

You forgot "All Of The Above"

[chewbacca5000]

You forgot "All Of The Above"

Yeah, well maybe you can be a pal and just pick one.  Thanks Steve.

[flatlander]

i selected "packing up" but it's actually the combination of packaging and getting the stuff to the post office.

[chewbacca5000]

i selected "packing up" but it's actually the combination of packaging and getting the stuff to the post office.

Thanks flatlander

[flatlander]

are you making an app that packages stuff and ships it? and while doing so, pours me a beer?

[grcamna2]

How about the part of the prospective buyer finally Deciding to buy it ?

[jeffg]

were you going to add in Dufus Dickwadd Buyers?

Oh
edit: Dufus Dickwadd Buyers that use fake funds, stolen cards, photo copy MO's.
 
edit in more:
Dufus Dickwadd Buyers that buy yours and claim its not what you told them and return their broken that looks just like yours?

edit in more:

Dufus Dickwadd Buyers that buy really expensive and steal it out of the truck at an ealier stop?

oh what else?

I have an issue with a Dufus Dickwadd Buyers going on currently as we speak!

I sold him a great, GREAT cisco asa 5510, he took out the motherboard and put in his broken POS!

I really have no problem with any of that othe stuff on your list because I earned a great living for 10 years from 1991-2001 shipping my product every day.

It's  Dufus Dickwadd Buyers I don't like, can you tell?

[grcamna2]

Jeff,
You sell them a good as advertised product and they try/do return it to you w/ their junk? Them aren't customers they're crooks 

[chewbacca5000]

are you making an app that packages stuff and ships it? and while doing so, pours me a beer?

All but pouring you a beer.

[chewbacca5000]

Sorry Jeff that is a real bummer.  After trying to sell blue on ebay I read about people who do as you describe swaping out internal components in electronics bad for good.  I don't think I would bothet trying to sell electronics.

My app idea would be for members only that are in good standing making a contribution.  I am quite contest to leave all the criminals right where they are.

It is sad some people make a living ripping othets off and eBay s rules protect the wrong doers.

[Tom in Newcastle......Ontario]

Voted and adding my .73 cents worth(Canadian dollar compared to US)

If you buy something.........pay for it !
If you sell something .......ship it !
If you say you are going to do something......do it !
If you have a question about something......ask it !
When the seller answers ........let him know whether you still want it or not !
If you receive something .....let the seller know you got it !
If you get something and are happy/un happy with it .....let the giver/seller know !
If you have any kind of issue,shipping/receiving/quality/price/shipping charges etc...Communicate

[jeffg]

hey Chewy

I got some barn find parts you sell these and you salesman of the year.





little brasso is all you need I think it'll buff out

[grcamna2]

Voted and adding my .73 cents worth(Canadian dollar compared to US)

If you buy something.........pay for it !
If you sell something .......ship it !
If you say you are going to do something......do it !
If you have a question about something......ask it !
When the seller answers ........let him know whether you still want it or not !
If you receive something .....let the seller know you got it !
If you get something and are happy/un happy with it .....let the giver/seller know !
If you have any kind of issue,shipping/receiving/quality/price/shipping charges etc...Communicate

I like this yeah tell the seller 'I like it' if you do !

[seanbarney41]

I voted Chewie...packaging...seems like motorcycle parts just don't ever want to fit into a normal box, especially USPS's priority mail ones.  I have sold a lot of parts here, not so many recently.  I can't be bothered with ebay, it is just too complicated and a hassle to use.  I don't even like buying stuff on ebay.

[Stev-o]

I chose "Taking the time to get shipping quotes", I normally dont even do it. I just estimate it and seems I'm almost always wrong - too low. 

Oh well, I'm a better buyer than seller!

PS. Have you heard of the selling app 5miles?  Seems similar to what you have in mind.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thirdrock.fivemiles&hl=en

[chewbacca5000]

That is pretty cool steve o.  Is this local sales no shipping?

[chewbacca5000]

No problem I got that.

[chewbacca5000]

That is pretty cool steve o.  Is this local sales no shipping?

Cars and car parts are a huge category in the app.  Very very interesting.

[Stev-o]

That is pretty cool steve o.  Is this local sales no shipping?

Yes, thats the appeal: local stuff for sale within 5 miles. I have not used it yet...

[chewbacca5000]

That is pretty cool steve o.  Is this local sales no shipping?

Yes, thats the appeal: local stuff for sale within 5 miles. I have not used it yet...

What if there was a 5 mile app just for vintage motorcycle parts?  Would you use it.  If you could get dibs on any part listed what would it be worth to you?

Also you probably did not know this but a group of Chinese investors are the ones who are funding 5mile.  Maybe they can hear the Ebay death rattle. ha,ha,ha

[Retro Rocket]

Wankers, that's the biggest problem with buying and selling.....

[Stev-o]

That is pretty cool steve o.  Is this local sales no shipping?

Yes, thats the appeal: local stuff for sale within 5 miles. I have not used it yet...

What if there was a 5 mile app just for vintage motorcycle parts?  Would you use it.  If you could get dibs on any part listed what would it be worth to you?

Also you probably did not know this but a group of Chinese investors are the ones who are funding 5mile.  Maybe they can hear the Ebay death rattle. ha,ha,ha

I would consider using it, but I'd bet no one within 5 miles has more SOHC parts than me!

I know little little about the app, it just came to mind when I saw this thread.

As you know, I'm trying not to buy! 

[chewbacca5000]

How's that not buying thing working out for you? ha,ha,ha  As for what is really available who knows I beat you would be surprised if we could get a big enough user base.

It could be up to a 40% savings not having to pay Ebay fees.  No packing or dealing with flakes.  Sounds like seller heaven.

[Stev-o]

How's that not buying thing working out for you? ha,ha

Not too good....I bought a MotoGP pipe and a K1 body set today!