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Post by alan87 on Feb 3, 2011 22:46:25 GMT
Good evening everyone. Having introduced myself earlier in the week I though I would ask my first question of you all. Having got my donor, I have started to strip it down. Unfortunately I only have limited space to work in, so will need to sell parts as I go.
I was hoping that those of you who have already done so, could give me some advice regarding the best strategy. It would appear eBay is the weapon of choice, however do you "buy it now" slightly under cutting the salvage yard, as has been suggested in another thread. Do you start an auction at 99p and hope for the best, or do you start at say 1/3rd of your asking priceand again hope for the best.
I look forward to hearing some of your answers
Regards
Alan
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Post by Kevin Patrick on Feb 3, 2011 23:13:11 GMT
Everybody probably has a slightly different strategy. I took advantage of eBay's no-cost listings that were running on the eBay US site during the weeks leading up to Christmas. I ended up starting most auctions at $9.99-14.99 and offered free shipping on most of the smaller (1-5 pound) items. The majority of the items sold the first time I listed them. A few of them I ended up re-listing a few times, but they tended to sell eventually.
I also used craigslist and some of the local Miata boards to list some of the larger items like the trunk lid, doors, stock wheels, etc. Basically anything that I didn't want to deal with shipping.
I still have a few boxes of parts left, but at current pace I am trending to make about 120% of what I paid for the donor car. Having lots of good photos will serve you well.
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Post by avantkiwi on Feb 4, 2011 8:23:29 GMT
I just wanted to get rid of my parts, so started most things at 99p, and some (doors etc..) at £9.99.
Like anything on ebay, if you dont put a reserve on it, be sure you are happy to sell it for the starting price.
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Post by alan87 on Feb 4, 2011 14:07:01 GMT
That's really interesting thank you. Avant kiwi, did you get reasonable amounts back for your items? Are you working to the 2k budget? If so do you think you will achieve this using your method above?
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Post by tlight on Feb 4, 2011 16:05:06 GMT
I am selling a MK2.5 & working to the £2K budget; my advice;
remove the parts with care.
advert to have good photos & compare to the rest of the sellers prices.
don't steal photos (ebay tells u off!)
research the selling price, and sell a few quid below the 'scarp dealers'.
garage & businesses like to purchase on "Buy Now" (thay have usually got a Customer there end to please - i.e. crash repair).
quick response to any questions.
post the part day you get the money.
I have sold a few parts to mainland europe (I assume its because of the ltd edition spec, having desiarble parts for the mx5 fans).
Don't dispose of 'unsaleable' parts in a rush, some parts that I would have binned, customers have asked to buy.
Pack well.
Currently recovered today = £3,125.16.
Tim
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Post by avantkiwi on Feb 5, 2011 11:44:09 GMT
Alan,
I am actually building a Sonic, and not an Exocet so my budget (& donor) is different, but the principles remain the same.
Good luck with the selling.
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Post by squelch on Feb 5, 2011 20:27:00 GMT
tlight thats a good amount to recover
as of yet i've only sold 2 parts and not really bothered to put much on ebay
thankfully i have the space to store it all as i still have the chassis too
when i've finished the build i'll have an ebay clearout
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Post by alan87 on Feb 6, 2011 12:53:23 GMT
Thanks for the great ideas. I have a day off tomorow, so will start putting things on the bay. At least that way a 7 day auction ends on Sunday too. Tlight- that is an awesome amount! Your build diary is excellent aswel, I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and always look forward to the updates!
Regards Alan
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Post by alan87 on Mar 27, 2011 15:20:23 GMT
Good Afternoon,
For anybody that is interested, below are the prices i have recieved for items sold to date. So far total money made back from the sale of items is £740 so i have recovered the cost of the donor (£600) and have some money towards the kit. I still have quite a few bits to sell, mainly interior trim both doors etc so will update again when i have sold some more.
Carpets £70.00
Vinyl Roof £140.00
Boot Carpet Cover £15.00
JVC Speakers £15.00
Stereo, Aerial, Radio Loom£40.00
Drivers Wheel Arch Liner £5.00
Chrome Door Handle £2.99
Rear Light £4.99
Interior Blanking Switch With Red Bulb £0.99
Door Lock Mechanism £5.00
Centre Console £11.50
Rear View Mirror £5.50
Chrome Boot Trim £1.99
Interior Light £5.99
Leather Gear Gaitor & Handbrake Cover £2.99
Radio Surround £20.00
Gear Nob £1.99
Interior Fog Light Switch £11.00
Soft Top Catch Plates £4.19
Cigarette Lighter £3.99
Side Repeaters £1.99
Head Light Covers £5.50
Electric Window Motor £15.00
Folding Sun Visors £5.00
Ashtray £8.50
Electric Window Switch £14.99
Electric Window Motor £10.00
Washer Jets £0.99
Side Light £9.99
Number Plate Lights £1.99
Side Light £18.00
Pair Of Headlight Cowling £3.99
Alcantara Door Cards £80.00
Rear Number Plate Panel £35.00
Bumper Side Lights £0.99
Bonnet £38.00
Door Lock Mechanism £1.99
Chrome Door Handle £5.00
Wing Mirror £20.00
Rear Light £15.00
Roof Latches £25.00
Arm Rest £4.99
Boot With Spolier £50.00
Regards
Alan
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Post by tlight on Apr 1, 2011 7:22:55 GMT
wait for free insertion weekends to bang a load of parts on
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Post by Kevin Patrick on Apr 1, 2011 12:18:43 GMT
Agreed - that saved me a bundle in eBay fees.
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