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I used to sell direct using just rec.models.rc.air (before RCU existed). I used to post a for sale notice and then list a cut-off date and time. Whoever bid the most within that time frame got the item. Talk about drive you crazy. Some folks do not understand that your email can sit for a considerable period of time before it is forwarded by the system where it is residing. It is a good way to lose friends, believe me. <G>

Now I just put things on the auction sites and let the folks battle it out between themselves.

You don't have to use a reserve price IF you start the beginning bidding price at the lowest amount you will accept for the item. Searching past auctions on the Bay will put you in the ballpark as to the actual value of items. Folks don't bid as eagerly when you start at the minimum price, but if the object doesn't sell, you can relist, usually for free because it didn't sell the last time. I've ran the same item two or three times with the same starting bid amount and it eventually sold.

Timing is everything in auction sales. What wouldn't sell last week for a low price can easily sell for two or three times as much in the near future. Unfortunately, we sellers sometimes think that our items are worth more than the market is prepared to pay, but patience and relisting will usually get you a decent price.

Good luck!


Ed Cregger