toadfrog Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Other than Ebay . What site would my fellow tackle makers suggest for selling off out of production stock or related fishing products that are just sitting in the way. I've used Ebay twice once last year and again recently . Not going to do that again . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted July 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 I have purchased several times on ebay Probably will buy again if I don't find it some place else . To make a long story short . I had a buyer that bought several Items over 5 days . I did not offer any combined shipping ect. When he contacted me I said I would cut him a discount . I took off almost half on shipping . He responded by asking how I arrived at my calculation so on and ended by saying he wasn't getting a fair discount . So I said heck with it invoiced him for less than the shipping cost me . He won his bids for .99 . I won't say the actual value of the sale products . It is embarrasment on my part . I am however waiting to see the feed back if any. I've been watching Ebay become more of a clip joint every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggun Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 I used to sell on "FEE BAY" but in the last yr or so the fee's they take and then paypal gets to take there fee's it really isnt worth the trouble. I also have had people bid on several things then offered a break on the shipping and all they do is gripe. I had an deal with a guy sent him his stuff three times he still says he hasnt got any of it? But then when you charge them a dollar extra for delivery confirmation they gripe. I had a guy I sold some cranks to say they would run, so I told him to ship them back and I would replace them and ship them back, long story short took about two months fighting with ebay because they refunded the guy and wanted me to pay it. So I was out my lures and the money that pretty much did me in with them, they have great buyer protection but no seller protection and there are some shady buyers out there. But I have made some great friends from there and now have several loyal customers that started there. Its a shame because there are some great small time hand pour guys out there that use to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly1 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Have you tried local moms and pops shops thats where most of my baits go but I have sold some on Ebay but it was a hassle with the fees and shipping so now I take a few each month to the three stores may only sell a few a month but Im in it for the fun but I do know how to break even Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Have you tried local moms and pops shops thats where most of my baits go but I have sold some on Ebay but it was a hassle with the fees and shipping so now I take a few each month to the three stores may only sell a few a month but Im in it for the fun but I do know how to break even Thanks for the replies gentlemen . Our mom and pop stores are few and far between these days . I have to drive at least to the closest one 30 miles . That pretty much kills any profit on sales . Mailing it works fairly well but they would really prefer a one on one relationship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 I buy stuff on Ebay pretty often and haven't had a bad experience yet. My wife sells stuff occasionally and hasn't had any problems either, so far. I don't sell lures on Ebay. In fact, I don't sell lures - PERIOD. I see no reason to screw up my hobby with CUSTOMERS. You might check into selling locally on Craigs List. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassrecord Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Other than Ebay . What site would my fellow tackle makers suggest for selling off out of production stock or related fishing products that are just sitting in the way. I've used Ebay twice once last year and again recently . Not going to do that again . Hey Toad, The eBay and other auction hassle factor often gets bigger than the few cents it's worth. So as I understand your post, you have over run, discontinued and other good but not active stock you'd like to get rid of. So why not give it away? Why not contact fish clubs in your market area and offer them some of your stuff free or at a small price if they pay postage or will call. Say you give 50 packs that the club can give our to EVERY attendee once or twice a year. Plus you pass out your catalog or "Special" pricing sheet for that club when they all order together through the Treasurer or somebody with money and you get a new monthly volume customer for no additional production cost . You can modify the idea many ways to make it work for you. Good luck! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerworm Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 TOADFROG if you are filing taxes you could donate those baits you cant sell to any of the number of kids fishing derbys as give aways there a boatload of them in OK every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
