Advice - selling $1.2k PC monitor

LImopI on 03/11/2021 - 22:56
Last edited 04/11/2021 - 09:50

Hi Ozbarginers,

I managed to be the super lucky one who won this giveaway (0.05% chance to win!) - https://gleam.io/LJwtc/win-an-msi-nxg253r-fhd-360hz-gsync-hd…
I don't need a monitor and I'm looking for advice on how to sell it.
Its $900ish on amazon and $1.2k on pc case gear and scoptec. I've asked if they'd consider a swap or cash out/store credit, but I doubt they'll go for that.

Any advice, tips on price, where to sell it etc. If you've had exp on ebay or larger marketplace/gumtree sales that'd be helpful too

Cheers,
Mop

Edit - the store wouldn't swap or exchange. Any tips on how much you'd charge?

Computing

Comments

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 03/11/2021 - 23:14
    +15

    Gumtree. Cash only.

    /thread

    • SF3 on 03/11/2021 - 23:37

      Get more money selling to Russia. /s

    • Danstar on 04/11/2021 - 08:54

      /createthread

      Someone bought my item on gumtree then reversed payment - What should I do ?

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 04/11/2021 - 09:31
        +1

        What part of CASH ONLY didn’t make sense ?

        • Danstar on 04/11/2021 - 10:11
          -1

          Calm down champ.

  • GLO on 03/11/2021 - 23:25
    +2

    Just dont sell it during a DELL deal or Ebay sale.

    But congrats on winning it.

  • bazingaa on 03/11/2021 - 23:43
    +4

    wow! congratulations mate :D

  • xazark on 03/11/2021 - 23:45
    +1

    I won a samsung watch a few years back, just sold it for slightly below retail on ebay as brand new and took the hit on postage and fees, was sold in less than a day.

    • ImopI on 04/11/2021 - 09:05

      I see plenty of scam stories selling on ebay. Any advice based on your experience?

      • notfrodo on 04/11/2021 - 09:32
        +1

        Accept Paypal only. Shipping insurance on item. Tracking + signature on delivery.
        I have been selling for 7 years. No issues so far.

        • notfrodo on 04/11/2021 - 09:33

          Alternatively Paypal + self collect.

          • ImopI on 04/11/2021 - 09:37

            @notfrodo: From what I've read, Paypal are best for buyers, worst for sellers with the whole chargeback thing. I'm glad that's not been your experience though

            • notfrodo on 04/11/2021 - 14:15

              @ImopI: Paypal chargebacks are not automatic. It goes through a dispute resolution process and additionally if you have seller protection, it is hard to be scammed.

      • pharkurnell on 04/11/2021 - 10:00
        +1

        Yes, dont use ebay or paypal..

        Cash in person or tell ya story walkin'

      • xazark on 04/11/2021 - 13:28

        Always ship including tracking. The way ebay is setup now they take the payment themselves directly and then transfer the money to your bank account within a few days minus the fees.

  • HairyChickens on 04/11/2021 - 00:10
    +3

    I guess you were able to Mop that one up didn't ya……..

    sorry

  • FireRunner on 04/11/2021 - 00:11
    +2

    Nice score.
    Gumtree or Facebook marketplace, local pickup and cash only.
    eBay is expensive, you could try the list to eBay through gumtree and pay only 30 cents, but it's a bit of a hit and miss so maybe not a good idea. Also have to factor in shipping costs which I'd imagine not be cheap for a monitor. Also the small chance of being scammed though it's pretty unlikely

    • ImopI on 04/11/2021 - 09:08

      You can make the buyer pay shipping etc. I've got no idea with that stuff so I'm tempted toward your first suggestion. Thanks :)

      • FireRunner on 04/11/2021 - 13:12
        +1

        Buyers consider the overall cost and will factor in the cost of shipping.
        This will impact how much you'll get in the end.

  • Diji1 on 04/11/2021 - 00:39
    +1

    eBay.

    24.5" monitors are pretty easy to ship with AU post or Sendle will pick it up. You may want to insure it for ten bucks or so.

    • ImopI on 04/11/2021 - 09:07

      Do you have any experience or advice on how to do that safely? Seems folks are suggesting steer clear of ebay for the seller scams

  • pantsparty on 04/11/2021 - 08:01
    +3

    Gumtree. Pickup only. Cash only. No bank transfers. No posting it to somebody.

  • pharkurnell on 04/11/2021 - 10:01
    +3

    Going for $900 new
    I'd ask $750 for a quick sale.

  • Fergy1987 on 04/11/2021 - 10:29
    +1

    People win the Gleam giveways?

    • tallkid123 on 04/11/2021 - 10:52

      Yep, it's possible. I've won previously. Just keep spamming and you'll hopefully get a win.

    • xazark on 04/11/2021 - 13:34

      My thoughts exactly

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