[aherscher]

Anyone have any advice on how to sell my Evette Buffet Crampon Soprano on eBay?

I listed it once for only $500.00 starting bid and it failed to sell. I went to have it appraised this time and it is worth $999.99. I am starting it at $499.99 this time and including the appraisal information (as well as sending the appraisal sheet with the saxophone).

Any advice would be most appreciated!

 

[Dave Dolson]

aherscher: Welcome to SOTW.

I'm not sure that an appraisal is of any value when selling a saxophone. The market will be the market regardless of what some appraiser writes. Oh, something like that may be valuable in making a police report and filing an insurance claim, but that is the last thing I'd consider in buying your saxophone.

It may not have sold last time for many reasons . . . maybe the right buyer didn't see the auction. I'd keep trying - eventually someone will come along who wants it. DAVE

 

[vito]

I just recently saw this sax on ebay...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200119171037

Apraised at $1,200-$1,500. I saw this brand go for $200-$300 on ebay, so the appraisal means nothing as far as market concern.
Dave is right, keep trying. $499 starting price seems right.

 

[jmartin]

Sometimes using a "reserve" works better for me to get bids going than having a "starting price".

 

[Dave dix]

Yes, start it at 0.99 cents with a reserve and you will get more interest and bids
Dave