> Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 18:59:08 -0400 > From: Lee Hunt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: EOS Price depression.... > > Does anyone have any clue as to why this may be or is it due to the > general blah economy in the US? > > Good time to buy looks like.... bad time to sell....
August is not one of the best months to sell gear. A lot of people are on vacation and even those who have returned have spent the money on vacation. However, it is usually a fairly good season to buy. Some people sell their old gear to buy that lens/camera they just have to have to take shots of that memorable trip they are going to leave for. At least it's how it works (more or less) on this corner of the globe. If you've noticed I just put my bellows on sale. There's a photo shop where I live that's selling some gear, in "as new" condition, that I would love to have for really low prices. It's a double edge sword really, unless you have the money to buy the gear and sell your's at a better time. Generally speaking, prices at eBay are low right now. I do believe that world economics have a big role in this price depression. I would definitelly not advise anybody to sell their gear with a "no reserve" price or a low starting bid, at this time. They might have an unpleasant surprise. You can always try eBay UK. Items there, generally sell for a higher price. The downside is that your item is less exposed. I also have the feeling that British people are not too keen to buy outside UK (same thing seems to go for Americans). Best of luck for your auctions. Hugo * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
