on 1/26/04 7:47 AM, Powermac at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Their strategy is to make it worth their time to package and ship cheap > computers. While a hobbyist probably doesnt mind the time to securely pack a > computer and take it to the post office once and a while when you sell in > bulk I bet it takes alot of your time each day to do it. Most people just > trying to get rid of old equipment on ebay charge actual shipping. > > >
The old addage, selling 10 cheap things is easier than trying to sell one expensive thing, applies here. They can make their money on thinner margins. Insurance is the tool used to prevent loss to the seller if an item arrives damaged. Short of a finicky buyer, who shouldn't have a leg to stand on anyway if the price is right enough, you'd make out. J -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
