[Sales] Experiences with ads that don't immediately sell?

[SharpCat]

I've had a few ads that pretty much immediately get sold, but if that doesn't happen, it seems like bumping or not, it's likely not going to sell in a reasonable time frame. Of course if the item is undesirable, or the price is wrong, it's not going to sell. But things I think will be snapped up just sit, with maybe a "Like" once in a while. Is that the experience for others as well?

Suggestions on spicing up a stalled ad?

 

[pfschim]

I got nothin' on this question as far as advice to help moved a stalled for sake item, sadly. I will echo your comment about items selling pretty quickly vs those that languish. I decided to clear out some stuff last year and moved 2 basses and 2 amps in pretty short order without much fuss on the selling price. I also had 2 other items in that same mix that have just sat unsold for close to a year. So, what do I know.

One is a collection of various 6L6 power tubes, some of which are somewhat rare. The other is a late 70s' Fender cab loaded with a fairly desireable EV EVM15B. Both items have been sitting on TB and Craigslist locally with some lookers and likes, but no real buying interest.

Who knows ??

Good luck with your sale item

 

[Karl Kaminski]

If my ad is worded/classified correctly (at least to my preference), I'll bump 'ad nausea'... Ive had ads up and bumped for years, but everything finds a buyer in time. ...Sometimes an item is looking for a buyer

but to the point of "how to / what might" be a good listing to direct interest, IME listings that are direct, clear, without alot of marketeering or hype holds my consideration more. I see quick sales on products that; honestly reflect items and are priced considerably well within the bell curve.

For example, if G&L Tribute Bass is selling NEW at Sweetwater for $600, the 8yr old model thats been 'not so lovingly' cared will not sell for 500 or 550 shipped. Again 'beauty (value) is in the eye of the beholder (buyer)so it's always a compromise between the buyer and seller.

Great pictures and specs helps the buyer from hunting down info online and keeps them on your ad.
List your limitations (if any); local only, buyer pays shipping, price firm, trades considered etc

GLWTS!