Profitable Technology Upgrades
One of the smartest strategies for eBay sellers these days is using the site as a way to profit from upgrades to new technology – whether it’s a personal “tech toy” like the latest e-reader or a mission-critical piece of business equipment. How? By timing the moment when existing technology is “retired” and sold on eBay while it still has a high value, especially to overseas bidders.
For instance, the launch of Apple’s new iPad has sparked a bidding war for Kindles, the popular electronic book reader from Amazon.com. This week, Kindles are selling for an average of just over $200 on eBay. See here
That’s a great deal for American’s looking to pick one up – about 20-25% off the retail price of a new Kindle – and a good return on investment for anyone who is willing to part with one. More importantly, it’s an even more significant savings for a foreign buyer wanting to buy a Kindle.
At North Texas eBay consignment store Easysale, this kind of “upgrade sale” isn’t news, says marketing vice president David Goldstein. In fact, one of the things that has distinguished Easysale from other companies is its strategy of helping businesses upgrade their equipment by selling current inventory at the right time.
“Many of our business clients consign their IT, office, warehouse, or medical equipment to us,” Goldstein explains. “By timing the sale so that the used equipment still has value, you can significantly reduce your cost to acquire the new equipment.”
Who buys used medical office equipment on eBay? Veterinary clinics and overseas medical practices, Goldstein says. “Vets use much of the same equipment as human doctors, from sonogram machines to x-ray machines, but they charge lower prices for procedures. So buying used equipment makes good fiscal sense,” he points out.
For more information on how to sell on eBay, visit Easysale’s website, and check out the “How it Works” section. To see what savvy consignors are selling on eBay this week, click on the “Shop” link at the top of the Easysale home page.
And if you’re among the millions of consumers thinking about that new iPad, or the latest cell phone or game console, consider consigning your older technology on eBay. This week’s hottest searches on eBay include iPod, iTouch, iPod docking stations, and iPhone, along with Android, Blackberry, and Sidekick.
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