chainsaw prices on ebay

[havvey]

It seems things are getting weird prices are going through the roof on old saws and parts. Mccullochs 610 etc going for $150-$250. What is you guys take?

 

[Big feller]

That's my view Havvey - hence my request on this forum for help finding an 065. Even with a stack of parts that owe me very little and ignoring the cost of my labour I would be pushed to sell a saw bought on Ebay and cover my costs (not that I would sell as I am looking to make a really good saw to keep)

I had thought it was a phenomenon unique to the UK as it is very hard to hire a gas saw here now. Seems there is more to it than that.

Big feller.

 

[Lawn Masters]

Ebay's prices of saws, arent even close to what they're actually worth. in fact, I'm seeing saws selling right now for probably twice what they retailed for when new, and this is in beat up conditions. its nuts.

 

[Allan.K]

Ebay yes most of there saw bring way more then what it worth.. Most of the time as much as new or more Just have to be VERY CAREFUL on buying saws off of there...Yes I have got took on there a few times so now I will never go back to buy a saw or parts off of ebay..I like getting saws and parts from ppl on here..People on here are honest from whom I delt with ...But my one hobby is redoing old fountian pens...I have got really cheap pens and rare pens off of there cheap.. Just depends on what you are looking for I guess...

 

[retoocs555]

It can go both ways:

Why somebody would bid that I don't know, maybe a few too many drinks
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7743860325

This one I cringed when it sold, as ugly as it is I had a lot of hours into it and it ran like a top.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7741848871

I sold a Homelite Super XL for like $185 a few months ago and couldn't believe my eyes

 

[TimberPig]

Yup, too many idiots, not enough villages, and all the idiots seem to be depriving their villages of their service, by congregating on eBay and driving the price of used saws up well beyond their actual value. eBay used to be a decent source for used saws, but over the last couple of years, the prices have gone well above what most of the saws on there are worth, and more crooks have taken to selling their junk as being brand new on there and ripping people off. You're better off in most cases, on buying new, than paying the ridiculous prices on eBay, then getting a half worn out saw that has problems that weren't disclosed to you. Local sales, or the trading post here are better sources for good used saws, for more realistic prices.

 

[NewbieDave]

I started looking at saws on ebay about a mmonth ago, trying to find a donor saw for my old homelite super 2. Every time I thought I was watching a good deal one or more people got a case of "auctionitis" and drove the prices to ridiculous levels. One saw that "ran" with a little help started out at .99 and stayed there till the last 24 hours. Last time I looked, it was at $55.00 + $20.00 shipping and climbing!! As Scott has said before, thats a $40.00 saw at most. Some people just can't stand to lose and let their judgement go out the window. Luckily I found this site during that time and find much better deals and good advice. Browsing ebay now is mostly just for a chuckle!

 

[RaisedByWolves]

It can go both ways:

Why somebody would bid that I don't know, maybe a few too many drinks
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7743860325

I sold a Homelite Super XL for like $185 a few months ago and couldn't believe my eyes

Anytime you are buying from ebay or fleamarket etc you have to be able to keep your head. People are competitave by nature, they want to win and their minds they do even though they may pay hundreds more than they should.


I picked my 925 up on Ebay for $165, its not pretty by most standards but it has good comp (175-195 depending on the method used) and will cut all day without trouble.

Ive witnessed people buy this other guys saws where he puts :angry2:FLAME :angry2: stickers on all the saws he sells and his 925 sold for $325!!! And he was boasting of 150lbs comp.

Freakin .05c stickers neting $150 clams Puts them on all his saws and people go nuts.

Another thing is big bars an SXL-12 with a 26" bar sold for nearly $250


I seem to do all right, but I simply say, Im bidding this much and thats it.

 

[Bob Wright]

I used to buy Echo CS60S models on ebay dirt cheap. But since i have been running my big mouth on this group on how good they are i have lost the last 4 i bid on, and they went high. Oh well i did get a brand new one cheap ...Bob

 

[slowsuki]

i've bouhgt 20+ saws on ebay. payed to much for some and got real good deals on others, so it evans out in the end for me.i like old saws and it's the only place with such a wide selection of saws . if you think it is to much do not by it. that is what i have learned. look at the saws sold and look at hightest and lowest price and how they very so much evan same make, model and condition. it is alot better than pawn shops but higher than on as.

 

[asb151]

I have bought several new bars on ebay for very decent prices. Finding a good deal on a saw takes a combination of patience and luck.

Sometimes watching ebay bidding can be very entertaining.

 

[toolfreak]

I was just telling a friend the other day how ridiculous the prices have been lately. He was looking around for a junker to play with, I told him not to waste his time and listen to the trading post as someone has already mentioned. I would think that this will pass after awhile. Once spring hits and people start getting outside I expect things to settle down! Though I could be wrong!:greenchainsaw::censored:

 

[Gearhead1]

I have been wondering who it is that has been driving the prices so high for used saws on E-bay. Either saw collectors or ignorant homeowner types are responsible, and I suspect the latter.

 

[slowsuki]

gas prices

 

[sawn_penn]

I can't believe the poor strategy people execute when bidding on ebay.

Why on earth do people bid days before? It's just attracting attention to the item and running the price up.

Work out what an item is worth to you, make sure you are logged on, and then bid in the last 30 seconds, no earlier.

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

It does go both ways. I've sold saws on ebay that I really thought went for more than they should have. But I sold good saws and described them in depth, so I felt confident that the buyers knew what they were getting, or at least that I'd adequately described them. And like was said above, I set my price, and don't go above it. I have the luxery of working kinda funny hours, so I'll be home alot during the week, and you'll find auctions that end at like 1 PM on a Tuesday afternoon when everyone is at work, and no one happened to set up a snipe on it. You can get stuff really cheap on those weekday auctions.

Jeff

 

[RaisedByWolves]

Good ideas FHCW.

As far as listing, the more detailed the description the higher the price. Throw in some action pics and your bound to do good.

 

[lesorubcheek]

I often wonder how so many saws seem to sell so high, especially over the past year or so. I would think that the majority of homeowners would prefer a newer saw, not one that would require work on it to have a functional piece of equipment. Are there are that many collectors out there willing to pay this much money? It would appear the cost of heating has contributed to this, but again I would expect more demand for new saws, not the older ones. If I were planning to cut more wood for heating my home, I'd buy a saw for doing the work, not for working on.

This is the USA where free market economy is what life is all about. Something is worth how much someone is willing to pay for it. In the case of eBay, its worth what at least 2 people are willing to pay. Actually the lesser of the two plus the bid increment. Looks like I'll never find a 750 that I can afford.

Dan

 

[retoocs555]

As far as listing, the more detailed the description the higher the price. Throw in some action pics and your bound to do good.

Not always the case. Perfect saws without any issues yes that holds true.

If you're an honest seller and describe every little flaw... take pictures of the bottom of the saw... gauge your compression. Well, you get the idea more often than not the saws described simply "runs great" will out sell a saw that has any kind of minor problem or paint loss.

Its all a beauty contest on ebay

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

Its all a beauty contest on ebay

That is very true. I sold an 056 Super which I repainted. I got probably an extra $100 just because it looked so nice.

Jeff