Of course I was referring to the message of Nick and not of Micah On 20/01/2009, Ruediger Hesse <[email protected]> wrote: > I suppose what Micah tries to tell you is that people who might be > interested lose interest very quickly as soon as they see your prizes. > No matter whether you write OBO or not, the starting prize is always > an indication about the range you expect. Hence people do not assume > that there is much bargaining potential when they see the starting > prizes. > > See basically people dont "need" your stuff, but people always like a > good offer ... > > On 19/01/2009, Micah Risk <[email protected]> wrote: >> Well apparently you did not read thoroughly, or maybe you dont understand >> the point of OBO. The point of selling things like this is, if people are >> interested, they tell you what they are willing to pay. People are not >> idiots, they know what a moving sale means. Or maybe I should expect to >> hold >> hands with people through an OBO offer. >> >> 2009/1/16 Nick REES <[email protected]> >> >>> Micah, >>> >>> I don't know whether you think people are fools on here (and I know >>> you've >>> written "or best offer") but reducing your prices less than 20% for stuff >>> about a year old when the stores themselves are now reducing by more is >>> taking the piss a bit. >>> >>> If this stuff is used and in good condition, usually people would expect >>> to >>> see around about a 50% discount. >>> >>> If people go online, they'll get better deals for brand new items at the >>> moment! >>> >>> Nick >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> *From:* Micah Risk <[email protected]> >>> *To:* The Moscow Expat List <[email protected]> >>> *Sent:* Friday, 16 January, 2009 5:49:55 >>> *Subject:* Expat List Moving Sale- Furniture, Brand new Entertainment >>> system, kitchen, etc >>> >>> We are moving out of Moscow and need to sell all of our stuff. Everything >>> is under 1 year old, and only used by 2 people for part of the year (or >>> some >>> of it is not used at all!). So everything is still in excellent or good >>> used >>> condition. We will be gone by mid-February, but are hoping to start >>> selling >>> the things we do not use often. Located in the Izmaylova region. >>> >>> >>> >>> *IKEA furniture: >>> * >>> *Red Corner couch* (extremely comfortable!) seats at least 6 with >>> matching >>> ottoman - new at Ikea 31 490 rubles + 4 990 rubles ; $1,124 + $179 >>> http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/S69839459 + >>> http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/S09828388 >>> *Selling for $900 OBO* >>> >>> *Dark wood bookcase(beautiful!!!)* with glass doors plus additional >>> matching shelfing- Total: 20 960 r $747 >>> Large shelves X2- 3 690 rubles each = 7 380r $263 >>> http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20094031 >>> Glass doors X4- 1600 rubles each = 6400 r $228 >>> http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/60104085 >>> Side sections X2- 2 690 rubles each = 5 380r $192 >>> http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20096431 >>> Height extender X2- 900 rubles each = 1 800r $64 >>> http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/53689310 >>> *Selling for $600 OBO* >>> >>> >>> *6 DrawerDresser*- 11 990 r $428 >>> http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/30088572 >>> *$370 OBO >>> **Wardrobe with sliding doors*- $470 >>> http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S99850921 (with horizontal >>> pole >>> across both sides and pants rack that slides out) will include hangers >>> *$400 OBO* >>> >>> *Modern Wood Bed + Mattress*- Full size *$500* >>> Others: >>> -Pillows for couch and bed, down comforter & 2 sets of >>> sheets/pillowcases/comforter cover- *$200* >>> -1 Extra brand new down comforter,never taken out of packaging,* $145* >>> -6 Set of Glass food containers- $36 new >>> http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40112543 >>> -Ikea 8 Glass spice containers- >>> http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/00030262 (like this but >>> completely round) >>> -Ikea silver mixing bowls >>> -Ikea pans- nonstick wok, nonstick frying pan- medium and large sizes- >>> make >>> an offer >>> Other Ikea stuff- large strainer, cooking utensils, can opener, knife >>> set, >>> etc >>> *all of the appliance/kitchen stuff will be sold by best offer.* >>> >>> *Entertainment System Summary:* >>> >>> *1. AV Receiver: Yamaha >>> *Ampli-Tuner Audio Video >>> Model: RX-V459 >>> New, never been opened. (MSRP was $400) >>> >>> >>> This Yamaha RX-V459 is any Home Theater buff's dream!! >>> It has VERY clean bass and plenty of cranking power >>> The RX-V459 has everything you need without any over kill. >>> Even has a place to plug in your MP3 player and listen to it just like >>> any >>> other component you'd >>> The setup is very straight forward and well documented in the manual >>> IF what I have found on the web is correct I believe the RX-V459 is a >>> late >>> 2007 early 2008 model? >>> Bottom line: >>> If you want a super clean sounding unit without a ton of >>> buttons...reasonable price with lots of features...top notch quality >>> inside >>> and out...this Yamaha is the way to go. >>> Trust me it won't take long for you to fall in love with it! >>> Strengths: >>> The usual super Yamaha quality build and sound. >>> Easy to navigate and setup. >>> Plenty of features without being overwhelming!!! >>> Place to plug in your MP3 player. >>> (Don't see this on the higher end units for some reason) >>> I like the -80db to +80db volume setup. >>> At -27db it's pretty loud and ya haven't even got to 0db yet!! >>> >>> *2. *Infinity* Beta HCS >>> Complete 6-piece Home theater and music loudspeaker system* >>> 200 mm (8"), 100-watt, compact powered subwoofer w/ CMMD drivers >>> Four magnetically shielded, 2-way satellites w/ CMMD drivers >>> 2-way, magnetically shielded, voice-matched center speakers w/ CMMD >>> drivers >>> MSRP: $1500 >>> Also never taken out of the box, but bought as a display model so I'm >>> willing to knock the price down to $1200 >>> It's a really great system. Check out the following links if you're >>> interested: >>> 1. Product Specifications: >>> http://www.infinitysystems.com/home/products/product_detail.aspx?prod=BETAHCS/230&ser=BET&Language=ENG&Region=EUROPE&Country=FI >>> Both links have photos. >>> 2. Description: http://www.infinityloudspeakers.com.au/beta.html >>> >>> *Again, these are in perfect condition, and haven't been used. * >>> *If you buy them together I'll throw in another bonus and sell both for >>> $1500 out of convenience.* >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Expat mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://www.lists.ru/mailman/listinfo/expat >>> http://www.expat.ru/forum/ >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Micah Risk >> >> >> "Few are willing to brave the disapproval of their fellows, the censure of >> their colleagues, the wrath of their society. Moral courage is a rarer >> commodity than bravery in battle or great intelligence. Yet it is the one >> essential, vital quality for those who seek to change a world that yields >> most painfully to change." - Robert F. Kennedy >> > > > -- > Rudiger Hesse > > Tel.(off) : Russia +7 (8) 915 312 0417 > email : [email protected] > https://www.xing.com/profile/Ruediger_Hesse3 >
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