going rate for 2nd hand?

**miyanc** · 08-22-2012, 22:32

what do Clarks go for 2nd hand? Maybe nx-250?

**DemostiX** · 08-23-2012, 00:03

As a sometime former teacher on data, I tell you there's no substitute for seeing the data with your own eyes, even if it is only on screen.

And, there was a recent ebay sale of an NX-250 package that ended above $370 for hammock and rain-fly. It may have been noted in this forum.

**nogods** · 08-23-2012, 05:42

I'm amazed at how much people will pay for used equipment, sometimes paying more than it would cost new from a reputable retailer with free shipping and a liberal return policy.

I wonder if they don't know about google.

My target price for used is equipment (both buying and selling) is 50% to 70% of what I'd have to pay to buy new. More than that and I'd rather have new. And what the seller paid is irrelevant to me. If I can buy something new for $400, the fact that seller paid $450 for it new isn't going to get me to pay the seller $390 for it used.

The exception is something I want that is no longer made, then there is no retail new price to compare. What it cost 5 years ago is irrelevant.

**Passinthru** · 08-23-2012, 05:58

Recently picked up one here from a forum member. I'll PM you the details.
Happens my purchase price fell just within 'nogods' parameters.

**miyanc** · 08-23-2012, 21:56

Originally Posted by Passinthru

Recently picked up one here from a forum member. I'll PM you the details.
Happens my purchase price fell just within 'nogods' parameters.

thanks for the info

**eightweight** · 08-23-2012, 07:04

I agree that NORMALLY 2nd hand is heavily discounted, but here there are people being both sellers and buyes that are picking up hammocks / fly's etc for 90-100% of new cost
I purchased a Clark Flex 180 here for $350.00 shipped and am very happy with it new price was $429 plus shipping of maybe $20.00 so close to $450.00 saved $100 clams???
best of luck with your purchases!!!!

Bill

Originally Posted by nogods

I'm amazed at how much people will pay for used equipment, sometimes paying more than it would cost new from a reputable retailer with free shipping and a liberal return policy.

I wonder if they don't know about google.

My target price for used is equipment (both buying and selling) is 50% to 70% of what I'd have to pay to buy new. More than that and I'd rather have new. And what the seller paid is irrelevant to me. If I can buy something new for $400, the fact that seller paid $450 for it new isn't going to get me to pay the seller $390 for it used.

The exception is something I want that is no longer made, then there is no retail new price to compare. What it cost 5 years ago is irrelevant.

**Grinder** · 08-23-2012, 07:13

Just a side issue I have about used sales.

Why do many of you delete price after the sale?

I feel it would be a good resource, to be able to look back at prior sales to get an idea of the market. It seems most treat it like a big secret.

Just my 2 cents.

**eightweight** · 08-23-2012, 11:09

I do not know why and do agree with you ????
Bill

Originally Posted by Grinder

Just a side issue I have about used sales.

Why do many of you delete price after the sale?

I feel it would be a good resource, to be able to look back at prior sales to get an idea of the market. It seems most treat it like a big secret.

Just my 2 cents.

**miyanc** · 08-23-2012, 21:58

Originally Posted by nogods

I'm amazed at how much people will pay for used equipment, sometimes paying more than it would cost new from a reputable retailer with free shipping and a liberal return policy.

I wonder if they don't know about google.

My target price for used is equipment (both buying and selling) is 50% to 70% of what I'd have to pay to buy new. More than that and I'd rather have new. And what the seller paid is irrelevant to me. If I can buy something new for $400, the fact that seller paid $450 for it new isn't going to get me to pay the seller $390 for it used.

The exception is something I want that is no longer made, then there is no retail new price to compare. What it cost 5 years ago is irrelevant.

that's how most big box stores make money or should I say used to make money. I have pm'ed several people to let them know that the item they are selling used is cheaper new.

**miyanc** · 08-23-2012, 22:10

this is why I posed the question. I was looking to see if used market fell off enough for me to look at buying from this forum or should I just figure the total cost.

for me it depends on the item I am purchasing as to the price difference I would take new and used. It seams like everyone sells things that are " new ", "just took it out of the box", " used it once" and these claims may very well be true. The problem is that enough people lie so I hedge my bets. I now look on ebay and these forums for items I can get at reduced prices to try it out. If it is as needed then buy new. I shop rei garage sales often and do the same there.