Why won't my iPad sell?

[patseguin]

It's interesting that someone says they're not surprised the mini sold for more than the 3rd gen might. It never occurred to me that the mini might have more speed. I had hoped $460 would be the sweet spot for a 64GB 3rd gen with AT&T but you guys might be right. Is it reasonable to think that it would sell for less than my mini did?

 

[Kendo]

It's interesting that someone says they're not surprised the mini sold for more than the 3rd gen might. It never occurred to me that the mini might have more speed. I had hoped $460 would be the sweet spot for a 64GB 3rd gen with AT&T but you guys might be right. Is it reasonable to think that it would sell for less than my mini did?

Of course. As far as the general public is concerned, your iPad 3 is 2 generations behind the 4 and the Air. But your mini is still the current model sold in stores.

Not everyone is an Apple hardcore fanatic who knows a Retina mini is coming out. Soccer moms see an iPad mini for sale at a price that is cheaper than what they can get from Apple. If they walk into an Apple Store, soccer moms see your iPad mini model on display. As far as they are concerned, they are getting the current model.

 

[patseguin]

I wonder if I should just cancel the auction and relist it. I'm sure it's not going to sell now that I've gotten some feedback.

 

[Vantage Point]

A refurb from Apple is $509 which includes new battery, new shell and 1 year warranty.

That is what you are competing against - like new, warrantied, no worries...

 

[tgara]

selling it to Gazelle shouldn't even be an option. they offered me $120 less for what I sold my ipad 3 on ebay for.

The problem with eBay is that the fees you pay as a seller after the transaction is complete can be significant, especially with higher priced items. To be fair, you have to compare net prices (e.g., after fees and costs are subtracted) to get a correct picture.

A few years ago, the cut eBay got was a lot less... I remember paying reasonable fees for selling expensive items, but no longer. And, add to that any Paypal fees that are charged when the seller sends you money (remember, eBay owns Paypal!). I recently sold a digital SLR camera on eBay, and between the insertion, final value, and Paypal fees, it ate up nearly 20% of the selling price. And forget about it if the seller complains about the item, delivery issues, etc.

That's why I use Gazelle... they offer you a reasonable price with no hassles. Send it in, get paid, done. For me, lack of aggravation and my time are worth it. But, to each his own...

And regarding the OP's issue, yes, the price is too high. As they say in the real estate market, if the property stays on the market more than 6 months, the price is too high. You might want to take a look at completed auctions for your particular model to get an idea of the final selling prices, and then make the appropriate adjustments in your price.

 

[zunairryk]

I don't care how much they will resell it for. That's why they are in business - to make money from resales. I'll take less in sale price in exchange for not having to deal with the massive criminal element in places like eBay. And posting on Craigslist is just a request to be robbed and/or beaten.

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I don't know what city you live in but i have lived in cities across Canada, and been selling/buying on Craigslist for years without any issue. As long as you follow the basic rules and use common sense, it is very unlikely that you will get "robbed and/or beaten"

Unless ofcourse you are loaded and simply can't be bothered with Ebay or Craigslist, then it makes sense i guess.

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The problem with eBay is that the fees you pay as a seller after the transaction is complete can be significant, especially with higher priced items. A few years ago, the cut eBay got was a lot less... I remember paying reasonable fees for selling expensive items, but no longer. I recently sold a digital SLR camera on eBay, and between the insertion, final value, and Paypal fees, it ate up nearly 20% of the selling price. And, add to that any Paypal fees that are charged when the seller sends you money (remember, eBay owns Paypal!). And forget about it if the seller complains about the item, delivery issues, etc.

That's why I use Gazelle... they offer you a reasonable price with no hassles. For me, lack of aggravation and my time are worth it. But, to each his own...

I agree on the eBay part. Their fees combined with PayPal are just ridiculous. That's why i have switched to Kijiji/Craigslist.

 

[patseguin]

I have it on Craig's List until my ebay auctions ends and I can price it properly. I had just hoped for around 450 for my 64GB cellular. If I go like 430 to get rid of it, I'm going to lose on ebay fees and paypal fees. I guess my other option is to trade it gamestop towards my xbox one day one or ps4.

 

[sonicrobby]

I don't care how much they will resell it for. That's why they are in business - to make money from resales. I'll take less in sale price in exchange for not having to deal with the massive criminal element in places like eBay. And posting on Craigslist is just a request to be robbed and/or beaten.

To each their own I guess. Though I will contest the craiglist opinion. Ive sold my iPad 3, Mac mini, iPhone 4, 13" MPB, 15" rMBP, slingbox, and various inexpensive accessories on craiglist with no issue ever. And New Orleans isn't known for its low crime rates, thats for sure

 

[alent1234]

Isn't the iPad 3 the bastard stepchild?

 

[ChrisA]

I listed my iPad 3rd gen 64GB at the same time as my mini and the mini sold within 10 minutes for $360. I have a reserve of $460 on the 3rd gen and have it listed for the 3rd time. I find it hard to believe that I will have to sell it for close to what I sold my mini for. What are other selling theirs for?

People see there is a "reserve" on the auction and most of them don't bother biding. Yes a few will bid of an item with a reserve but you've reduced the number of potential buyers.

Repost the iPad with a realistic starting price and no reserve. I'd look around at what these sell for and then go about $10 less and it will sell quickly.

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I had just hoped for around 450 for my 64GB cellular. If I go like 430 to get rid of it,.

$450 vs. $430 is less than a 5% difference. You shouldn't even care about 5%

 

[ocabj]

Not only should you avoid eBay because of the eBay+Paypal 'tax', there's also the issues of scammy buyers who like to file complaints, get refunds from Paypal, and keep your product. That's a bit of an extreme example, but it happens and the way the eBay Protection processes work, it favors the buyer heavily.

I've sold a couple of my past iPhones on craigslist, along with Canon dSLR equipment (bodies, lenses, Speedlites). No issue. Be smart. Meet in public. CCW if you can. One time I sold a Canon lens for $1500 on craigslist. Told the guy to meet me at the Apple Store in my area.