Ebay is absolutely insane (*hint: sell now!*)

**kymmy3** · January 20th, 2006, 07:53 PM

For us working moms - I like auctions that end during the day. Then I can bid. If the auction ends on a weekend, I usually end up forgetting about.

We also don't have a computer at home though.

I did hear from an ebay training guy that did a seminar here. Sat/Sun evening auctions have lower/less bids. I tend to think that depends on the item and who wants it.

**Cheri444** · January 20th, 2006, 08:04 PM

Originally posted by judiaci:
Congratulations on your successful auctions and thanks for the tip about selling now. Do you think it is better to have auctions end at night, during the day on a weekday or on a weekend?

I've had this site bookmarked for quite a while.

http://www.auctionbytes.com/Email_Ne.../calendar.html

I've never used, but it's supposed to tell you when is a good time to list auctions and for how many days. Again, I've never personally used it (in fact, I've never sold anything on ebay--I just bookmarked it "in case").

Cheri

Edited to add, according to this site Sunday is the best day to end auctions.

[ January 20, 2006 04:06 PM: Message edited by: Cheri444 ]

**julliams** · January 20th, 2006, 09:48 PM

Can I ask what dolls normally go for (not retired ones) on ebay? Right now they seem to be the same price as buying new from AG which I really don't understand. I personally haven't had a good run buying on ebay as there has always been an issue with overcharging for postage or not arriving on time (like 2 months later) so I would never buy on ebay over AG unless of course it was a retired item.

Do I wait or will dolls always go high like this?

Juliette

GreyMyst · January 20th, 2006, 10:05 PM

Originally posted by Juliette:

Do I wait or will dolls always go high like this?

Juliette

They always run higher than they locigally should, but in the summer I've gotten dolls with minimal flaws for as little as $30 in full 7 day auctions.

**julliams** · January 20th, 2006, 11:34 PM

Thanks Sara,
That is what I would expect to pay for a doll that is second hand and is still currently available from a store. I was in awe of the prices for some dolls. As I said I totally understand the prices being high for a PM or a white body doll since you can't get those anymore but for a doll I can still buy brand new????? Too silly. The problem for me is that I have to add $30 for shipping so it would be silly for me to buy a doll for more than $30.

I guess I will wait.

Thanks heaps,
Juliette

GreyMyst · January 20th, 2006, 11:48 PM

Originally posted by Juliette:
Thanks Sara,
That is what I would expect to pay for a doll that is second hand and is still currently available from a store. I was in awe of the prices for some dolls. As I said I totally understand the prices being high for a PM or a white body doll since you can't get those anymore but for a doll I can still buy brand new????? Too silly. The problem for me is that I have to add $30 for shipping so it would be silly for me to buy a doll for more than $30.

I guess I will wait.

Thanks heaps,
Juliette

$30, is that actual shipping? Man I'd never order ANYTHING if it were that much! I complain if it's much over $10.

I guess it costs alot more when I it's a big thing like a doll. I've bought some things internationally, but never a doll.

Felicity_Fan85 · January 20th, 2006, 11:51 PM

perhaps I should wait too or get a mattel Kirsten... thanks for the info.

**julliams** · January 21st, 2006, 12:16 AM

$30 seems to be what everyone keeps telling me. If the doll were boxed it would be $45 - $55 particularly if I were to get an outfit as extra.

That's why I want them to make one expecially for me called Australian Girl that I can order locally and pay $10 for postage - Yey - my dream. We just don't have 18" dolls here in Australia. I'm not sure why but it just never caught on. Target had some there for a while but they were a dismal failure (and ugly. Also we don't have any clothing here for 18" dolls so I have to make all of Jenna's stuff (Maplelea) because it would cost me a small fortune to have any kind of outfit bought and sent here.

I guess I picked an expensive hobby - gulp!

Juliette

Felicity_Fan85 · January 21st, 2006, 12:21 AM

how much do the PM dolls normally go for in the summer?

Ashley1972 · January 21st, 2006, 01:18 AM

I've seen many dolls go for $40-$50 in the summer. What I look for is the dolls with silver eye. They go for about $30 in the summer and I ship them to the doll hospital for about $7 and they will fix the eyes for free and tighten the limbs and I get a doll that's practically brand new.