I'd agree 100% if I were selling commodities like computer soundcards
(I've done that on Ebay also) with very large pools of suppliers and
buyers.

But I have previously found that, when selling several like or similar
items into a limited user market, that the price fetched goes down
dramatically when the buying community sees more items in the pipeline.
If they don't win the auction at a low price, they just bid on the
next one coming up. Typically the 3rd or 4th item goes for about half
that of the first. Been there done that too.

It would be better (for me as a seller) if the items could remain
listed for longer periods of time, but that's not Ebay's business
model, so I was looking for a different type of site (if it exists).

Anyway, thanks for the comments.

best regards,

Martin

Ignoramus20015 wrote:
I do not think that you would really "flood ebay" with those few
different things, and you can sell them one of each kind, at a
time. There is no bigger market for small sellers than ebay. I tried
selling stuff elsewhere, it was mostly a waste of time. Your
experience may be different, but I would be surprised.

i

On 10 Apr 2006 13:07:57 -0700, Martin wrote:
If you operate (or know of) a site dedicated to resale of machine
components, please contact me at funkychateau at yahoo dot com. Don't
use the "reply" option in this posting, it's a spam-blocker.

I'm looking for some recommended alternatives to "Ebay", ie I'm seeking
a site (auction or otherwise) more or less dedicated to buying and
selling motion components and assemblies. I seem to have more of the
following components in my own excess inventory than are offered in
Ebay's "linear motion" category, and I'd totally flood the Ebay market
if I tossed half of this stuff on auction at the same time:

1. Thomson linear ball-bearing pillow blocks, sizes 12 closed, 16
open, 16 closed
2. Thomson steel rods, sizes 12 and 16, post- and bottom-mounting
3. Various mounts and supports for the above rods

4. THK series 35 linear rails and ball-bearing slides

5. Bosch/Star series 25 linear rails and ball-bearing slides

6. Complete Reid-Ashman linear-motion assemblies, length 4' to 6',
built of Thomson components on box-section steel bases, with thick 6061
carriage plates. Weight about 250 lbs.

7. Reid-Ashman linear-motion assemblies similar to above, but with
pre-installed lead screws and other motion hardware. Have both manual
(right-angle "boston gear") and power/manual ("boston gear" plus
reversible clutched overrunning gear motor) with all control
electronics. 115 VAC. Weight about 300 lbs.

8. Reid-Ashman two- and three-axis positioning tables. These are also
built of mostly Thomson components. Upper plates (mounting surfaces)
are probably about 18 to 24 inches on a side, one inch thick. Have
locking levers in each dimension. Steel bases have both rollers for
limited relocation, and threaded/adjustable/swivel support/leveling
feet. Weight probably in excess of 500 lbs (two men can lift one side
a few inches off the floor). These also have openings for forklift
tines (probably the best way to actually move one).

9. Not linear motion, but I also have a couple of heavy Reid-Ashman
reversible power-servo rotary-wheel gizmos that were removed from a
couple of the linear tables. These have roller-bearing heads
originally intended to support/rotate a heavy load cantilevered out a
couple of feet. WIth handheld corded controls and all electronics.
Scale on rotating head labeled to 1/4 degree. Adjustable limit
switches. 115 VAC.

Thanks for any leads anyone may have!

Martin