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Re: Why is it that an honest man can't sell things
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Posted by Mark on May 18, 2006 at 07:20:56 from (172.145.64.248):
In Reply to: Why is it that an honest man can't sell things posted by old on May 17, 2006 at 20:54:35:
old, I recently sold a Cub and a Super A on ebay. Neither brought near what I thought they should have and my expectations were rather low.....example, the Cub was straight and had cultivators. I felt it would bring $1500....it brought $1235......no I can never find them that cheap when I am looking for them. But, I don't use shill bidders like many do and what it brings, it brings. I took a bath on the Super A! Anyway, when I advertised these tractors, I added one thing...."this tractor is 50-55 years old and for it's age..it's in good condition." I think that causes most people to realize it is far from new and not to expect it to be perfect. You're doing right.....never compromise your ethics, the truth will stand when the world is afire.
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