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A place to discuss reselling of the Wii. Please post any CL or Ebay advice or also thoughts on holding out for a little longer for the holiday season.

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since self-promotion is not allowed and we have no way of verifying if it's your auction or not, please do not post any eBay auction links. this is a 4 point warning you do not want. - serra

Here is the link to the original thread (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=678154) - the one that started it all. :nod:
And this is the thread that followed (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=798647), but got locked after just 4,000 posts.
Please read - or search - them first if you have any questions.

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Inventory Tracker:

Target: [Wii (http://www.target.com/gp/store-info/find-target-store.html?callingPage=detail&asin=B0009VXBAQ&AFID=Performics_**Slick%20Deals**&LNM=Primary)] [Wii Fit (http://www.target.com/gp/store-info/find-target-store.html?callingPage=detail&asin=B000VJRU44&AFID=Performics_**Slick%20Deals**&LNM=Primary)] [Mario Kart Wii (http://www.target.com/gp/store-info/find-target-store.html?AFID=Performics_**Slick%20Deals**&LNM=Primary&callingPage=detail&asin=B000XJNTNS)]

Best Buy: [Wii] [Wii Fit (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcat17006&type=page&sourceId=1205450857084&sourceType=product&skuId=8791177&productId=1205450857084&itemId=1000257)] [Mario Kart Wii (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcat17006&type=page&sourceId=1205450857146&sourceType=product&skuId=8791195&productId=1205450857146&itemId=1214199)]

Circuit City: [Wii] [Wii Fit (http://www.circuitcity.com/rpsm/oid/211097/rpem/ccd/howToGetIt.do?linkid=j13459594k1971&affiliateid=k1971&mid=sduidp0t830914)] [Mario Kart Wii]

Walmart: [Wii] [Wii Fit (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9188483)] [Mario Kart Wii]

Sears: [Wii] [Wii Fit (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05892358000P?sid=I008440001000010038 3&aff=Y)] [Mario Kart Wii]

:wave: blade128 - Thanks to those that originally posted the links!

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EBAY BOYCOTT INFO:
Total Number of auction on Ebay and the Percentage decrease.

14,698,193 -473982 -3.22% 2/19/08 2:05AM
14,092,226 -647313 -4.59% February 20, 2008 5:05 pm



Reseller FAQ (ask these questions in the forum and get smacked around!):

EBay Fees Calculator[I]

www.ebcalc.com

This is how eBay will calculate your Final Value Fee if your item sells for less than $1000 and you do not receive any special discount. Note that the FVF is based on the auction's ending price excluding any S&H Charges:

8.75% of the first $25 + 3.50% of the remaining amount exceeding $25

Example: Sale Price $400

FVF = (.0875 * $25.00) + (.035 * $375.00) = ($2.19) + ( $13.13) = $15.32

[I]Shipping Recommendations

Where can I get boxes to ship stuff on the cheap? Try Walmart (24 hour stores are great for this at 4am)! Go to your local grocery store also and ask them to save boxes for you. You can just buy 18x12x12 boxes for under $3 for your bundle. Packing peanuts are the lightest filler but are hard to find for free. If you want to order 25 or more boxes at a time, you can get them from uline.com for around $1.50 each with shipping.

The Nintendo Wii also fits perfectly into the boxes that hold several reams of paper. These boxes can be found for FREE at any bank, office supply store, library, and any other location that prints paper on a regular basis. These boxes are sturdy but light and also work well in shipping bundled items. Be aware that when claiming damage insurance on shipping, the quality of your packing will come into question - for $400-$500 an inspector will probably come look at the package, so it may be worth both positive feedback and insurance protection to use good boxes.

What size of box to get? Considering that Nintendo ships the Wii with no other padding, you shouldn't need much either. You will want your box to be crush proof which means having packing material fill throughout the empty spaces. The Wii will fit perfectly in a box with 15"Lx10"Hx6"D dimensions with 1" to spare on the depth. If you are going to pack a nunchuk you will need a minimum of 15x10x8, as they are thick. Staples sells a 15x12x10 box that fits the Wii perfect on two sides, or you can use the extra space for padding all around. 15x10x10 gives you lots of bundle space, but these must be ordered, you won't find them at B&M stores.

Which shipper is best FedEx Ground consistently has cheaper rates and faster shipping times in comparison to UPS Ground (however eBay does not automatically calculate rates for FedEx). USPS priority mail is a fast 2-3 days anywhere which will get you glowing feedback, but it does not have tracking. Signature delivery is required for PayPal seller protection on items above $250 (signature is also required for FedEx when it is declared value for $500+) - without signature, a PayPal dispute is ripped out of your account and gone forever. The total shipping price for anywhere in the USA 48 contiguous ranges from $12-$18 FedEx (bundle shipping more), depending on the distance. FedEx insurance has reported to only pay the cost of the items, whereas UPS may pay the full auction value.


When should I list my Wii?

You should use the completed auction search and make up your own mind from past results. The biggest problem is that there are usually are several listings ending every minute and you don't want that much competition, it's better to list at a time when more people might be bidding, and less might be listing new Wiis. Don't use scheduled auctions, list your item at a random time. If we told you when we list, then YOU'D be competition!

For research, www.terapeak.com (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=305707&t=678154&u2=http://www.terapeak.com) provides the most complete information for FREE on any item on eBay. Be sure to filter out extra items such as accessories or games to more accurately view the data on selling the Nintendo Wii. Timing your listing also makes a large difference on increasing your profit margin, thus it is also important to adjust the website to fit your timezone.

What is the difference between a Dutch Auction and a Multiple Item Auction Listing?

A true Dutch Auction, which gets its name from the Tulip auctions in the Netherlands is an auction that starts with a really high asking price. The price is then lowered incrementally until one person bids to end the auction. These types of auctions are effective for selling high priced items. For eBay purposes, Dutch Auction is used to refer to Multiple Item Ascending Auctions (listings with 2 or more items) in which the price starts low, at say $0.99, and then is bid up incrementally, ending with one winner purchasing multiple units or multiple winners purchasing a single unit each. The term 'Dutch Auction' is used to refer to both the true Dutch auctions as well as Multiple Item Ascending Auctions, thus there is often some confusion amongst individuals when the term is used.

Where do I get Wiis to sell?
You'll be looking hard! Keep these discussions to the Wii availability thread, unless the discussion is reseller-specific for some reason.
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New Thread? First Post...two words for resellers to live by...maximize profits :)

Newegg. 260 shipped.

I just got a wii alert but I can't find it. I'm wondering if it's a false alarm

Newegg.com bundle

how long did that last?

2 orders of 3. Went to get more but went OOS.

Got 3 from Amazon. Hope they ship.

got 12 finally!

anyone making any cash on pokemon DS lite editon?

anyone making any cash on pokemon DS lite editon?

There are several for sale for $149-$159 with free shipping. After eBay & Paypal fees, they ain't making nothing...how they aren't losing money is beyond me. These retailed for $129 plus tax. You do the math. :(

anyone making any cash on pokemon DS lite editon?

Nope I barely made anything off of one, don't know whether or not to hold onto the other 8 I have

whats up with amazon it shows the fit in stock but it is oos

wii fit available through amazon?

Well, b.s.

3x3 on wii on amazon
only 3 fits on amazon!

my office is going to be STOCKED with wiis and wii fits! L-O-L!!!!

Who r u?

3x3 on wii on amazon
only 3 fits on amazon!

my office is going to be STOCKED with wiis and wii fits! L-O-L!!!!

a magic man. now you see me, now you don't

a magic man. now you see me, now you don't

You got a screen shot of your fit purchase? I'm dubious

private message INCOMING!!

Who r u?

he's the forum troll. You don't know who he is because his posts have been removed almost every other time.

Any B&M Fit sightings today? I'm gonna see if I can pick up anything after work today.

nope, not a troll. I have gotten very lucky as of late w/ Wii and Wii Fit. Hmm....not sure what to say...Deal with it?

nope, not a troll. I have gotten very lucky as of late w/ Wii and Wii Fit. Hmm....not sure what to say...Deal with it?

my mistake then. Must have you mixed up with someone else :lol:

my mistake then. Must have you mixed up with someone else :lol:

yeah, totally!!!! :wave:

repostalerter just joined in august. so watch.just a trouble make.anything going on in the yahoo group?? what do we think of the elmo thing??really on the tmx elmo i never knew about it until after the release

For some sellers, like Michael Knight, who dismantles motorcycles and sells the parts on eBay from Garland, Texas, the sheer volume of recent adjustments has been frustrating.

"I have no control. I have to comply with anything they choose to do and I have no voice in the matter," he said.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26316882/

This is what you get when you have a monopoly. Thanks fair and balanced business practices, for cracking down on the tyrant Ebay.

Why not just charge actual shipping? (I know...it's a stretch...)

Actual shipping should include a handling charge.Gas: Gas costs what $4.00/gallon right now, how far is everyones closest post office, I know mine is a few miles away. Time: My time is worth at least $35/hour, if you do indeed have to stand in line at the post office how long will that take? grant it most of us avoid the lines and buy postage online of course with usps that mean your delivery confirmation will not get scanned till it gets to its destination....not to mention boxing/packing the item(s)...time is money.

Also packing materials cost money

By limiting the fees on items like game systems which beside the wii are all rather heavy ebay are essentially erasing any reimbursement for getting a package to it's buyer.

oh yeah has anyone noticed that the price of shipping with all carriers has gone up a lot in the past 3-4 months....

Actual shipping should include a handling charge.Gas: Gas costs what $4.00/gallon right now, how far is everyones closest post office, I know mine is a few miles away. Time: My time is worth at least $35/hour, if you do indeed have to stand in line at the post office how long will that take? grant it most of us avoid the lines and buy postage online of course with usps that mean your delivery confirmation will not get scanned till it gets to its destination....not to mention boxing/packing the item(s)...time is money.

Also packing materials cost money

By limiting the fees on items like game systems which beside the wii are all rather heavy ebay are essentially erasing any reimbursement for getting a package to it's buyer.

oh yeah has anyone noticed that the price of shipping with all carriers has gone up a lot in the past 3-4 months....

I'm glad you think your time is worth so much, but if you were to work that into your "handling" fees, no one would bid on it. Extremely poor business model if you have to do that to stay afloat. If you are worth $35/hour, why are you selling Wii's for such little profit? Sounds like you are over-qualified my friend. :confused:

I'm glad you think your time is worth so much, but if you were to work that into your "handling" fees, no one would bid on it. Extremely poor business model if you have to do that to stay afloat. If you are worth $35/hour, why are you selling Wii's for such little profit? Sounds like you are over-qualified my friend. :confused:

IMO, every little bit counts. I'm not worth $35/hr, but close. When I'm not working, I'm not making any money so why not? As far as working that in handling fees, I wouldn't do it.

IMO, every little bit counts. I'm not worth $35/hr, but close. When I'm not working, I'm not making any money so why not? As far as working that in handling fees, I wouldn't do it.

I just think people look for any reason possible to justify inflated shipping/handling fees. I hate what eBay is doing, but I do understand it...sellers need to work their fees into the starting prices or find another avenue to sell stuff. Doesn't seem to be any other way.

I just think people look for any reason possible to justify inflated shipping/handling fees. I hate what eBay is doing, but I do understand it...sellers need to work their fees into the starting prices or find another avenue to sell stuff. Doesn't seem to be any other way.

All I can say is that Ebay better hope for lightning to strike 3 times with this Wii thing or else they will cut their own throats with the ridiculous FVFs and MANY, I say MANY people will jump ship. Not just Wii sellers, sellers of all different products. They will either find other avenues to sell their stuff, or quit all together because the margins won't justify the work. Ebay started with small time sellers (garage sale-esque) and that was their market niche, now morphing into Amazon like but without selling their own products. IF they have struck a deal with buy.com and other major online retailers, ebay buyers will soon realize this and stop buying on Ebay unless things are absolutely dirt cheap. There will always be the ignorant/uninformed buyers, but slowly people will then cut Ebay out of the equation and just go to Buy.com or whatever website. MS is trying to get into the mix with the live cashback rebate deal, but most people, me included don't want to mess with rebates and jumping through hoops. I hope google is watching Ebay's every strategic move and pounces on the opportunity that's so ready to be taken.

I'm glad you think your time is worth so much, but if you were to work that into your "handling" fees, no one would bid on it. Extremely poor business model if you have to do that to stay afloat. If you are worth $35/hour, why are you selling Wii's for such little profit? Sounds like you are over-qualified my friend. :confused:

Tribblegirl.. how much is your time worth?

for the right price I may be interested in YOUR time! :P

Tribblegirl.. how much is your time worth?

for the right price I may be interested in YOUR time! :P

LOL :lol:

All I can say is that Ebay better hope for lightning to strike 3 times with this Wii thing or else they will cut their own throats with the ridiculous FVFs and MANY, I say MANY people will jump ship. Not just Wii sellers, sellers of all different products. They will either find other avenues to sell their stuff, or quit all together because the margins won't justify the work. Ebay started with small time sellers (garage sale-esque) and that was their market niche, now morphing into Amazon like but without selling their own products. IF they have struck a deal with buy.com and other major online retailers, ebay buyers will soon realize this and stop buying on Ebay unless things are absolutely dirt cheap. There will always be the ignorant/uninformed buyers, but slowly people will then cut Ebay out of the equation and just go to Buy.com or whatever website. MS is trying to get into the mix with the live cashback rebate deal, but most people, me included don't want to mess with rebates and jumping through hoops. I hope google is watching Ebay's every strategic move and pounces on the opportunity that's so ready to be taken.

a few good arguments.. perhaps eBay is moving more for the wholesale/resale market and moving away from the resellers (those who buy at or near retail).

if Wii's were easily available at wholesale prices this would be a moot argument, but when on a really good day the BEST you may get a wii for is 235.

I agree this cashback/rebates thing is a marketing tool and nothing else, multiple eBay rule changes in one year, that is a clear sign they no they are slowly losing the market share and are getting inventive. Can't blame them, but they are also part of the problem.

i agree, but ever since they came up with the Best Match system is when all of this started I think. They tried to keep the level fair but in the end ruined more than helped and now its just a downward spiral in which for most people selling on ebay is coming to a close. I guess its gonna have to be CL and other outlets from now on...Like TMUL said lets hope google is waitin to pounce and take over the market like they do in everything else.

so how much more is ebay really going to make??? another 4.00 off of a wii.i will give them another 4.00 if i am making what i made last christmas.or has any one did the figures. there are otehr hot items to sell at christmas.

Why would anybody want to give Ebay anymore money, They take auctions down for numbers in your title tell you that a remote and a nunchuk is all in one??? If you where to sell on there site it would be two items or try to buy at BB CC OR WALMART all of those places say they are 2 each item's. I see Ebay as just driving there own company into the ground. How many people that pay $1000's of dollars a month in fee's can you stand to run off before You see your in the wrong??
No Customer Support-
No Answer to there Mistake Best Match -
No Plan for the furture once all of the people they piss off say enough is enough.
In the end it is not a bright furture for them.
Mike

Tribblegirl.. how much is your time worth?

for the right price I may be interested in YOUR time! :P

I never said I agreed with eBay...but I do not agree with sellers who ridiculously pad their shipping fees. If people don't like eBay's rules they can sell elsewhere, like Craigslist or Amazon marketplace. If any one of you would actually READ what I've posted you would realize that....no need for any further preaching to this choir, boys.

Why would anybody want to give Ebay anymore money, They take auctions down for numbers in your title tell you that a remote and a nunchuk is all in one??? If you where to sell on there site it would be two items or try to buy at BB CC OR WALMART all of those places say they are 2 each item's. I see Ebay as just driving there own company into the ground. How many people that pay $1000's of dollars a month in fee's can you stand to run off before You see your in the wrong??
No Customer Support-
No Answer to there Mistake Best Match -
No Plan for the furture once all of the people they piss off say enough is enough.
In the end it is not a bright furture for them.
Mike


maybe you should write them i did, well i wrote them about non-paying bidder's i'm getting really pissed about waisting money on listing fee's!!:mad:

When winning bidders emails you that he will not pay for the item, there has to
be a way for the seller to be able to relist the item immediatley for free!!!
It's ridiculous to have to wait 14 days to be able to do that, especially when
the buyer is emailing you that he wont pay!!! TIME IS MONEY AND EBAY IS WASTING
MY TIME!!!! Ebay should be on the side of the seller in this case and shorten
that time and charge a fee to the buyer breaking the contract!!! Once non paying
bidders get charged a fee, this nonsense will stop!!! Ebay should get credit
card info for any one signing up and charges 10% of the total price for non
paying bidders. Protect sellers more and ebay will be fine . Without sellers
theres no Ebay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!


this is the email i sent them the other day..

When winning bidders emails you that he will not pay for the item, there has to
be a way for the seller to be able to relist the item immediatley for free!!!
It's ridiculous to have to wait 14 days to be able to do that, especially when
the buyer is emailing you that he wont pay!!! TIME IS MONEY AND EBAY IS WASTING
MY TIME!!!! Ebay should be on the side of the seller in this case and shorten
that time and charge a fee to the buyer breaking the contract!!! Once non paying
bidders get charged a fee, this nonsense will stop!!! Ebay should get credit
card info for any one signing up and charges 10% of the total price for non
paying bidders. Protect sellers more and ebay will be fine . Without sellers
theres no Ebay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!


this is the email i sent them the other day..

Can't you file some kind of mutual agreement not to complete the transaction after a couple days...or has eBay done away with that too?

You Still have to wait eight days for them to answer you back. I Wish there was somebody else to use besides Ebay. At this point there is not another choice of Who to use or what to use,If there was another choice ebay may not treat all sellers like there a dime a dozen....There Not.....

Please Google or somebody Help :shake:

What did you get as a answer back once you did Write Them??

I have a bunch of transactions where a buyer forgot to leave feedback for my account after the transaction. Is there any feature in ebay where I can click on the transaction to request for feedback rather than emailing each buyer individually?

Why would anybody want to give Ebay anymore money, They take auctions down for numbers in your title tell you that a remote and a nunchuk is all in one??? If you where to sell on there site it would be two items or try to buy at BB CC OR WALMART all of those places say they are 2 each item's. I see Ebay as just driving there own company into the ground. How many people that pay $1000's of dollars a month in fee's can you stand to run off before You see your in the wrong??
No Customer Support-
No Answer to there Mistake Best Match -
No Plan for the furture once all of the people they piss off say enough is enough.
In the end it is not a bright furture for them.
Mike

So ebay changed. You, as a seller, have to change with them, adjust your prices accordingly to get your items listed as cheap as possible, and do everything in your power to get your items exposed.

I had a DSR of 4.5 for my shipping charges. I now list everything I sell with free shipping, and charge extra amount in the starting bids and buy it now prices. For example, I used to charge $5 shipping for a game. Now, I ship for free but instead of selling the game for $29, I sell it for $35, covering the shipping and an extra $1 for the increase of FVF fees. Im still selling fine. Adapt to the marketplace and you will be fine. My DSR averages are all 4.8 or above for the last 30 days.

In one way, the changes are good, as it will be a little bit tougher for someone with no feedback to get established. Less competition is a good thing as long as buyers dont go away. THE ONLY WAY EBAY LOSES IN THIS SITUATION IS IF BUYERS STOP BUYING, WHICH I DONT THINK WILL HAPPEN.

Ebay changes and adapts and you, as a seller, have to adapt with it. I have been selling on ebay 6 years now and will continue to.

ALL THAT BEING SAID, I HATE THE CHANGES AS WELL. I THINK EBAY IS BEING RIDICULOUS. HOWEVER, I WILL ADAPT.

BRING ON THE HOLIDAY SEASON, BEST TIME OF THE YEAR. PROFITS THROUGH THE ROOF!!!

^^ exactly. It's always like this any time eBay makes changes...the sky is falling!!! for about a month, then back to normal. eBay knows they have sellers by the balls so-to-speak, with no real viable alternative (well maybe Amazon but fees there are no better).

All of my DSR'S are at 4.9 and two are at 5.0 with out the discounts I get sometimes it is close to break even. What have they done or going to do to make it ok for them to raise there fee's as much as they are. Is there anybody out there that get's those kinda of raises in his or her's day job.
Free Shipping-- You as the seller still have to pay for that, the padded mailer or the box for the wii or wii fit the tape.
None of that is free for us seller. The gas for you car the time you spend on the phone looking for the item blah blah.
How much is enough?????

All of my DSR'S are at 4.9 and two are at 5.0 with out the discounts I get sometimes it is close to break even. What have they done or going to do to make it ok for them to raise there fee's as much as they are. Is there anybody out there that get's those kinda of raises in his or her's day job.
Free Shipping-- You as the seller still have to pay for that, the padded mailer or the box for the wii or wii fit the tape.
None of that is free for us seller. The gas for you car the time you spend on the phone looking for the item blah blah.
How much is enough?????

eBay doesn't care about sellers that care about that stuff.

All of my DSR'S are at 4.9 and two are at 5.0 with out the discounts I get sometimes it is close to break even. What have they done or going to do to make it ok for them to raise there fee's as much as they are. Is there anybody out there that get's those kinda of raises in his or her's day job.
Free Shipping-- You as the seller still have to pay for that, the padded mailer or the box for the wii or wii fit the tape.
None of that is free for us seller. The gas for you car the time you spend on the phone looking for the item blah blah.
How much is enough?????

then your not reselling the right items. im not currently reselling wiis, fits, or Mario Karts. too small of profits for the amount of money invested. DO RESEARCH AND FIND OTHER ITEMS TO SELL WITH GOOD PROFIT MARGINS.

RESEARCH IS THE KEY. KNOW THE MARKET TRENDS.

I STIll THINK THE WII FIT IS THE IT ITEM THIS YEAR, SO I AM STOCKING UP ON IT, BUT NOT AT $90 plus Tax. I ONLY BUY FITS AT COSTCO($79.99), CIRCUIT CITY USING MY GAMERS CARD (10% off, saving the tax) OR AMAZON, OF COURSE.

then your not reselling the right items. im not currently reselling wiis, fits, or Mario Karts. too small of profits for the amount of money invested. DO RESEARCH AND FIND OTHER ITEMS TO SELL WITH GOOD PROFIT MARGINS.

RESEARCH IS THE KEY. KNOW THE MARKET TRENDS.

I STIll THINK THE WII FIT IS THE IT ITEM THIS YEAR, SO I AM STOCKING UP ON IT, BUT NOT AT $90 plus Tax. I ONLY BUY FITS AT COSTCO($79.99), CIRCUIT CITY USING MY GAMERS CARD (10% off, saving the tax) OR AMAZON, OF COURSE.

HOW MANY FITS HAVE YOU GOT FROM AMAZON OR CC LATELY? PROBABLY NOT MUCH.

I do have other item's to sell-But nothing is free to ship-Why should seller's be strong armed into giving shipping away in order to make best match?? When you pay for a service and the service is to sell your item not have them tell you how to sell it and how to ship it and for how much- I Pay them a fee to sell my item that should be all they have control over.......... Ebay should not say ok we will sell it for you but in order to make it to the top of our best match you have to offer free shipping or else you will not get what your paying for??? How does that work out ?? Amazon is not free you pay for the prime every year.

man, we should start a new thread.. " a post your email to ebay thread".. get more people to write emails we might get a response.. i just don't know where to start the new thread...:lol:

I do have other item's to sell-But nothing is free to ship-Why should seller's be strong armed into giving shipping away in order to make best match?? When you pay for a service and the service is to sell your item not have them tell you how to sell it and how to ship it and for how much- I Pay them a fee to sell my item that should be all they have control over.......... Ebay should not say ok we will sell it for you but in order to make it to the top of our best match you have to offer free shipping or else you will not get what your paying for??? How does that work out ?? Amazon is not free you pay for the prime every year.

hey i agree, but all you have to do is add shipping prices to your starting prices. problem solved.

HOW MANY FITS HAVE YOU GOT FROM AMAZON OR CC LATELY? PROBABLY NOT MUCH.

your correct. but im stocking up, so i dont care how many i get right now. just trying to gather up before holiday rush.

hey i agree, but all you have to do is add shipping prices to your starting prices. problem solved.



your correct. but im stocking up, so i dont care how many i get right now. just trying to gather up before holiday rush.

Why not move them now? I sell them when I get them and can usually get 12-15 a week to restock. This week has been slow but next week I bet I can get 20 plus.

then your not reselling the right items. im not currently reselling wiis, fits, or Mario Karts. too small of profits for the amount of money invested. DO RESEARCH AND FIND OTHER ITEMS TO SELL WITH GOOD PROFIT MARGINS.

RESEARCH IS THE KEY. KNOW THE MARKET TRENDS.

I STIll THINK THE WII FIT IS THE IT ITEM THIS YEAR, SO I AM STOCKING UP ON IT, BUT NOT AT $90 plus Tax. I ONLY BUY FITS AT COSTCO($79.99), CIRCUIT CITY USING MY GAMERS CARD (10% off, saving the tax) OR AMAZON, OF COURSE.

Hopefully you bought a 100+ at Costco for that price because that ship has sailed at that price. Hello bundle and an extra $10-15. CC and Amazon, you've got to be freaking kidding me. CC gets in like 4/month and there are some serious resellers here that have been buying console releases down to a science from Amazon for almost 2 years now and they still have been unable to pick up any fits from amazon. I guess you're the amazon hacker right??

I will give you one thing, and I am a small time reseller, right now I can't buy any fit over $90ish as well.

I agree that now is not the time to sell Wiis, Wii Fits, Mario Karts, etc. Hold until November. That is what I am doing. Prices WILL go up. Trust me!!!

I'm selling other things in the interim. My office is completely full of Wii merchandise, but it's all good. It'll start getting moved out in another few months!

So ebay changed. You, as a seller, have to change with them, adjust your prices accordingly to get your items listed as cheap as possible, and do everything in your power to get your items exposed.

I had a DSR of 4.5 for my shipping charges. I now list everything I sell with free shipping, and charge extra amount in the starting bids and buy it now prices. For example, I used to charge $5 shipping for a game. Now, I ship for free but instead of selling the game for $29, I sell it for $35, covering the shipping and an extra $1 for the increase of FVF fees. Im still selling fine. Adapt to the marketplace and you will be fine. My DSR averages are all 4.8 or above for the last 30 days.

In one way, the changes are good, as it will be a little bit tougher for someone with no feedback to get established. Less competition is a good thing as long as buyers dont go away. THE ONLY WAY EBAY LOSES IN THIS SITUATION IS IF BUYERS STOP BUYING, WHICH I DONT THINK WILL HAPPEN.

Ebay changes and adapts and you, as a seller, have to adapt with it. I have been selling on ebay 6 years now and will continue to.

ALL THAT BEING SAID, I HATE THE CHANGES AS WELL. I THINK EBAY IS BEING RIDICULOUS. HOWEVER, I WILL ADAPT.

BRING ON THE HOLIDAY SEASON, BEST TIME OF THE YEAR. PROFITS THROUGH THE ROOF!!!


you said it perfect. that is the way i have been doing it. but this means that the wii prices are going to be higher if we add the shipping into the price.i notice people in there minds look at shipping as part of the price.so has any one figured out how much more it will cost us resellers to sell a wii,since they raised the fvf on the wiis.did they raise the fvf on everything or just the systems???also like isaid before if we do actual shipping we just make the weight heaver than it really is.

went into best buy for some ink cartridges yesterday afternoon (12:00ish)
saw 1 wii fit sitting on top of the video game cage.
asked about it, the rep said they were holding it for someone yesterday but they never showed up so it was mine if I wanted it.
He also said they are expecting to get a ton on sunday.
might want to check your local BB's this sunday

went into best buy for some ink cartridges yesterday afternoon (12:00ish)
saw 1 wii fit sitting on top of the video game cage.
asked about it, the rep said they were holding it for someone yesterday but they never showed up so it was mine if I wanted it.
He also said they are expecting to get a ton on sunday.
might want to check your local BB's this sunday

I hope they have some on Sunday. This has been a really slow week. I only got 2 Fits from a BBuster. My Targets haven't had Wiis or Fits all week. Anybody get anything from Target this week?

Ive gotten 4 from my local target on monday, Due to the Damn tropical storm fay i havent checked anywhere due to 17in of rain so far!!

I hope they have some on Sunday. This has been a really slow week. I only got 2 Fits from a BBuster. My Targets haven't had Wiis or Fits all week. Anybody get anything from Target this week?

i did not purchase them, but local targets did have in fits on monday and tuesday

I think the shipping limit that eBay will impose in September does not impact wii/wii fit auction since sellers need to offer free shipping in order to be at the top of the best match.

However, the $0.35 lisitng fee for BIN is going to be a problem. We will see many sellers listing wii/wii fit BIN for low prices, and in turn lower the wii/wii fit price overall (as shown in the previous promotion about one month ago). Combine this with the increased FVF on "Video Games", the profit for wii fit might not be as good as we think.

I think the shipping limit that eBay will impose in September does not impact wii/wii fit auction since sellers need to offer free shipping in order to be at the top of the best match.

However, the $0.35 lisitng fee for BIN is going to be a problem. We will see many sellers listing wii/wii fit BIN for low prices, and in turn lower the wii/wii fit price overall (as shown in the previous promotion about one month ago). Combine this with the increased FVF on "Video Games", the profit for wii fit might not be as good as we think.

What is a low price in your opinion though?

Hope everyone will participate the Ebay boycott next time around.....

I think the shipping limit that eBay will impose in September does not impact wii/wii fit auction since sellers need to offer free shipping in order to be at the top of the best match.

However, the $0.35 lisitng fee for BIN is going to be a problem. We will see many sellers listing wii/wii fit BIN for low prices, and in turn lower the wii/wii fit price overall (as shown in the previous promotion about one month ago). Combine this with the increased FVF on "Video Games", the profit for wii fit might not be as good as we think.

I am happy with Fit profits the way they are now. Heading into the holiday season, it is nearly impossible for profits to be lower than they are now, even after they make the fee changes.

The Boycott is a great idea lets do that in Jan when all of my stock is gone.Don't get me wrong it would work if alot of people did not do that as there full time job it is really hard to get a mass amout of people to just stop working. Why not a better plan some how some way somebody come up with a plan to do what ebay does but be better than they are.
1-Customer service
2-Treat sellers and buyers with respect
3-Better Prices -Get More bang for your buck let's say

i did not purchase them, but local targets did have in fits on monday and tuesday

then what are you doing in the reseller thread on this forum?:rolleyes:

I went to target because inventory online checker said they had it "available"... I get there and there are none at all. The guy was being a jerk and said he wont call to the back to see if they have any.. he said "if its not out there, we dont have em". A day later it suddenly became out of stock.

I know the checker is not always accurate, but people say you can punch in a upc on those scanners in the store and it will tell you how much they have in stock?

I just want to know what is that upc that have to punch in or have them scan and how does the machine tell me how much they have in stock... or does an employee have to do this?

Thanks!

The Number you need to punch in is
Wii Fit ---207260156

Wii ----207250001
I hope This helps

I will not take part in any ebay boycott. I make too much money off the thing!

there is still plenty of room in the new reseller forum, pm me if you're interested.

I am happy with Fit profits the way they are now. Heading into the holiday season, it is nearly impossible for profits to be lower than they are now, even after they make the fee changes.

i don't see any profit in fits now. i must be missing something. what is it
thanks

there is still plenty of room in the new reseller forum, pm me if you're interested.

are people chatting in the reseller forum??
i have not been there in a few days

i don't see any profit in fits now. i must be missing something. what is it
thanks



are people chatting in the reseller forum??
i have not been there in a few days

Nothing much today but I figured that's because there isn't anything to talk about today. Is there a reason you're here more than there?

Had 2 of my Wii auctions taken down b/c of the 1 2 in the title. I wonder who is reporting me to Ebay? I seen maybe 600+ auctions like mine but my 2 auctions are taken down. AHHHHH............

The ebay changes, while a bit extreme, are expected.

Amazon is killing them in market share and stock price. If it was your company, what would you do? They are trying to stop the bleeding.

To be more specific, I don't know why everyone here is so upset about the fees. Fits and Wii's are usually 99 cent no reserve, feature plus with free shipping. Your total increase in fees as I understand it is 0 for auction style listings.

But you WILL see an increase in your DISCOUNT if you're a powerseller. Example:

List a wii with wii play and extra nunchuck. Starts at 99 cents. Ends at $450.00 (I know this is a little high right now, but I see this as about right for September).

Ebay final value fee: $17.07
15% powerseller discount NOW: $2.56
30% powerseller discount PROMOTION: $5.12.

You will actually SAVE $2.56, gain more exposure and have free subtitle. So your total savings is around $3.00.

If you make ~ $50 on the bundle after fees/postage, that $3.00 translates to a 6% increase in margin.

Sell in any type of volume and you will do VERY well. Unless this market dies, which I doubt.

there is still plenty of room in the new reseller forum, pm me if you're interested.

I would like to join the Reseller Forum

Thankyou.

I would like to join the Reseller Forum

Thankyou.

PM'd.....

PM'd.....

No offense to anyone but if everyone is allowed into the reselling forum, whats the point? Just keep the conversation on this thread.

No offense to anyone but if everyone is allowed into the reselling forum, whats the point? Just keep the conversation on this thread.

Lol who said everyone is allowed in. I've denied probably 10% of applications. Everyone in has either a good ebay record, SD record, or both. Just because I'm PMing people doesn't mean I'm letting them in. Not to mention even if I allowed everyone in who applied our valuable information would still be much more private considering lurkers who aren't contributing anything can't read through the posts.

Lol who said everyone is allowed in. I've denied probably 10% of applications. Everyone in has either a good ebay record, SD record, or both. Just because I'm PMing people doesn't mean I'm letting them in. Not to mention even if I allowed everyone in who applied our valuable information would still be much more private considering lurkers who aren't contributing anything can't read through the posts.

Very true. Thanks

there is still plenty of room in the new reseller forum, pm me if you're interested.

Trouble written all over it -_-V

Wow, picked up a guitar hero aerosmith for $33.99 shipped, amazon lightning deal. The deal will be over in under 10 mins.

Trouble written all over it -_-V

? What are you referring to.

The ebay changes, while a bit extreme, are expected.

Amazon is killing them in market share and stock price. If it was your company, what would you do? They are trying to stop the bleeding.

To be more specific, I don't know why everyone here is so upset about the fees. Fits and Wii's are usually 99 cent no reserve, feature plus with free shipping. Your total increase in fees as I understand it is 0 for auction style listings.

But you WILL see an increase in your DISCOUNT if you're a powerseller. Example:

List a wii with wii play and extra nunchuck. Starts at 99 cents. Ends at $450.00 (I know this is a little high right now, but I see this as about right for September).

Ebay final value fee: $17.07
15% powerseller discount NOW: $2.56
30% powerseller discount PROMOTION: $5.12.

You will actually SAVE $2.56, gain more exposure and have free subtitle. So your total savings is around $3.00.

If you make ~ $50 on the bundle after fees/postage, that $3.00 translates to a 6% increase in margin.

Sell in any type of volume and you will do VERY well. Unless this market dies, which I doubt.


No so fast. The eBay fees are not just listing fee. eBay will increase the FVF (of video game items) to 15% of the first $50.00, plus 5.00% of the remaining closing value balance ($50.01 to $1,000.00) (from 8.75% of the first $50.00, plus 3.50% of the remaining closing value balance ($50.01 to $1,000.00).

So the DISCOUNT that eBay gives to Powersellers is less than the increase in FVF.


Edit: Also, double FVF discount is for items sold between October 1 and December 31 only. But the increase in FVF is PERMANENT (until eBay raise it again).

Edit 2: The increase in FVF is for BIN only.

man that sucks...15% is the rate at which amazon charges...

No so fast. The eBay fees are not just listing fee. eBay will increase the FVF (of video game items) to 15% of the first $50.00, plus 5.00% of the remaining closing value balance ($50.01 to $1,000.00) (from 8.75% of the first $50.00, plus 3.50% of the remaining closing value balance ($50.01 to $1,000.00).

So the DISCOUNT that eBay gives to Powersellers is less than the increase in FVF.


Edit: Also, double FVF discount is for items sold between October 1 and December 31 only. But the increase in FVF is PERMANENT (until eBay raise it again).


how do you find out if you are a powerseller?

how do you find out if you are a powerseller?

You would know...they would send you an email ask/welcoming you to the Powerseller program...plus you would have the little Powerseller logo next to your user id on eBay.

how do you find out if you are a powerseller?

If you see the Powerseller icon next to your eBay ID, then you are a powerseller. If you dont see it, then you are not a powerseller.

So the DISCOUNT that eBay gives to Powersellers is less than the increase in FVF.


Edit: Also, double FVF discount is for items sold between October 1 and December 31 only. But the increase in FVF is PERMANENT (until eBay raise it again).

Nice discovery. Which means if you're not a PowerSeller, eBay is REALLY eating you alive on fees.

Nice discovery. Which means if you're not a PowerSeller, eBay is REALLY eating you alive on fees.

Or means ebay will eat you alive on fees starting Jan 1, 2009 (no matter you are powerseller or not).

The new fees are only for "Buy it Now'' formats...relax.

so how much more is ebay really going to make??? another 4.00 off of a wii.i will give them another 4.00 if i am making what i made last christmas.or has any one did the figures. there are otehr hot items to sell at christmas.

thats the Wii an exception. most other stuff 4.00 is a major hit.

So ebay changed. You, as a seller, have to change with them, adjust your prices accordingly to get your items listed as cheap as possible, and do everything in your power to get your items exposed.

I had a DSR of 4.5 for my shipping charges. I now list everything I sell with free shipping, and charge extra amount in the starting bids and buy it now prices. For example, I used to charge $5 shipping for a game. Now, I ship for free but instead of selling the game for $29, I sell it for $35, covering the shipping and an extra $1 for the increase of FVF fees. Im still selling fine. Adapt to the marketplace and you will be fine. My DSR averages are all 4.8 or above for the last 30 days.

In one way, the changes are good, as it will be a little bit tougher for someone with no feedback to get established. Less competition is a good thing as long as buyers dont go away. THE ONLY WAY EBAY LOSES IN THIS SITUATION IS IF BUYERS STOP BUYING, WHICH I DONT THINK WILL HAPPEN.

Ebay changes and adapts and you, as a seller, have to adapt with it. I have been selling on ebay 6 years now and will continue to.

ALL THAT BEING SAID, I HATE THE CHANGES AS WELL. I THINK EBAY IS BEING RIDICULOUS. HOWEVER, I WILL ADAPT.

BRING ON THE HOLIDAY SEASON, BEST TIME OF THE YEAR. PROFITS THROUGH THE ROOF!!!
I guess a lot of people are going to have to get real jobs. I heards McDonalds and Wal-mart are hiring.

The new fees are only for "Buy it Now'' formats...relax.

That's what I understand too.. new fees (by now) are only for BINs.

That's what I understand too.. new fees (by now) are only for BINs.

but they increased the fvf fees to i thought.are the increases on everything or just the electronic items???

No so fast. The eBay fees are not just listing fee. eBay will increase the FVF (of video game items) to 15% of the first $50.00, plus 5.00% of the remaining closing value balance ($50.01 to $1,000.00) (from 8.75% of the first $50.00, plus 3.50% of the remaining closing value balance ($50.01 to $1,000.00).

So the DISCOUNT that eBay gives to Powersellers is less than the increase in FVF.


Edit: Also, double FVF discount is for items sold between October 1 and December 31 only. But the increase in FVF is PERMANENT (until eBay raise it again).

Edit 2: The increase in FVF is for BIN only.

Like I said.... you stand to SAVE MONEY on listings. Yes, I know this is just until the end of the year... but it is a savings. The new FVF are for fixed price only. READ.

Just got an email for my "ebay bucks". Anyone else get this? I earned $65 and I have a month to spend it.

Like I said.... you stand to SAVE MONEY on listings. Yes, I know this is just until the end of the year... but it is a savings. The new FVF are for fixed price only. READ.

lol...READ that wild4ugals did say the increase in FVF is for BIN only.
also, I guess you never and will never list BIN.
many sellers have a big portion of their ebay business using BIN.

this is all speculation as of now, I mean time will tell how much this really affect our profits especially during christmas time. What ebay is doing is ridiculous everyone know is but they are only doing it because they are trying to stay competitive because they are losing the market to Amazon, whose fees are 15% in video games and they don't let you change shipping fee's so $3.99 for a Wii Fit doesn't quite cover the costs you know. If profits for Wii, Wii Fit, or both stay as high as it has been previously I'm sure the raise in fees won't hurt anyone that is moving high volume it might hurt the ones that pick up only 1-2 or so on Sunday Releases in my opinion

How much do you guys make for the Wii fit on eBay?

How much do you guys make for the Wii fit on eBay?

Lol I hate that question so much.

How much do you guys make for the Wii fit on eBay?

$300 a fit

$300 a fit

That's it? You're doing it wrong

That's it? You're doing it wrong

I know. My margain will go down even father with this new ebay crap people have been talking about for the last 38 pages. What will I do when I only make $280 a Fit?:vomit:

I know. My margain will go down even father with this new ebay crap people have been talking about for the last 38 pages. What will I do when I only make $280 a Fit?:vomit:

You mean people are actually making money on these? It's just a hobby for me. I'm happy as long as I break even.

You mean people are actually making money on these? It's just a hobby for me. I'm happy as long as I break even.


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I know. My margain will go down even father with this new ebay crap people have been talking about for the last 38 pages. What will I do when I only make $280 a Fit?:vomit:

sure feels like it, doesn't it? :lol:

USed the WM tracker and a couple of them had Wii Fits in my area got 3 from one store that got 8.

I am going back to school so am getting out of the game until Christmas.

Anyone need some remotes for bundles? I have six and can probably give a decent deal. Just want em out of the office at not a big loss.

I need one Fit to ship to a customer that decided to wait 2 weeks to pay and happened to pay while I am on vacation...will anyone have any tomorrow?

btw i had a great vacation..didnt worry about a wii the entire time :) but im back and ready to get back into the routine!

I will catch up on the past posts from the past 2 days tomorrow.l am beat tonight

You mean people are actually making money on these? It's just a hobby for me. I'm happy as long as I break even.

You're taking the piss, right?

http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/08/21/wii-fit-helps-drive-record-q2-for-gamestop/

BB ended up having Fits afterall, got 4 Wiis and 2 Fits so far between CC and BB

BB ended up having Fits afterall, got 4 Wiis and 2 Fits so far between CC and BB

The ones I went to had Fits, Karts, and Wiis. It seemed like there was a heavy demand for fits this morning.

weird around here there was mroe of a Wii demand, people were snatchin up 2 at a time and stuff, not as much for fits

Which retailers released fits today besides BB? I was away for 5 days.

None of the BBs near me had any Fits, just consoles and MKs. The people that showed up for Fits were PISSED. I was hoping to get 3 Wiis today but I could only get 2. I'm getting a little more excited for Christmas everyday.

Being that today is Sunday I would like to take this time to thank the Lord for all the Wii profits I have made. Amen.

haha, yes amen to that

None of the BBs near me had any Fits, just consoles and MKs. The people that showed up for Fits were PISSED. I was hoping to get 3 Wiis today but I could only get 2. I'm getting a little more excited for Christmas everyday.

Being that today is Sunday I would like to take this time to thank the Lord for all the Wii profits I have made. Amen.

How do you plan on describing the warranty for holiday Wii sales for ones picked up now, or do people not care about that during the holidays?

anyone ever sold a wii fit to this person, it seems like he's beenbuying wii fits from a lot of differnet people, I wonder what he's been doing with them? If you look at his last few ratings they are all for Wii Fits

http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=jpritchard57&ftab=AllFeedback

You guys prolly hate this question but as I have only sold a few Mario Karts and am not in this game, I was wondering how peopl are making money on the wii fits. I see them ending for $110 to $125 w/ free shipping. Seems like after the ebay and paypal fees they can't be making much if any.

You guys prolly hate this question but as I have only sold a few Mario Karts and am not in this game, I was wondering how peopl are making money on the wii fits. I see them ending for $110 to $125 w/ free shipping. Seems like after the ebay and paypal fees they can't be making much if any.

Profits = Revenue - Costs

Revenue = Price x Quantity

To maximize profits given a decrease in prices...one must increase quantity sold as well as minimize input costs :)

Profits = Revenue - Costs

Revenue = Price x Quantity

To maximize profits given a decrease in prices...one must increase quantity sold as well as minimize input costs :)


couldn't have said it better myself.

You guys prolly hate this question but as I have only sold a few Mario Karts and am not in this game, I was wondering how peopl are making money on the wii fits. I see them ending for $110 to $125 w/ free shipping. Seems like after the ebay and paypal fees they can't be making much if any.

Most people aren't.

I would say now is a bad time to be thinking about selling the MK as every BB I have been in the last 3 days has about 10-20 on the shelf and so did the game stop I went today.I did buy 4 today but only becasue I used the 10% card at CC. I will not be selling for a few days for sure.

yea MK's have not done well for me so i'm just holding for the time being, i did have a fit end last night at 147.50 so that was good finally to get something out of this

anyone ever sold a wii fit to this person, it seems like he's beenbuying wii fits from a lot of differnet people, I wonder what he's been doing with them? If you look at his last few ratings they are all for Wii Fits

http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=jpritchard57&ftab=AllFeedback

Link didn't work. Whats the persons ID? My fits are selling for $140- $160 . Of course I'm doing BIN with offers. I still sold 4 this past week and some on CL. I don't think auctions are worth it but I make money off of BIN. Plus I get massive shipping discounts.

Link didn't work. Whats the persons ID? My fits are selling for $140- $160 . Of course I'm doing BIN with offers. I still sold 4 this past week and some on CL. I don't think auctions are worth it but I make money off of BIN. Plus I get massive shipping discounts.

his ebay ID is jpritchard57

Most people aren't.

I guarantee the profits from selling Fits are a lot more than the profits you are making by hanging out in a reselling thread for no other purpose but to spout nonsense as I have yet to hear about any product you have been selling.

anyone ever sold a wii fit to this person, it seems like he's beenbuying wii fits from a lot of differnet people, I wonder what he's been doing with them? If you look at his last few ratings they are all for Wii Fits

http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=jpritchard57&ftab=AllFeedback

his ebay ID is jpritchard57

Wow if that weren't FL I'd say maybe my friends dad in CA. Is his name John? My guess would be they are buying them for a charity event or something. Thats happened to me a lot. Or maybe hes just selling them for more locally or to some store that buys them for a lot in the area. If I were you I'd ask if he needs any more and sell multiples to him outside of e-bay. But the price was kind of low.

I guarantee the profits from selling Fits are a lot more than the profits you are making by hanging out in a reselling thread for no other purpose but to spout nonsense as I have yet to hear about any product you have been selling.

I've mentioned it several times, I sell several kinds of video games on Craigslist. Most recently I sold 2 NDS Lite Pokemon Bundles, several Fits, and about a dozen Mario Kart's. Have a bundle up there for sale now. Now granted, it's not the volume of most of you here, but I have as much right to be here as you do. I find most of the people in this thread to be fun to chat with.

What do you sell?

Wow if that weren't FL I'd say maybe my friends dad in CA. Is his name John? My guess would be they are buying them for a charity event or something. Thats happened to me a lot. Or maybe hes just selling them for more locally or to some store that buys them for a lot in the area. If I were you I'd ask if he needs any more and sell multiples to him outside of e-bay. But the price was kind of low.

I'd tread carefully doing this though.

I guarantee the profits from selling Fits are a lot more than the profits you are making by hanging out in a reselling thread for no other purpose but to spout nonsense as I have yet to hear about any product you have been selling.
Most people aren't.


She is right about Mario Kart though.

You guys prolly hate this question but as I have only sold a few Mario Karts and am not in this game, I was wondering how peopl are making money on the wii fits. I see them ending for $110 to $125 w/ free shipping. Seems like after the ebay and paypal fees they can't be making much if any.

$110 - 125? What are you looking at? Are those the numbers for non featured auctions? Non-featured auctions mean nothing to me. If my auctions were ending in that range I would definitely be out of the Fit selling game. I just did a search for recently ended Fits and even at this non optimal time of 12:35 AM EST recent auctions ended at an average of $148.91.

If you can't make money on a Wii Fit featured auction that sells for $148.91 you are doing something wrong. Horribly wrong.

$110 - 125? What are you looking at? Are those the numbers for non featured auctions? Non-featured auctions mean nothing to me. If my auctions were ending in that range I would definitely be out of the Fit selling game. I just did a search for recently ended Fits and even at this non optimal time of 12:35 AM EST recent auctions ended at an average of $148.91.

If you can't make money on a Wii Fit featured auction that sells for $148.91 you are doing something wrong. Horribly wrong.

There's a guy that was selling Fits for $109.99 with $19.99 (parcel post) shipping, BIN, says they are new, 99.3% feedback. http://ebcalc.com/auction/single/

Unless he won them or stole them, how IS he making money on it? Unless it's a scam listing. Not a power seller either.

Alright Cincinnatians---where are all the Fits?

There's a guy that was selling Fits for $109.99 with $19.99 (parcel post) shipping, BIN, says they are new, 99.3% feedback. http://ebcalc.com/auction/single/

Unless he won them or stole them, how IS he making money on it? Unless it's a scam listing. Not a power seller either.

Yeah I think I know who you're talking about. I think Scam or they fell off a truck.

I would say now is a bad time to be thinking about selling the MK as every BB I have been in the last 3 days has about 10-20 on the shelf and so did the game stop I went today.I did buy 4 today but only becasue I used the 10% card at CC. I will not be selling for a few days for sure.

yea MK's have not done well for me so i'm just holding for the time being, i did have a fit end last night at 147.50 so that was good finally to get something out of this

Yeaph, MK seems like a no go this week, may be a BIN to keep market moving if anyone willing to pay above retail because it has been available non-stop for more than 2 days now at BB.com with $3 shipping and CC.com with free shipping. I'll be holding also until things pick up back.

It'll be difficult to make any money off of Mario Kart. That is why I was so surprised to see people buying these up. Profits *might* go up in November, but I dunno. They seem to be readily available now.

Need to sit on the Karts for a couple weeks. This has happened before.

FYE has Fits, any experiences? Worth buying a boatload? Put in for 2..but dont want them tying up my funds if they are gonna cancel for more.

I called about a cancelled BB.com order and was able to get the representative to release some of my tied up CC funds. Worth a shot for any of you affected.

I called about a cancelled BB.com order and was able to get the representative to release some of my tied up CC funds. Worth a shot for any of you affected.

How long ago did you place the order?

This guy is still the one I think is the Amazon hacker. He has tons up everyday all day!
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZfireflashyan2000

This guy is still the one I think is the Amazon hacker. He has tons up everyday all day!
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZfireflashyan2000

seriously....how can he have that many and make any money on them....even if he was buying them from someone else to resell!

they probably fell off of a truck. lol, this guy is awesome!

He has had 20+ up for sale everyday since release!

Target.com wii fit now

Dang, out already...

got 3

anyone know where to get some wii's during the week!

does gamestop still get their UPS shipments around noon everywhere?

the prices aren't the lowest, but if you REALLY want a wii fit, hsn.com, in stock.

does gamestop still get their UPS shipments around noon everywhere?

Yes they do.

the prices aren't the lowest, but if you REALLY want a wii fit, hsn.com, in stock.

Thanks for the tip....picked up 6, they were a little over $100 a piece shipped.

Thanks for the tip....picked up 6, they were a little over $100 a piece shipped.

A little over? I saw $100 plus $11 shipping for each one when I added it to the cart.

A little over? I saw $100 plus $11 shipping for each one when I added it to the cart.

yea...for some reason 2-day shipping showed up as $ .76 per fit.

A little over? I saw $100 plus $11 shipping for each one when I added it to the cart.

coupons...but it's out of stock now.

I have seen a few wii fits brand new on CL for 100, I guess if you dont have to pay any fee's at all its a small profit

Thanks for the tip....picked up 6, they were a little over $100 a piece shipped.

Glad I could help!

I have seen a few wii fits brand new on CL for 100, I guess if you dont have to pay any fee's at all its a small profit

yea talk about it, thats like $3-$5 profit depending on sales tax. hate people like that they are the reason profits are going down. It's like this on Amazon marketplace too, just when everyone is making good profit someone comes along and has to lower the price so everyone else has to follow in suit

how dare someone sell a wii fit at cost!!!!!! IT'S NOT FAIR!

omg, cry me a river! DEAL WITH IT! I have. I'm still making profit. Not my fault you're not savvy enough

no one is crying about it, im just stating that what's the point of selling it at cost and waste your time driving around and waking up early and ruining other people's profits by driving the market price down. We all have our own ways of squeezing out profits from any situation.

no one is crying about it, im just stating that what's the point of selling it at cost and waste your time driving around and waking up early and ruining other people's profits by driving the market price down. We all have our own ways of squeezing out profits from any situation.

Don't feed the troll.

no one is crying about it, im just stating that what's the point of selling it at cost and waste your time driving around and waking up early and ruining other people's profits by driving the market price down. We all have our own ways of squeezing out profits from any situation.

you're trying to make a profit. is there anything wrong with that? I would say no.

maybe these rogues are buying wii's, wii fits, etc and selling them at a loss to prevent you from earning a higher profit. is there anything wrong with that/ I would say no again.

I'm still making money, and that's all that matters.

you're trying to make a profit. is there anything wrong with that? I would say no.

maybe these rogues are buying wii's, wii fits, etc and selling them at a loss to prevent you from earning a higher profit. is there anything wrong with that/ I would say no again.

I'm still making money, and that's all that matters.

Could just be someone with a deal w/ Nintendo, like a game shop or something. A long shot, but a possibility. If they get them at a lower cost, they can afford to sell them at a lower cost than the average Joe.

anyone get amazon?

anyone get amazon?

I missed it. What did they have?

Check BBs this week for Wiis and Fits. If you haven't already find out what days they get thier shipments in.

I got one fit at amazon via text ordering. Couldnt navigate my blackberry fast enough to get any online..and I have 3 waiting to move to the cart.. Cant do multiples on the text ordering it unsubscribes you after you get one. Have to resubscribe.

Got 6 more at gamestops. The wife got 1, and I got 5 at 4 diff gamestops. The store that sold me two had them since yesterday. Not sure about the others.

Not getting much profit ont he Fits, personally. Don't know what I'm doing wrong! Instead I'm just selling them to acquaintances for like 120 cash.

I got one fit at amazon via text ordering. Couldnt navigate my blackberry fast enough to get any online..and I have 3 waiting to move to the cart.. Cant do multiples on the text ordering it unsubscribes you after you get one. Have to resubscribe.

Got 6 more at gamestops. The wife got 1, and I got 5 at 4 diff gamestops. The store that sold me two had them since yesterday. Not sure about the others.

Where are you located?

Cincinnati area.

Amazon Go!

Got 2

Wow, amazon wiis for a good 5 minutes today. In for 6, first time in months.

strange, AMZ would not let me order 3 wiis at a time but would allow 2. So I have 3 orders of 2.

i want to know how long they had Fits. I got one probably about a minute in via the texting. Maybe they solved the hackers. Or the market is down and they gave up.

at least 10 minutes


i want to know how long they had Fits. I got one probably about a minute in via the texting. Maybe they solved the hackers. Or the market is down and they gave up.

Fits werent up for 10 minutes..were they?? I finally got to my cart about 5 minutes in and they were gone..showed In stock but couldnt order.

Does Amazon crack down if you order more than 3 Wiis? I wanted more but didn't know if Amazon would do something about it.

i think you would have been ok. Where they get antsy is when you have multiple accounts.

Fits werent up for 10 minutes..were they?? I finally got to my cart about 5 minutes in and they were gone..showed In stock but couldnt order.

Fits were up for about a minute, which is about 10x longer than usual.

WCD is a dirty liar.

WCD is a dirty liar.

who is WCD?

You think amazon will ban me if i used the same email address with different passwords to order multiple wiis?

who is WCD?

:rolleyes:

I also got a Super Mario Sluggers that I was gonna forget about. Dont know if Im gonna open it or return it to one of my non regular gamestops.

holy *&(*.

My local-most blockbuster has 12 Wii Fits today.

buy all of them

holy *&(*.

My local-most blockbuster has 12 Wii Fits today.

You think amazon will ban me if i used the same email address with different passwords to order multiple wiis?

You keep doing it and they will...flip back through this thread...I don't remember who it was but they got a friendly warning letter from Amazon about their ordering habits, and using the Prime to basically drop ship to customers.

Can you believe it: I didn't get any Wii's on amazon today! Don't get me wrong. I had plenty of opportunity, but I already have over 40 I'm saving until November. I didn't think I need 6-9 more. LOL

Can you believe it: I didn't get any Wii's on amazon today! Don't get me wrong. I had plenty of opportunity, but I already have over 40 I'm saving until November. I didn't think I need 6-9 more. LOL

What happens to the price margin if Nintendo actually does up the production.....what will you do with the wii's then?

Got bbusters last 5. I think it will be a long night of Fit hunting. So far scored 12 between Gamestop, bbuster, and 1 from Amazon.

Not getting much profit ont he Fits, personally. Don't know what I'm doing wrong! Instead I'm just selling them to acquaintances for like 120 cash.

I'm not sure that people are really getting HUGE profits on the fits. Holding them for x-mas is one thing, but not many people can afford to put out thousands of dollars until November when the rush hits.

Got bbusters last 5. I think it will be a long night of Fit hunting. So far scored 12 between Gamestop, bbuster, and 1 from Amazon.

Where are you from in cincy?north/south/east/west?

Can you believe it: I didn't get any Wii's on amazon today! Don't get me wrong. I had plenty of opportunity, but I already have over 40 I'm saving until November. I didn't think I need 6-9 more. LOL

I call BS on you for 40 Wii's! No way....

Post a pic or go back to trolling some place else.

I'm not sure that people are really getting HUGE profits on the fits. Holding them for x-mas is one thing, but not many people can afford to put out thousands of dollars until November when the rush hits.



Where are you from in cincy?north/south/east/west?

I'll tell you when Im done ;)

So far only 1 of 3 Ive called had the Fits this week. But I mosly hit inside and north of the 275 loop. But I work west of the city and live way north..So everywhere in between is where I hit.

Why would you ever want to call bs on my hoarding ability?!? I've been stocking up since about February or March, selling some here and there. It is not hard! You could probably walk into any Target and find at least a couple in stock. Couple that with the plethora of online options, and you can eventually tell how easy it is to stock up.

If Nintendo does up production, the worst possible scenario is I'll break even. Not too worried about it. This is more for fun than to make money!

Next thing I know you'll be calling bs on me preordering 60 odd Elmos 2008 version. Believe!!!

I actually should post a picture of my office. It's pretty funny all the items I'm hoarding until November. I had to carve out a little path to get to my desk.

Why would you ever want to call bs on my hoarding ability?!? I've been stocking up since about February or March, selling some here and there. It is not hard! You could probably walk into any Target and find at least a couple in stock. Couple that with the plethora of online options, and you can eventually tell how easy it is to stock up.

If Nintendo does up production, the worst possible scenario is I'll break even. Not too worried about it. This is more for fun than to make money!

Next thing I know you'll be calling bs on me preordering 60 odd Elmos 2008 version. Believe!!!

I actually should post a picture of my office. It's pretty funny all the items I'm hoarding until November. I had to carve out a little path to get to my desk.


Post a pic or it's pure BS....

Post a pic or it's pure BS....

You've been around since June 2007 and you don't believe he has 40? People on here have had 100's at one point. You could get 40 in a single week if you wanted to....

Haha! Ebay payment change is one of the leading stories on Channel 9 ABC news in Cincy.

You've been around since June 2007 and you don't believe he has 40? People on here have had 100's at one point. You could get 40 in a single week if you wanted too....

Yea, I've been around since June of 2007 and I don't believe him. He talks more than anything....if you are so confident show what you got or shut your trap, it's plain and simple.

If you believe EVERY thing that everyone says....I am a billionare and I sell wii fits on the side.....believable...right?

Yea, I've been around since June of 2007 and I don't believe him. He talks more than anything....if you are so confident show what you got or shut your trap, it's plain and simple.

If you believe EVERY thing that everyone says....I am a billionare and I sell wii fits on the side.....believable...right?

Why do you even care? Just do your own thing...

You've been around since June 2007 and you don't believe he has 40? People on here have had 100's at one point. You could get 40 in a single week if you wanted too....

yeah where's the college student that had like 500 Mario Karts! They posted a pic too! Somewhere in this thread. I have no doubt that R.A. has 40 Wii's.

Yea, I've been around since June of 2007 and I don't believe him. He talks more than anything....if you are so confident show what you got or shut your trap, it's plain and simple.

If you believe EVERY thing that everyone says....I am a billionare and I sell wii fits on the side.....believable...right?

June of 2007! Wow. Don't hurt yourself there.

Yea, I've been around since June of 2007 and I don't believe him. He talks more than anything....if you are so confident show what you got or shut your trap, it's plain and simple.

If you believe EVERY thing that everyone says....I am a billionare and I sell wii fits on the side.....believable...right?

I have 100's of each of the above so I believe if they say this. There are a few on here that are full time resellers like myself that have huge stock piles.

20 today--well 18--with the wife grabbing the last 2. A small percentage of the bbusters got them today. Tomorrow could be another good haul. 13 from 5 different blockbusters. 6 from 5 Gamestops and 1 from Amazon. The wife is responsible for 5 of these.

yea my BBusters had none today so hopefully some tomorrow, we'll see

Thats a nice haul for one day

Any stores havin Fits or Consoles for this labor day weekend

Any stores havin Fits or Consoles for this labor day weekend

Doesn't look like it. No Wiis, Fits, or MKs advertised at Target, BB, or CC. TRU and Walmart are possibilities I guess.

Yeah, 40 is nothing to call BS on, seriously. Unless you are JOKING by calling BS. This is a reseller thread remember. 40 Wiis is $10k. Most full-timers like Tim and myself often walk around with that much in the wallet, or that much in Wiis in the trunk of the car after 1 days work.

Doesn't look like it. No Wiis, Fits, or MKs advertised at Target, BB, or CC. TRU and Walmart are possibilities I guess.


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Toys R Us 8/31 - 9/6 Ad --- Buy one get on 50% off on all $19.99 and under games
Note: Some markets are testing a Friday start to this ad, which would have deals running 8/29 - 9/4.

- Buy and $19.99 or under game and get a second $19.99 or under game for 50% off. All systems supported.

- Wii's featured, WiiFit and Mario Kart not featured. BUT Wii Fit and Mario Kart are flowing out to stores at ridiculous numbers of the next few weeks.
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Just two weeks ago, Costco opened in our state - within the first hour, some guy walked in, casually dressed in a business suit, and bought 30 Wii Fits in a single purchase. He was so casual about it, but the way the guy just walked in, grabbed a flatbed, and started dumping Wii Fits on it and getting out of the store in less than 5 minutes, I had no doubt this guy could do 100 units in a day, easily.

No point in calling BS, just realize there are people out there more dedicated than we are. Just gotta respect the better players, sit back, and be entertained at how extreme they can go. I doubt anyone will become the next Andrew Carnegie as an eBay PowerSeller, but some people definitely have the tycoon spirit down anyway.

Everyone, check Blockbusters! I went to three different stores after work yesterday and they all had Fits. They don't even limit how much you can buy. I cleared all three stores out. Added 11 more to my collection. w00t!

finally loaded up on amazon fits!!

Finally got three for the first time.

fit
amazon
go go go!
I've already got 9...going for 12 now!!!!

fit
amazon
go go go!
I've already got 9...going for 12 now!!!!

Got 15, i'm blown away. That was the longest in maybe 2 months?

3x4 DONE...can I make 3x5?!?!

Got 15, i'm blown away. That was the longest in maybe 2 months?

Because no trackers went off. At least, I didn't get any notices that they were in stock. THe only way I knew was because I was reading the forums.

3x5 DONE! alright, I'm done now. lol

Are you guys using different accounts with the slight variations in the addresses?

Yeah, 40 is nothing to call BS on, seriously. Unless you are JOKING by calling BS. This is a reseller thread remember. 40 Wiis is $10k. Most full-timers like Tim and myself often walk around with that much in the wallet, or that much in Wiis in the trunk of the car after 1 days work.

Um, I haven't bought a Wii in a while, but usually the profit is around $30 X 40 = $1,200. (not counting gas wasted) Fuzzy math there. Unless you can put up your auctions that show other wise?

Um, I haven't bought a Wii in a while, but usually the profit is around $30 X 40 = $1,200. (not counting gas wasted) Fuzzy math there. Unless you can put up your auctions that show other wise?

40x270 (cost after tax)= 10,800

you do not profit immediately after buying them from the store. I'd say your math is fuzzy.

according to my amazon orders....amazon wii fit last about 12 minutes today!

I can't believe I missed amazon.
Sitting right next to the damn computer. Guess I'll have to go to blockbuster and burn some gas.

lol, how did you miss it! I GOT 15!~!!!

Um, I haven't bought a Wii in a while, but usually the profit is around $30 X 40 = $1,200. (not counting gas wasted) Fuzzy math there. Unless you can put up your auctions that show other wise?

40x270 (cost after tax)= 10,800

you do not profit immediately after buying them from the store. I'd say your math is fuzzy.

I don't believe he said he profits immediately after buying them from the store. I'd say your reading comprehension is fuzzy.

I don't believe he said he profits immediately after buying them from the store. I'd say your reading comprehension is fuzzy.

no i'd say your reading comp is fuzzy. he said 40x 30 (IN PROFIT) = 1200, not 10k. the OP was saying he walks around with 10k of Wiis in his truck, AT COST.

Damn I can't believe I missed Amazon today!

damn i didn't even get an alert for amazon

consoles just came and went

Why Amazon doesn't allow me to order? Is it because I ordered last week?

zl had the alert for wiifit. i guess everyone that knows is keeping that to themselves :)

i didnt see it from wiialerts did anyone else?

zl had the alert for wiifit. i guess everyone that knows is keeping that to themselves :)

i didnt see it from wiialerts did anyone else?

Wiialerts didn't catch it.

i tried so many times to add the consoles to my cart... didn't work. oh well.

my auction just finished over 500 for a wii and wii fit.. not bad.. but not xmas 07 pricing, ahha!

I salvage my day after failing to get from amazon. Blockbuster allowed me to buy all they had(6). I also got 4 from gamestop so a total of 10.

zl had the alert for wiifit. i guess everyone that knows is keeping that to themselves :)

i didnt see it from wiialerts did anyone else?

What is the web link for that alert because wii alerts def. didn't catch it for me and got screwed

WOW...just got the email from live.com cashback...ALMOST 3 MONTHS LATER

I never expected to receive it because I never got that message in 'My Messages' bc my Paypal account was not in good standing...but apparently I will be getting my cashback after all :)

What is the web link for that alert because wii alerts def. didn't catch it for me and got screwed

www.zoolert.com

no i'd say your reading comp is fuzzy. he said 40x 30 (IN PROFIT) = 1200, not 10k. the OP was saying he walks around with 10k of Wiis in his truck, AT COST.

I see your math skills are better than your reading skills. You just reiterated what I said. <add ignore>

Most people must be hoarding them for now because I just looked at the recent ended listings and the majority of the listings people are losing money if purchased at 89.99 + tax. Yes I did see a couple sprinkled in at 150 tops at featured, but as a whole people are losing. Remember the break even threshold of non featured is 120 and featured is 130.

Hopefully others are doing well with their own sites.

yea EBAY blows but im still gettin my sales through other outlets so thats good, I'm assuming since people are still buying either they are hoarding or they are moving inventory well

I'm hoarding. So are a lot of my friends. I think there will be a HUGE amount listed on ebay in November. I might list my starting at the end of October...gotta beat the rush.

I'm not hoarding... don't want to tie up my CC's with all that money. I'm just buying a lot in volume and selling for modest profit. Not going for hte big hits anymore.

I'm not hoarding... don't want to tie up my CC's with all that money. I'm just buying a lot in volume and selling for modest profit. Not going for hte big hits anymore.

I'm hoarding as well but the CC's bill needs to be paid soon so I'll have to move some fits.

im bone dry now lol..im taking a break until mid September or so then all my Christmas hoarding will begin :)

Amazon wiis, again.

OOS in a min

did anyone get some? I didn't see it in stock but I got alert.

did anyone get some? I didn't see it in stock but I got alert.

no love

I'm hoarding as well but the CC's bill needs to be paid soon so I'll have to move some fits.

How many have you managed to gather?

I am hoarding and paying off credit cards every month. I'm not going to pay any finance charges!!!!! It's an opportunity cost, but what can I do?! Gotta have them!

amazon wii fits as well... supposedly

well i decided against taking a break...got 6 at amazon

wii fit
amazon
go go go!!

that's weird. one amazon account wouldn't let me place an order for wii fit. I was able to use three other accounts though, for a total of 9. hmmm....weird indeed

wow, first time in like 2 months i got fit's from amazon
got 2 orders (1 each in)
woot woot