How does one determine value of used electronics?

[Moose-Hunter]

Be advised: This is NOT a sale thread. That said...

I'm looking to add SI to the boat and may have to part with a honey of a HB 858c. Two years old and turned on MAYBE a dozen times since new. All the peripheral parts are new. Transducer, GPS puck, mounts... The whole she-bang is mint.

Obviously the more I get for it, the "easier" my upgrade will be. In your opinion, could I expect to see at least 50% of retail for this? Or more? Or less?

Your thoughts?

Dave? You around? Whatcha think?

[traveler]

interesting question, and I'm probably your target auidence:) I've been thinking about upgreading my meager electronics off and on for a few years, and money is one of the main reasons I haven't done it (what a shock!)

BUT, and this of course has nothing to do with you personally, Heck, I don't even know you:) but I'll be very leery about buying used. The warranty with a new unit is huge to me, I've heard way too many horror stories...Sure, I have your word yours works great, but is that enough?? Again, please don't take it personally, just trying to tell you my thinking as a perspective customer.

And....Im not sure wtah you could do to make it a more attractive proposition. Maybe If I were familar with that particular unit and knew just what the $$ savings were. Maybe if I could see it working in your boat... just thinking.

[PerchJerker]

I don't do much with used electronics and I really don't know the market, but if it were mine I think I would start around $600, maybe $550, and wouldn't go below $500. At $600 you're pretty close to the prices of the new 5" screens that lots of guys are buying, so maybe you can find someone who wants a bigger screen for the same price??

A good place to find prices for used electronics are the closed auctions on evilbayy, plus the ads on the biggest bass and walleye forums.

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

Yup, closed auctions on evilbay are a great tool to see how much things are actually selling for. Good luck.

[JohnMickish]

PJ lists a couple of great places to price check used electronics. I would not think you would have any problem selling it at $550-600.

[Moose-Hunter]

interesting question, and I'm probably your target auidence:) I've been thinking about upgreading my meager electronics off and on for a few years, and money is one of the main reasons I haven't done it (what a shock!)

BUT, and this of course has nothing to do with you personally, Heck, I don't even know you:) but I'll be very leery about buying used. The warranty with a new unit is huge to me, I've heard way too many horror stories...Sure, I have your word yours works great, but is that enough?? Again, please don't take it personally, just trying to tell you my thinking as a perspective customer.

And....Im not sure wtah you could do to make it a more attractive proposition. Maybe If I were familar with that particular unit and knew just what the $$ savings were. Maybe if I could see it working in your boat... just thinking.

I guess I'm the same way. Personally I'd rather buy new for the warranty. However, if I knew the unit and knew the person selling it, I'd have no problems going that direction.

It's tough to convey trust with a total stranger and even tougher from behind a keyboard. I'm an honest man and would never sell anything I didn't have 100% confidence in. But... How would you know?

No offense taken.

[Moose-Hunter]

I don't do much with used electronics and I really don't know the market, but if it were mine I think I would start around $600, maybe $550, and wouldn't go below $500. At $600 you're pretty close to the prices of the new 5" screens that lots of guys are buying, so maybe you can find someone who wants a bigger screen for the same price??

A good place to find prices for used electronics are the closed auctions on evilbayy, plus the ads on the biggest bass and walleye forums.

Good info! Many thanks!

If it means "giving it away", I'll go with a 5 port hub and run 3 units. Was thinking 998c SI for the helm, but it may end up with a 998C for the imaging and 858 for 2D and mapping, both at the helm. And my third HB, a 958, moved to the bow.

Anyway... I'll be in touch.

[fsnrod]

My experience with the electronics is they work or they don't it's usually a gps puck or a transducer that go bad.

[amateurfishing]

my personal online shopping opinion is electronics related items depending on age30-50% of retail. i consider my 2 major issues, no return policy and no warranty for this type of transaction so if im gonna pull the trigger i also make sure im getting an excellent deal or steal cause i have no history about said item and have no idea how well product may or may not have been taken care of. i never go above 50% retail value no matter product or age due to no warranty available or return policy.

[Northlander]

Im thinking you can get $500 or so for it. I think $600 is a stretch. I got a new 957c for about $450 3 or 4 years ago.

[Moose-Hunter]

Thanks for all the info!!

AAR:

It's sold! Or I should say spoken for. I was going to list the package for $600, but offered it to a cash strapped student for $100 less. Kind of a "pay back", "pay it forward" deal. I'll need to wait a week or so to complete the transaction, but what can ya do... such is the life of a student.

I'm happy, he's happy and I get to start shopping.

Dave... Did ya get my email?