repaired tv prices

[ryan74]

I have a 2007 32" LG lcd with original remote i just cleaned and fixed. I put it on craigslist for $120(expecting to get $100 offer).
I have been getting a little attitude from some people saying its too much for a 5yr old tv and they can buy a new tv for $160-180.

Do I need to drop my prices on these older lcd?

if so:
what prices do you think are good for older 32,42in.?
does the retail value/age determine price?

Holiday prices on new are killing me.

[retiredcaps]

Re: repaired tv prices

I have a 2007 32" LG lcd with original remote i just cleaned and fixed. I put it on craigslist for $120(expecting to get $100 offer).
I have been getting a little attitude from some people saying its too much for a 5yr old tv and they can buy a new tv for $160-180.

If they can get a new LG TV with warranty (perhaps 2 years with Costco or with the right credit card) for $160, then yes $120 is way overpriced especially since there is no warranty on a 5 year old TV.

As a buyer, I would also be wary of what you fixed. I would wondering if you

a) just laid solder over a blown fuse,
b) put in used 85C caps
c) your competence in repairing
d) etc

I don't know if there is something equivalent to "Moore's law" in the electronic consumer world, but each year electronics gets bigger, faster, more bells/whistles for less money.

A suggestion. Think of someone in your life who has been kind to you and reward them with a 32 inch TV.

[Mr Bill]

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The $180-$200 tvs i'm seeing from walmart.com is Sceptre, Coby, & Element. All you can really do is just keep relisting until someone makes you a fair offer. Most people on craigslist that'll complain about the price aren't going to buy it regardless. They are more than likely your competion hoping you'll "give" it away so they can sell it themselves after the holidays. My rule of thumb is about half of what a new one runs. But if it's dented, scratched, no original remote then the price can vary. Here is my price guide but as you said above the holiday sales are driving down the prices.

32 - $125
37 - $150
40 - $175
42 - $200

My local craigslist still has people selling there "almost new" 32" for $250. I did see a LG 32" 720P lcd (non led) on walmarts site for $268. But Retiredcaps makes alot of good points if you are listing it as a repaired tv. Alot of the silver tv i've gotten that nobody wants makes there way to the old folk homes or ebay. Some tv are actually worth more in pieces than as a whole if you can properly recycle the guts to keep the junk from the landfills.

[randtek]

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My experience on selling used equipment has led me to the following pricing system. Start by researching the price of a new TV with similar features. Take this price and divide it in half. If the set is over 2-3 years old, I then subtract another 5% (of the already reduced price, not full retail) for each year of age of the TV. This usually gives me a pretty realistic ballpark figure for what I can expect to receive for it.

[johnboy1313]

Re: repaired tv prices

Try selling it for $95 firm. It's surprising the difference five bucks makes.

[ecking767]

Re: repaired tv prices

I have a 2007 32" LG lcd with original remote i just cleaned and fixed. I put it on craigslist for $120(expecting to get $100 offer).
I have been getting a little attitude from some people saying its too much for a 5yr old tv and they can buy a new tv for $160-180.

Do I need to drop my prices on these older lcd?

if so:
what prices do you think are good for older 32,42in.?
does the retail value/age determine price?

Holiday prices on new are killing me.

I choose not to sale any TVs during the Christmas Holidays, people are looking for deal and "a used TV" isn't their 1st choice. Most 32' LCD TV normally sale for $250 to $300 new before the holidays. I have sold some used "32 LCD TV for $150 to $200 with the remote controller.

sale it after the holidays if you can wait.

ecking767

[IamCanadian]

Re: repaired tv prices

For a lower value item like that, I have far better luck trading for something I can use, People want flat tv's I would try to trade for an ipod touch or other teen used item, They sell well, Or who knows you can trade for something that is simply worth more to you.
Going for cash during this season....Just does not work well.

[tom66]

Re: repaired tv prices

I generally sell a 32" for £70 to £130 depending on specs. About $110 to $190. Yes, our TVs are more expensive here.

For big ticket items like 37"-42" LCD or plasma, around £180-220 is typical -- $290 to $350.

Generally I have at most £40 invested in a 32" and £60 in a 37-42" so it usually makes a fair amount for me. Most goes on rent...

[tibimakai]

Re: repaired tv prices

I don't even bother with 32"s.
37" and up(max. 52").
It all depends on brand, specs and condition of the TV. I try to get stand/remote with the TVs, sells much easier.
I try to keep prices over $300 for a 40", but if it's an older 720P, then I may go a bit lower. Some of the older LGs(2007) have pretty bad quality picture(Vizio like), these will probably go for $275.
42"-rs I try to keep them around $250-300.
You have to stay strong and eventually somebody will get it. It may take some time though.
For example when I had way to many TVs, I was willing to let them go cheaper, but lately it's pretty slow, so I'm not that willing to drop the prices to fast.

[tom66]

Re: repaired tv prices

I find 32" TVs the easiest to sell. Many will come and pick them up. The bigger TVs, I almost always have to deliver them.

[tw2005]

Re: repaired tv prices

I try and stick with 42" or 50" as it's easier to sell them and more margin. I also try to stick with known brands especially ones which are easy to get parts and service manuals for.
I also research the model for known or common faults. Makes it easier to fix since others have fixed them before.

i find little interest in anything below 40" and it's not going to cost to fix the bigger ones any more in most cases.

I also check out what the most common boards cost before i buy also.

No point buying a TV to sell if the parts are hard to find or expensive.

My favourite brands are Panasonic and Samsung.

I don't try to make megabucks , happy to break even at worst. It's a hobby I enjoy.

My best result was a $10 50" samsung which I got $300 for. With no money for the repair and a $20 2 year plasma cheapie which only needed a reset to fix went for $200.

Now i try to stick with Full Hd.