Dillon Ebay & Gunbroker Pricing

[loadedround]

I've been an avid reloader for over 40 years and I'm updating my reloading equipment with a Dillon 650 with all the bells and whistles. Know here is my gripe; I realize Dillon and it's deales sell at M.S.R.P. (Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price). Now whether that's against the Fair Trade Laws or not I don't know, but why do all private sellers on Ebay or Gunbroker try to also sell used or new equipment at M.S.R.P. prices also when this pricing does not affect them. Seem like all these private sellers are trying to squeeze the last buck out of us. Comments? Just had to get that off my chest.

 

[Robert]

Seem like all these private sellers are trying to squeeze the last buck out of us.

What is wrong with getting every penny you can for something? If it is "fairly" priced then it will sell. Even if it is not someone may buy it, but almost anyone that has done their research will pass. If the item does not sell then it might occur to the seller that their price is too high and they may lower it. If it does sell then such is life.

If the item is used there is no way I am paying new prices for it. If it is new then I will mull it over. Depending upon availability I may buy something at full price, or I might pass.
If I offered to buy your 650 for $100 you'd laugh in my face.

 

[rogerjames]

Don't have a specific answer to your reloading equipment, but... the same thing happens here and on every other classified board.

Personally, if I'm not saving AT LEAST 20%, I'd rather buy new and/or FTF.

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

Simple. Dillon equipment is some of the best available in the world, and the person selling it on ebay probably paid MSRP, and as mentioned, they are just trying to get as much back on it as they can. In most cases of sales that I have seen on ebay, paid prices on used equipment usually reflect pro-rated for whatever use, wear or tear , etc, and the buyer usually gets a break (slightly lower price, free shipping, etc). If it is being sold as new, and MSRP, it is probably a registered Dillon dealer just selling through ebay instead of a store.

 

[Apex29]

Actually, on my local gun board they sell used dillons quite cheaply.

 

[danprkr]

It has to do with the warranty. I bought a square deal B used once that was beat to pieces, invested shipping back to Dillon, and had a new machine in a couple of weeks. So that makes them worth more on the used market. But of course haggling is not a bad word so make an offer, you might buy it cheap.

 

[Tim the student]

They have a great warranty, and tons of people like their stuff. Why shouldn't a seller try to get as much as possible? We have the choice not to buy it, it isn't like it is price gouging.

 

[Justin]

Dillon equipment is very high quality and comes with a no-hassle warrantee.

As a result, it tends to hold its value, though you can find deals on it here and there.

 

[jfdavis58]

The reason is simple: Margin. Even to a third party seller Dillon Equipment is expensive (first hand experience). Retail-wholesale-overheard=not much. It's that 'not much' that gives the wiggle room in making a deal. Factor in petulant customers and it's a wonder they don't sell for more or get held for ransom.