selling parts instead of scrapping them: which sell well?

[ilyaz]

Have you ever tried selling pieces of what you scrap for parts? Which parts tend to sell better?

I recently butchered a couple of old microwaves and surprisingly quickly sold their glass platters on eBay . Then it occurred to me that a platter is probably the single most easily sold microwave part because (i) it breaks easily and (ii) it can also be replaced quickly and easily. (Not that I am the 1st one on this forum to realize this but it was still nice to have an A-ha moment )

I presume that other microwave parts such as magnetrons, transformers etc can't be sold as easily. Still, do some have a better market than others? Other than eBay or craigslist, where else could I try selling them? I live in a large metro area, can I expect to find a Mom-and-Pop-type shop that fixes electric appliances and would be willing to buy used parts?

What about other appliances? Which of their parts, if any, sell better?

Thanks!

[boogeyman]

When dealing with people wanting me to deliver, I tell them I charge $25 to deliver, saves a lot of BS. I also tell them I've got an appointment showing up in a hour. If they can be here in 30 minutes OK if not oh well. Guess everybody thinks we got time to sit around waiting for them. If you're dealing with a lot of appliances go to some of the shops and talk to them. Most of the guys I talked to were really glad to show me what was worth pulling. They wanted schematics & manuals, but stupid me I chucked em. I've got a file with their numbers and stuff they're looking for. To me EBay sucks with the fees & BS. Craigs list & yard sales work around here. That's just my 2 cents worth, might not work for you.

[clovis97]

Stove parts can sell well on ebay.

Knobs, switches, burners and timers can do okay. I don't think you'll get rich doing it, but money is money.

You'll have to list as a 30 day listing, and play the wait-and-see game, but they should sell. I met a guy once that only listed used stove parts.

Take some time to study the completed listings on appliance parts to get a good feel.

For someone like me, I'd rather have a used part for $20 than a new one at $75.

Buy It Now is the only way to list...if your stove or washer is out, you don't want to wait on an auction to win a part!!!!!

[boogeyman]

Stove parts can sell well on ebay.

Knobs, switches, burners and timers can do okay. I don't think you'll get rich doing it, but money is money.

You'll have to list as a 30 day listing, and play the wait-and-see game, but they should sell. I met a guy once that only listed used stove parts.

Take some time to study the completed listings on appliance parts to get a good feel.

For someone like me, I'd rather have a used part for $20 than a new one at $75.

Buy It Now is the only way to list...if your stove or washer is out, you don't want to wait on an auction to win a part!!!!!

Dead on excellent advice!!

Like I said earlier, pay some visits to repair shops & repairmen, they're most always looking for stuff. Keep a list or card file of who wants what.

[Randyd]

I called the manufacturer about a new glass platter for my microwave. The lady said $79.00... plus shipping. The whole thing didn't cost that much new! The lady said plus shipping.... I hung up.
I bought microwave in a thrift store for about $8.00 paid for it, took the glass out and told the clerk she could have the oven.

[boogeyman]

I called the manufacturer about a new glass platter for my microwave. The lady said $79.00... plus shipping. The whole thing didn't cost that much new! The lady said plus shipping.... I hung up.
I bought microwave in a thrift store for about $8.00 paid for it, took the glass out and told the clerk she could have the oven.

And back on the shelf it went with a new $7.50 price tag