questions on old gear

[LadyGoDivin]

:bonk:
I am new to this scuba board and relatively new to diving. When I first began in 1999 my salesman recommended that I purchase a Diva QD by SeaQuest with an Oceanic Air XS integrated into the BC. In any case, this has served me quite well for my recreational purposes, however, I am now a dive master with intentions to become an instructor. I have upgraded to a Scuba Pro Knight Hawk (which I already love), but I wonder what my options are in selling my old BC with the Air XS. I thought that maybe you guys that have gone through multiple gear configurations may be able to give me tips on what I could possibly do with this. Is E-Bay my only choice? Have any of you used E-Bay and received and good price after the fees? Should I keep it myself (although I can't imagine myself going back to it unless maybe my Knight Hawk was in for service). I also hope this kind of question is not against any rules of the scuba board. If I am out of line, my sincerest apologies. Any answers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Bob3]

You might try the classified section on this site: http://www.aquatrader.com/aquastuff/viewads.html
It's free & you can always go the ebay route later.
The Diva is a fairly popular BC, you shouldn't have much trouble selling it.
If you've never sold anything on ebay before, folks will post a few tips that will help get top dollar.
I'll start...
Always use pictures.
Do your research, if past auctions have sold your item for a price you'd accept, start your auction off at a buck with no reserve. You'll get more folks bidding & hopefully a higher price.
Offer a 100% "happy or your $$ back" guarantee. Folks like that.
It's OK to exclude shipping from the refund.
If you know someone with a high feedback rating, have them list it for you. People are more likely to spend more $$ if the seller has an established feedback record.

 

[MgicTwnger]

Bob3 is right on the money.
I would add that the big advantage to using eBay is that you will reach a huge number of people. The down side is that it will cost you a couple of bucks to list it, and a percentage of the sale price if it sells.
My wife and I are both eBay merchants. Feel free to PM me with any questions

 

[LadyGoDivin]

MgicTwnger once bubbled...
Bob3 is right on the money.
I would add that the big advantage to using eBay is that you will reach a huge number of people. The down side is that it will cost you a couple of bucks to list it, and a percentage of the sale price if it sells.
My wife and I are both eBay merchants. Feel free to PM me with any questions

Thanks for the reply and the advice. I will try it out and PM you if I run into problems. What nice people you are!

 

[Walter]

Why sell?

If you plan to teach, you'll need extra equipment for your students. I'm always on the look out for good deals.

 

[DiveTub]

I agree with Walter
Hang onto it, when youa re instructing you can never have enough gear handy. Never know when an extra BCD will come in handy. I never throw out or sell any of my diving gear. And find I use it all the itme for teaching,