someones making a killing

[northcountryboy]

I know ive posted similar links before but this to me was a ridiculous price.

 

Native Waney Edge CHERRY Boards / Hardwood timber Solid wood Feature shelves | eBay

[Rob D]

Really?

 

 

I would disagree 100% - more if I could.

 

 

Why do you think it is a ridiculous price? What would you estimate his actual profit margin is? And what do you think a fair profit would be on what he is selling?

 

 

I ask this as I have milled, sawn and dried timber for 8 years and have an ebay shop similar to his Timber sales, Sugihara bars for Stihl items in chainsawbars alaskanmill and treet store on eBay!

 

 

I know my end profit is tiny at the moment but am hoping in continual persistence it can be turned into a viable business.

 

 

 

 

[northcountryboy]

How would I know what his profit margin is unless I know what he paid for the timber in the first place?

 

I just thought £72 was an expensive price for what he was selling.

[Quickthorn]

It was an auction, and 7 people joined in to get it to that price. I'd assume at least one was happy to pay the end price, so not ridiculous for him/her.

[difflock]

TIMBER HARDWOOD SOLID AMERICAN WHITE OAK ROUNDS PLANED 4 SIDES | eBay

Cant quite get my head round (& pardon the pun) a round/circle having 4 sides

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[Rob D]

How would I know what his profit margin is unless I know what he paid for the timber in the first place?

 

I just thought £72 was an expensive price for what he was selling.

 

 

 

You're saying it was a ridiculous price - as in too expensive.

 

 

I'm disagreeing with and saying it's fair price.

 

 

You started the thread - so I'm asking you why do you think it is too expensive?

 

 

 

 

[kev_s]

if these are 23pounds each then the boards in the link are practically a giveaway...

 

EKBY TONY Shelf - high-gloss white, 119x28 cm - IKEA

 

for 13 pounds more the cherry board is the winner. Sometimes things can look expensive but when you look at how they compare they don't seem so bad.

 

Kev

[muttley9050]

I have to agree with Rob here, get tree, mill, stack, wait, joint, plane, advertise, give 10% to ebay.

I'm in the process of making a load of chopping boards at the moment as I had a paticularly good market last weekend and sold out. If I bought those boards is get six good size chopping boards which with a little sanding and oiling is be selling on for £120-150. I wouldn't pay that much for them but I have the ability to make my own and increase my profit. But this means I do all the work.

[muttley9050]

if these are 23pounds each then the boards in the link are practically a giveaway...

 

EKBY TONY Shelf - high-gloss white, 119x28 cm - IKEA

 

for 13 pounds more the cherry board is the winner. Sometimes things can look expensive but when you look at how they compare they don't seem so bad.

 

Kev

 

This is a good point, which one will still look good in a few years?

[se7enthdevil]

as nice as they are i would expect a little more for my money at that price...

 

in saying that i'll alway use wood rather than a man made board.

 

rob d, your boards are really nice on ebay and i've nearly bought a couple. do you have any decent sections of whitebeam left???