Why do people sell used items for over retail?

This reminds me of those TI-83+'s and other similar models. They never seem to depreciate in value because people absolutely refuse to re-sell them for anything lower than the $80 range.

Biggest scam out there

 

People overvalue their possessions. I see it all the time in my company's classifieds. They sell 5 year old TVs for about $50 less than it's original price. It's crazy.

 

And, isn't there always someone stupid enough to pay the asking price? Do you see that also?

 

Have you ever been inside of an ikea? I'd imagine hell looks similar. Also, putting their **** together is a pain in the ass.

 

Why do people value money so much?

 

I don't see it.

 

Because there is always somebody willing to pay the price.

 

with added sales tax, the new kayak is really selling for ~$325 retail. so his offer to sell at $375 is only $50 more and truly a bargain.

 

You sold it too cheap then imo.

 

Never. Someone explained the business model to me (walk through a maze and buy particle board). That was enough for me to pledge to never enter an Ikea.

 

I'll sell you my silver edition TI 83+ for $60

Actually, I almost never used it. Don't even remember why I purchased it...

 

Kayaks are probably not commoditized enough to have a standard retail value, so your whole premise, especially based on apparently one vendor's comparison, is likely flawed. Also remember that retailers sell under retail value all the time, probably for the converse of whatever logic behind your initial question.

 

I personally like the different pictures in them. And in some countries, they're so colorful!

 

This site is popular. With popularity comes dumbasses. I'm not talking about subjective distaste for the thoughts of another. These people would not find food in the wild. They are life's euphemistic "miracles."

 

Unlikely.

 

Usually if the previous owner has invested in improvements on said items, then I see why they would want to charge more.

 

Same reason I holla at chicks on the street. Because I can and I'm a man.

 

rolex stainless steel Daytona white face. Retail $10K . preowned $14K

 

Academy link is showing $400. Should have bought earlier.