Have VME System Parts. Anywhere to sell them?

Originally Posted by BinaryBlue

Thanks for the info. Unfortunately, I cannot seem to find completed listings for some of the boards I have.

For that matter I don't really have any info on at least one type.

I find myself in similar situations because I tend to look for items to buy that are off the beaten track. While everyone is looking for computers and peripherals, I look for odd and unusual items that hold scrap value but may (emphasize "may") hold more-than-scrap value. Typically you have to do as much homework as possible and then make an educated guess on value. Sometimes it requires holding an item for awhile until someone has a need for it or finds it in a google search.



A good example is some telecom items that I bought from a local auction. The manufacturer went out of business a long time ago, but there are still people using these items. There are little (if any) closed listings for them on eBay. I guesstimated a price where I could make a decent profit and listed them. Sales were off/on for awhile as people were buying for spares, but then I found a guy that saw these and bought them to fill a need of his and fit in his budget. It just takes a little more time and the ability to store. At some point, if no sales, you just have to bite the bullet and sell as scrap (which is what I paid for them-scrap value). Right now my ROI is about 500% and growing. I already knew that as scrap I would have doubled my investment, so it was win-win for me.

There is no proven system for determining cost or if it will sell. However, eBay opens up a lot possibilities as it exposes your product to a huge volume of buyers, and acts as a great database for research. Good luck.

edit: I saw your post on vintage computer, and that is a good start. There is also a company that buys VME bus equipment http://vmebusdirect.com/