This category prices honestly and quickly, because buyers know exactly what the new one costs and exactly what they want to pay for a used one.
What moves the number
- Model and year — name both
- Condition of the working part — the face, the frame, the sole, the bearings
- Specification — size, weight, grip
- Recent servicing — a fresh string job or a new grip is money in a buyer's pocket
- Completeness — bag, cover, spare parts
Where to start
Everyday gear and children's sizes: start low, run fast. This is volume and it builds the room.
Premium bats, rackets and anything current: start sensibly, and use a reserve where a quiet night would hurt.
Delivery is part of the price here
Bats, bags and gym equipment are long and heavy, and most couriers price on both. A buyer who has not thought about it will bid as though delivery is free, so say the position in the listing and again in the show. How delivery is charged.
For the heaviest items, collection is often the honest answer rather than a fallback.
Lots
Balls, grips, shuttles, gloves and accessories sell as lots. Keep anything premium out of them.
Questions people ask
Should I price against the current model?
Know what it costs, then price the gap honestly. Your room already knows the number.
Does a bag add value?
A little, and it adds bulk to the delivery. Say whether it is included.
Is it worth servicing before the show?
For rackets, usually yes. For most other gear, describe rather than prepare.