Sports gear is bought to be used, which makes it one of the most honest categories to price: buyers know the new price and know what they will pay for yours.
What moves the number
Model and year, named off the item.
Condition of the working part — the face of a bat, the frame of a racket, the sole of a shoe, the bearings in anything that turns.
Specification — size, weight, grip, which decide whether a buyer can use it at all.
Recent servicing, which is money in the buyer's pocket.
Completeness — bag, cover, spares.
Why two of the same differ
One seller flexed the frame, showed the strings and said when it was last strung. The other photographed a racket in its cover. Describing sports equipment.
How to find out rather than guess
Compare completed sales of the same model and year in similar condition, then check what the current model costs new, because your room has.
A cracked frame or a bat with structural damage is a parts item, not a discounted one. Price accordingly and say so.
Delivery is part of the number
Bats, bags and gym equipment are long and heavy, and most couriers price on both. For the heaviest items collection is often the honest answer, and it makes the room local.
Questions people ask
Does restringing before selling pay?
For rackets usually yes, if you say so and say with what.
Is children's gear worth selling?
Yes, and it moves quickly, usually in size lots.
What about a bat with a hairline crack?
Show it, say whether it has been repaired, and price it as what it is.
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