Why are so many things on Ebay even more expensive then what the item would be brand new from the store?

I was searching for a Motorola MA1 Wireless Android Auto which is $80 brand new in a store, but on Ebay they are anywhere from $100 to $200. Even if it is pre-owned. It seems impossible that anyone is ever going to buy this so what is the purpose of these listings?

  • debounced@kbin.run
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    8
    ·
    1 year ago

    meh, it still has some use. my dog tore up the plastic housing on garage door sensors out of boredom and there was no way i was calling a local place to quote out parts for a 14 year old opener… found the same pair of sensors (albeit used) on ebay for $25. a little dog proofing later and bingo bango, back in business. but usually it’s my last resort for obscure stuff that i can’t find anywhere else and i have to be really desperate.

    • Nougat@kbin.social
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      3
      ·
      1 year ago

      Used and NOS motorcycle and car parts are good to find on ebay, too. There is no reason to ever buy anything new from ebay, really.

      • debounced@kbin.run
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        1
        ·
        1 year ago

        100% agree, it’s also how I keep my 98 Camry alive outside the occasional trip to the junkyard.

          • nexussapphire@lemm.ee
            link
            fedilink
            English
            arrow-up
            2
            ·
            1 year ago

            Exciting as in maybe maybe it’ll die on me next week or maybe it’ll die on me next year right!

            That was just too much excitement for me when I owned a cougar so I got a honda. I loved replacing a fuel pump two to four times a year though.

            • limelight79@lemm.ee
              link
              fedilink
              English
              arrow-up
              2
              ·
              edit-2
              1 year ago

              If it was a 1999-2002 Cougar, they actually did fix the issue with the fuel pump. Obviously any mechanical part can still wear out, or course, but the frequent failures of the variable speed pump that was in the returnless Cougars were addressed, and few problems with them have been reported since.

              • nexussapphire@lemm.ee
                link
                fedilink
                English
                arrow-up
                1
                ·
                1 year ago

                It was a long time ago, I was a teen and I could barely afford the cost of towing the car let alone being stranded about an hour away from home. I’m glad they figured it out but you know what they say, buy once cry once.

                I’ll only buy cars proven reliable and long lasting because I’d rather keep my car’s for a very long time and spend less on maintenance.

                • limelight79@lemm.ee
                  link
                  fedilink
                  English
                  arrow-up
                  1
                  ·
                  1 year ago

                  I, uh, still have my '99 Cougar. :) Bought it new. I don’t drive it on a daily basis, though, and haven’t for a long time. But it runs well!

                  • nexussapphire@lemm.ee
                    link
                    fedilink
                    English
                    arrow-up
                    1
                    ·
                    edit-2
                    1 year ago

                    I’m not judging, hondas and Toyotas just have good reputations for longevity and ease of maintenance. I picked an integra with a manual transmission over a mustang but I get the appeal. I liked my cougar Xr despite the issues. I actually took a few pictures before I traded it in.2002 cougar Xr