# Current eBay Listings Audit
*Generated: 2026-06-23*

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## Summary

Both listings have been live since **August 2024 (~11 months)** with **0 sales and 0 offers**. The core problems are no shipping and pricing misaligned with the market for as-is, no-returns items.

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## Item 1: Leica UCT Ultracut Cryo Ultramicrotome + FCS System

**eBay Item ID:** 405147115988
**Current Price:** $10,000 | **Min Best Offer:** $8,500
**Watchers:** 1 | **Sold:** 0

### What's Listed
- Leica Ultracut UCT (Type 706202, S/N 516349) — ultramicrotome for TEM sample prep
- Leica EM FCS (Type 702401, S/N 516948) — cryo chamber system for frozen sectioning
- AO StereoStar 570 zoom microscope (0.7–4.2x, 10x eyepieces)
- Condition: Used | Location: Ann Arbor, MI | No returns

### Market Pricing
| Source | Item | Price |
|--------|------|-------|
| LabX | Leica UCT alone (model 706201, no FCS) | $3,000 |
| Southeast Pathology | Refurbished UCT + warranty | Quote only (~$8k–$15k) |
| DOTmed | Used UCT + FCS | Quote only |

**Price verdict:** $10,000 is defensible given the FCS adds $5,000–$7,000 over a bare UCT. The issue is not the price — it's the barriers to buying.

### Issues
1. **No shipping** — Freight on this ~91 lb unit is $400–$800; without it, only local buyers (rare for this instrument) can purchase
2. **Title is broken** — Currently reads "Leica UCT Ultracut Cryo Ultramicrotome with FCS systemLeica UCT Ultracut Cryo Ul" (duplicated and cut off)
3. **Description references "See Attached files"** — eBay doesn't support attachments; this text is confusing
4. **YouTube link** in description may not be clickable on all devices
5. **0% positive feedback** — Major trust signal for a $10k item

### Recommended Fixes
- **Title:** `Leica Ultracut UCT Ultramicrotome + EM FCS Cryo System | Type 706202 + 702401`
- **Price:** Keep at $9,500 (small drop signals flexibility), min offer $7,500
- **Add freight shipping** or note "freight shipping available — contact seller for quote"
- Clean up description, remove "see attached files" language
- Add YouTube video URL as a clickable link in description body

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## Item 2: Thermo Electron Nexus 670 FT-IR Spectrometer

**eBay Item ID:** 405147217852
**Current Price:** $10,000 | **Min Best Offer:** $8,000
**Watchers:** 4 | **Sold:** 0 | **Has unanswered questions**

### What's Listed
- Thermo Nicolet Nexus 670 FT-IR spectrometer (MPN: AEQ0401387)
- Mid-IR, near-IR, far-IR, UV-Vis capable; OMNIC software compatible
- 110 lbs | 20"H x 28"W x 26"D | Condition: Used, AS-IS | No returns
- Also listed on **LabX at $16,000** (MGV Enterprises)

### Market Pricing
| Source | Item | Price |
|--------|------|-------|
| EquipD Sales | Used, no power supply | $540 |
| eBay (multiple) | Parts / unknown condition | $500–$1,700 |
| American Lab Trading | Tested & refurbished (currently OOS) | Est. $4,000–$8,000 |
| LabX (your listing) | Used, as-is | $16,000 |
| Working units (estimated) | Secondary market range | $3,000–$8,000 |

**Price verdict:** $10,000 is above market for an as-is, no-shipping unit. The LabX listing at $16,000 is significantly overpriced. With 4 watchers and an unanswered question, there is genuine buyer interest — the price is the barrier.

### Issues
1. **No shipping** — Freight on 110 lbs is $500–$900; same problem as above
2. **Unanswered buyer question** — Address this immediately; every ignored question is a lost sale
3. **Priced $2k–$7k above comparable working units** with no warranty or returns
4. **LabX listing at $16k** undercuts credibility if a buyer cross-references

### Recommended Fixes
- **Price:** Drop to $6,500 on eBay (competitive for working as-is unit)
- **LabX listing:** Drop to $7,500–$8,500 or remove
- **Answer the pending question**
- **Add freight shipping** or note freight quote available
- Clarify working condition in description — "powers on and functions" vs. purely "as-is"

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## Overall Seller Account Concerns

| Issue | Impact |
|-------|--------|
| Feedback score: 3, Positive: 0% | High-ticket buyers will hesitate |
| Both listings: 0 sales, 0 offers in 11 months | Structural problem, not a slow market |
| No shipping on both | Eliminates 90%+ of potential buyers |
| No returns on both | Acceptable, but amplifies other risk factors |

**Priority action:** Add freight shipping to both listings before any price changes.