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A Bit of Market Research

strangelove - 1-5-2012 at 09:08

Hi Guys,

I'm considering starting up selling basic laboratory glassware and sundries. Mostly beakers, flasks, measuring cylinders, stirring rods, pH strips, filter paper, etc.

I'm hoping to gauge interest in these items, and take suggestions on what people are actually interested in buying. By my calculations I can make a tidy profit while still selling each item at a lower cost per unit than most sellers on eBay, who sell Bomex.

So:

Would you be interested in buying these items? (Kimble or Pyrex glass)

Are there any particular items you'd be interested in buying?

Do you have any experience selling lab glassware? Do you have any advice to offer?

Many thanks for reading
Alex

GreenD - 1-5-2012 at 09:43

i need a 2-necked 14/20 round bottom, 50-100ml

you're in competition with Dr.Bob on here.

rannyfash - 1-5-2012 at 09:55

Quote: Originally posted by GreenD  
i need a 2-necked 14/20 round bottom, 50-100ml

you're in competition with Dr.Bob on here.


its all about 3 necked pear B19 flasks :P

Hexavalent - 1-5-2012 at 10:03

Nice taste rannyfash:)

Rich_Insane - 1-5-2012 at 10:04

I need various adapters for my lonely reflux condenser. A three necked flask would be so awesome, but I don't think I can afford it.

rannyfash - 1-5-2012 at 13:48

i picked one up insanely cheap on ebay a while ago, shame about it being so expensive