In this episode the boys talk through the ups and downs of selling retro items online. eBay and it's buyer protections are good but the fees and legal requirements for that platform are starting to add up. Is another platform the answer or should we look to our retro community instead?

0:00 Start

3:00 Thoughts on the new YC framework for MiSTer

5:25 What console do you use to test the best composite signal?

12:20 PLEASE SOMEONE MAKE A SECAM CORE. PLEASE.

18:00 A HDMI BVM input card could be huge for pro monitor owners

21:00 What is the most common kind of PVM/BVM input card?

25:00 Steve is done with selling on eBay

34:00 The sellers fees are getting stupid

40:00 Comparison to how tickets for live events are sold

43:00 The new $600 US tax threshold is a huge setback

53:00 Part of the eBay fees is buying TRUST between buyer and seller

1:00:05 Buyer protection is something which is needed

1:07:10 Will Steve start selling on AliExpres???

1:09:00 Building a community is another way to build TRUST

1:12:00 Steve helps his patreons find pro monitor deals

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