PrincessMommy Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) I have several things I'd like to sell that I think would be best to reach a larger audience. Is eBay still a good way to sell items that need shipping or are there other options? Thanks Edited January 31, 2017 by PrincessMommy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I still sell things on eBay depending on the item(s). Are you on facebook? Many communities have facebook virtual yard sale groups. You can search for buy/sell groups in your city or general location. I use my local ones to sell items that aren't worth listing on eBay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 To some extent it depends on what you're selling. I buy used curriculum through http://homeschoolclassifieds.com/ and I buy craft supplies through etsy. My dh buys stuff on ebay still. I suspect that there are probably other sites for different types of markets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 It really depends on the item whether eBay is good or not. I like local Facebook consignment groups for selling thibgs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 It's a mixture of stuff we need to get rid of. I have a loom I'm selling, but that will do best on weaving sites. But, I'm thinking of things like a wheat mill & a juicer. Neither of which I've used for years. It may be too expensive to ship, especially for the juicer and all it's paraphernalia. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I'm trying to figure this out as well. For example, I literally just posted a couple items on a local FB group to sell (I created the group myself a yr or so ago for the homeschool community. I figured we'd see each other enough we could do drop offs at co-op or something). There's some big consignment sale coming up in our area just for baby stuff, but I read all the rules and I know they will take a 30% commission and I will have to lug it there and pay some other fee, so I'm trying to sell now rather than go through extra hoops. I'm also looking into creating an Amazon seller account, but for other items.Then of course there is Craigslist, but around here I don't know how well that would work since we're rural. Might work for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Lately I've had the best luck buying and selling locally on Facebook. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 The one time I had a loom to sell, it was surprisingly difficult. I advertised through all the local spinning and weaving guilds, and at knitting stores, and told the one weaving store owner about it (she viewed this as competition, even though I never knew her to actually sell a loom, so she would keep a picture behind the desk in case anyone asked, and charge a 25% commission. I didn't go with that.). The way it finally sold was that I put up a flyer at Whole Foods. At the time, they would allow this with management permission on their community board, out of the main aisles over by the bathrooms, for a maximum of one calendar month. And that's what finally worked! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Brooks Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 How does selling on Facebook work? I'd like to give that a try. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 How does selling on Facebook work? I'd like to give that a try. Well search for local consignment groups or ask your friends if they know any. Then read the rules of the specific group because everyone is run differently. For example, some don't allow you to sell things to the first available pickup but rather it is to be sold to the first person who shows interest in the item. Generally, you post a picture of the item, list what you're selling it for, and your general location or where you are willing to meet up. Then people reply that they are interested publically and you privately make arrangements to make the sale. Most people don't like coming to someone's house so you meet up in well populated parking lots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 That is for local groups. There are also groups that aren't local so you have to figure out shipping costs and payment options. Most pay with PayPal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 How does selling on Facebook work? I'd like to give that a try. On the iOS Facebook app theirs a Marketplace section. This makes it even easier than looking for buy/sell/trade groups. You enter your zip code and it shows you things for sale within a certain distance you choose. It also allows you to post things there AND you can add them with a single click to any b/s/t groups you are a member of and want to post it too. I've sold a bike, violin, dresser, loft bed, freezer and bought a few things as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 The one time I had a loom to sell, it was surprisingly difficult. I advertised through all the local spinning and weaving guilds, and at knitting stores, and told the one weaving store owner about it (she viewed this as competition, even though I never knew her to actually sell a loom, so she would keep a picture behind the desk in case anyone asked, and charge a 25% commission. I didn't go with that.). The way it finally sold was that I put up a flyer at Whole Foods. At the time, they would allow this with management permission on their community board, out of the main aisles over by the bathrooms, for a maximum of one calendar month. And that's what finally worked! I've posted it with some goodies. It's in good shape and ready to weave on (that can often make a difference). Right now it's just on the FB weaving and fiberarts selling site. I'll move to Ravelry and some other sites later this month. I bought this one via Craigslist and I may put it back there too. I don't expect it to take too long, although it isn't one of the "in" looms. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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