MomofSeven Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I've accepted the fact that my scrapbooking days are over. I was cleaning out my craft closet today and realized that I have so many gadgets, many I've never even used, plus lots and lots of stamps and stamp pads. I would like to sale these items but the amount of time it would take to price each item and list it on ebay would not be worth my time. I probably have at least a thousand dollars worth of stamps and scrapbooking periphenelia. Do you think I could post it on Craigslist and just advertise two hundred for everything. I also have lots of friends at church who scrapbook, although I do feel awkward taking money from friends. Not sure how to manage this. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I think the Craigslist idea sounds good! Could you have a scrapbook supply yard sale? I know you don't want to price each thing, but maybe you could put things in bins marked $1, $5, etc with big ticket items priced separately. I think people would love that. I would!!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kiddies Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 How about donating it to a local hospital for the patients to do crafts? I know that children's hospitals especially are often looking for things like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova mama Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Do you have one in your area? Go to Yahoo groups and search. Members post items to be picked up for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 freecycle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnetteW Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Freecycle -- a yahoo group in some states. Annette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I think the Craigslist idea sounds good! Could you have a scrapbook supply yard sale? I know you don't want to price each thing, but maybe you could put things in bins marked $1, $5, etc with big ticket items priced separately. I think people would love that. I would!!:D :iagree: I wish I lived closer because I would buy the whole lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 You could do that, but I tend to shy away from those sorts of posts because as a scrapbooker and stamper, I often have much of what's listed, and usually new crafters aren't willing to pay $200 outright. I would try craigslist or a scrapbook yardsale (advertise on cragislist). Since you know so many people, a yardsale would probably work great. And, don't feel bad about taking money from friends. They're still getting a good deal. What I would do is list the stamps separately as they tend to not go out of style as quickly, sell tools separately, and then try to sell the paper as a lot -- perhaps cardstock for one price and patterned paper for one price. Older paper tends not to bring much money, but cardstock -- as long as it's not flourescent -- tends to stay current. You could put embellishments in ziploc bags and price each bag. I would be interested in your stamps! Just let me know. I would tend to freecycle the more undesirable things, like ugly paper, but I can totally empathize with you for wanting to get some money back on what you spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamturner Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 You could do that, but I tend to shy away from those sorts of posts because as a scrapbooker and stamper, I often have much of what's listed, and usually new crafters aren't willing to pay $200 outright. I would try craigslist or a scrapbook yardsale (advertise on cragislist). Since you know so many people, a yardsale would probably work great. And, don't feel bad about taking money from friends. They're still getting a good deal. What I would do is list the stamps separately as they tend to not go out of style as quickly, sell tools separately, and then try to sell the paper as a lot -- perhaps cardstock for one price and patterned paper for one price. Older paper tends not to bring much money, but cardstock -- as long as it's not flourescent -- tends to stay current. You could put embellishments in ziploc bags and price each bag. I would be interested in your stamps! Just let me know. I would tend to freecycle the more undesirable things, like ugly paper, but I can totally empathize with you for wanting to get some money back on what you spent. :iagree: You should do this w/Craigslist. Several years ago I was looking to get into more of the gadgets, stamps, etc. and I found a lady near me that was moving and was going digital so she was clearing out everything. I originally went there for some storage things and ended up spending $60 on all kinds of stuff. If you can do as Dawn suggested and group the items together that would be best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 You could do that, but I tend to shy away from those sorts of posts because as a scrapbooker and stamper, I often have much of what's listed, and usually new crafters aren't willing to pay $200 outright. I would try craigslist or a scrapbook yardsale (advertise on cragislist). Since you know so many people, a yardsale would probably work great. And, don't feel bad about taking money from friends. They're still getting a good deal. What I would do is list the stamps separately as they tend to not go out of style as quickly, sell tools separately, and then try to sell the paper as a lot -- perhaps cardstock for one price and patterned paper for one price. Older paper tends not to bring much money, but cardstock -- as long as it's not flourescent -- tends to stay current. You could put embellishments in ziploc bags and price each bag. I would be interested in your stamps! Just let me know. I would tend to freecycle the more undesirable things, like ugly paper, but I can totally empathize with you for wanting to get some money back on what you spent. Dawn hit the nail on the head!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Well if you list it here, I may buy something. Whatcha all got????? I use some of my scrapbooking stuff for school!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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