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Really, ebay isn't that hard, but with such a big lot of items to sell, it would be tough for a newbie. Some ideas:
1--There are services who sell items on ebay for commission--you take the things to their store, and they do everything else--pictures, listing, shipping, etc. THey take a percentage of the item value.
2. Take out an ad in your local paper.
3. List everything here on SCS in the buy/sell forum, one price for the lot. I'm willing to bet someone (or several people) would be interested.
Sara ~ What about Craig's List? I have never used it either way (buy/sell), but I do know that people post all kinds of things on there to sell. Also, what about a garage sale when the snow finally melts. I know in my area some people have done pretty good getting rid of stamp/scrap supplies as long as they advertise the sale as such. Gool Luck!
Sara ~ What about Craig's List? I have never used it either way (buy/sell), but I do know that people post all kinds of things on there to sell. Also, what about a garage sale when the snow finally melts. I know in my area some people have done pretty good getting rid of stamp/scrap supplies as long as they advertise the sale as such. Gool Luck!
Thanks for the ideas.
I've done one garage sale and I swore I would never do another one! LOL :p
I'll look into Craig's List.
But, one of my DD's classmates house burned down this weekend and I know his Mom used to be a SU demo, though I'm not sure if she still is.
I dont' know how much of her craft supplies (if any) survived the fire. :(
Could you take a dual approach and list here the things that are retired and use eBay or something similar for the current stuff? I'm thinking that listing here will be less effort because people know what stuff is and can look at the index cards in the gallery if they need a reminder of a certain set or whatever whereas you're going to have to do descriptions, photos etc if you want to get good prices on eBay.
Sorry to hear about your DD's classmate's hours fire - I hope everyone was unhurt.
I am so sorry about what happen to your DD's classmate. If you are looking to donate your supplies I would start there, maybe see if a local school or shelter would be interested in your things. If you want to sell them, you can make a blog to post them on, put them on ebay (its not that hard) or put them up on craigs list.
And as far as ebay goes, I did buy occasionally on there ( a few times) but I've never sold, so I have very little feedback...and nothing within the last 18 months (I think).
So, I'm afraid people would be wary of bidding b/c of how little feedback I have.
And as far as ebay goes, I did buy occasionally on there ( a few times) but I've never sold, so I have very little feedback...and nothing within the last 18 months (I think).
So, I'm afraid people would be wary of bidding b/c of how little feedback I have.
You know if I were in your place I am not sure what I would do. Probably try ebay with a few things just to see how it goes and if that does not work I would maybe try the craigslist or local paper ad. I have found that if you say "stamping or scrapbooking supplies" people come out of the woodwork to see what you have!
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I have used ebay for about 8 years to buy and sell. How your "tone" is in the listing will attract many or few buyers. Honest descriptions and a friendly attitude will draw more as opposed to "used stamps, as is". KWIM?
I have seen many things sell for high prices from sellers who have NO feedback. I think the bottom line is that if people want what you have, they'll buy. Even having little feedback will help those who may be concerned. Those who really are concerned will email you a question...then you can email them back and charm them! Kidding! :-D
Good luck in whatever you decide...what other hobby will you starting? :-D
I have used ebay for about 8 years to buy and sell. How your "tone" is in the listing will attract many or few buyers. Honest descriptions and a friendly attitude will draw more as opposed to "used stamps, as is". KWIM?
I have seen many things sell for high prices from sellers who have NO feedback. I think the bottom line is that if people want what you have, they'll buy. Even having little feedback will help those who may be concerned. Those who really are concerned will email you a question...then you can email them back and charm them! Kidding! :-D
Good luck in whatever you decide...what other hobby will you starting? :-D
LOL
Good advice!
As for other hobbies, I'm not sure. Maybe I need to take a break from hobbies for a while. ;)
I don't know how much you have or how big your area is, but a lady in Colo Springs (Colorado) unloaded a LOT of Stampin' Up! supplies using Craig's List. She had success advertising it there and then having people come over to take a look/buy/pickup, so no shipping on that side of it.
Mary, I just checked out Craigs List (had never looked before) and it looks pretty straightforward and easy to use...plus, it's free! I think, anyway. LOL
Mary, I just checked out Craigs List (had never looked before) and it looks pretty straightforward and easy to use...plus, it's free! I think, anyway. LOL
I've never used it either, but know several people who have bought and sold on it very successfully and yes the FREE part is pretty darn nice!
Even though you might not have a lot of good feedback on Ebay, I would start there with your current sets. Or you could break your stamps up into a few large lots and unload them all there...very quickly. (That is what I plan on doing with most of my stuff)
I have just heard of too many creepy stories about the craig list, that would make me nervous.
Good luck!
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Even though you might not have a lot of good feedback on Ebay, I would start there with your current sets. Or you could break your stamps up into a few large lots and unload them all there...very quickly. (That is what I plan on doing with most of my stuff)
I have just heard of too many creepy stories about the craig list, that would make me nervous.
Good luck!
Mandy, that is a good point about Craig's List. There are also some things that I won't ship b/c of weight, like my wood ink pad holder and other things that would be too bulky.
My husband and I have sold many things on Craigs List...It is FREE. And every dollar counts these days. I might want some things. I make so many soldier cards that sometimes I get tired of using the same things. I would love to know what you have to sell and what you would like to get for it. Perhaps I can take some things off your hands.
Blessings.
I have used Craigs list with success, but also I had a yard sale last spring and listed "Stampin UP" supplies in my ad and I had a tremendous turnout. Sold almost everything I had.
And as far as ebay goes, I did buy occasionally on there ( a few times) but I've never sold, so I have very little feedback...and nothing within the last 18 months (I think).
So, I'm afraid people would be wary of bidding b/c of how little feedback I have.
I dont' think feedback is all that important - I hardly ever look at it when I am bidding --- and then I only investigate after I've bid if there is a problem.
1) Sorry you aren't stamping anymore. :(
2) if we can't change your mind ( and it looks like from the rest of the thread that we cant) Are you going to toss a list up here first?
3) You rock sista friend/elf friend
1) Sorry you aren't stamping anymore. :(
2) if we can't change your mind ( and it looks like from the rest of the thread that we cant) Are you going to toss a list up here first?
3) You rock sista friend/elf friend
Thanks babe. ;) :mrgreen:
I have to figure out the sets that are retired first...then figure out how I'm going to have people pay and then shipping..... OY!
Sara, I am feeling for you. I am also debating starting to get rid of things. I have had a lot of success with yard sales as long as I advertise that these things are there. Also, don't be afraid to give out your name and number to people at the yard sale. At our last one, I had an expensive computerized sewing machine. A woman was interested but decided against it. A few weeks later she called and bought it! One suggestion, have you thought of simply boxing everything up and storing it for awhile before selling? I would hate for you to get rid of a hobby only to find, after the winter blahs we are all feeling have gone, that you wish you had a few things. Don't rush into anything, especially after Farve's announcement today :( Good luck!
I would take a multi approach. I do Craigslist all the time and have no problems -especially with crafters! I would start by selling the rare hard to find stamp sets and items here on SCS and then the bulky and or misc stuff that don't want to ship on CL -since it's free. Recently, I listed on CL a bunch of misc stamps for 50cents each and got 8 responses in 2 hours. While people were here, they asked what else I had. I sold misc punches, adhesives, ribbons, paper -you name it! Then I would divide what's left by stuff by type, ie all the adhesive together, all the brads together, ribbons, etc. (Except for SU!, those things sell by themselves really well).
Then, see what is left over and start doing *bulk* listings on the Bay. Hopefully this would work, it will take some time, but should net you the most dollars. Good luck, this will be a daunting task if you have the kind of stamping supplies that we all have!
Where do I start?
