Comments on: How To Sell Used Items: Profit From Your Gently Used Stuff

By: Sunshine

Sunshine — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:07:57 +0000

Yes, if you’re looking to sell, don’t sell on craigslist nor ebay either. Nothing sells on either one. All those people do in Craigslist is play major games there. They are not all that serious about buying. Same with ebay. I have had stuff on both and it look’s like the people are just out to get something for nothing.

By: Eli

Eli — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:47:25 +0000

Hey Tim, you said you have other websites to sell your stuff, can you suggest these sites, because craiglist looks dormant and stagnant when it comes to selling and buying. Just like Sebrina said, people call you on craiglist and don’t show up, or show up and ask you to almost give your items to them for FREE.

Please send me some of your listing to sell my used stuff. Ebay and its sister company Paypal are time wasting, nonsense and just making and sucking money out of people like you and me. You also mentioned videos — please shed more light on that too. Thanks.

By: Janeen Rosenberg

Janeen Rosenberg — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:03:56 +0000

ebay is awful! I had 800 items for sale and they have a stupid rating scale system that is bound to make you a below standard seller. They never let you know what transaction with whom caused the problem to try and resolve it.

By: Sebrena

Sebrena — Tue, 10 May 2011 22:32:56 +0000

I am tired of eBay… they are too expensive. My Paypal made me upgrade to business acct because my sales increased and now I’m paying them fees as well. Craigslist was wonderful but it has become VERY flaky lately. People call but never show up. Why is it so hard to find a site LIKE eBay? Sometimes I think eBay is working at keeping other sites quiet by paying them or others not to advertise..I know ..paranoid. But really, you can find almost ANYTHING online, but try to google “eBay alternatives”. I have and I get a list of sites that have a similar set up, but only do real estate, new, or require a subscription, or ….credits to bid..why?

Seriously though, I think there is some kind of conspiracy going on and eBay is running the show. Does anyone have any suggestions for alternative sites to sell used clothing, antiques, and vintage jewelry?

By: Tim

Tim — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:41:39 +0000

I use other sites to sell most of my used stuff where every listing requires videos so you get to see the full view of the product. People love the idea of using video because unethical sellers often scam buyers with fake photos. Too many scams on craigslist.

By: Sabra Freeman

Sabra Freeman — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 01:17:26 +0000

I am a novice at selling on internet. I have access to the web by my blackberry or local library.What are your hrs of operation for phone calls? Do you think it would be possible to do all I need to do via my blackerry with exception of posting items on internet @ library since my camera is better than the cam on my phone.
Thank you for responding.
Sincerely,

Sabra

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:51:03 +0000

“The Best Place To Sell” (thebestplacetosell.com)

Here are some things you want to find when looking for The Best Place To Sell and buy used items online (ok, there is a Moderated Classifieds website called http://www.TheBestPlaceToSell.com and offers & controls these things):

1) offers FREE POSTINGS with pictures;

2) actively works to keep scammers and spammers OFF of the site;

3) reviews All ads before going live (fast);

4) requires prices to be fair and reasonable for both buyer & seller;

5) requires disclosure of known defects within the posting;

6) requires a buyer to inspect the item before completing a purchase;.

7) has a posting and item review format that provides, consistently, the needed information to be able to understand and decide to make an inquiry;

has Moderators that you can actually CALL (301-674-1441) in the continental USA for help when posting an ad, finding something, or with anything to do with the website or assisting you with the purchase or sale of your items;

9) has a flagging system to alert the Moderators that there may be a problem with a buyer or seller;

10) will help promote your ad across the internet for greater exposure;

11) includes dozens of social bookmarks to help you share your posting on sites like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Digg, etc;

11) provides active feedback so you know the kind of activity you are having on your posting/listing;

12) provides a consolidated page of all of your items;

13) takes suggestions from users and when appropriate, and consistent with its policies, procedures, guidelines, core values, and philosophies, looks to incorporate them within the site.

The site owner (ok, me) started this site to be one that is more “personal” with its “members/users” (currently no fees to be a member), be an honest venue or marketplace for buying, selling, and donating good-condition stuff (not junk), and to provide genuine “service” to all of its users who can look forward to enjoying a pleasant experience while, maybe even, meeting or dealing with some very nice people online.

Most everything is free, right now, because all they are asking for in return for your posting or viewing of the site is to SHARE the site with your friends, co-workers, family, and within your social networks. Pretty simple. So visit http://www.TheBestPlaceToSell.com (or call them) and let’s build a site together.

All kinds of items (in good condition) can be posted… “The Best Place To Sell” and buy used furniture, appliances, sporting goods, exercise equipment, tools, electronics, tv’s, portable electronics, business equipment & supplies, office equipment & supplies, building materials, games, computers, jewelry, household stuff, art & antiques/collectibles, musical instruments, salon equipment & supplies, household goods, lawn & garden stuff, auto/car & marine/boat supplies and accessories, pet supplies, and more.

(All of the above content is owned by TheBestPlaceToSell.com & TheSellersCatalog.com & TheSellersRegistry.com (collectively “The website”). The Website name, slogans, and its created content are proprietary and protected by law. The Website structure & content are owned by The Website and considered Intellectual Property. Copyright © 2010. All Rights Reserved.)

By: Jason Hanley

Jason Hanley — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:18:31 +0000

I built a site called BuyMyStuff.com for this exact purpose.

It lets you enter and track multiple items, then list and search based on geographic proximity.

Give it a try and let me know what you think!

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:43:59 +0000

I’ve found that a great way to up the value of your used stuff is to link the the user manual, if you don’t have it. I use manualsonline.com. This way, the buyer cannot complain that the item does not have instructions.

By: Denise

Denise — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:18:31 +0000

Hi all,

Lately, I have no trouble collecting “things” in a pile to get rid of, but I get so overwhelmed with the various items, I get stuck with the pile. Can someone give me some ideas on how to get organized to get from the pile of various items, to figuring out where to sell what to get the best sale?