I've been collecting for years and over time I've collected a wide variety of antiques from books to ceramics even jewelery, I really need to sell some of it since some hard times have hit home. I would like to know how to find buyers that will be fair with the prices. I'm not looking to get rich but I'm also not willing to let the stuff go for pennies. I've heard mixed feelings about ebay and would rather not go threw all that.
Any suggestions or interests please contact me jonikins2000@yahoo.com THANKS 4 your time
2007-11-19 20:23:18 · 8 answers · asked by jonikins2000 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Don't knock Ebay, I once made $80.00 on a $2.00 yard sale cookie jar.
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2007-11-20 03:59:56 · answer #1 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eBay is probably as 'fair' a marketplace as you will find simply because there are so many people that use it. If you post an item of true value with a starting price of 1c (say an old lladro figurine or a faberge egg) I can almost guarantee that you will have multiple bidders and whenever there are multiple bidders the price will go at least as high as the peceived value of the lowest bidder.
You may not get the value you perceive the collectible is worth because you probably want something close to the retail/insurance/replacement value and why would someone pay that price from you, who they do not know, when they can get the same item or similar from a known reputably branded retailer that offers after-sales service, satisfaction guarantee, free delivery, etc.?
eBay offers you 2 basic sales options; a 7(or 10) day auction (where you are guaranteed to sell) or a fixed price listing, where you are guaranteed not to sell unless someone offers what you want. If you are not in a hurry and want to avoid eBay listing fees for an item that may not sell, you could try one of the eBay alternative sites that provide free listings, including eCrater and Craigs List. If you are in the opposite situation and want to sell a lot fast, you could try contacting someone that specializes in selling the same items and asking them how much they would offer you.
If you have more time on your hands you could look for specialist forums and websites that provide message boards. This would allow you to offer your items directly to people that already have an interest.
I would personally avoid yard sales for any high end items but there may be a local auction house that could help you. I would advise that you watch an auction before adding your own items. If they don't generate the right audience you may be better off on eBay.
Hope something in this reply helps!!!
2007-11-21 11:55:56 · answer #2 · answered by lbgpaul 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the term "fair price" is relative, you may want to consider ebay, anyway. You know what the items are and have a good idea of their worth. This way you can start with your price and let the masses haggle with each-other from there. If your item doesn't sell the first time out, relist it, it may sell later on. As you know, demand will play a big part in this, also. If there is a big demand on French Provincial thingamajigs and you have several, then you could make a few quick bucks. If your items are fairly common then you may have to wait a bit. The other solution may be to have an up-scale yard sale. Good luck.
2007-11-19 21:01:29 · answer #3 · answered by ra4bat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello
I've been on eBay for 8 years and am a big advocate of it, but there are enough people here who've already told you to sell on eBay, so I won't go there.
It seems to me like what you need more than a place to sell is a STRATEGY on how to sell and negotiate.
After that, you may want to look into Craigslist, but please be careful and if your not sure of who your meeting with, meet in a public place.
I've had great luck on Craigslist for things I didn't want to list on eBay for one reason or another.
I have free online appraisal/ and antique tips blog that you may want to visit, as well and my auction and antiques podcast The Auctionwally Show.
Links are posted in the source list. Good Luck.
2007-11-21 14:27:11 · answer #4 · answered by Auctionwally 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would: especially one where antique automobiles could be referenced. I don't know though, because I've been a member since September of last year; and have posted three different question regarding 1951 Packard Patrician 400's, one of which I use to own: and only got one response, to one question. Anyhow, I think it might be a good idea; and I wish you luck in achieving such a category, but realistically, wouldn't get my hopes up. Alberich
2016-05-24 07:28:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without question Ebay is the way to go. Best prices for both seller and buyer (I'm not sure how that works, but it does).
2007-11-20 06:37:28 · answer #6 · answered by Chang 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to ecrater.com they are free!!you can open up your own online store.They help you set it up,and the fourm has thousands of people who answer any question and give advice.You can set your own prices..NO Bidding.But Remember a online store is just like a real store,what you put into it you get out of it,it takes effort on your part.This is my store... http://atdanisesden.ecrater.com
2007-11-21 17:47:54 · answer #7 · answered by danise 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you sold any of it yet? :)
2007-11-20 01:45:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋