Using ebay
Aug 19th 2003, 7:36 pm
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Using ebay
Has anyone else used ebay to sell all of their old junk? I can't believe the prices that some of the things make! Do the buyers actually pay for the goods once they have bid or are there lots of timewasters?
It could be a nice little earner if I post a few things on there.
It could be a nice little earner if I post a few things on there.
Aug 19th 2003, 7:38 pm
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Re: Using ebay
Originally posted by tinaj
Has anyone else used ebay to sell all of their old junk? I can't believe the prices that some of the things make! Do the buyers actually pay for the goods once they have bid or are there lots of timewasters?
It could be a nice little earner if I post a few things on there.
Has anyone else used ebay to sell all of their old junk? I can't believe the prices that some of the things make! Do the buyers actually pay for the goods once they have bid or are there lots of timewasters?
It could be a nice little earner if I post a few things on there.
I'm also planning to give a lot to charity shops as well as I hate the idea of car boot sales.
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Aug 19th 2003, 7:38 pm
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Used it loads. Its great !
Just be careful if you are buying anything....but tis fine for selling.
Caveat emptor......
Just be careful if you are buying anything....but tis fine for selling.
Caveat emptor......
Aug 19th 2003, 7:41 pm
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i remember someone posted about ebay sometime ago and a few poo poo'ed it
never did get to why though..
maybe this time, as my dad died last week and he had about 6 cameras and loads of other stuff we need to get rid of...
i bought a fluke multimeter off ebay with no worries..
cheers
richard
never did get to why though..
maybe this time, as my dad died last week and he had about 6 cameras and loads of other stuff we need to get rid of...
i bought a fluke multimeter off ebay with no worries..
cheers
richard
Aug 19th 2003, 7:44 pm
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Originally posted by r.bartlett
i remember someone posted about ebay sometime ago and a few poo poo'ed it
never did get to why though..
maybe this time, as my dad died last week and he had about 6 cameras and loads of other stuff we need to get rid of...
i bought a fluke multimeter off ebay with no worries..
cheers
richard
i remember someone posted about ebay sometime ago and a few poo poo'ed it
never did get to why though..
maybe this time, as my dad died last week and he had about 6 cameras and loads of other stuff we need to get rid of...
i bought a fluke multimeter off ebay with no worries..
cheers
richard
Really sorry to hear about your Dad Richard - all the best.
Aug 19th 2003, 7:50 pm
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thanks tina
cancer is a shite
cheers
richard
cancer is a shite
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Aug 19th 2003, 7:52 pm
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Re: Using ebay
Originally posted by tinaj
Has anyone else used ebay to sell all of their old junk? I can't believe the prices that some of the things make! Do the buyers actually pay for the goods once they have bid or are there lots of timewasters?
It could be a nice little earner if I post a few things on there.
Has anyone else used ebay to sell all of their old junk? I can't believe the prices that some of the things make! Do the buyers actually pay for the goods once they have bid or are there lots of timewasters?
It could be a nice little earner if I post a few things on there.
Aug 19th 2003, 8:01 pm
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Re: Using ebay
Originally posted by Carol & Barry
Have traded plenty on e bay tina. No problem ever arisen u can see the 'feedback' ratings of all potential buyers/sellers and u can get some fair prices for your stuff as long as your realistic Barry
Have traded plenty on e bay tina. No problem ever arisen u can see the 'feedback' ratings of all potential buyers/sellers and u can get some fair prices for your stuff as long as your realistic Barry
Aug 19th 2003, 8:03 pm
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Re: Using ebay
Hi Tina
I have been registered with Ebay for over 2 yrs and I buy and sell on these auctions.Fortunately so far I have encountered no problems and as they use a ratings system you can check out potential buyers/sellers.
You wouldn't believe some of the stuff that I have sold on Ebay and people are prepared to travel miles for what they consider a bargain.
For example I sold a little motorized jeep that my son had used when he was a toddler.
Somebody paid £75.00 for it and came all the way from Cornwall to pick it up.We live in Manchester!!
If you are wondering what prices you should sell things for just use the search facility and then check out items that have been already sold and this should give you some indication of what prices to ask for items that you wish to sell.
Good luck and get sorting that loft out.You could be quids in
Diane
I have been registered with Ebay for over 2 yrs and I buy and sell on these auctions.Fortunately so far I have encountered no problems and as they use a ratings system you can check out potential buyers/sellers.
You wouldn't believe some of the stuff that I have sold on Ebay and people are prepared to travel miles for what they consider a bargain.
For example I sold a little motorized jeep that my son had used when he was a toddler.
Somebody paid £75.00 for it and came all the way from Cornwall to pick it up.We live in Manchester!!
If you are wondering what prices you should sell things for just use the search facility and then check out items that have been already sold and this should give you some indication of what prices to ask for items that you wish to sell.
Good luck and get sorting that loft out.You could be quids in
Diane
Originally posted by Tina
Has anyone else used ebay to sell all of their old junk? I can't believe the prices that some of the things make! Do the buyers actually pay for the goods once they have bid or are there lots of timewasters?
It could be a nice little earner if I post a few things on there.
Has anyone else used ebay to sell all of their old junk? I can't believe the prices that some of the things make! Do the buyers actually pay for the goods once they have bid or are there lots of timewasters?
It could be a nice little earner if I post a few things on there.
Aug 19th 2003, 8:40 pm
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how much does it cost to use ebay??
cheers
richard
cheers
richard
Aug 19th 2003, 8:48 pm
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Thanks for you replies. I have put my son's outdoor country cottage on there and it is already up to £60! Much more than I would have got from the local paper.
It cost £2.25 to advertise and that includes a photo.
It cost £2.25 to advertise and that includes a photo.
Aug 19th 2003, 8:50 pm
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i would have had that!!
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Aug 19th 2003, 8:57 pm
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Oh and another thing my hubby sold.
A silver yard o led pencil he picked up at a car boot sale.
He paid £4.00 for it and it sold on Ebay for £92.50 not a bad mark up.
Hope your sons country cottage fetches more.some people can quite carried away bidding.I always set my self a certain amount and make sure that i don't go above that amount.
Also be sure to check out the postage costs as sometimes these can be a bit OTT
BTW does anybody know if they have car boot sales in Oz or does it tend to be garage sales
Diane
A silver yard o led pencil he picked up at a car boot sale.
He paid £4.00 for it and it sold on Ebay for £92.50 not a bad mark up.
Hope your sons country cottage fetches more.some people can quite carried away bidding.I always set my self a certain amount and make sure that i don't go above that amount.
Also be sure to check out the postage costs as sometimes these can be a bit OTT
BTW does anybody know if they have car boot sales in Oz or does it tend to be garage sales
Diane
Originally posted by tinaj
Thanks for you replies. I have put my son's outdoor country cottage on there and it is already up to £60! Much more than I would have got from the local paper.
It cost £2.25 to advertise and that includes a photo.
Thanks for you replies. I have put my son's outdoor country cottage on there and it is already up to £60! Much more than I would have got from the local paper.
It cost £2.25 to advertise and that includes a photo.
Aug 19th 2003, 9:07 pm
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Aw its cute .I have just had a look at it.
Is he upset that you are getting rid or has he outgrown it anyway.
I keeping sorting through my sons stuff usually when he is not around trying to get rid of things bit my bit.
If he helps we end up getting rid of nothing cos he tells me that he still plays with everything!!
If anybody is interested in action men figures I could do them a good deal
Diane
Is he upset that you are getting rid or has he outgrown it anyway.
I keeping sorting through my sons stuff usually when he is not around trying to get rid of things bit my bit.
If he helps we end up getting rid of nothing cos he tells me that he still plays with everything!!
If anybody is interested in action men figures I could do them a good deal
Diane
Originally posted by tinaj
Thanks for you replies. I have put my son's outdoor country cottage on there and it is already up to £60! Much more than I would have got from the local paper.
It cost £2.25 to advertise and that includes a photo.
Thanks for you replies. I have put my son's outdoor country cottage on there and it is already up to £60! Much more than I would have got from the local paper.
It cost £2.25 to advertise and that includes a photo.
Aug 19th 2003, 9:10 pm
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I make a living sellin on ebay-honestly described items sell with no problems-if you talk a product up that doesn't live up to expectations then you will be paying the person back.
I tend to list things at a low start price which gets them hooked and then watch the frenzied bidding take the items to prices way beyond your expectations-of course it can work the opposite way as well-don't forget the listing fees go up dependent on starting price-make sure you give a guide price for posting costs which are in addition to the purchase price and wait for the cheques to clear before posting!
I tend to list things at a low start price which gets them hooked and then watch the frenzied bidding take the items to prices way beyond your expectations-of course it can work the opposite way as well-don't forget the listing fees go up dependent on starting price-make sure you give a guide price for posting costs which are in addition to the purchase price and wait for the cheques to clear before posting!
