saltymom
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Post by saltymom on Feb 22, 2020 18:44:46 GMT
Okay, so I’m trying to pare down my stash a bit and have a question about the best way to do it. For instance I have a lot of small things from Making Memories and other companies. Is it best to group them together in a lot or sell them individually?
Same thing with planner supplies....or paper.....in a lot or alone?
Do you think eBay is the best place to sell things? Or has anyone had luck with Facebook Marketplace?
Thanks in advance!
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Post by wendifful on Feb 22, 2020 22:17:55 GMT
I've sold some of my supplies but my goal when I was doing it was more to get rid of things quickly and just get a little bit of money, not try to figure out how much each item was worth and price it to maximize my profits. (I don't know if that's your goal, just saying that my way does not necessarily guarantee the most income. Instead, I went for the method that was easiest for me, if that makes sense.) With that in mind, I'll share what's worked for me.
I've sold all my supplies here on the 2Peas FSOT board, mostly in bundles. For example, I sold chipboard sticker bundles, puffy sticker bundles, Thicker bundles, etc. Depending on how popular/in demand I thought the item would be, I priced the bundles anywhere from $3 to $25ish (I think I sold a bundle of 25 Thicker sets for $25). Most bundles I sold were $10 or under. In selling, I tried to keep in mind that while a price may seem fair, if you're selling used supplies online, you have to take into account the fact that the consumer will automatically add the cost of shipping to the bundle to figure out if it's worth it (that's what I would do, personally). So the Thicker bundle I sold for $25 was best shipped in a medium flat rate box, which is $14 shipping. While selling the Thickers for about $1 each seemed low, once the customer took shipping into account, it was about $40 for the bundle, which is a much different price psychologically, if that makes sense.
Most of the bundles I sold were smaller so they could be shipped via first class mail, which helps cut down shipping costs a lot. However, due to size or weight, there are some items/bundles that will require Priority Mail flat rate boxes (especially scrapbook paper; if you're shipping a lot, it can get very heavy!).
The only items I sold individually were stamp sets, since they're light and easy to ship, plus since they're more of a tool than a consumable, I feel like people tend to only buy designs they really like.
I hope that helps a little bit and that someone who's sold on FB Marketplace or eBay can chime in! You're welcome to PM me with any questions.
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Post by joblackford on Feb 24, 2020 0:52:31 GMT
I haven't sold scrappy stuff on Fbk Marketplace but I have been selling other stuff (yarn, dolls, vintage kitchen stuff, wooden mallets... sigh) on behalf of a relative. The advantage is cash in hand, face to face contact so you don't have to worry as much that you'll be cheated. The disadvantage is having to meet up with people, people being flakes, people messaging once and then ghosting you (happened to me twice today!), people generally. It partly depends where you live and whether people who want the stuff are in your area (I make them come to me to avoid being messed around by people who aren't serious). It works well for heavier/bigger things you wouldn't want to ship like 12x12" paper though. I would do it in lots of like items. If you want to get stuff out selling in a bundle is faster and easier - some people will be excited to get a mystery box full of bargains and you'll be done with it. Selling smaller lots is a lot more work. Making the decisions is a lot of work. Personally I don't think it's worth the effort - I'd prefer to give it away, or donate to a thrift shop or charity who can use the stuff (there are places that do crafty things who'd appreciate your stuff - people here can help locate them if you want to take that route). Selling on the FSOT board here is a good option for crafty stuff, especially certain brands. I guess a lot of people sell on de-stash Fbk groups too - I think that might be a good option for planner stuff, especially in demand stuff. Generally, everyone wants a bargain, and there's a LOT of stuff out there, so you might not get as much money as you'd like. And I can tell you that taking the time to clean up, photograph, and list stuff not only takes a lot of energy, it can have the unfortunate side effect of making you fall back in love with stuff - you start telling the internet how good it is and suddenly you're thinking that you could just hang on to the vintage egg beaters because they're really pretty awesome...  |
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amom23
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Post by amom23 on Feb 24, 2020 5:34:30 GMT
I've had the best luck bundling like items together and selling at a garage sale. I have a girlfriend that I do one with every few years.
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