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Post by stampernomore on Nov 2, 2023 12:50:07 GMT
I am no longer interested in the stamping hobby I've been addicted to for the last 20 or more years. I want to sell all of my stamps, papers, punches, die cuts, well everything! Any ideas about how to start? Has anyone used pay pal, venmo or other places to receive the funds for the sales? How do you handle postage charges? I need some help! Hopefully someone here can help. Thanks for your time and your information!
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Post by Linda on Nov 2, 2023 13:01:05 GMT
selling locally on Facebook marketplace etc...is the easiest as far as not having to ship etc...
There are usually destash groups on FB as well.
Shipping wise - people usually expect to pay shipping but they do expect to pay actual shipping not an inflated price. Calculating it in advance and posting with the price is one option. Allowing people to send you their postal code and then letting them know shipping is another. Alternately if you're in the US - you can offer to fill a flat rate priority envelope or box and mail for that price. Or you could prefill a flatrate and price it with the shipping included (so say it costs $10 to ship and you want $40 for the items - then you price at $50)
there is a for sale board here but you need to have a minimum number of posts before you can see it/post to it.
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slday
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Post by slday on Nov 2, 2023 13:04:09 GMT
Where are you located? I agree to try facebook marketplace.
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Shakti
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Post by Shakti on Nov 2, 2023 13:50:42 GMT
If you do decide to ship, www.pirateship.com offers discounted rates, offers rate/cost quotes, and makes it easy to print your shipping labels so you can just drop your packages off. |
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Post by joblackford on Nov 2, 2023 15:56:28 GMT
Using pirateship or shipstation or selling through eBay where you will get discounted rates for postage will help. No one wants to pay over the counter postage rates, and printing your own labels and dropping off/getting a pickup makes it so much more convenient. Flat rate boxes and envelopes are free to order through USPS free shipping supplies hereIt's much easier to pack things up in advance so you know what postage will cost, and bundling can make the whole process faster. If you want to get an idea of prices you can search for the item on eBay but be sure to filter by "completed listings" to see how many things didn't sell and what prices people actually got. A lot of people are asking for way too much and selling very little. I would caution that trends come and go, companies are releasing new versions of things every month, and depending on what you have there may be a limited market for some of it. The newest stuff, limited edition kits or trendy brands might sell well, but some stuff might be hard to even give away. You're probably not going to want to ship heavy things like punches or wood block stamps - the cost of shipping is going to drive down the amount people want to spend, and these items are not in high demand. I would try to sell as much of the large or heavy stuff as possible locally through Marketplace. PayPal is one of the easiest and safest ways to take payment. Most people have a shipping address linked to PP so when the payment comes through you can print a shipping label (it goes through shipstation). PayPal offers the buyer protection too, although they do take a percentage. I take cash for Marketplace transactions wherever possible and PayPal for online stuff. Unless you really, really need the money I would suggest donating as much as possible. Selling is a huge hassle and the interactions are exhausting. (I've been selling stuff for a relative for 4 years, I'm SO tired). The money is spent. If you're worried about finding a "good home" for things I would consider joining your local Buy Nothing group and gifting things directly, or selling things cheap (or free, just pay postage) to other crafters. Reply to every person who answered here individually to boost your post count so you can see the For Sale board here  |
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Post by jediannie on Nov 2, 2023 17:01:55 GMT
Reply to every person who answered here individually to boost your post count so you can see the For Sale board here Yes to this. I haven't sold on eBay lately, I've been selling some destash stuff through different Facebook groups (I'm in a couple of Stampin' Up resale groups and other random craft resale groups). I ship using Pirateship, it's free to sign up and you just pay for the labels you make. It also adds a tracking number so the buyer can track the progress. Unless you really, really need the money I would suggest donating as much as possible. Selling is a huge hassle and the interactions are exhausting. (I've been selling stuff for a relative for 4 years, I'm SO tired). The money is spent. If you're worried about finding a "good home" for things I would consider joining your local Buy Nothing group and gifting things directly, or selling things cheap (or free, just pay postage) to other crafters. Also this. It's a huge time commitment to photograph, post and eventually ship the things so maybe look through facebook groups and see if you have anything people are looking for (the ISO - in search of - posts). That way you know you can maybe get rid of some things. Also, if you sell more than $600 worth of stuff through eBay, using PayPal, etc, you will get a 1099-K form that you will have to submit with your taxes. |
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Post by papersilly on Nov 2, 2023 17:17:20 GMT
to me, USPS flat rate shipping is the best if you will be selling in bulk. flat sheets can be stuffed in the envelope and bulky stamps can be packed into a medium or large flat rate box. if the buyer lives in your state or within a few hundred miles, you can still send it priority mail (in any box) and have it be super cheap even if it's heavy.
when i purged all my stamps and inks years ago, i sold them in lots. i thought i was done with stamping until a few years when i started buying supplies again. but, if i had to purge, i would sell them in lots again.
take paypal goods and services so you and the buyer are protected. if you don't care if the buyer has purchase protection, then take venmo or zelle. i sold a bunch of supplies on FB marketplace recently and did local pick up. the buyers paid with zelle or cash. local pick up are probably the easiest transactions but shipping isn't that hard either.
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Post by janamke on Nov 2, 2023 18:34:03 GMT
I did a major purge several years ago when I moved from a Large space with a walk in closet to a 7x7 room.
I’d start by having a craft or garage sale and promote the heck out of it. Kit items like papers, inks, tools, stamps with matching dies. Price these items VERY low. Pennies on the dollar. Especially anything coast prohibitive to ship, heavy machines, 12x12 papers, albums. No one wants to pay shipping on those. If you don’t sell wood mounted stamps locally, donate the rest. I never found a good place to sell them online.
At the sale take PayPal, Venmo, all the cash transaction apps.
After that go through and decide what to sell online. FB has groups dedicated to specific products. Don’t underestimate the amount of time this will take. It’s like a full time job. Tim Holtz items have a pretty good resale value as do more popular stamp companies. Most resale sites require you to use Payap which has shipping options linked.
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Post by caangel on Nov 2, 2023 19:25:06 GMT
Unless you really, really need the money I would suggest donating as much as possible. Selling is a huge hassle and the interactions are exhausting. (I've been selling stuff for a relative for 4 years, I'm SO tired). The money is spent. If you're worried about finding a "good home" for things I would consider joining your local Buy Nothing group and gifting things directly, or selling things cheap (or free, just pay postage) to other crafters. THIS! Is it really worth your time and effort?? |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 2, 2023 19:44:52 GMT
No selling advice, since I always donate unwanted supplies. If you also decide to donate, consider the following (note restrictions on the types of supplies accepted may apply; you may also be able to report on taxes if you itemize):
Preschools
Daycares
Church preschools/children's ministries
Church VBS programs
Elementary schools
Middle & high school art classes
After school art programs
Public libraries
Children's art museums
Children's homes
Adoption agencies
Children's hospitals
Ronald McDonald Houses
Big Brothers/Sisters
Boy/Girl Scouts
Juvenile detention centers
Women's prisons
Women's shelters
Senior care centers
Retirement/assisted living homes
Goodwill
Salvation Army
...& many more
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Post by FurryP on Nov 3, 2023 0:38:43 GMT
Since it was mentioned, but not specifically, you need 50 posts to see the for sale/trade board here.
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Post by wendifful on Nov 3, 2023 3:58:11 GMT
I've been crafting for over 15 years and I've done my share of donating items. However, about three years ago I decided to start selling my unwanted craft supplies on Mercari to make some money. (I don't really like Facebook so I haven't done anything there.) I've actually found it really rewarding (it can be fun to connect with different crafters) and although I haven't made as much as I originally paid for the supplies, I've had ~430 sales and made close to $7K, which is nothing to sneeze at. I did some selling here on 2Peas For Sale or Trade (and everyone was really lovely), but what was kind of frustrating to me was having to give/exchange PayPal info, send tracking info, etc via PM. I really like that with Mercari, all the payment and shipping is communicated automatically with the buyer. There have been a few unpleasant/demanding buyers, but for the most part, I'd say that buyers have been wonderful. With that said, here's my experience from selling on Mercari. Some things are worth selling, some aren't. By far, the easiest items to sell/ship AND get good prices for are stamps and dies. They require minimal pictures and packaging (bubble mailers), plus you can usually just slip the outgoing package in the mail instead of going to FedEx/UPS/etc. Other things are much more labor intensive in terms of taking pictures, packaging and calculating shipping weights. For example, with PL/journaling cards, if it's not a full set, you have to take pix of front/back, note any small issues like bent corners, etc. Beyond just stamps and dies, here's my recommendation for brand/things that I've had good luck selling: * Anything Kelly Purkey is hugely popular, especially if older and in good condition * Tim Holtz (especially things that are now discontinued, like older Idea-ology, paper, dies, etc) * Papertrey Ink stamps & dies * Older limited kits/editions from brand like Papertrey, SSS Stamptember, Tim Holtz, Ali Edwards/December Daily * ANYTHING Maggie Holmes. There is a huge segment of the crafting population out there that is gaga for her stuff, especially her older lines that are hard to find now * Also older Crate Paper lines, and probably some older Dear Lizzy lines as well * Large/full sets of mixed media stuff (large range of inkpads, Copics, etc). However, with this kind of thing, you have to do your due diligence and test that the items are still good and not dried out * Machines/expensive tools (you will take a loss on these, but due to their original high price, I think it's still worth it) For the most part, everything I sell is about 40-50% off, depending on its condition. For a unused (but not in package) 4x6 stamp, I usually list it for $10 (retails for $16.99). If it's used/stained, anywhere from $6-9 depending on how much it's been used. There are a few brands you can charge a premium for (i.e., more than you actually paid), which include Kelly Purkey, Maggie Holmes/Crate Paper, Felicity Jane, older Tim Holtz and some limited edition items. Otherwise, people usually don't want to pay full price for items. You can also sell stamps/dies in larger lots, which cuts down on listing time. For things like paper and embellishments, I'd recommend selling in large lots and usually around 60-75% off retail (again, with premium brand exceptions). Don't waste your time listing each package of Thickers individually, for example. You could if you want to, but in my experience it's not worth it. With that type of stuff, it's way less labor intensive to donate, but if you want to, you can make some money. I know that I'll never get back everything I paid for the items I'm selling, but I'm okay with just making a percentage back so that I can have money to spend on items I like. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask in this thread or PM me (or anyone else can too). (Oh, and if you want to donate stuff but make sure it goes to someone who really wants it, check out freecycle.org. You can post what you have and if anyone wants it, they'll come pick it up. It's nice if you don't want to use Facebook buy nothing groups.) |
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