Ebay vs. Amazon for selling?

tango29 · Jun 21, 2020

Curious if anyone has thoughts on the differences between the two for selling? I have stuff from my parents house that has been sitting in our basement and I would like to reclaim our basement. Some of the stuff is artworks, china, 5 pairs of Allen Edmonds shoes, that don't fit myself or sons, various WWII items. Probably more, but that is what comes to mind now.
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Banjo · Jun 22, 2020

Start with the local craigslist. They pick the the stuff up, no hassle.

tango29 · Jun 22, 2020

I was thinking that too, but my worry is getting paid with somewhat well made funny money or having to deal with shooting someone trying to rob me. I know our police department has spots out front for Craigslist deals, maybe will give it a try first and save the fees of the other two.
I talked to a local WWII collector who runs a small store and decided against him. Cranky SOB who said all my stuff is probably fake. He hasn't seen it, and I was just asking if there was a good day and time to stop by with some of it to see if he was interested. It was a very strange call, and not sure if he is all there so I wrote it off to that, otherwise I have no idea how he has stayed in business.
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Arnie · Jun 22, 2020

https://www.buyandsellwwii.com/

tango29 · Jun 22, 2020

Arnie said:
https://www.buyandsellwwii.com/

Thank you, I'll check him out. I actually have quite a few ribbons and awards from WWI from my grandfather. As cool as they are to keep, my kids don't seem to have an interest so I'm at the point of time to move this material onto someone who will appreciate it.

elderado · Jun 22, 2020

tango29 said:
I was thinking that too, but my worry is getting paid with somewhat well made funny money or having to deal with shooting someone trying to rob me. I know our police department has spots out front for Craigslist deals, maybe will give it a try first and save the fees of the other two.
I talked to a local WWII collector who runs a small store and decided against him. Cranky SOB who said all my stuff is probably fake. He hasn't seen it, and I was just asking if there was a good day and time to stop by with some of it to see if he was interested. It was a very strange call, and not sure if he is all there so I wrote it off to that, otherwise I have no idea how he has stayed in business.
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You know, you might check the gun shows when they are in town. There's usually a number of memorabilia sellers.

That said, I'm also curious about Ebay. Haven't sold but have purchased. Have a lot to say goodbye to.

Banjo · Jun 22, 2020

https://www.moneypeach.com/sell-stuff-online/

toucan · Jun 23, 2020

try the "nextdoor" app... we use that here... it has all the local neighborhoods around you. we sell/give away everything to neighbors.