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<p>[QUOTE="Grateful, post: 1255049, member: 11100"]Ebay is often used because you have such a large audience, but there are small fees charged (obviously, since they are there to make money.) You can see what's currently listed that is similar to your item(s), and using the advanced search see what actually sells and at what price.</p><p><br /></p><p>For popular items, I just started using Facebook Marketplace and other local buy/sell sites - mostly because I: 1. Get the full amt, 2. Don't have to worry about shipping charges for larger packages and packing/protecting fragile items. Easiest way to go for furniture, etc. IMO. You can indicate they must pick up by certain date, bring moving help, etc.</p><p><br /></p><p>They both have their good and bad points, and you will encounter no-shows, rude people, and non-payers in either lane. Just remember, your goal is to sell your stuff. I have even tried the same item on both sites. Completed a FB Marketplace transaction this morning. Meet at a convenient and public location, if possible for your safety. You can request they porch pick up (ppu), just make sure you are safe (someone else home or a neighbor watching out for you.) I met at a Cracker Barrel this morning. Good Luck.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Grateful, post: 1255049, member: 11100"]Ebay is often used because you have such a large audience, but there are small fees charged (obviously, since they are there to make money.) You can see what's currently listed that is similar to your item(s), and using the advanced search see what actually sells and at what price. For popular items, I just started using Facebook Marketplace and other local buy/sell sites - mostly because I: 1. Get the full amt, 2. Don't have to worry about shipping charges for larger packages and packing/protecting fragile items. Easiest way to go for furniture, etc. IMO. You can indicate they must pick up by certain date, bring moving help, etc. They both have their good and bad points, and you will encounter no-shows, rude people, and non-payers in either lane. Just remember, your goal is to sell your stuff. I have even tried the same item on both sites. Completed a FB Marketplace transaction this morning. Meet at a convenient and public location, if possible for your safety. You can request they porch pick up (ppu), just make sure you are safe (someone else home or a neighbor watching out for you.) I met at a Cracker Barrel this morning. Good Luck.[/QUOTE]
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