Selling my odds and ends. Facebook marketplace or eBay?
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I would suggest finding specialist and sights for each item.
three Austin seven cars? wow!
eBay has better back up if things go wrong but Facebook is more personal
Miko (haven't sold stuff on either)
eBay has better back up if things go wrong but Facebook is more personal
Miko (haven't sold stuff on either)
I have used eBay quite a bit recently 
They arrange the postage now either through Royal Mail or Evri, you can choose which to specify when listing your item.
It is all tracked postage so less chance for false “I didn’t receive my item” claims and you can get the postage label printed in the post office or parcel shop when you drop the item off which is less hassle.
I’ve never used Facebook so can’t offer any advice.
Hope this helps, good luck whichever you choose
Geoff.
They arrange the postage now either through Royal Mail or Evri, you can choose which to specify when listing your item.
It is all tracked postage so less chance for false “I didn’t receive my item” claims and you can get the postage label printed in the post office or parcel shop when you drop the item off which is less hassle.
I’ve never used Facebook so can’t offer any advice.
Hope this helps, good luck whichever you choose
Geoff.
Thanks for the replies. I had a look at f-book marketplace and eBay. eBay seems to have a larger amount of stuff on sale, whether that's a good thing or not I don't know.
It's not going to be easy, especially since most of the stuff I have for sale will probably be too big for posting and will have to be collected from me in Cornwall.
Lee
It's not going to be easy, especially since most of the stuff I have for sale will probably be too big for posting and will have to be collected from me in Cornwall.
Lee
Ebay, if you book royal mail for the smaller items you can pay £0.30 for the royal mail to collect from you, i live in the sticks so its a no brainer for me used ebay a few times for selling mixed results, but worth checking out what similar items are going for were all looking for a bargain after all
Simon
Simon
Vinted is very easy to use and is getting more popular . Ebay is also easier than it used to be and they both have good back up and protections for both the seller and buyer
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Be wary of vinted, 2 nasty experiences with them
Peter
Peter
I thought they were a second hand clothes and kids stuff thing?
They sell (almost)anything that people list on there.
Pete
Pete
They sell everything , including model kits ( Ive had a good few bargains including the recent hurricane mk IIc )
Our experience with facebook market place ...
This way of selling stuff always seems to end up with a random nobody asking you the price, even though you've stated it, then they come in with a totally stupid lowball offer...(some folk try to get the items for less than 50% of what you are asking for, or even expect you to give it them for free ) and then have the pure cheek to expect you to deliver it to them at a cost to yourself..
Others agree to purchase the item at an agreed price, they'll then attempt to play a sob story/ oh woe is me card in an attempt to knock you down from the new price you've agreed, and also expect you to deliver it to them, or you'll end up waiting around for them to actually turn up to collect it, which they don't
Granted there are some good folk out there who will pay what you ask, actually come and collect it themselves. but there isn't many of them.
Oh and some folk will get your item for a knock down price..(read that as cheap as you'll allow it to go for), then re-list the item for more than you were asking in the first place.
We once listed Mrs L's 09 plate Corsa.. as I'd just bought a new car .. She was taking on my old car ...(hers was in immaculate condition as it rearly got used), full dealership service history, 25000 miles, all the bells and whistles, and she only wanted £3000 for it...which was almost giving it away, but it never got used so was surplus to requirements.
We instantly got flooded with car dealers offering around £800, thinking that it was just a daft woman flogging her car, some of the reasons for the low offer were absolutely priceless, ''it'll definitely need a cam belt on it love, so i'll offer you £750 and i'll sort the cam belt''.
The car just just over 5 years old and didn't need a cam belt in anyway shape or form...
We pulled the advert for the car after about a week and sold it to motorway..(who gave her £3800 for it)
This way of selling stuff always seems to end up with a random nobody asking you the price, even though you've stated it, then they come in with a totally stupid lowball offer...(some folk try to get the items for less than 50% of what you are asking for, or even expect you to give it them for free ) and then have the pure cheek to expect you to deliver it to them at a cost to yourself..
Others agree to purchase the item at an agreed price, they'll then attempt to play a sob story/ oh woe is me card in an attempt to knock you down from the new price you've agreed, and also expect you to deliver it to them, or you'll end up waiting around for them to actually turn up to collect it, which they don't
Granted there are some good folk out there who will pay what you ask, actually come and collect it themselves. but there isn't many of them.
Oh and some folk will get your item for a knock down price..(read that as cheap as you'll allow it to go for), then re-list the item for more than you were asking in the first place.
We once listed Mrs L's 09 plate Corsa.. as I'd just bought a new car .. She was taking on my old car ...(hers was in immaculate condition as it rearly got used), full dealership service history, 25000 miles, all the bells and whistles, and she only wanted £3000 for it...which was almost giving it away, but it never got used so was surplus to requirements.
We instantly got flooded with car dealers offering around £800, thinking that it was just a daft woman flogging her car, some of the reasons for the low offer were absolutely priceless, ''it'll definitely need a cam belt on it love, so i'll offer you £750 and i'll sort the cam belt''.
The car just just over 5 years old and didn't need a cam belt in anyway shape or form...
We pulled the advert for the car after about a week and sold it to motorway..(who gave her £3800 for it)
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The main problem I've had with Facebook market place is the flood of people asking "Is this still available" and then never replying when you tell them yes.
Pete
Pete
I use Ebay to make purchases. Ive had a few issues, with sellers Ebay has stepped in to sort out the mess or issues with the item purchased.
If items don't arrive after giving them extra time in case the item has been delayed by the postal service. Normally give between 7 - 10 days lee way before contacting ebay, As an example purchased some tamiya acrylic paint from a seller which was supposed to be here by the 6th July. Didn't arrive, sent them a polite message by Ebay messenger on the 10th July got no response from the seller by the 13th July, Informed Ebay refunded the payments within 48 hours. Before some states the obvious go to the local model shop, I had a good relationship with the previous owner who has now retired, they would deliver the items I needed, on his way home. The new owners have changed the shops opening times and now only open a few hours a day. Noticed they had set a shop on Ebay the other day.
The one type of auction that really annoys me is the ones that have hidden reserves, I saw an old dinky fire engine that I was intrested in I put in a bid of £25 won the auction but did not meet the the hidden reserve. It was put up a day later starting at price of £10.00 yet again, I have noticed that it attracted a bid of £40.00 plus but failed to meet the reserve price, this is around the 5th time I have noticed it for auction.
If they had started the bid at least £30.00 lower than the reserve price it would have given me an idea of what they wanted for it or If I felt it was not worth it.
My dad had a saying if your happy with the deal then its worth it to you, Or if you and the seller are happy with the deal then its a good deal for all.
Peter
If items don't arrive after giving them extra time in case the item has been delayed by the postal service. Normally give between 7 - 10 days lee way before contacting ebay, As an example purchased some tamiya acrylic paint from a seller which was supposed to be here by the 6th July. Didn't arrive, sent them a polite message by Ebay messenger on the 10th July got no response from the seller by the 13th July, Informed Ebay refunded the payments within 48 hours. Before some states the obvious go to the local model shop, I had a good relationship with the previous owner who has now retired, they would deliver the items I needed, on his way home. The new owners have changed the shops opening times and now only open a few hours a day. Noticed they had set a shop on Ebay the other day.
The one type of auction that really annoys me is the ones that have hidden reserves, I saw an old dinky fire engine that I was intrested in I put in a bid of £25 won the auction but did not meet the the hidden reserve. It was put up a day later starting at price of £10.00 yet again, I have noticed that it attracted a bid of £40.00 plus but failed to meet the reserve price, this is around the 5th time I have noticed it for auction.
If they had started the bid at least £30.00 lower than the reserve price it would have given me an idea of what they wanted for it or If I felt it was not worth it.
My dad had a saying if your happy with the deal then its worth it to you, Or if you and the seller are happy with the deal then its a good deal for all.
Peter
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