posted on October 8, 2000 03:35:50 PM
Within the past year, we have decided to "downsize" and drastically simplify our lives by clearing out all the excess. As an avid (mostly) e-bay buyer, I thought I'd just become a seller and clean things out around here. We bought everything we thought we needed to sell our things, including a Mavica digital camera and a UMAX scanner, but ... YIKES ... rather than simplifying life, I've complicated it a hundred times over! I've studied, researched, reviewed, and I've come to realize that I don't have time for all this! It would be far easier to just sell what we have in a bulk lot to someone who enjoys selling on auction sites and/or does it for a living or for extra income.
Now my question. Does anyone here know of a place where I could go to find those who are interested in buying a bulk lot of household merchandise? It's all great stuff; no junk. I gave all the lesser stuff to a friend for her garage sales. It includes lots of books, some Lenox, collectible plates, miscellaneous household items, clothing, etc. If we don't use something or haven't used it for a year, out it goes!
If anyone has any idea of a direction for me to turn, I would surely appreciate his/her help. Thanks so much!
posted on October 8, 2000 03:41:34 PM
Finally the definative post that sorta kinda puts in nutshell what we ebayers do!
My thoughts---sell me your Sony pronto!
And take a nice healthy tax write off when you donate the items--make sure you put em in the box!
Or---do a Box lot sort of sale on line. Get like things together, take a pic or two--make sure you estimate postage for weight--don't quote a definate price--and have some fun!
That's what its all about.
edited to add--you need someone like me to organize--categorize--and list! It's not as easy as it seems---but just like riding a bike--once you get the hang of it--it's fun--honest. Try just one itty bitty auction--see how it goes--you will be hooked!
[ edited by jeanyu on Oct 8, 2000 03:46 PM ]
posted on October 8, 2000 04:21:08 PM
Or, you could take it to a RL auction house - they do all the work, take 15% and you get the rest. At least it used to be 15% - not sure anymore....
posted on October 8, 2000 06:05:05 PM
Jeanyu, thanks, but as I said I don't have time for all this. My husband is a minister, and just about the time I try to devote a couple of hours to "the project", someone needs us, and that is our top priority. Also, we are building a new church, and that has stretched our time available to its limits. I'm not looking for a hobby, a job, etc. ... just a way to begin to put our home in order again, simply and quickly. But indeed, the camera is probably going to go as well
Whitemist, we live the Pittsburgh area. If you have any further questions or interest, please e-mail me: [email protected]
posted on October 8, 2000 06:06:48 PMhttp://www.topperauction.com specializes in bulk auctions. They're usually bulk of all the same item, but you could go look and give it a try.
posted on October 8, 2000 07:43:51 PM
You could name a price and sell it as one lot in everything else /wholesale goods and tell them what size truck to bring.
I go to auctions at u-store places and people bid hundreds of dollar for a room full of who knows what? - You can only see the surface.
You could do the same with a garage sale. - Nobody allowed in - just look in the door and run an auction at noon - winner takes all.
[ edited by macandjan on Oct 8, 2000 07:46 PM ]
