18 September 2009 at 9:40PM edited 18 September 2009 at 9:43PM. Trading Assistants are experienced eBay sellers who will sell your items on eBay for a fee. Figuring out what to charge is the most time-consuming and stressful part of garage sales, says Hammond. You'll be helping both the environmentyour things won't end up in a landfilland your bottom line. If you don't have a lot of time, and aren't attached to how much your items sell for, Gone is the best app for selling your stuff because you hardly have to do anything at all. I would be tempted to shop around too. Once they receive your item and verify that the item is as described, youll receive your payment through PayPal, check, or an Amazon gift card. And who wouldnt like to purchase their school books for less? Contact the local Better Business Bureau to find out if there are any complaints about any service you consider hiring. Subscribe to receive weekly Side Hustle recommendations. Poshmark is the ideal selling destination for those vending designer apparel, accessories, and even certain home goods. Negotiate fees. - Make enough directional signs to attract people to your house from major routes. Kate Starr is a personal finance, FinTech and MarTech writer. With the app you can manage multiple Craigslist accounts, search multiple cities, save searches and favorites, and more. If theres any kind of flaw (this can be as seemingly insignificant as a tough zipper or a mark on the interior), disclose and photograph that detail. Hiring a professional to manage your estate liquidation helps alleviate the stress and burden of overseeing every detail. 3. To my dismay, Ive started 2020 off in a fresh dugout of debt. Heres the cool thing about Survey Junkie, you can take multiple surveys. I have photos and some descriptions. Most professionals will charge $100 to $300 or more an hour to look over your goods, do some research, and write up a detailed valuation. If you are able to sell on OfferUp then I'd do that for the valuable stuff. Its a commercial centre for neighbourhood purchasers and venders that have outperformed the beginning of eBay as far as deals volume. Despite my impassioned but disastrously unsuccessful plan to DIY on a budget all gifts to my loved ones, I was one of the millions of Americans who helped nourish this e-commerce growth spurt, managing to not set foot into a single brick-and-mortar store. A good rate is about 75 to 80 percent, says Luke. And, if you're making a cross-country move, letting go of everything and getting new stuff when you're settled in your new locale is often more cost effective (and much less stressful) than driving a moving truck or hiring a moving company. What are the most popular items on eBay right now? This type of pro is ideal for homeowners who need hands-on help appraising and selling household objects. * please note that photos are only example of what I have sold previously Approx 50 items, various brands inc Zimmermann, Sass & Bide, etc. Business Insider portrayed LetGo in September as the startup worlds freshest unicorn worth over $1 billion, having raised more than $375 million to date.. They will even match quotes from other sites to provide you the best deal possible. Although planning and running a yard sale take up a lot of time, you don't have pay anyone a commission on the money you make. One common mistake is overpricing an item that youre trying to resell, says Lucas Lu of 5miles. Attend a few sales. OfferUp. You can also sell any of the Gifts in your Giftbox by clicking on the Gifts tab to show your Gifts. Looking for someone with experience selling online to list clothing, china, etc and all things from an entertainers lifestyle. The company has upcycled millions of clothes, featuring tens of thousands of brands in their marketplace. This platform is especially beneficial for college students or graduates looking to resell their textbooks because thats whats most in-demand on the platform. Would 100% hire again, and would have", "Thank you Mitchell you did a great job for such a complicated desk. There are a lot of local people around my area looking for odd jobs and you may just find a neighbor that can help for a smaller fee than an official company. Large, heavy items are not good for eBay since it costs too much to ship them. You can see if a potential Tasker has the right attitude by looking at their reviews and ratings from their past clients. Your Tasker can provide you with hard or soft copies of an accounting of the revenues on a daily, weekly or monthly basis upon request. I am hoping you can come and help me to start listing them. Cheers Keep descriptions short. Okay, thats a lie. The Real Real may work for you: https://www.therealreal.com. If you happen to have a 68 Ford Mustang lying around, you might join other vendors listing theirs for upwards of $139k. A lot of the things people think are valuable are worthless junk. For smaller items, there are several "eBay consignment centers" that will do this for you. But written appraisals can be expensive. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. We help people to get good deals on products and services online, which can save them money. It has the dual benefit of helping you as a seller to unload gift cards and help buyers get gift cards at a lower cost. Due date: Flexible, I have a bunch of brand named clothes good condition that I would like someone who call sell for me on Ebay. A personalized Thank You note is also a nice touch. - Investigate the fees. Highly recommended her service. Just make sure to specify that its for pick up only! Look at the prices that past items similar or exactly the same as yours sold for and use that as your base price for when you list your items.. They can send you notice of the sale and provide you with proof of payment. How it works it you type in the books ISBN (the number within the book spread or coat) and the application will make you an offer. Trustworthy estate sale companies help take the guesswork out of emptying a house of its possessions. If you do, it will probably cost only a few dollars, but the cost of a fine for neglecting to get one could wipe out your profits. VarageSale on Twitter. Easy peasy. And start earlysay, 6 a.m. or 7 a.m.to ensure that you'll get the going-to-work and driving-the-kids-to-school crowd. Take a few photographs of the possessions you want to auction and write detailed descriptions that you can share with potential auctioneers. Like Craigslist (which vendors should use with caution given past scams), Facebook Marketplace is free to use and users negotiate how they want to pay; unlike Craigslist, it touts the benefit of being able to sell to/buy from people in your social network. The information youll need to provide about your item include: Once BuyBackBoss receives your item and reviews that it is in the condition you stated, they will issue your payment. Though several types of pros and companies provide similar services, each one does so in a slightly different way. I know this comment is from years ago - but I am in the NYC area and often help others sell on Ebay/Facebook Marketplace/Craigslist/Poshmark for a percentage of what the item sells for. Note that some companies would pay more than others, so choose wisely. - Your username maybe be your email address. This app was founded by two young dads who needed to get rid of some stuff to make room for their expanding families. Shop owners generally want top-quality furniture, and some take only antiques. Frugality is the mental approach we each take when considering our resource allocations. This means that you have to arrange payment with the buyer. Negotiate fees. If you feel that Peddle provided a fair deal and accept it, the Peddle agent will schedule the pick-up time. Its a Poshmark subreddit that may be able to assist you with your question. The application gives you a chance to shop by design marks. ThredUp is an app that acts as an online thrift store where you can buy and sell used clothes. You don't have to look for an assistant yourself. Hire as soon as youre ready. 5Miles. I had the same problem w you but never found a viable solution so I'm curious to see what people have to say. To keep sales coming in, practice exceptional customer service by always striving to keep customers satisfied with their orders, and offering them a returning customer discount, says Welch. When it comes to payout methods, you can choose to receive cash by check or exchange your gift card for the one youd use. Check website terms carefully. Its a free platform offering you instant valuations for any People are less likely to buy from someone who is reading a book or talking on the phone, and more likely to buy if you greet them and are available to answer questions and negotiate. Yes. When considering where to sell unwanted stuff, Craigslist is regarded as one of the best options for reaching local people. Due date: Flexible, We are looking for somebody who can take photos of items for us to list on eBay. Add a title and description 4. See our, Protect Yourself From Indoor Air Pollution, National Association of Resale and Thrift Shops, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. You should get a contract that lists all of your costs, including fees. Gone is basically your own personal digital sales associate. - You can place free classified ads on websites such as Craigslist, eBay Classifieds, GarageSaleHunter, and YardSaleSearch. Do they really have value or do you just think they have value? 2. This app does most of the work for you, including posting, selling, and shipping your products while making you a great offer, and picking up your stuff at your own home. It may take a bit of time, but you can usually determine the value of objects or furniture by researching it online. In June, eBay introduced a dedicated eBay Valet app that lets people submit photos of their items to Valets and receive estimated sales prices. Decluttr is a platform that is quick and simple to sell used stuff online, such as: If youre looking for the best place to sell your stuff, Declutter might be the one. The competition: People with unwanted items can donate them; sell directly through sales platforms; sell them through a physical consignment store or pawnshop; or You'll need an assistant to handle customer enquiries, payments and shipping - for this, you can and should hire a Tasker! Sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. See also What is XYZ analysis in inventory management? - Many stores now have an online presence, so more shoppers can see your items. Build & Buy Car Buying Service I'm pretty flexible with time, but I do prefer someone during business hours. It's free to sign up and bid on jobs. Get the word out. Different clients can message you to wrangle or purchase straightforwardly, Review of John Crestanis Super Affiliate System. So it can be done in person or online. She asked her husband, who is a programmer, to help her build something better and VarageSale was born. You transfer photographs and portrayals of your things and set the costs. Due date: Before Saturday, 4 March 2023, Hi there Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Sites such as eBay, Poshmark, ThredUp and Facebook Marketplace allow just about anybody to vend their goods. I would say that returning customers make up around 40 percent of my business, so this is key.. The service shows the location of users, along with their public Facebook profiles. Do some homework on the buyer to make sure theyre legit, and never invite them over if youre home alone.