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grasswire

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7. I never use a reserve.

Sun Sep 8, 2013, 03:13 AM

Sep 2013

IMO, a reserve offends some buyers.

I set a price just a bit lower than what I think the item is worth, and then I trust the marketplace. If the item is good, bids will come in. If it's not, the item doesn't sell and you still own it. So if that item is worth $50, I might list it at $38 or $40.

Of course, if you see that many multiples of your item are up for sale and (by looking at completed transactions) see that many of them didn't sell, then it's probably not worth listing your item at all. Pass on to the next thing in the pile.

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I need guidance using ebay, etsy, etc [View all] Digit Sep 2013 OP

I am also interested in experienced sellers' opinions, advice, for selling misc. items. northoftheborder Sep 2013 #1

in answer to your questions.... grasswire Sep 2013 #4

Items I have to sell: many vintage clothes from the 50's, 60's, 70's. also tons of books. northoftheborder Sep 2013 #9

they say 20 years. grasswire Sep 2013 #10

I just noticed that the original post asked for private message; northoftheborder Sep 2013 #2

I'm going to post general advice here. grasswire Sep 2013 #3

I have a paypal and an ebay account Digit Sep 2013 #6

I never use a reserve. grasswire Sep 2013 #7

Most anything with a barcode can be sold on Amazon wyldwolf Sep 2013 #5

two things to remember grasswire Sep 2013 #8

I've been selling on ebay since the late 1990's off and on. Vinca Sep 2013 #11