I’ve got several basses that I’m thinking about selling, and a new one that I have my eyes on. I’m not going to talk about what they are because I’m not a supporting member here, though. I’m curious how you guys move older gear.
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How do you sell unwanted gear?
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I’ve used both eBay & Reverb with no problems. There are a lot of protections for buyers & sellers, if you follow the rules. It’s really pretty simple. You have a larger audience online, but if you use consignment locally, it may take longer & have smaller profit - but, someone else does all the paperwork.
Craigslist, always. Avoid the transaction fees and shipping costs and potentially taxes (if done in state). Better for the buyer and seller IMO. I've bought and sold hundreds of items in the last 10 years over CL and have not had one bad transaction. Granted, this works best when you live near a large population = greater density of buyers and sellers.
I strayed from this recently and bought a bass off of ebay. The seller shipped next day, but it has been nearly three weeks and USPS still hasn't delivered, and this is in-state transaction. I paid $350 and the seller got $250 and we're both frustrated by the delivery. I'd rather have $300 from my wallet to theirs and instant delivery.
I strayed from this recently and bought a bass off of ebay. The seller shipped next day, but it has been nearly three weeks and USPS still hasn't delivered, and this is in-state transaction. I paid $350 and the seller got $250 and we're both frustrated by the delivery. I'd rather have $300 from my wallet to theirs and instant delivery.
Reverb is by far the fastest. If you're a customer, I'd say it's 9/10, but as a seller it is like a 7/10. For every purchase or legit offer I would get half a dozen absurd lowball offers, always from other music stores.
TB would be my first choice, but there are way less eyeballs. Ebay I haven't used in years.
CL I have only used for really heavy stuff. Can be a smoothe transaction or the person never shows up or stops responding for no apparent reason.
Never used FB or anything else.
TB would be my first choice, but there are way less eyeballs. Ebay I haven't used in years.
CL I have only used for really heavy stuff. Can be a smoothe transaction or the person never shows up or stops responding for no apparent reason.
Never used FB or anything else.
I go the craigslist route.
I figure what is the current street value of the item, then I post it for 1/2 the price.
Usually get a couple of calls right away, and most of the time the item is sold that day or the next day, depending on what it is.
quick, cash & out the door !
I figure what is the current street value of the item, then I post it for 1/2 the price.
Usually get a couple of calls right away, and most of the time the item is sold that day or the next day, depending on what it is.
quick, cash & out the door !
buldog5151bass
Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.
I've sold everywhere. If you don't want the hassle of shipping, PayPal, eBay, Reverb fees (and don't mind taking less than you really want) sell direct to GC or Music go round....I did that yesterday and today and got about $100 less for everything total than I expected...but no fees and immediate payment were a bonus!
Craigslist and online in forums...NOT eBay...are currently my primary ways to sell. Thirty years ago, I started online buying and selling on the Usenet before CL was available.
Things that are a pain to ship (like when I dumped my entire PA) I always try to sell locally first via CL.
Things that are a pain to ship (like when I dumped my entire PA) I always try to sell locally first via CL.
Heavy stuff listed both here and Craigslist.
Lighter stuff I try to deal here mainly. Such a great community to deal with here.
Lighter stuff I try to deal here mainly. Such a great community to deal with here.
I like to keep things local, because I don't want to mess with shipping or seller fees. For me it's OfferUp first, Craigslist second and FB Marketplace last. I've had good success with all of those, but your market is smaller and the price has to reflect that local market.
Talkbass is the first place I list gear for sale.
If no action I list it on eBay..
I’ve had good success on both websites.
I also go to the local music store and have put gear on consignment which is a bit more expensive but very convenient.
Craigslist in NYC allows seems to attract weirdos looking to pay by check and have their friend pick up gear or insist on getting my cell number. I never post gear there since there are no safeguards in place.
My last Reverb transaction was very unpleasant with a really difficult buyer so I avoid that site.. I know it was an isolated incident but the other sites/methods work best for me.
If no action I list it on eBay..
I’ve had good success on both websites.
I also go to the local music store and have put gear on consignment which is a bit more expensive but very convenient.
Craigslist in NYC allows seems to attract weirdos looking to pay by check and have their friend pick up gear or insist on getting my cell number. I never post gear there since there are no safeguards in place.
My last Reverb transaction was very unpleasant with a really difficult buyer so I avoid that site.. I know it was an isolated incident but the other sites/methods work best for me.
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