Buying/Selling
By Barbara Crews, About.com Guide to Collectibles
There is more to the Internet than eBay, but that would be hard to prove to many collectors. Although eBay is always a good option to selling or buying your stuff, there are numerous other resources available. From online malls to garage sales -- there are always places to find or sell your treasures.
- What's It Worth?
- Ways to Sell Your Collection
- Garage Sales are an Option
- Selling Tips
- Buy or Sell on eBay
What's It Worth?
Find something new to add to your collection? Not sure how much it's worth? Find out more on researching values, check online price guides and auction prices realized.
Ways to Sell Your Collection
You've changed your focus, run out of space, tired of dusting or just need the money. Whatever the reason, it's time to lose the collection. But how?
If you're not in a hurry selling items individually will usually bring higher prices than if selling the entire collection as a group, which is also more difficult. Selling the collection individually can also pay off if you have rare pieces that are sought after by collectors.
The downside: it takes more time and effort than one realizes.
Garage Sales are an Option
It might be the last resort, but many times selling stuff at a well organized and advertised garage sale can put more money in your pocket than selling on eBay.
- Ten Ways to Ruin Your Garage Sale
- Top Tips for Having a Great Garage Sale
- Treasure Hunting at Garage, Tag and Estate Sales
Selling Tips
It doesn't matter whether you sell your stuff online, at an antique mall or even at a garage sale, there are basic things every would-be seller should do.
Buy or Sell on eBay
Are you one of those folks who are hesitant about buying on eBay? The one problem I have is -- it's much too easy. Because it's so easy, many collectors don't always pay attention to the fine print on listings. Read it!
