Long Time Collector - Contemplating Selling Stuff Here - Just Nervous

MD7886

I've been on here forever.  Lurking and posting only a few times since 1998 (I think this is my 11th post).

I would like to begin selling some of the items I've collected over the last 28 years.   Began buying PJ collectable stuff on eBay back in 1995.  I don't have a TON of stuff, but I do have what I would consider some desirable items.   I've spent the last few months researching, on here and eBay, and some other sites to try and gauge general value of some of the items.  I believe I have a baseline value and what I would consider my asking prices for some of these items.

I've sold on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and on other forums to which I have a MUCH greater experience with buying, selling and trading.   I'm new to it here.   I tried posting an NOS Eddie Vedder Zippo on here a few years ago and ended up selling it on eBay instead because it just didn't generate as much interest as I would have liked.  I chalked that up to me being essentially a "newbie" seller on here without much history or, as they say, "street cred".  Ha.

So I guess my question is this.   I don't see any kind of "feedback" associated with members on here.  I guess that concerns me as a seller, just as much as it would concern someone as a buyer of my items.  So what's the story, does number of posts come into play here - I don't know why that would matter much, but I DO UNDERSTAND it's at least something quantifying your long term existence in this realm.

My other hobby has me regularly buying and selling items on another forum unrelated to music in any way.   I have amassed a 100% positive feedback on that site with over 300 buyers and sellers alike.  

I guess I'm just asking, is it worth it to sell items on here if I'm not a long time poster, or should I just sell the stuff on eBay?  Sorry for the long-winded diatribe.

CP218430

Totally worth it. I had never sold or traded anything when I started to unload things. I made a few goofs but people let me know my errors and if you fix them, no one cares. If your stuff gets there, it's all good. I've had super positive feed back and experiences with everyone I've dealt with. I think people on here will want your items more than someone trolling eBay, just my two cents. 

MD7886

I know I opened an account on here to post on the forums a LONG time ago, but I seem to remember something changing about the forums themselves maybe 15 years ago.   My account says I signed up in 1998, but I think that was originally for purchasing through the Tenclub only.   

Then the forums opened up a few years later?

tempo_n_groove

Price things right and it will sell.  Ask too much and no one will buy it.

MD7886

tempo_n_groove said:

Price things right and it will sell.  Ask too much and no one will buy it.

I agree.  I think I'll start small and go from there.   I just think some of this stuff needs to go somewhere were it can be stored, not in boxes, out of sight.

Let My Spirit Pass

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bchambers05

MD7886 said:

I've been on here forever.  Lurking and posting only a few times since 1998 (I think this is my 11th post).

I would like to begin selling some of the items I've collected over the last 28 years.   Began buying PJ collectable stuff on eBay back in 1995.  I don't have a TON of stuff, but I do have what I would consider some desirable items.   I've spent the last few months researching, on here and eBay, and some other sites to try and gauge general value of some of the items.  I believe I have a baseline value and what I would consider my asking prices for some of these items.

I've sold on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and on other forums to which I have a MUCH greater experience with buying, selling and trading.   I'm new to it here.   I tried posting an NOS Eddie Vedder Zippo on here a few years ago and ended up selling it on eBay instead because it just didn't generate as much interest as I would have liked.  I chalked that up to me being essentially a "newbie" seller on here without much history or, as they say, "street cred".  Ha.

So I guess my question is this.   I don't see any kind of "feedback" associated with members on here.  I guess that concerns me as a seller, just as much as it would concern someone as a buyer of my items.  So what's the story, does number of posts come into play here - I don't know why that would matter much, but I DO UNDERSTAND it's at least something quantifying your long term existence in this realm.

My other hobby has me regularly buying and selling items on another forum unrelated to music in any way.   I have amassed a 100% positive feedback on that site with over 300 buyers and sellers alike.  

I guess I'm just asking, is it worth it to sell items on here if I'm not a long time poster, or should I just sell the stuff on eBay?  Sorry for the long-winded diatribe.

Do you have a link to your eBay stuff or a list of waht you have for sale? Thank you 

MD7886

Thanks for the comments.  I will be posting a few items by the end of this weekend, if all goes well.

pdalowsky

Having decided to sell my collection last year I will absolutely tell you that the right things 100% sell here. Ebay is unnecessary. 

Realistic pricing and in demand items are the perfect formula. 

Good luck

Amantria

I totally understand how you feel!  I started doing eBay on and off for random items (long story on that, but none have been PJ related things) and have had some decent success with it.  I too, am looking to part with some stuff - mainly stickers from the mid 90s.  I posted on here a couple years back looking for advice on how to price them (I understand auctions are not allowed which totally makes sense and I respect that).  I couldn’t find many data points at all, and still don’t see much except for one ridiculously priced eBay listing.  I’d also be new to actually selling anything on here.  Nervous to pull the trigger.     I’m interested to see what you’ve got!

mfc2006

Lots of good folks here and people would be willing to help you price the items if you need help.

lastexitlondon

Its the  pricing i find hard

Amantria

mfc2006 said:

Lots of good folks here and people would be willing to help you price the items if you need help.

I had a thread like three years ago and I did get some insight -  not sure where the market is at now.  I’ve got the angel/cherub sticker (which someone has on eBay for like $245 which can’t be right…it seems like a LOT for a sticker).  I also have a not quite perfect but unused silver bomb, couple of WMAs and a couple toaster stickers.  

I’m debating on selling my fresh pressed and my sevens box set, but I’m not sure.  I love my vinyl and I don’t know if I’m ready to say goodbye to those.  

I’m not sure if anyone is interested in the gigaton viewmaster gadget thing - when it was for sale a few years ago it got mocked pretty hard, but it’s a cool little thing.

I’ve seen some non PJ items on here - I do have a weird Foo Fighters item - a Coors Almighty Beer Box made for their Studio 666 movie.  

It’s not much, but that’s what I’ve got

mace1229

As far as feedback, that really shouldn't be a big issue if you accept goods and services payment.  I would be skeptical of anyone who has never posted and refuses G&S as payment. I'd have no problem being someone's first buyer as long as it was protected with G&S.
Sometimes you just do better on eBay too. Even after asking a little less here than compared to eBay to account for no fees and less hassle. I had several Backspacer LPs I tried to sell a few years ago for $25. I dont think I sold any. Listed it on ebay for $40 and sold all 5 or 6 in 2 days.

BIGDaddyWil

lastexitlondon said:

Its the  pricing i find hard

totally.