![]() ![]() Give your items a chance to sell, if they don’t, remove them and post in a new swap site,” says Kennedy. I think it’s better to post your items on one site. Buyers get their hopes up when they see that they are first ‘in line.’ When the seller comes back and says that the item is sold on another site, buyers get upset. “In my opinion, it causes more of a problem. With so many selling sites available, many posters try to put their items on multiple sites at one time, hoping for a quick sell. She also recommended that they follow up by sending the seller a private message of interest. When a buyer is interested in something, Cartledge says they should comment on the item, indicating they are interested. “Lots of people want top dollar for their stuff,” says Cartledge, but she says it’s important the description can back up the price and the quality can be demonstrated. ![]() I’d personally sell something like that for $15-20,” says Amy Kennedy. We all know that the stroller costs $200 when it was new, but it’s not worth that anymore. I think if you’re selling a stroller that’s seven years old and all three of your children have used it, the price should reflect that. Just make sure to do a little homework before buying or selling on swap sites. “I can’t really give recommendations on pricing. Pricing is often an area where sellers struggle. “Examples: $3, size 2T Old Navy black leggings, good condition with some slight piling on the knees or $15 for a Little Tykes Turtle Sandbox, 1 year old with fading from the sun. She says writing a product description is important, too. If there are any flaws, they should let the buyer know up front,” Kennedy says. “The sellers should always include the brand, size, price and a true, detailed description of the item. Kennedy provides some advice for making sure the items draw a lot of attention and hopefully sell quickly. Cartledge says to search for Facebook groups that are close enough to make the sales worthwhile. Some cover specific communities, while others are open to anyone in southeast Michigan. There are many Facebook selling sites in various areas. I’ve also gotten a ton of stuff for my kids from other people.” Making the sale “When I started out, I was making about $100 a week selling stuff. There are now almost 18,000 people selling and buying things on Macomb County Online Garage Sale,” says Cartledge. “I started it as a place for friends of friends to sell their stuff, but it kept growing. Tricia Cartledge started the Macomb County Online Garage Sale Facebook group as an alternative to using Craigslist for selling her stuff locally. Big items like pack and plays, cribs and exersaucers always sell quickly. ![]() Our swap group is centered around babies, children and maternity. “Shopping for deals from home or work make these swap sites so appealing. Amy Kennedy is the volunteer administrator for the group and she moderates users, helps resolve disputes and makes sure that the selling and swapping on the site is running smoothly. Mommyhood 101 Swap & Sell is a very active Facebook group for moms looking to part with baby gear and clothes, kid toys and anything else other moms might find useful. Now, many Facebook users are taking advantage of online selling communities to make a little money – much like an online garage sale. As the saying goes, “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” In more recent years, sites like Craigslist have helped people connect locally to sell their wares. The first item sold was a broken laser pointer to a man who collected broken laser pointers. EBay started the online selling craze in 1995. ![]()
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