Hi All...
Looking at sell some carp rods... best site to do this..
not e-bay...
Looking at sell some carp rods... best site to do this..
not e-bay...
In reply to Post #1
If you get a few more posts, you can sell on here. Otherwise, Marketplace.
If you get a few more posts, you can sell on here. Otherwise, Marketplace.
In reply to Post #2
Is marketplace even safe ? That's Facebook site right?
Is marketplace even safe ? That's Facebook site right?
In reply to Post #3
I've sold on Marketplace no problem. You get the usuall timewasters and messes. Use a bit of common sense with your transactions and you'll be fine. Me I personally don't have anyone come round my place to collect. I always arrange somewhere convenient for both party's. Posting always done with PayPal your covered then. If payment methods look a bit sus. Avoid as they generally are.
I've sold on Marketplace no problem. You get the usuall timewasters and messes. Use a bit of common sense with your transactions and you'll be fine. Me I personally don't have anyone come round my place to collect. I always arrange somewhere convenient for both party's. Posting always done with PayPal your covered then. If payment methods look a bit sus. Avoid as they generally are.
In reply to Post #4
I don't even offer postage on Marketplace, just do buyer collects from my house and usually manage to sell things to someone local-ish. And Cash on Collection.
I don't even offer postage on Marketplace, just do buyer collects from my house and usually manage to sell things to someone local-ish. And Cash on Collection.
I've sold loads on market place but as said always meet .
In reply to Post #1
Tackle-trader are another optionI see. Or here.
Tackle-trader are another optionI see. Or here.
In reply to Post #4
I wasn't aware you can post on Marketplace.
I've only listed a couple of things for local pickup but have never seen an option to say you are willing to post.
Does that option exist? If it doesn't I can't see how you and the buyer are protected
I wasn't aware you can post on Marketplace.
I've only listed a couple of things for local pickup but have never seen an option to say you are willing to post.
Does that option exist? If it doesn't I can't see how you and the buyer are protected
In reply to Post #8
I think its purely down to trust and honour
amongst buyer and seller if posting.... same as Gumtree. Make your checks and take a chance.
It is un-nerving though. I did buy some reels from Marketplace where the guy agreed to post, we did have a few messages though just to get settled and it was all legit. Risky though!
We sell some bits on marketplace here and there, mainly household furniture stuff that would only ever be collection only - I can't remember the last time we didn't have 2 - 3 "will you post" requests from hugely suspect accounts or messages accusing of marketplace copyright infringement accusations along with "click this link to prevent account closure instructions"
aka - it can get a bit grimey. Shame.
I think its purely down to trust and honour
amongst buyer and seller if posting.... same as Gumtree. Make your checks and take a chance.It is un-nerving though. I did buy some reels from Marketplace where the guy agreed to post, we did have a few messages though just to get settled and it was all legit. Risky though!
We sell some bits on marketplace here and there, mainly household furniture stuff that would only ever be collection only - I can't remember the last time we didn't have 2 - 3 "will you post" requests from hugely suspect accounts or messages accusing of marketplace copyright infringement accusations along with "click this link to prevent account closure instructions"
aka - it can get a bit grimey. Shame.
In reply to Post #1
I've put tackle on the clubs notice board or on there own Facebook page in the past if Ebay isn't an option for you (I've never had a problem selling on Ebay though)
I've put tackle on the clubs notice board or on there own Facebook page in the past if Ebay isn't an option for you (I've never had a problem selling on Ebay though)
In reply to Post #10
12.8% commission though and they get a cut from postage costs so rods get pricey, they also charge buyer protection and hold your funds for a short time (think interest). But yes, reasonably secure.
The amount of chancers I saw on marketplace when I was on Farcebook put me right off.
12.8% commission though and they get a cut from postage costs so rods get pricey, they also charge buyer protection and hold your funds for a short time (think interest). But yes, reasonably secure.
The amount of chancers I saw on marketplace when I was on Farcebook put me right off.
In reply to Post #11
Ebay don't charge you anything now as a private seller.If there is a local tackle selling page on FB set up as a private group use that as most chancers get weeded out very quickly.
Ebay don't charge you anything now as a private seller.If there is a local tackle selling page on FB set up as a private group use that as most chancers get weeded out very quickly.
In reply to Post #8
I normally put in the description " will post at cost " wait for the money to hit your account. Post out with proof of postage. Normally take a pic of receipt and send to buyer. As mentioned I do it through PayPal. Just got to have your wits about you. I've had people come back and say I haven't got PayPal. Can I pay via this and that. No.. if you've got an email.address you can set up a PayPal account. Luckily most of my transactions have been pretty straight forward touch wood.
I normally put in the description " will post at cost " wait for the money to hit your account. Post out with proof of postage. Normally take a pic of receipt and send to buyer. As mentioned I do it through PayPal. Just got to have your wits about you. I've had people come back and say I haven't got PayPal. Can I pay via this and that. No.. if you've got an email.address you can set up a PayPal account. Luckily most of my transactions have been pretty straight forward touch wood.
In reply to Post #11
I thought for private sellers it was free to sell on ebay nowadays?
Like you say though there is now buyers protection fee. I thought that's how they ebay makes money.
I've not sold on ebay for a while now.
What puts me off is if the postage tracking doesn't work which often happens with Royal Mail, will you still get paid? It's an opportunity for the buyer to claim he never received anything.
Also what happens if you use a courier leaves and they leave it outside the buyers door and it gets nicked, or the buyer claims it wasn't there when he got home?
I thought for private sellers it was free to sell on ebay nowadays?
Like you say though there is now buyers protection fee. I thought that's how they ebay makes money.
I've not sold on ebay for a while now.
What puts me off is if the postage tracking doesn't work which often happens with Royal Mail, will you still get paid? It's an opportunity for the buyer to claim he never received anything.
Also what happens if you use a courier leaves and they leave it outside the buyers door and it gets nicked, or the buyer claims it wasn't there when he got home?
In reply to Post #1
Facebook Marketplace is fine - just do all your due diligence as outlined on this thread.
Most FBM sales are local(ish) so you can ask for collection (never at your home address) or pref deliver to them so you know where they're going to . . . always price slightly higher than what you actually want for them as you will ALWAYS be offered less - most items sell pretty quick but if they dont you know you've probably priced too high . . .
Facebook Marketplace is fine - just do all your due diligence as outlined on this thread.
Most FBM sales are local(ish) so you can ask for collection (never at your home address) or pref deliver to them so you know where they're going to . . . always price slightly higher than what you actually want for them as you will ALWAYS be offered less - most items sell pretty quick but if they dont you know you've probably priced too high . . .