In reply to Post #15
I don't have a Facebook account so tend to just use fleabay
I don't have a Facebook account so tend to just use fleabay
In reply to Post #1
I'd hang on mate, once furlough ends and the mass redundancies start all the selling sites will deluged with every bit of kit you can think of at bargain prices.
I'd hang on mate, once furlough ends and the mass redundancies start all the selling sites will deluged with every bit of kit you can think of at bargain prices.
In reply to Post #11
If you are selling the price on here won't be as good as FB or eBay but the buyers are more reliable people actually turn when they say.
The problem is this forum doesn't get anywhere as much traffic as it's used to do so people sell at better prices elsewhere but you still get good stuff for sale oh here.
Agree with previous post unfortunately another couple months you will see some bargains appearing with current situation
If you are selling the price on here won't be as good as FB or eBay but the buyers are more reliable people actually turn when they say.
The problem is this forum doesn't get anywhere as much traffic as it's used to do so people sell at better prices elsewhere but you still get good stuff for sale oh here.
Agree with previous post unfortunately another couple months you will see some bargains appearing with current situation
In reply to Post #1
I've sold a fair amount of gear on eBay. Always seems to sell for a good price. Especially if you get the auction to finish on a Sunday evening. For example sold a small beanie unhooking mat, no name Brand for £25 plus postage. I think it only cost me £15 in the first place.
I've sold a fair amount of gear on eBay. Always seems to sell for a good price. Especially if you get the auction to finish on a Sunday evening. For example sold a small beanie unhooking mat, no name Brand for £25 plus postage. I think it only cost me £15 in the first place.
In reply to Post #15
How do you buy something on Facebook?
I've never done it before but there's a product for £300 on there that I want.
Do you just send over £300 and 'hope' that the random stranger on the internet sends it to you without any buyer protection?
How do you buy something on Facebook?
I've never done it before but there's a product for £300 on there that I want.
Do you just send over £300 and 'hope' that the random stranger on the internet sends it to you without any buyer protection?
In reply to Post #19
Also if you have the auction ending on the last Sunday of the month helps as most people get paid on the last week of the month so spend a few quid more than say the middle of the month.
Also if you have the auction ending on the last Sunday of the month helps as most people get paid on the last week of the month so spend a few quid more than say the middle of the month.
In reply to Post #20
Zorbeen, I know what you mean. I would much rather buy from someone I don't know on here than someone I don't know on FB or ebay
Zorbeen, I know what you mean. I would much rather buy from someone I don't know on here than someone I don't know on FB or ebay
In reply to Post #20
If it sounds too good to be true it usually is. Meet up if possible so you can view before parting with your hard earned.
If your buying blind then always pay via PayPal goods and services, never ever pay via friend/family or bank transfer as your not protected if things go bad.
As long as you stick to these rules you will be fine
If it sounds too good to be true it usually is. Meet up if possible so you can view before parting with your hard earned.
If your buying blind then always pay via PayPal goods and services, never ever pay via friend/family or bank transfer as your not protected if things go bad.
As long as you stick to these rules you will be fine
In reply to Post #20
Use Paypal and don't use friends & family
Use the buyer part
Or go and collect it
Use Paypal and don't use friends & family
Use the buyer part
Or go and collect it
Also if buying from face ache or gumtree always meet them somewhere neutral , I do this and also slightly change my post code as you really don't know who your dealing with but saying that the people I've dealt with on gumtree have been spot on 👍
In reply to Post #20
I've bought plenty off facebook over the years but you have to have your wits about you. Check out the sellers profile - if they look dodgy they probably are. Always pay using Paypal goods and services. The seller pays a small fee, so for the sake of a few quid if its something I really want I'll offer to cover the fees. If they still don't want to use paypal then run a mile. Collection is always best but not always possible. As long as you use common sense and don't buy the bargain set of delks of some ned in a baseball cap then you should be ok
If something seems too good to be true - it probably is.
I've bought plenty off facebook over the years but you have to have your wits about you. Check out the sellers profile - if they look dodgy they probably are. Always pay using Paypal goods and services. The seller pays a small fee, so for the sake of a few quid if its something I really want I'll offer to cover the fees. If they still don't want to use paypal then run a mile. Collection is always best but not always possible. As long as you use common sense and don't buy the bargain set of delks of some ned in a baseball cap then you should be ok
If something seems too good to be true - it probably is.
In reply to Post #25
I've sold a lot on gumtree, (several rods, reels, and a huge amount of other things ). I've never bothered about people coming to my house but I normally restrict buyers view of things as far as possible.
My experience is also good in that all have been polite and pleasant to deal with.
Most things sell fairly quickly and if not they get advertised a month or so later, sometimes at a reduced price.
Price is key though, priced fairly and most things will sell, but no matter how good or new the item may be, the price needs to reflect the buyers transport costs / postage / lack of warrantee etc.
Fishing tackle on gumtree can be a bit limited locally but definitely worth a look whether you are buying or selling.
I've sold a lot on gumtree, (several rods, reels, and a huge amount of other things ). I've never bothered about people coming to my house but I normally restrict buyers view of things as far as possible.
My experience is also good in that all have been polite and pleasant to deal with.
Most things sell fairly quickly and if not they get advertised a month or so later, sometimes at a reduced price.
Price is key though, priced fairly and most things will sell, but no matter how good or new the item may be, the price needs to reflect the buyers transport costs / postage / lack of warrantee etc.
Fishing tackle on gumtree can be a bit limited locally but definitely worth a look whether you are buying or selling.
In reply to Post #20
I have bought some very good fishing gear at very good prices but I've also bought some absolute crap
With less shops and work getting in the way I find it difficult to get to look at things. Bought a brand new fox Camolite low level bag because I wanted to scale down and have the bag under my bedchair. When It arrived I couldn't get my scales and alarms in it. Like them set up ready to go. NoW sat in the spare room along with 3 rod hold all's! 4 landing nets, 9 rods, 3 bivvies 5 carry all's etc. Need to be very disciplined on eBay
I have bought some very good fishing gear at very good prices but I've also bought some absolute crap
With less shops and work getting in the way I find it difficult to get to look at things. Bought a brand new fox Camolite low level bag because I wanted to scale down and have the bag under my bedchair. When It arrived I couldn't get my scales and alarms in it. Like them set up ready to go. NoW sat in the spare room along with 3 rod hold all's! 4 landing nets, 9 rods, 3 bivvies 5 carry all's etc. Need to be very disciplined on eBay
Seems anyone can get into the classifieds now, theres a guy with less than 30 posts and a month on here has a thumb 
On facebook regularly I see tackle put up for sale by obviously dubious sellers who for example despite transparent lame cover story's to the contrary do not have a clue about the quality or value of their items for sale in countless cases even asking how much do they go for! Also spelling of the products name and the choice of grammar when attempting descriptions screams buyer beware. This is a problem not just on Facebook but gumtree and others too. Personally the forum classifieds is a much safer, trustable source for used potential purchases although locality can be restrictive I'd rather have the ability to meet and buy off a more trusted, genuine seller of legitimate goods anytime the opportunity allows it. I do accept that for the most part the sites mentioned above are very useful and convenient but I can't help being annoyed and angry when blatantly obvious nicked gear is sold....not to mention bought....I'm ranting sorry.🤐🤯