I have thought long and hard and decided after my final
Foreign trip in April I want to sell up all my equipment.
I've joined a syndicate this year and have not fished it once.
It's my friends 50th in April and don't want to let him down.
I think I truly lost my love for fishing a good few years ago.
I have a vast amount of equipment and the question opinions im looking for is do I sell it as whole package or separate items ?
Thanks
Codger
Foreign trip in April I want to sell up all my equipment.
I've joined a syndicate this year and have not fished it once.
It's my friends 50th in April and don't want to let him down.
I think I truly lost my love for fishing a good few years ago.
I have a vast amount of equipment and the question opinions im looking for is do I sell it as whole package or separate items ?
Thanks
Codger
I would try selling separately. While it takes longer to picture and list everything, you do sell things faster and tend to make a little more money.
With that, you can still sell things in bulk like tackle and bait and other similar items.
Often selling as a package, you get a lot of messages from people asking to buy single items.
I've done it before and it did take time but the effort was worth it in the end.
First step is to get an organised list of everything you have, price each item and get it posted asap to get an idea of the interest of what you have. You can always close the sale thread and repost as a package if things don't move as fast as you want.
With that, you can still sell things in bulk like tackle and bait and other similar items.
Often selling as a package, you get a lot of messages from people asking to buy single items.
I've done it before and it did take time but the effort was worth it in the end.
First step is to get an organised list of everything you have, price each item and get it posted asap to get an idea of the interest of what you have. You can always close the sale thread and repost as a package if things don't move as fast as you want.
In reply to Post #1
Don't do it.
Or at least don't sell your rods and reels.
So many people on here have done it, only to go back after a few years and rebuy the same stuff they sold
Don't do it.
Or at least don't sell your rods and reels.
So many people on here have done it, only to go back after a few years and rebuy the same stuff they sold
In reply to Post #1
You obviously have your reasons. And have probably thought long and hard... but for what it's worth and its just my opinion.... " DONT "
By the sounds of it you've been doing it a long time. So Angling is definitely in your bones. A lot of us, me included have fell out of love with the sport at various points in our life. We spend a life time gathering the kit we use. But just minutes to get rid of. Put the kit away. Go of and do what you need to do. There will no doubt be a time when there will be a trigger or an urge to wet a line again. It will always be there. Trust me...
Good luck in what ever you decide to do..
You obviously have your reasons. And have probably thought long and hard... but for what it's worth and its just my opinion.... " DONT "
By the sounds of it you've been doing it a long time. So Angling is definitely in your bones. A lot of us, me included have fell out of love with the sport at various points in our life. We spend a life time gathering the kit we use. But just minutes to get rid of. Put the kit away. Go of and do what you need to do. There will no doubt be a time when there will be a trigger or an urge to wet a line again. It will always be there. Trust me...
Good luck in what ever you decide to do..
In reply to Post #1
Maybe whittle it down to just one set of rods, reels etc. I fell into the trap of mass consumption, I've got 9 13ft rods and accompanying reels for a start, why, just why ?
Keep a set of kit, small, simple and tuck it away. That way you can raise a bit of cash and still have a back up plan as well as more space.
Maybe whittle it down to just one set of rods, reels etc. I fell into the trap of mass consumption, I've got 9 13ft rods and accompanying reels for a start, why, just why ?
Keep a set of kit, small, simple and tuck it away. That way you can raise a bit of cash and still have a back up plan as well as more space.
Sell separately. I had to sell up 18 months ago and ASAP.
Well north of 10k's worth and most only 18months old in immaculate condition.
As I had to sell it quick I got £1950 was offered £2400 but on the day he said was only worth 1950.
As I said I had to sell quick. But was a struggle getting anyone interested in the job lot to start with.
Well north of 10k's worth and most only 18months old in immaculate condition.
As I had to sell it quick I got £1950 was offered £2400 but on the day he said was only worth 1950.
As I said I had to sell quick. But was a struggle getting anyone interested in the job lot to start with.
In reply to Post #6
Who was this spiv, for future reference?
Who was this spiv, for future reference?
In reply to Post #7
Don't sell it all. Keep a basic setup in case you're flame is relit.
Don't sell it all. Keep a basic setup in case you're flame is relit.
Don't sell but if you really want to I would list the more expensive items first on here and see how you get off. Would always prefer collection (never at your home address) but if it must be posted make sure you send with proof of delivery.
Anything you don't sell get on ebay when they have 80% off fees. Usually every couple of weeks.
Anything you don't sell get on ebay when they have 80% off fees. Usually every couple of weeks.
In reply to Post #7
I can't remember his name but from Essex way. Buys High end and job lot's. I'll see if my mate remembers and let you know.
I can't remember his name but from Essex way. Buys High end and job lot's. I'll see if my mate remembers and let you know.
In reply to Post #1
Sell separately, you'll be pestered to sell separate items if you try for a 'job lot'
Sell the lot, people do regret and start up again, but I know a few who have never returned to the hobby with no regrets.
Sell separately, you'll be pestered to sell separate items if you try for a 'job lot'
Sell the lot, people do regret and start up again, but I know a few who have never returned to the hobby with no regrets.
In reply to Post #11
Thanks it's what I thought . Lost my love for fishing back in 2011 and never really got it back .
The off social and French trips but deep down I know it's time to sell up.
Thanks to all for your input
Thanks it's what I thought . Lost my love for fishing back in 2011 and never really got it back .
The off social and French trips but deep down I know it's time to sell up.
Thanks to all for your input
Similar situation. In mid 40s. Fished hard in 20s and early 30s then just fell out of love with it. Gear shoved in loft and forgotten about. Love of it never truly goes and a passing walk of a local late a few years ago reignited passion. Big question- do you need the money? If not keep it. You never know when the fire might be reignited.
In reply to Post #1
My tuppence,
I have sold my kit twice in the past, convinced I would never do it again after having started rock climbing. Anyway, I am back and I am really glad I kept my rods (Harrison Acurix, they wouldn't sell) and I ended up buying back everything that i sold which was really difficult and costly.
My advice would be to consider changing your fishing, perhaps to days only, sell everything you do not need and whittle your kit right down. Selling separately is the way to go, far more likely to sell and at better prices too.
My tuppence,
I have sold my kit twice in the past, convinced I would never do it again after having started rock climbing. Anyway, I am back and I am really glad I kept my rods (Harrison Acurix, they wouldn't sell) and I ended up buying back everything that i sold which was really difficult and costly.
My advice would be to consider changing your fishing, perhaps to days only, sell everything you do not need and whittle your kit right down. Selling separately is the way to go, far more likely to sell and at better prices too.