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Subject Topic: Best time to sell camping stuff Post Reply Post New Topic
02/2/2008 at 6:42pm
 Location: Prestwick south-Ayrshire
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Hi.

Just wondered if you could tell me the best time to sell a load of stuff i purchased last year with the intent to start camping but have now bought a caravan.

I have a 2nd hand large canvas tent but all the rest was bought new, it is still new and unused.ie new cooker, table, picnic set (with all cutlery, crockery etc..) 3 ex army sleeping bags (been dry cleaned) 3 beds (bed chairs that the anglers use these are superb and retailed at £100 each and are pure luxury). plus other items but can't think at the moment, any way should i stick on e-bay or local classifieds as a lot or singles.

Thanks in advance.



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02/2/2008 at 6:51pm
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If you decide to use ebay and the local ads make sure you state on the auction that the item is being advertised elsewhere.

I would suggest the following sites:

UKCS obvious choice

Preloved

Ebay obviously

Whether you sell as a lot or as singles is entirely your choice but on ebay it may be better to advertise as a lot.


02/2/2008 at 8:09pm
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well id buy a 30 litre coolbox if you got one for sale? ;-)


02/2/2008 at 9:12pm
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Quote: should i stick on e-bay or local classifieds as a lot or singles.

Thanks in advance.




imho...Singles.

e.g. Most ppl interested in your chairs will already have other things you are selling.

e.g. I saw a tent that interested me on here but got put off by higher price due to being in a job lot with other things that I've already got.


02/2/2008 at 10:16pm
 Location: gods country
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 would give it another month, then they will all be looking for it!!![:D][:D]

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03/2/2008 at 1:13am
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Probably best to put the items on ebay separately, about two weeks before the Easter holidays.

Agree with 2plus1 that you should state 'item advertised elsewhere'.



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03/2/2008 at 7:06am
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Quote: Originally posted by JK98 on 03/2/2008
Agree with 2plus1 that you should state 'item advertised elsewhere'.




I don't think you're allowed to do that. I know people do but it's against the rules. Ebay had a purge last year and closed ad's that said that.

Plus, practically, if you've got a bid you can't withdraw the item.

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03/2/2008 at 9:15am
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Quote: Originally posted by PigletandTigger on 03/2/2008
Quote: Originally posted by JK98 on 03/2/2008
Agree with 2plus1 that you should state 'item advertised elsewhere'.




I don't think you're allowed to do that. I know people do but it's against the rules. Ebay had a purge last year and closed ad's that said that.

Plus, practically, if you've got a bid you can't withdraw the item.


Exactly if its on ebay and gets a bid, according to ebay policy its binding, I'm sure most do it so that they can pull the auction at the last minute if the price does not suit.

JMO

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I think tent sales are beginning to move again - judging by ebay - but I'd give it another month before advertising.

I'd also advertise individual items. Those anglers chairs/beds might be brilliant kit,but they are also quite bulky aren't they? Might be best advertising in both camping and angling sections.



03/2/2008 at 12:28pm
 Location: Dorset
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I'd also suggest separate items, you need to take into account the cost of packing and postage, especially for the bulky items unless you're going for local collect only.

You may regard the items as "new" but to everyone else they will be second hand and will be priced accordingly.

Good luck - will you be back flogging the caravan next year

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03/2/2008 at 4:51pm
 Location: Yorkshire
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Yeah ...i'd say end of this month...then put them on UKCS items for sale....a lot easier than putting it all on fleabay.....

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04/2/2008 at 12:51pm
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I may be interested in the bed chairs, if you can tell me the make and model?

Steve.

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