Originally Posted By ssst Have a large collection of (mostly) Dopey & Snow White collectibles. Prints, Plush toys, figurines, mugs, etc... Have listed them today on Craigslist - and a few disney facebook pages... But, aside from the HEADACHE of selling on eBay.. any ideas?
Originally Posted By LPFan22 Before I moved I had a yard sale but I advertised it as a collectibles sale. This allowed me to charge more than "yard sale" prices and get rid of the stuff I no longer needed. If you're looking to make a profit, this may not be the way to go... but a collectibles sale will pull Disney fans out of the woodwork. I advertised for free on Craigslist and on Penny Saver online. I also made some fun signs to put up on street corners. Good luck!
Originally Posted By vbdad55 always tough, but with collectible market dead as a doornail- with the exception of very select pieces most items selling for pennies on the dollar. Items like the WDCC fieldmouse which at one time fetchd $1500 without blinking an eye- the last 2 have sold on ebay for under 300... I wish you luck but expect low ball offers right now.. don't sell the stuff dearest to you for a song...
Originally Posted By sjhym333 I think ebay (despite the hassles) is the best place. I just replaced a Pete's Dragon watch that was ruined from there. It was the first place I looked. I think your buyers field is larger than at craigslist.
Originally Posted By ssst Thank you... yeah I've had no interest as -of-yet through CL. There are some pretty rare pieces (Ltd Pint Set Lithos), Plates, etc... Have the "big" stuff marked around 1/2 of appraisal. The smaller marked around 2/3 of appraisal. Total appraised value for everything sits around $2600 - but if you total what we're asking it's around $1000. Is it better to market it all together? Lots?
Originally Posted By basil fan Ebay works wonderfully for some items, and dismally for others. However, they are giving free auctions (you do pay a fee if it sells), so now would be the time to try it. I'd break up the collection if I were you, into manageable bites. Why limit yourself to buyers who can shell out thousands only? 2 other websites to consider: ioffer.com and Bonanza.com. Here, you list for free and pay a fee only if it sells. Plus, your item stays up forever, until it sells or you remove it. They're no9t auctions, thought. In fact, be prepared for potential buyers to ask you to go down. Still, I did very well on these sites in October and November. Very well indeed. Josie and the Pussycats Glitches <a href="http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/glitch/jpglitch.html" target="_blank">http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/...tch.html</a>
Originally Posted By ssst Thank you! Didn't know about eBay's no listing fees now Will prob list the higher-end items then! And, might do some "group" sales... Wonder if putting LIKE items (plastic figurines, plushes) together to make lots or mix them?
Originally Posted By vbdad55 smaller- cheaper items can work better in a'lot' if you can group them because people are not going to pay $5 to ship a $2 item... also consider combined shipping on smaller items. the large items 50% of list is a good place to start but don't be disappointed if for all but the rarest pieces most buyers today are bargain hunters... I have been selling on ebay for 5-6 years and am glad I moved some more expensive items a few years ago. Today I won't even try waterford DIsney items - WDCC items etc as there literally is not maarket for them. I see Snow White WDCC pieces from the first set going for as little as $15-$20 a piece for the dwarves. ( I know because I was going to try and move a set). WDCC 3 ghost set from event still drawing $600 or so, but that is a rare exception but the time is now to try- before Christmas is one of the best times to sell- especially for more rare and pricey items...
