(From Facebook group discussion)
While Ebay does have its horror stories and scams.. let us not forget the perks of Ebay.. NY Times Damon Darlin wrote an article (“Buying Used Just Could Turn Out to Be the Next New Thing” ) that proclaimed buying used goods is the key to saving money.
“In a host of categories, from books to compact discs to cars, it doesn’t make sense to buy new anymore. Now, there are robust marketplaces for used products, which are just as good and significantly cheaper. New technologies make it easier for shoppers to compare prices from a large number of sellers.”
It’s summertime!… the perfect time to clean out your closet and gather up all the things you know are worth a lot (might even still have the tags on it if you’re anything like me) but you can’t bring yourself to throw away. Well now you won’t feel so guilty if you register for an ebay account and price your prized possessions out to anyone interested.
And on the other side.. buying off of ebay! While I admit it can often result in addiction and an ultimate shopping spree for things you do not need… it does work out when handled with caution. You’d be surprised.. there is usually someone out there trying to sell the same thing you want to buy so always check ebay before making a purchase anywhere else. Two words of advice to all girls – vintage bags! Definitely give it a try everyone!
July 1st, 2007 at 10:38 pm
I agree, ebay is a great tool for cleaning out the closet and earning a little extra.
July 2nd, 2007 at 10:01 am
Craigslist.com is also great for larger or more expensive items. There are a lot of potential scammers out there, but if you insist on in-person cash transactions for craigslist items you’re safer.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:24 pm
Another good source is freecycle.ORG – everything is free… all that is required is polite behavior towards the person giving it away (nothing worse than the person not coming to collect what you’ve agreed to give them!).
Live used! (Sounds like a tee-shirt slogan, no?)
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