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klb4556 · Oct 28th, 2009, 07:53 PM

I don't really want to try and sell on ebay and have done a lot of research on bonanzle and almost tried it but felt like I wouldn't have any luck there. Out of all the places to sell, it seems like people are having more problems than solutions with ebay, and after having spent a lot of time in this ebay forum, I've read about far too many dangers and things that could go wrong to even try. Knowing my luck, I would get scammed by the buyer, but I don't have a good feeling about trying my luck on ebay either, seeing as I read all of the ways to protect yourself there.
What are some other good sites for selling other than ebay, bonanzle and yoogiscloset where you or someone else you know has had luck?

thanks

karmenzsofia · Oct 28th, 2009, 08:29 PM

Hi. There are lots of threads about this topic here. I would definitely do a search in this subforum to check out what others have posted.

Bottom line: there are no guarantees anywhere; what works for one person might not work for another; you can get scammed anywhere, so you have to be cautious and smart; eCrater is full of fakes; Bonanzle is nice but unless you have a highly coveted item, it could sit there for months; eBay is eBay...; familiarize yourself with the website you choose (rules, instructions) before you start listing. Good luck!

noshoepolish · Oct 28th, 2009, 08:43 PM

People always ask for advice on bad things. People do not post advice on good things. Therefore you only read about problem sales. The auction sites are not all that bad.

klb4556 · Oct 28th, 2009, 09:27 PM

thanks very much, I apologize if this is already in the forum somewhere, but though I looked through pages and pages I couldn't really find an answer to my similar question.
Yea, I think that's what I noticed about Bonanzle too, is that it didn't seem like there was a whole lot of buying and selling going on there, I felt like it would just sit there too.

I know what you mean about the bad posts, people always need help with problem buyers or sellers and never really make a point to talk about how great the experience is. I think I've just decided to try ebay, but read a lot of tips on here and be careful and just try my luck, thanks !

ladyisobel · Oct 29th, 2009, 04:38 AM

Yup, you'll only really hear the bad stuff on here ! i've been using Ebay for 6 years or so now and never had any major problems, it's their fees mainly that irk me ! i won't sell a high ticket item there these days, i go to Bonanzle for that.

chloehandbags · Oct 29th, 2009, 07:48 AM

As a buyer, I would always hesitate to buy from Bonanzle, as off-eBay items aren't fully covered by Paypal protection.

I would need to know the seller very well and even then I'd be nervous...

Therefore, as a seller, I might try Bonanzle, but I wouldn't expect anything to sell quickly.

Oct 28th, 2009, 07:53 PM	#1
klb4556 OP Luxe Locks Joined: May 2009 Location: Decatur, Al Posts: 128	worried about ebay and bonanzle help... I don't really want to try and sell on ebay and have done a lot of research on bonanzle and almost tried it but felt like I wouldn't have any luck there. Out of all the places to sell, it seems like people are having more problems than solutions with ebay, and after having spent a lot of time in this ebay forum, I've read about far too many dangers and things that could go wrong to even try. Knowing my luck, I would get scammed by the buyer, but I don't have a good feeling about trying my luck on ebay either, seeing as I read all of the ways to protect yourself there. What are some other good sites for selling other than ebay, bonanzle and yoogiscloset where you or someone else you know has had luck? thanks

Oct 28th, 2009, 08:29 PM	#2
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,888	Hi. There are lots of threads about this topic here. I would definitely do a search in this subforum to check out what others have posted. Bottom line: there are no guarantees anywhere; what works for one person might not work for another; you can get scammed anywhere, so you have to be cautious and smart; eCrater is full of fakes; Bonanzle is nice but unless you have a highly coveted item, it could sit there for months; eBay is eBay...; familiarize yourself with the website you choose (rules, instructions) before you start listing. Good luck!
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Oct 29th, 2009, 04:38 AM	#5
ladyisobel Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: devon uk Posts: 2,903	Yup, you'll only really hear the bad stuff on here ! i've been using Ebay for 6 years or so now and never had any major problems, it's their fees mainly that irk me ! i won't sell a high ticket item there these days, i go to Bonanzle for that.
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Oct 29th, 2009, 07:48 AM	#6
chloehandbags KIABGGTH Joined: Mar 2006 Location: England, UK. Posts: 11,267	As a buyer, I would always hesitate to buy from Bonanzle, as off-eBay items aren't fully covered by Paypal protection. I would need to know the seller very well and even then I'd be nervous... Therefore, as a seller, I might try Bonanzle, but I wouldn't expect anything to sell quickly.
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Oct 28th, 2009, 08:43 PM	#3
noshoepolish Addicted to Coach Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 5,077	People always ask for advice on bad things. People do not post advice on good things. Therefore you only read about problem sales. The auction sites are not all that bad.

Oct 28th, 2009, 09:27 PM	#4
klb4556 OP Luxe Locks Joined: May 2009 Location: Decatur, Al Posts: 128	thanks very much, I apologize if this is already in the forum somewhere, but though I looked through pages and pages I couldn't really find an answer to my similar question. Yea, I think that's what I noticed about Bonanzle too, is that it didn't seem like there was a whole lot of buying and selling going on there, I felt like it would just sit there too. I know what you mean about the bad posts, people always need help with problem buyers or sellers and never really make a point to talk about how great the experience is. I think I've just decided to try ebay, but read a lot of tips on here and be careful and just try my luck, thanks !

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