Selling on ebay

I have sold on Ebay. For a large item like your bike (we sold a table) I would state what area you live in and stipulate that the buyer collects. Depending on how much you are asking for it, I would also ask for cash on collection.

If you have bought previously on ebay, then you should be in a position to go on to sell. I presume it would be an item that would need collecting, I have found that sometimes when the item is for collection people do mess you around and rearrange. If you have a price that you are happy with, then you can sell for the fixed price, put it on for 30 days (it should be free to list) and just wait for a buyer. Always do the transaction thro ebay/paypal as this gives you more protection, but you can accept cash on collection. Pm me if you want any help, but basically a good few photos, a good description, a reasonable price (if auction rather than a buy it now, make sure you start with a minimum £ you would be happy with), you can add reserve prices etc, but those do incurr fees. Good luck

I sell bits and bobs on eBay.
Start with a price you'd accept, making sure you state that buyer must collect, take reasonable photos, and do a good description.

You can review your listing all the way through the process, to see how it will look.
I find that certain items immediately have watchers, and others take weeks, sometimes.

I only do one week auctions, although there is various advice about longer ones being better (or worse - depending on what you read)

It's apparently better to list so that the auction finishes on a Sunday, as people are more likely to be around to bid, but I never worry too much about that.
If something is no longer needed, I'm happy for it to go to someone who wants it for a few pounds.

Have you tried putting it on your local area Gumtree or Preloved sites? Or if you are on FB they have Marketplace you could advertise it on.

I sell on eBay The grandkids buy such expensive clothes and wear them for such a short period that they are too good to give away and gives them pocket money, also sold lots of stuff on Marketplace without any problems Work from the lowest price you would accept ( I always look at other adverts to get an idea of the going rate) and then if it goes up you get a nice surprise I only use 5 or 7 day auctions on eBay or I get impatient but things get relisted automatically

I sell regularly on ebay. I usual do a week's auction and just put the item back on if it doesn't sell. It is amazing how one week no-one will be interested in an item and two weeks later buyers are fighting to get it.

Do a detailed description and if there are any minor problems, the odd dent, an instruction book missing say so and photo any scratch or damage. You are more likely to get a buyer if you are honest than if you fudge any issues and the buyer takes exception to the item not being as described.

The bonus of using Gumtree is that it is local and free!

I have tried Gumtree and haven’t got on with it at all, it’s probably me, but i just got no interest put the item on eBay and off it went I just found it difficult to manoeuvre
Had more success on Marketplace for a local site

We've done both ebay and gumtree. Ebay has changed a bit recently and when I listed clothes I felt pressured to put their suggested price depending on the make thus I sold for less than I thought the items were worth. However, they sold and someone got a bargain which was what I wanted. The money went straight into my paypal account.
Good luck with the electric bike. I'm sure it will be popular!

I buy and sell on eBay all the time and I was looking at electric bikes about 2 months ago for my daughter. I had a problem as they were all collect only, I am disabled and hardly ever leave my flat so they were no good for me and I don't have anyone who could collect. If I have to pay for a courier/ man and a van it vastly adds to the price. It is easy to sell on eBay, click on 'sell and item' and follow the instructions. you will need clear photos of the item.

I have sold on Ebay - easier than I thought.
As someone else suggested - specify collection from your home only. Also, make sure the payment is confirmed before you arrange the collection time - it's easy to set up a pay pal account and you can also use it for buying other things online.
Does your local area have a buy/ sell facebook group ?

I have sold on Ebay many times and done very well with the results,make sure you state collection only and cash on collection also then mark your ebay selling page as collected.
Also I would make sure someone else is with you when buyers arrive for safety reasons.
Good luck with your sale.

I’ve just bought an e- bike ..... brilliant! Just a small piec3 advice IF you’re keeping it in garage you’ll probably find house insurance will not cover it. First thing I did was call ins company for clarification and had to insure it separately. Costs about 80 pence a month. Peanuts for peace of mind. How about a simple Card in the newsagent window, but no address just your phone number given. It still works believe me.

sell it

Whatever you do ,Cash only on collection, and if they try to turn up with less then agreed send them packing had this tried on me.
We sell on local site's and always have a back-up buyer.
On of the main things we were advised by a friend is only give your full address on the day they are coming.

I prefer to sell on Gumtree or Facebook marketplace, and advertise that buyer collects. They come and collect from you and pay cash, and there are no charges.

Check what other are asking for a similar item, Don't accept too low an offer, as it is almost brand new. Some people offer insultingly low amounts. I usually agree a small discount on the asking price, if they will come straight away and collect.

A charity that I support used to hold tombolas a couple of times a year for fundraising. I send them competitions prizes that I don't want. Now they sell everything on ebay instead and it is much easier and lucrative. I don't use it myself, but it does seem to really fill a need for a lot of people.

No no no...Ilovecheese
Payment ONLY through PayPal. That is the best way to sell and better and safer to meet buyer away from your home if possible.
I both buy and sell on eBay and always do a full description and excellent photos.
A catchy description usually gets more interest and higher price than a bare bones blurb. Take pics in your garden on a sunny day if you can and show all angles.
Good luck
It's a great way to make money from stuff you don't use.

You could also try Shpock and Preloved, both have apps. These are for local, you can put collection only, how much,photos etc. They message you and then make arrangements when to come round. I have used these a lot but mostly for cash on collection.

I sell regularly on e-bay First you need a really good Foto. Take a proper camera amd adjust to daylight and place your object outside in nice surroundings - near a tree or a rose bush etc.
I often hang blouses and jackets on a patio partition which is covered with ivy.

Up to now I have sold everything but you can't expect a lot of money. The most I got was for a book used for medical studies.
Clothes go well when they have a label inside and the same goes for handbags and shoes.
I don't send anything until I have received the money on my bank account.
Good Luck

Bluebelle you say the items you don’t sell are automatically relisted. Do you know that there is a fee (I think) for this. No fee if you relist it yourself

MissAdventure...I remember reading that you’d mislaid a coat you were going to put on eBay. Did you ever find it?

One piece of advice - there is a scam where the buyer says they are sending somebody in their stead to pick up the item. After the item is collected they then say they haven't received it and demand refund. PayPal will not cover you if this is the case. Cash on Collection is best and have another person present.

That certainly happens, but in the 10 years DH, DD and myself have been trading we have never experienced this, possibly because we are rarely, if ever, selling anything worth more than £100, most of it is much less than that.

I must say I would never sell anything modern, desirable and expensive on any of these sites - cars, electronic equipment, bikes etc.

The rule applies that has applied to all sales sincetime began: Caveat Emptor, Buyer Beware. (and seller for that matter)