Choosing to sell on eBay (WallDesk).
The largest online market where one could sell glasses is on eBay. This might be a good place to try because of the large audience it reaches. However, it has its share of problems. As it is a company, it will want a percentage of the profits. Continue reading
A yard sale page on Facebook (“Friending Dead Presidents on Facebook (The World of the Facebook Garage Sale)”).
Facebook has opportunities for its users to sell their unwanted or no longer used items. The social media platform has ‘yard sale pages’ where one can sell what they want (within their guidelines). It is free to use and quick to learn. Just join a group, take a picture of the item(s), post and set a price, and wait for people to comment. The problem with using this is the terminology and the people one might come across. Continue reading
Selling at flea markets (“Flea Market Flips”).
A flea market could be one possible place to sell your glasses. They attract a large number of people with a plethora of different interests. The problem that goes with this is deciding which location to set up a booth. Should you try a large one or a smaller market, travel or stay local? Continue reading
A flea market is a possible place to sell items (“Ceres Day”).
If a person ever thinks about selling any or all of their glass collection, there are multiple places possible to do so. They are basically the same places we went searching for them: flea markets, antique stores, online markets, and having a yard sale. The problem though is not knowing which one to try first. Then another factor is whether one place is better than the other. Continue reading
Figuring out your price (Nizan).
At one point or another we may end up with a double of any certain glass, we can always sell one. There are other collectors out there that may be looking for that extra piece. This would be a way for one to make a profit on what they bought. The problem would be what price to set. We don’t want to scare customers away nor give stuff away either.