Aweandlorder Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Just now, lizards2 said: How do you sell on Facebook? Can you send me a link? There are several groups on fb but for me this one works the best. Maybe because most are local to my area? I don't know. i also do well with fb marketplace which is HUGE but on that one I do well with big collections (at least 4-5 boxes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aweandlorder Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Just now, adampasz said: How do slabs do on Amazon? Ok so with Amazon it's all about knowing your market. I have a list of slabs that I buy DIRT CHEAP on eBay and move quickly on Amazon. of course I would never give that list away since it took me years to learn which books move better on Amazon. I will only tell you that Amazon works better with popular books. Not rare or big grails adampasz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) Ok the facebook thing looks interesting, but how do you ever find anything on there? It just seems a random jumble. I felt the same way looking at the Voldemort boards - how the heck does that work? No organization? Edited September 25, 2017 by lizards2 F For Fake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aweandlorder Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 5 minutes ago, lizards2 said: Ok the facebook thing looks interesting, but how do you ever find anything on there? It just seems a random jumble. I felt the same way looking at the Voldemort boards - how the heck does that work? No organization? Lolol the voldi-board! That's an excellent comparison. FB is more like Craigslist in that regard. People don't utilizate hashtag searches with it as much as they do on IG for some reason it seems. Whats always important to remember is that the majority (not all) of users in each individual network (eBay, fb, Amazon) don't buy on the other platforms. That's key! So you'll basically move items quicker on all fronts instead of waiting for each platform to pick up when it's down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisco37 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 I've got a buddy that does a good bit of selling on IG. It's definitely a growing marketplace. I've been considering putting some stuff up there and seeing what happens. I've done a very small bit of selling on FB as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F For Fake Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 The Instagram information is interesting, I may have to take a peek. I have also been hesitant about FB marketplace, but maybe it deserves a closer look. Amazon, unless they've changed quite a bit, just didn't work for me. It may have changed in recent years, but my recollection is that they kept money in escrow instant of paying instantly, and maxed shipping out at $4 no matter what the item was. So those were nonstarters for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Cool Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 42 minutes ago, lizards2 said: Ok the facebook thing looks interesting, but how do you ever find anything on there? It just seems a random jumble. I felt the same way looking at the Voldemort boards - how the heck does that work? No organization? Facebook has it's merits but you have to realize it's a different mind set then E-Bay or on the boards. You get a ton of people wanting to trade their minor keys for your keys so there is that. You also have a ton more SS collectors and hot variant collectors on Facebook which is nice if you have those type of books to sell. But since you do not need to pick one over the other it does seem to make sense to try them all and see what works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newshane Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 I find it difficult to turn a consistent profit on eBay. Take away 10% right off the top. Then another 4% for PayPal fees. Throw in shipping and handling and you end up having to ask for quite the premium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawnismaximus Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Yikes, I've made some off-of-ebay offers to local sellers, I didn't realize they could get fined for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Shawnismaximus said: Yikes, I've made some off-of-ebay offers to local sellers, I didn't realize they could get fined for it. Jerk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 2 hours ago, 1Cool said: 3 hours ago, lizards2 said: Ok the facebook thing looks interesting, but how do you ever find anything on there? It just seems a random jumble. I felt the same way looking at the Voldemort boards - how the heck does that work? No organization? Facebook has it's merits but you have to realize it's a different mind set then E-Bay or on the boards. You get a ton of people wanting to trade their minor keys for your keys so there is that. You also have a ton more SS collectors and hot variant collectors on Facebook which is nice if you have those type of books to sell. But since you do not need to pick one over the other it does seem to make sense to try them all and see what works for you. Well, I don't sell any of that BS, so I may be spooned in that environment. ECDC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystafo Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, lizards2 said: Well, I don't sell any of that BS, so I may be spooned in that environment. Hey, Hey. Watch that pal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 1 minute ago, Mystafo said: 4 minutes ago, lizards2 said: Well, I don't sell any of that BS, so I may be spooned in that environment. Hey, Hey. Watch that pal... I wouldn't be seen in close proximity to me, or the mods might fork you over. Guilt by association and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystafo Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Hey I'll wear it with pride, bro...gobble gobble lizards2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aweandlorder Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 5 hours ago, 1Cool said: Facebook has it's merits but you have to realize it's a different mind set then E-Bay or on the boards. You get a ton of people wanting to trade their minor keys for your keys so there is that. You also have a ton more SS collectors and hot variant collectors on Facebook which is nice if you have those type of books to sell. But since you do not need to pick one over the other it does seem to make sense to try them all and see what works for you. They all have different buyers. Amazon buyers are not the same as ebay buyers, same with FB/IG vs eBay vs Amazon Again, eBay is just KNOWN to collectors as the number one shop for comics. Readers will likely go with Amazon. FB/IG...? Still too early to call who these guys are.. I think that IG is just alot of fun when you have nice clean feed of comic enthusiasts on it... TheFifthHorseman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperheart Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Ebay Where have you been all my life? Between the Photobucket fiasco and the board "upgrade" finally decided to try Ebay with the 40 odd slabs i've been pimping here forever with marginal success. Jacked them up 10% and offered free shipping, sold over 20 in a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 35 minutes ago, paperheart said: Ebay Where have you been all my life? Between the Photobucket fiasco and the board "upgrade" finally decided to try Ebay with the 40 odd slabs i've been pimping here forever with marginal success. Jacked them up 10% and offered free shipping, sold over 20 in a month. Sounds like you should have lowered the price 10 % and sold them here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grebal Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) 34 minutes ago, lizards2 said: Sounds like you should have lowered the price 10 % and sold them here. If you sell here and get crickets, you must go to ebay, which means doing it twice. But if you start at ebay you generally can finish most of it up at ebay too, which means doing it once. Once you've 'cracked' the board selling with a good rep, and quality stuff, at a good to decent price (i.e. a good bit below (-25%) to slightly above (say 10%) market, depending on the stuff), then you can sell on the boards with minimal duplication of effort Those who 'cracked' it are too many to mention, but I'm referring to sellers like October, Dale Roberts, etc. Edited September 25, 2017 by grebal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 1 hour ago, grebal said: 1 hour ago, lizards2 said: Sounds like you should have lowered the price 10 % and sold them here. If you sell here and get crickets, you must go to ebay, which means doing it twice. But if you start at ebay you generally can finish most of it up at ebay too, which means doing it once. Once you've 'cracked' the board selling with a good rep, and quality stuff, at a good to decent price (i.e. a good bit below (-25%) to slightly above (say 10%) market, depending on the stuff), then you can sell on the boards with minimal duplication of effort Those who 'cracked' it are too many to mention, but I'm referring to sellers like October, Dale Roberts, etc. Not sure what your point is, as hardly any of your post applies to paperheart. And my post was written a little tongue in cheek....., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Cool Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 2 hours ago, paperheart said: Ebay Where have you been all my life? Between the Photobucket fiasco and the board "upgrade" finally decided to try Ebay with the 40 odd slabs i've been pimping here forever with marginal success. Jacked them up 10% and offered free shipping, sold over 20 in a month. Damn - now you will never sell in the VCC again. I loved getting those high grade books at a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
