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I have bought and sold successfully on three of these; eBay being the exception as everything there seems to be dubious and buyers want to pay sweet Fanny Adams.
Guntree is like taking the wrong turn down a dark ally.
The Fretboard - nothing sells here anymore IMO unless you want to give it away, or it’s a Jaguar.
Reverb - could be a long wait.
Sold my last two guitars on Facebook and Gumtree to really great buyers to deal with.
Reverb - last few pedals went to Europe, very little in UK it seems.
Just have a thick skin to time wasting offers (set a limit to how low and don’t be afraid to just say no thanks if you’re not in a hurry to sell) and exercise precaution around scope for people to try and scam.
However the future for selling is Facebook, even now, loads of guitar selling groups, and probably FB marketplace is more popular than Epay
i think that that price is more important than many realise. Overpriced kit, which is everywhere, just hangs around and attracts watchers and low ballers. eBay is the point of last call for many so prices tend to be a bit lower eventually.
Here, it’s like trying to sell to a whole forum of Yorkshiremen with deep pockets and short arms.
Every significant item I’ve sold on all four platforms has sold within a week at the asking price. In my view that’s because I’m not pricing to high.
Were you trying to sell in a multistorey car park? ***
eBay has by far the biggest reach these days but it very much weighted in the buyer's favour. Great if you are the buyer but can be difficult if you sell to someone who immediately has buyer's remorse.
I have sold a couple of very high value guitars on Reverb with no trouble but don't think I would risk it again.
I have a nice guitar for sale here at the moment with only a little interest but I think being in Northern Ireland limits the likelihood of a sale here.
I have had limited success with Gumtree but you do get some funny offers. I was recently offered an Epi Jazzer and a Carvin as a trade when I had stated I was looking for a tele.
What has ruined it for me are flippers and aspiring dealers. I have no objection to someone making a profit but I would prefer honesty. Of the last 5 guitars I have sold, 3 have been covert dealers. One turned in to a very protracted story.
If you are on the mainland you should value the network that the fretboard gives you for trades with people you know.
Over here there a few enthusiasts on social media but will never be as extensive as you have on the mainland.
I think from now on, unless it is someone I know, commissioned sale is the way to go. Yes there is commission, but they will probably be able to sell for a higher price than you can. With a commission the dealer is working with you rather than trying to lowball you to increase their profit.
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I am not so keen on selling anymore. Mark @guitars4you ;; is a straight shooter
*** Tim Vine/Milton Jones
If it doesn't sell during the first thirty days, it will automatically renew. At that point If someone buys it - you will pay the 10% eBay fee...
I don't use Ebay enough so the very rare times I advertise anything I get loads of watchers and then nothing but I always have a high minimum price.