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Title: Selling clothes on ebay tips :)
Post by: jnufcuk on 15 August 2011, 19:38
Hi all got a few clothes to sell on ebay either being too small or barely worn.

Got a few lyle and scott jumper and tops and some cartoon character tops (street fighter, turtles etc) that have never really been worn?

Whats the best way to go about selling them, not expecting alot just anything will do lol

Thanks
Title: Re: Selling clothes on ebay tips :)
Post by: JC on 15 August 2011, 19:39
place an advert, cross ya fingers and wait  :grin:
Title: Re: Selling clothes on ebay tips :)
Post by: richw911 on 15 August 2011, 19:40
place an advert, cross ya fingers and wait  :grin:

Title: Re: Selling clothes on ebay tips :)
Post by: DubFan on 15 August 2011, 19:54
We've sold a few things including my old suit that no longer fitted, a couple of the wife's dresses, tops and jackets (she did know about it  :grin: ) and they did sell.
But be prepared to get practically nothing for the clothes unless it's a good brand name. Occassionally clothes sell well, but that seems to be womens stuff more than mens and only when it's something special. Although we had one expensive dress that didn't sell, even though it was a top name, only worn once and had good photos and listing.

You win some, you lose some.
Title: Re: Selling clothes on ebay tips :)
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 15 August 2011, 19:55
Used female attire tends to sell the best.

Giggidy!

Title: Re: Selling clothes on ebay tips :)
Post by: jnufcuk on 15 August 2011, 20:04
haha family guy ftw  :grin:

ye was hoping i could get a lil bit for the lyle and scott bits seeing how theyre like £80+ new lol.

Is there an easier way of listing them apart from 1 by 1 seeing how ill have like 10-15items?
Title: Re: Selling clothes on ebay tips :)
Post by: patc on 15 August 2011, 20:05
Pictures with items being worn some people find useful to actually see what they look like on.

And make sure your end time is never at a stupid time when people won't be in front of a computer. Most bidding happens in the last hour. Evenings & weekends (but still not lunchtimes etc).
Title: Re: Selling clothes on ebay tips :)
Post by: Seanl on 15 August 2011, 20:06
List them all seperate. Job lots will fetch far less tbh
Title: Re: Selling clothes on ebay tips :)
Post by: scarr89 on 15 August 2011, 20:09
Do not skimp on the postage. I think the most you can set it as is £4, set it as that other wise you may lose out.
Title: Re: Selling clothes on ebay tips :)
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 15 August 2011, 20:10
Get your missis to pose in them.

Title: Re: Selling clothes on ebay tips :)
Post by: Seanl on 15 August 2011, 20:11
Get your missis to pose in them.



Then post em up here!  :grin:
Title: Re: Selling clothes on ebay tips :)
Post by: jnufcuk on 15 August 2011, 21:32
or just have her naked and holding the items :shocked: :shocked:
Title: Re: Selling clothes on ebay tips :)
Post by: Kent on 16 August 2011, 07:39
Thursday and Sunday night are the best end times for sales as these are the highest traffic times.

We sold some of the her in doors stuff a few weeks ago and it was more trouble than it was worth. Even named stuff went for 99p + once egay and paypal have taken there cut you may aswell used them to wipe your arse on. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Car Boots are the future
Title: Re: Selling clothes on ebay tips :)
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 16 August 2011, 08:02
Give it to the poor and starving/but well dressed, people of Africa.

Title: Re: Selling clothes on ebay tips :)
Post by: lewis1641 on 16 August 2011, 16:36
make sure the titles are sensible and spelling is correct, 99 pence start to attrack bargain hunters and international post. a mate has just sold a load of genuine designer gear and got decent money. some of the stuff that went abroad sold for more than cost price
Title: Re: Selling clothes on ebay tips :)
Post by: MrBounce on 16 August 2011, 16:49
If you can, display them on a mannequin (beg borrow or steal one!) as they'll look way better than on a hanger or just laid out. Iron them too!

It's also a good idea to mention they're from a smoke-free home if you're a non-smoker and pet-free if you've got no pets. Not knowing about smoke and pets can put people off and they won't be bothered to ask.

HTH :smiley:
Title: Re: Selling clothes on ebay tips :)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 16 August 2011, 16:58
Remember to wash them!  :grin:

Although some people are weird and may not want you to..
Title: Re: Selling clothes on ebay tips :)
Post by: jnufcuk on 16 August 2011, 21:35
Thanks guys will put them up tomo if i remember lol :smiley:
Title: Re: Selling clothes on ebay tips :)
Post by: patc on 16 August 2011, 22:17
And be prepared for dick head buyers!  I have done hundreds of stuff on eBay and even today I have been amazed. An item I am selling has just gone past it's reserve price and the bloke who made the bid has just mailed me asking to end the item early for him as it's gone past the reserve! Peni5.
 
99% of people are great though  :smiley: