wedding stuff to sell..where do i post??

wench90

I have a few bits i would like to try to sell from our wedding..just wodnering if anyone can tell me if theres anywhere on here to post or whether i can just do it on this forum??

Any advice would be great

MrsDrink

you can't. Selling items is not allowed on MSE. Sorry.

But there are other forums that allow you to - like preloved, ebay obviously - I'm sure others will come along with a more comprehensive list

wench90

oh ok..thought as much but wasnt sure..thanks, ebay it is then

trying_2_b_good

Think that Confetti has a forum you can sell on - will be free so no fees!

aarchk

Confetti, Hitched, You and Your wedding forums all have sale sections. I have had better luck with preloved though. The reponses I got from the forums were very 'high maintenance', ie whats the exact colour - err white?, more pictures (even though I posted loads), how much for only one centrepiece etc etc. Then I found brides getting a bit stroppy because I didnt immediately respond to their queries.

I found with ebay you should wait for a free listing weekend. The last one has just gone but there will be another in the next few weeks. If you want to post a 'buy it now' price or a higher than 99p start price for auction it will cost in fees, plus if you use paypal there will be fees there. All this should be taken into consideration when sorting a price - I hadnt sold on ebay before and didnt realise about the paypal fees so lost a little bit there.

I know some girls got together and hired a church hall and had a wedding table top sale in Brighton. I wish someone would organise one locally as I still have loads of stuff I havent even put on preloved yet!

aarchk

forgot to add that the ebay postage calculator is useful, weigh the item with packaging to check cost. Always go for recorded delivery in case of disputes.

Sammy85_2

aarchk wrote: »

If you want to post a 'buy it now' price or a higher than 99p start price for auction it will cost in fees, plus if you use paypal there will be fees there. All this should be taken into consideration when sorting a price - I hadnt sold on ebay before and didnt realise about the paypal fees so lost a little bit there.

You also have to pay a final sale fee. I think its 10% of sale price upto a max of £40. Plus listing fees (free if less than 99p starting bid, auction style and no reserve) and Paypal fees if you use it.

All adds up!

I sold my wedding dress on Preloved and all the other bits and bobs through a local "buy and sell" group on facebook.