Selling new still in pack bed sheets and curtains

Mee

Hi!

I have a number of unused home ware still in their packaging and wondered what advice Ebay veterans would advise when selling such items.

Thank you

soolin

Mee said:

Hi!

I have a number of unused home ware still in their packaging and wondered what advice Ebay veterans would advise when selling such items.

Thank you

I'm not entirely sure what you're asking? The usual advice remains, clear photos in a good light , clear measurements - sometimes it pays to add a photo of the sizing chart, material clearly stated and as many item specifics included as you can.

Measure and weigh the item and choose appropriate postage.

RFW

Mee said:

Hi!

I have a number of unused home ware still in their packaging and wondered what advice Ebay veterans would advise when selling such items.

Thank you

I'm not sure what you're asking either. One thing I'd say is that if they are significantly old to add that rather than saying they're "brand new". Older packaged items can have problems, anything from smells to faded colouring.

Pollycat

Don't use the AI option to write the description.
It just gives a waffly, no information load of tosh.

Describe the item carefully - including the colour.

martindow

Maybe the OP was wondering whether to leave it in its packet or take it out to photograph?  If it's one plain colour I would definitely leave it as it is to show it is unused.  If patterned maybe it would be better to take it out to give a  complete idea of its appearance.

Belenus

The OP could take some pictures while it is in the packet, remove it from the packet and take more pictures and detail that in the listing.

EffieTrinketsWig

Assuming that these items are barcoded make sure you enter them into item specifics, eBay will give you the option to use stock images if they have them in their database, failing that do a barcode ean search for stock images, to avoid having to remove the packaging, but as has been previously said show pictures of the items in their original packaging.

purplevamp

If they are old, I would say NOS (New Old Stock) in your title and description or use Vintage.  I wouldn't take them out of the packaging though.

Mee

Apologies for my tardy reply - I forgot to bookmark.🙄

I was really wondering whether it was even worth selling old stock (e.g. JL premium boudoir pillow cases) in their original packaging and never used.

soolin

Mee said:

Apologies for my tardy reply - I forgot to bookmark.🙄

I was really wondering whether it was even worth selling old stock (e.g. JL premium boudoir pillow cases) in their original packaging and never used.

A few years back, possibly 2019/2020 I acquired some vintage bedding, different branding, some Brentford Nylons (you’d have to be of a certain age to remember them), St Michael (m and s) and several,others, all new but in rather tired packaging. I did very very well selling them, I sold the first couple on BIN and they sold in minutes, the rest I put up as auctions and I think one rather dreadfully bright set with double frills and a fair bit of man made fibres sold for over £70. 

I recall at least 2 sets went to TV companies, for props possibly, but others seemed to go to private individuals. It was a few years ago, so the market might have changed- but you might be surprised. 

Mee

soolin said:

Mee said:

Apologies for my tardy reply - I forgot to bookmark.🙄

I was really wondering whether it was even worth selling old stock (e.g. JL premium boudoir pillow cases) in their original packaging and never used.

A few years back, possibly 2019/2020 I acquired some vintage bedding, different branding, some Brentford Nylons (you’d have to be of a certain age to remember them), St Michael (m and s) and several,others, all new but in rather tired packaging. I did very very well selling them, I sold the first couple on BIN and they sold in minutes, the rest I put up as auctions and I think one rather dreadfully bright set with double frills and a fair bit of man made fibres sold for over £70. 

I recall at least 2 sets went to TV companies, for props possibly, but others seemed to go to private individuals. It was a few years ago, so the market might have changed- but you might be surprised. 

Thanks - that's reasuring.

In some cases the packaging is in perfect condition and I have pairs of the same design.

Would you recommend selling as a pair or individually?