What possesses people to sell broken/dated junk?

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Anonymous wrote:I work for a nonprofit and the only thing worse than people trying to sell junk is people trying to donate junk. As if we should just shut up and be grateful.

I used to work for a university with a very prominent architecture program. A woman called and asked if we'd like 50 years of back issues of Architectural Digest because "maybe the architecture students would be interested in reading them." Well, one, they were studying architecture in 2010, not architecture in 1960. And two, if they wanted to see pictures of old architecture they could...google? Idk why this hoarder thought a university could benefit from what clearly just needed to be thrown out.

Universities and libraries can and do take old magazines. It sounds like she was trying to be helpful even if she wasn't.

Redirect them to donate to public school art teachers.

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Anonymous wrote:There are a few people on our local yard sale page who try to sell dirty, worn out kids sneakers. Like filthy dirty, claiming "they still have life left in them". If a thrift store won't take them as a donation, no one is going to pay $5 for a nasty pair of shoes.

Some people believe that everything has a value. It's simply not true.

I couldn't even sell a new pair of Skechers that I had bought for the following year on clearance, and which didn't fit my kid later, for the price I paid (I think $15). And here we have people trying to sell used dirty shoes for $5. New Carters clothing sets which don't fit my kid and have tags are not even selling for $8.

Yes, your stuff is still over priced.

Dirty kids shoes need to be trashed.

Sketchers are not high end, so even new, resold should be $5. Carters clothing set also $5, with tags only. No tags, is like $2 is very good condition.

Most resells are just not worth the hassle unless you really need cash. Then you need to price to sell. I mostly just use Buy Nothing Groups. Anything not picked up for free (which is very little) either gets recycled or sent to Goodwill.

Yeah, $1. each for new with tags on either of those. Either you want to sell them, or you don't. But you will sell most/all that way (and won't have to hang onto crap).

Seriously? Skechers twinkle toes light up shoes cost $30-$45 on sale (not clearance) and you want me to sell a new pair for $1. I paid $30 for the next size up since the ones I bought did not fit my kid. Carters sets are usally $12 on sale so I thought $8 will make it enticing, but maybe for clothes it does not matter whether it is new or old.

$8 for Carter’s is not at all enticing. Because who wants to drive all the way there to pick up one set of clothes to save $4? I could see buying a set “lot” of clothes at a good price, though. Not if each set in the lot is $8 though!

Valid point. I think I will try doing clothing lots to get rid of all these new clothes, or maybe 1 new set with a bunch of nice looking used sets at $2/set so it will be worthwhile for the person driving.

Personally, I'm not driving anywhere to save a few bucks. Sell lots (on FB marketplace or ebay) with inexpensive shipping. I buy 2nd hand mostly for environmental reasons. Here are two things I bought:
- Lot of 3T girls pants. 12 pairs of pants for $12 + $10 shipping. 9 were leggings 3 were more proper pants (jeans material). Basically all the pants I needed for a season, DONE.
- Pair of used toddler natives for $20 (including shipping). This is barely cheaper than new, it is not about money.

When I'm done with these, I'll pass on those that still have life on them for free. I personally don't find it worth my time to sell used kids clothes, but appreciate those who do.

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Anonymous wrote:My friend buys gently used stuff and when they are done, resells at a profit. I’ve seen her do this with everything from kids’ dress clothing to kitchenware to exercise equipment.

Translation: her time is worth nothing, and her husband thinks she is "making" money.

She’s not a SAHM. She’s a public school teacher. She sells to coworkers. I don’t think it takes her a lot of time. She’s put stuff out in the work room and people Venmo her.

I have a six figure job but also make $500 a week flipping “junk” on eBay. Hit up estate sales and thrifts on weekends (that’s the fun part), write up listings while watching TV, pack boxes in the morning before work. I get to buy tons of fun stuff without bring a hoarder and we have thousands and thousands in the vacation account.

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You never know what sells until you put it out there. It definitely helps to research what the going rate is for an item before you assign a price. Then expect people to bargain with you and offer less, so figure that into your selling price.

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Anonymous wrote:And overprice it in the process!

Someone I follow on FB this morning posted a lot of junk! $20 for a set of chipped and stained cups and saucers, $350 for an outdated floral three-piece living room set, $50 a piece for yellowed 80s-style art prints in sagging frames.

You’d do better buying brand new at IKEA! Do people really buy junk like this for those prices?

Cheap.

Too lazy/unpresentable/incapable to get an office job.

No common sense or grasp on what things cost in their current state.

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Anonymous wrote:My friend buys gently used stuff and when they are done, resells at a profit. I’ve seen her do this with everything from kids’ dress clothing to kitchenware to exercise equipment.

Translation: her time is worth nothing, and her husband thinks she is "making" money.

She’s not a SAHM. She’s a public school teacher. She sells to coworkers. I don’t think it takes her a lot of time. She’s put stuff out in the work room and people Venmo her.

I have a six figure job but also make $500 a week flipping “junk” on eBay. Hit up estate sales and thrifts on weekends (that’s the fun part), write up listings while watching TV, pack boxes in the morning before work. I get to buy tons of fun stuff without bring a hoarder and we have thousands and thousands in the vacation account.

This is not so easy to do and I can say this as an experienced eBay seller, please don't give people false hope. If you are legit, share your eBay seller name

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Anonymous wrote:I work for a nonprofit and the only thing worse than people trying to sell junk is people trying to donate junk. As if we should just shut up and be grateful.

I used to work for a university with a very prominent architecture program. A woman called and asked if we'd like 50 years of back issues of Architectural Digest because "maybe the architecture students would be interested in reading them." Well, one, they were studying architecture in 2010, not architecture in 1960. And two, if they wanted to see pictures of old architecture they could...google? Idk why this hoarder thought a university could benefit from what clearly just needed to be thrown out.

My friend owns an MCM house and was very particular about restoring it to its former glory, built ins and all. There are people who are into it and architects and designers who specialize in it. I am sure they would appreciate a collection of AD from the 1960s.

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Anonymous wrote:I work for a nonprofit and the only thing worse than people trying to sell junk is people trying to donate junk. As if we should just shut up and be grateful.

I used to work for a university with a very prominent architecture program. A woman called and asked if we'd like 50 years of back issues of Architectural Digest because "maybe the architecture students would be interested in reading them." Well, one, they were studying architecture in 2010, not architecture in 1960. And two, if they wanted to see pictures of old architecture they could...google? Idk why this hoarder thought a university could benefit from what clearly just needed to be thrown out.

Universities and libraries can and do take old magazines. It sounds like she was trying to be helpful even if she wasn't.

Redirect them to donate to public school art teachers.

It's not like buildings have an expiration date and are only good for a year. Buildings from 1960 are still standing.