Really miffed with Marketplace buyers

[C50]

Deb here's another idea, instead of having buyers come to your home maybe you can set up a little retail space. There is an Antique Mall near me, people lease a bit of floor space and sell their goods, at least in an environment like that you attract the right clientele. Then you never have to deal with waiting at home for people who never show up.

 

[debodun]

Thanks for the suggestion, C50. I did consider that, but it costs money to set up at one of those venues. If I didn't sell anything, then I'd be in the red for my effort. Even thinking about packing things in the car and transporting it and setting up is tiring.

 

[CallMeKate]

Deb here's another idea, instead of having buyers come to your home maybe you can set up a little retail space. There is an Antique Mall near me, people lease a bit of floor space and sell their goods, at least in an environment like that you attract the right clientele.

Yes! That's what our vintage malls are like. You are given a space and tables, etc. You tag your things with ... whatever they use... numbers, I guess, and you don't even have to be there. When something sells, they keep a record of it and pay you probably monthly, but I'm not sure. I would assume that sellers are responsible for keeping their items dusted/cleaned even though they're not present at time of sale.

 

[EmptyCup]

From what I've seen, most people's garages are so full of stuff that their cars have to remain parked on the street in the weather, and their cars are worth far more than what's inside the garage

That would be my neighbor across the street. It’s packed to the rafters with old junk they never use. Meanwhile, their late model, upscale SUV sits out in the Arizona sun. And the house next door too - a 2025 model sitting out in the weather while very old junk and trash occupies the garage.

 

[jujube]

When I decided to get rid of my more than a thousand Santa Clauses, I rented a spot at an antique mall. I sold most of them, then took the rest to the thrift shop.

I made some money, relatively easy. Not what they were worth, of course, but "worth" is highly debatable.

 

[Jules]

We have several charity stores that will pick up large items. Even they are overloaded.

 

[Jules]

That would be my neighbor across the street. It’s packed to the rafters with old junk they never use.

We have a neighbour like that too. An old, rusted out truck that quit running years ago. Other things piled sky high.