Comments on: Tap Your Social Network To Buy/Sell Used Stuff http://manvsdebt.com/tap-your-social-network-to-buysell-used/ Sell your crap. Pay off your debt. Do what you love. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:02:32 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: sui http://manvsdebt.com/tap-your-social-network-to-buysell-used/comment-page-1/#comment-6919 sui Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:14:20 +0000 http://manvsdebt.com/?p=532#comment-6919 Wow, this sounds like a great idea. Especially as a money-conscious and frugal (and going to stay that way) student, I wish more people would be willing to buy used, especially since it not only saves resources but also money. It's just a smarter way to go, in my opinion. For instance, dorm bedsheets only fit dorm beds, and once I moved out I had no use for them anymore. Facebook Marketplace isn't as easy to do it on because not many people use it, at least in my experience. I think freecycling's a good way to go, too. It's just harder to sell individual pieces of (very cool/fashionable, too, if I do say so myself) clothing. Hrm, maybe a garage sale.. Wow, this sounds like a great idea. Especially as a money-conscious and frugal (and going to stay that way) student, I wish more people would be willing to buy used, especially since it not only saves resources but also money. It’s just a smarter way to go, in my opinion.
For instance, dorm bedsheets only fit dorm beds, and once I moved out I had no use for them anymore.
Facebook Marketplace isn’t as easy to do it on because not many people use it, at least in my experience. I think freecycling’s a good way to go, too. It’s just harder to sell individual pieces of (very cool/fashionable, too, if I do say so myself) clothing. Hrm, maybe a garage sale..

]]> By: Greg / Wise Bread http://manvsdebt.com/tap-your-social-network-to-buysell-used/comment-page-1/#comment-1177 Greg / Wise Bread Thu, 21 May 2009 07:15:20 +0000 http://manvsdebt.com/?p=532#comment-1177 This email list was called "etc" at my old job. The for-sale emails were fondly known as "etcbay". <abbr><em>Greg / Wise Bread’s last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.killeraces.com/~r/wisebread/~3/Iohmu_6y3_Q/survive-the-bear-market-10-steps-to-ride-the-downturn" rel="nofollow">Survive The Bear Market: 10 Steps To Ride The Downturn</a></abbr></em> This email list was called “etc” at my old job. The for-sale emails were fondly known as “etcbay”.

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]]> By: Monica http://manvsdebt.com/tap-your-social-network-to-buysell-used/comment-page-1/#comment-520 Monica Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:04:29 +0000 http://manvsdebt.com/?p=532#comment-520 It's really cool to do business with your wife. My hubby likes to go all the way by using social networking sites to sell of stuffs. I wissh you guys the very best. <abbr><em>Monica’s last blog post..<a href="http://frugalcents.wordpress.com/2009/04/23/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-an-iva/" rel="nofollow">Advantages and Disadvantages of an IVA</a></abbr></em> It’s really cool to do business with your wife. My hubby likes to go all the way by using social networking sites to sell of stuffs. I wissh you guys the very best.

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]]> By: Carnival of Pecuniary Delights #4: Living Green & Saving Green Edition | Frugal Living Tips & Money Saving Ideas | Living Well on Less http://manvsdebt.com/tap-your-social-network-to-buysell-used/comment-page-1/#comment-336 Carnival of Pecuniary Delights #4: Living Green & Saving Green Edition | Frugal Living Tips & Money Saving Ideas | Living Well on Less Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:48:46 +0000 http://manvsdebt.com/?p=532#comment-336 [...] vs. Debt suggests tapping your social networks to buy and sell used items. You never know what your neighbor may need (or what they don’t need that they might be [...] [...] vs. Debt suggests tapping your social networks to buy and sell used items. You never know what your neighbor may need (or what they don’t need that they might be [...]

]]> By: Courtney Baker http://manvsdebt.com/tap-your-social-network-to-buysell-used/comment-page-1/#comment-302 Courtney Baker Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:34:10 +0000 http://manvsdebt.com/?p=532#comment-302 No comment about the item in the forefront of that picture; however, I can't believe that little table in the background is listed at $60. No comment about the item in the forefront of that picture; however, I can’t believe that little table in the background is listed at $60.

]]> By: Baker http://manvsdebt.com/tap-your-social-network-to-buysell-used/comment-page-1/#comment-301 Baker Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:20:50 +0000 http://manvsdebt.com/?p=532#comment-301 @ MB - I believe it's all just e-mail based, although I've actually never been on it! You nailed the biggest problem with Craigslist right on the head. I'd much rather sell on there than buy. @ Trevor - No, not really. :-) I can't believe no one mentioned the picture! Haha, maybe it's just my kind of humor! @ MB – I believe it’s all just e-mail based, although I’ve actually never been on it! You nailed the biggest problem with Craigslist right on the head. I’d much rather sell on there than buy.

@ Trevor – No, not really. :-)

I can’t believe no one mentioned the picture! Haha, maybe it’s just my kind of humor!

]]> By: Trevor @ Financial Nut http://manvsdebt.com/tap-your-social-network-to-buysell-used/comment-page-1/#comment-300 Trevor @ Financial Nut Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:44:19 +0000 http://manvsdebt.com/?p=532#comment-300 Fantastic idea! I bet you guys don't have a problem getting rid of anything! :) <abbr><em>Trevor @ Financial Nut’s last blog post..<a href="http://www.financialnut.com/the_skinny_on_the_housing_crisis_book_revie/" rel="nofollow">“The Skinny On: The Housing Crisis” By Jim Randel - A Book Review</a></abbr></em> Fantastic idea! I bet you guys don’t have a problem getting rid of anything! :)

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]]> By: MB http://manvsdebt.com/tap-your-social-network-to-buysell-used/comment-page-1/#comment-299 MB Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:30:06 +0000 http://manvsdebt.com/?p=532#comment-299 This is a brilliant idea. Do they use some sort of platform or is it just email based? This would be so successful in my neighborhood. We have several active listserves where neighbors communicate a variety of information/topics to one another and people often post there if they are wanting to buy/sell something, but this would be great since it's ONLY for that. Love it. Craigslist is pretty good, but you can get some really flaky people on there who never show up when they say they will, etc. It can get annoying when you are trying to sell something. No respect for your time since they don't know you. I can bet this doesn't happen when they think you might bad mouth them at the next PTO or neighborhood meeting. ;) <abbr><em>MB’s last blog post..<a href="http://flyawayfamily.com/shopping-consignment-sales/1186" rel="nofollow">Shopping Consignment Sales</a></abbr></em> This is a brilliant idea. Do they use some sort of platform or is it just email based? This would be so successful in my neighborhood. We have several active listserves where neighbors communicate a variety of information/topics to one another and people often post there if they are wanting to buy/sell something, but this would be great since it’s ONLY for that. Love it.

Craigslist is pretty good, but you can get some really flaky people on there who never show up when they say they will, etc. It can get annoying when you are trying to sell something. No respect for your time since they don’t know you. I can bet this doesn’t happen when they think you might bad mouth them at the next PTO or neighborhood meeting. ;)

MB’s last blog post..Shopping Consignment Sales

]]> By: Baker http://manvsdebt.com/tap-your-social-network-to-buysell-used/comment-page-1/#comment-298 Baker Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:11:41 +0000 http://manvsdebt.com/?p=532#comment-298 @ Kyle - Yeah, we've looked into that and/or goodwill for some of our stuff we won't be able to sell. @ Sarah Mae - Selling quickly without having the e-mail list, I would suggest a garage sale. Talk to someone in the neighborhood who is already doing one and see if you can pitch some stuff in and give her a small percent. You could have money this Saturday! @ Jacob - Have you considered starting one around a local group or hobby you have? @ Kosmo - It's good to hear that this isn't the only awesome network out there! @ Alan - Facebook is a good suggestion. We haven't ever linked to anything on there, but it wouldn't hurt. @ Kelly - Another nice suggestion about local parenting groups that we haven't used. Ebay might have a more specific market for older electronics, as long as the shipping doesn't kill you! Awesome suggestions and comments so far! Anyone have any more? @ Kyle – Yeah, we’ve looked into that and/or goodwill for some of our stuff we won’t be able to sell.

@ Sarah Mae – Selling quickly without having the e-mail list, I would suggest a garage sale. Talk to someone in the neighborhood who is already doing one and see if you can pitch some stuff in and give her a small percent. You could have money this Saturday!

@ Jacob – Have you considered starting one around a local group or hobby you have?

@ Kosmo – It’s good to hear that this isn’t the only awesome network out there!

@ Alan – Facebook is a good suggestion. We haven’t ever linked to anything on there, but it wouldn’t hurt.

@ Kelly – Another nice suggestion about local parenting groups that we haven’t used. Ebay might have a more specific market for older electronics, as long as the shipping doesn’t kill you!

Awesome suggestions and comments so far! Anyone have any more?

]]> By: Kelly http://manvsdebt.com/tap-your-social-network-to-buysell-used/comment-page-1/#comment-295 Kelly Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:07:38 +0000 http://manvsdebt.com/?p=532#comment-295 Sarah Mae have you tried Craig's List or a local parents group? Maybe even your church bulletin? We have had success on Craig's List with bigger items. Yard sales are great for doo-dads, household stuff, and clothes that were handed down to use. Occasionally I will sell toys that way as well. For most baby/kid stuff I go to my local parenting group and post the items there. (Moms Club, La Leche League, MOPS, etc. are all examples of places you might go where people need used, quality kid/baby stuff. I'm still trying to find a way to sell older electronics. Craig's List doesn't seem to do the trick, I may try Ebay instead. <abbr><em>Kelly’s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheCentsibleLife/~3/pJ3MFoUws0s/" rel="nofollow">how to be financial partners</a></abbr></em> Sarah Mae have you tried Craig’s List or a local parents group? Maybe even your church bulletin?

We have had success on Craig’s List with bigger items. Yard sales are great for doo-dads, household stuff, and clothes that were handed down to use. Occasionally I will sell toys that way as well.

For most baby/kid stuff I go to my local parenting group and post the items there. (Moms Club, La Leche League, MOPS, etc. are all examples of places you might go where people need used, quality kid/baby stuff.

I’m still trying to find a way to sell older electronics. Craig’s List doesn’t seem to do the trick, I may try Ebay instead.

Kelly’s last blog post..how to be financial partners

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