Real Talk: Is it worth posting in classifieds here or just post up on Reverb?

[PurityS.L.G]

Not entirely sure the level of activity here but it seems like nothing is moving in the classifieds at any forum TBH. I have a bunch of tasty gear that I'm going to sell. Should I even bother posting it here/elswhere or should I just post up on evilbay and/or Reverb? Even some desirable gear seems to be sitting.

I have about 15-20 pedals to list and 6 amps (Mesa, Orange, H&K).

Sorry to the mods if this seems like an ad as its not my intention. I just wanted some advice on whether it was worth the time and effort to post up on classifieds. You can move this thread if you feel necessary.

 

[IHateRap]

If you set up a little display in front of your house I can stop by and take a look. Deal?

 

[BABMusic]

You will get a lot more eyeballs on Reverb or Sweetwater Used. I sold a guitar recently on Sweetwater Used, and got a fair price that wasn't under what I expected. I didn't get much interest on here, even though the price was slightly lower that SW price. It's just a tough time for sellers, unless you have something in extremely high demand.

 

[CoreyW]

Sellers are listing gear way to high (typically) check reverbs active listings vs the sold listings, and you will see a pretty big difference.

Common items are plentiful. But they do move when they are listed around the sold listings prices.

Less common items, unless youre marketing it at a steal of a price, has to wait for the person looking for something less common.

 

[War_in_D]

I haven't had much luck selling here. I can usually put the same thing on Reverb, and sell it a lot quicker and for more.

 

[VonBonfire]

I have a crate of tan Dockers that will probably sell like hot cakes here once I list them, just going by some recent threads.

PM me for details. I offer bulk discounts!!!

 

[CoreyW]

I have a crate of tan Dockers that will probably sell like hot cakes here once I list them, just going by some recent threads.

PM me for details. I offer bulk discounts!!!

Probably better off to wear the Tan Dockers when you plug into your vintage Crate..

 

[RedB4Black]

In the last two weeks I’ve sold 2 half stacks and a guitar with total proceeds of about $9500. Stuff moves if you price it properly …just not here. lol

Actually, not true. The guitar was sold in response to a WTB thread here. The amps/cabs were local pickup so didn’t bother here and sold on Facebook. I seem to have more traction selling through the Facebook gear groups/ marketplace these days. I refuse to use Reverb to sell.

 

[RedB4Black]

Sellers are listing gear way to high (typically) check reverbs active listings vs the sold listings, and you will see a pretty big difference.

Common items are plentiful. But they do move when they are listed around the sold listings prices.

Less common items, unless youre marketing it at a steal of a price, has to wait for the person looking for something less common.

I put an offer on a power amp that had 5 or 6 sales in the 900-1,000 range. Guy listed his for $1,499 (new is $1799). Offered $1000 and sent link with all the aforementioned completed sales. Guy was delusional and wouldn’t budge on his price. Can’t take that big of a loss…. I’m like, dude….you already did.

 

[CoreyW]

I put an offer on a power amp that had 5 or 6 sales in the 900-1,000 range. Guy listed his for $1,499 (new is $1799). Offered $1000 and sent link with all the aforementioned completed sales. Guy was delusional and wouldn’t budge on his price. Can’t take that big of a loss…. I’m like, dude….you already did.

Yeah, some of it is pretty funny, saw a regular old run of the mill Gibson LP Standard 60s listed at I believe $3400, I was close to sending him a link of all the sold listings.

 

[shar-vell Dan]

Sellers & buyer here cain't have dialog unless you pass the double secret probation test.
And there is no buyer protection.