Suggestions on where to sell 1996 Colnago Master Light
09-09-24, 12:06 PM
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Suggestions on where to sell 1996 Colnago Master Light
I'm original owner of Colnago Master Light used for racing several years. Campy record great condition. Looking to sell and suggestions on sites to post. Any insight would be appreciated.
09-09-24, 01:08 PM
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Quick and easy, Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace.
Less quick and easy, but potentially more money, Bike Forums C&V Sales. But you have to buy a paid membership first.
Even less quick, and more work as you have to be willing to ship, but potentially a higher return, eBay. and there are Ebay seller's fees.
Less quick and easy, but potentially more money, Bike Forums C&V Sales. But you have to buy a paid membership first.
Even less quick, and more work as you have to be willing to ship, but potentially a higher return, eBay. and there are Ebay seller's fees.
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09-09-24, 02:25 PM
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First stop is usually Facebook marketplace and Craigslist because it costs you nothing and potentially somebody will come pick it up. Once you commit to the effort of packing and shipping it (not a trivial amount of effort) it opens the door to Fleabay and the for sale section here. I think the membership here is like $20? Cheaper than what fleabay would charge you.
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I agree with abdon - selling locally is the best way to go, however; not necessarily the best way to get paid. Ebay? Not for me anymore. Too expensive to sell through Ebay and they think that they can tell me, and my customers, how to go business with each other. Not in my book. I just sold this lovely Miyata...
Ebay gouged me and then started telling me what I had to do. I have a 100% positive rating on Ebay. I am pretty sure I know how to meet a customer's needs.
Selling right here, on Bike Forums, is a pretty good place to sell stuff. But, be forewarned - BF members are cheap and, generally, know what they are doing when it comes to vintage bike buying and selling. Anyway, I have bought and sold lots of stuff on Bike Forums and always been happy with what I got and who I did business with.
All that said, list every where - Ebay(ugg), Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji, Craig's list and, of course, right here. Just remember, packing is demanding and shipping is expensive. Good luck and remember this - sooner or later, you will regret letting the bike go.
Ebay gouged me and then started telling me what I had to do. I have a 100% positive rating on Ebay. I am pretty sure I know how to meet a customer's needs.
Selling right here, on Bike Forums, is a pretty good place to sell stuff. But, be forewarned - BF members are cheap and, generally, know what they are doing when it comes to vintage bike buying and selling. Anyway, I have bought and sold lots of stuff on Bike Forums and always been happy with what I got and who I did business with.
All that said, list every where - Ebay(ugg), Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji, Craig's list and, of course, right here. Just remember, packing is demanding and shipping is expensive. Good luck and remember this - sooner or later, you will regret letting the bike go.
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09-10-24, 04:41 PM
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Amen brother Randy. Fleabay lost me when they started treating me like I worked for them, performance reviews and everything. Instead of being the best auction house on the internet they wanted to become an Amazon, and ended up failing at both. Heck on the resale marketplace space they are being outsold by Facebook Marketplace, who themselves can get away with a painfully crappy system because Craigslist steadfastly refuses to upgrade from their 90's roots.
