Hi everyone, I'm new here! A family friend is looking to sell a collection of Lie Nielsen handplanes due to declining health. These tools are well-maintained, and he has over a dozen of them. I'd love to know the best way to sell multiple items like this. Any tips would be appreciated! We're located in the Oakley/Brentwood area of Northern California.
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If you want to get a good price, you might consider selling them individually on eBay. You might have to sell them below retail, but it's a wider audience. Also, mentioning any original boxes or special editions can really boost their value. If they’re collectibles, tool dealers might be a better bet for max profit.
Absolutely! Just be careful of hitting those eBay selling limits if you're not a business. It could complicate things.
A simple way is to take a group photo of all the planes and then list the price for each one in the comments. Buyers can message you directly, and you can use PayPal for secure transactions. Just remember to communicate clearly and send tracking info once shipped to avoid any issues.
I totally agree on using PayPal. I've had issues before with friends and family options; you don't want unexpected disputes.
Great advice! I’ll keep that in mind.
You might want to start by reaching out to some reputable hand tool dealers, like Jim Bode Tools or Hyperkitten. They may take a cut, but you'll get them in front of serious buyers. If your friend's looking to sell them all at once, that could be a smoother route than going individual. Just keep in mind those dealers might take a healthy share of the profits.
Yeah, Jim Bode is great for larger quantities, but make sure to have good pictures of each tool. Buyers like seeing the condition before asking a ton of questions.
Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely look into those dealers.
Thanks for the heads-up! I'll make sure to stay within those limits.