I buy mostly collections of stuff from the attics and basements of folks who are moving or doing a cleanout. I fix them up and sell on EBay. Stuff for my own small collection, I’ll buy mostly on EBay but some at train shows – like impulse purchases of three 259E’s or a 397 that I know I can cleanup, fix and double my money on eBay.
As I look at my EBay sales and wonder why did someone pay so much, I see destinations that indicate the buyer didn’t have ready access to train shows – like Huron, SD and Amarillo, TX.
EBay is a great market from a seller’s point of view. A quick look at my sold items list shows I’m doing 30 to 40 per month no wonder my wife is complaining about shop time in the basement J
I’m glad to pay 13% of my sales to EBay and PayPal. Easy billing and collection, no credit risk, automated packing lists and shipping labels with postage. All I have toi do is pack the item safely – THERE’s THE BIG CHALLENGE – Thi9nk of how many sizes and shapes and trying to minimize weight to save on postage.
