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In which I learn eBay is not for me

Ever since I cleaned out my apartment in Berkeley, I’ve had a pile of junk I’d been meaning to sell on eBay. I finally got around to it and have decided next time, I’m just throwing it out. By the time I take photos of my stuff, upload them to my computer, upload them to eBay, write the description, and post it, I’m half an hour in. And I’m still going to have to take a trip to the post office. Unless I’m selling something for $50+, it’s just not worth it.

The other possibility is having multiple items that I sell for weeks on end so I can keep using the same description each time. Barring that, though, I’m eliminating eBay from my list of potential careers.

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  • Shave! That is all.
    some amog

  • You could always bring the stuff to one of those eBay consignment stores that sell it for you and take a % of the sale price. Might be worth it if you have enough items or fewer ones of high value.

  • Anon

    You could also bring it to goodwill or similar charities that accept donations. Plus, you feel good doing it!