Comments on: When Should You Sell Something?

By: Monroe on a Budget

Monroe on a Budget — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:15:18 +0000

I appreciate the concept, but have you looked at the prices on eBay right now? It's more of a buyer's market than a seller's market on certain collector items we buy. Husband and I were looking for my birthday gift among the collector edition Barbie dolls on eBay tonight and we were astonished at the low values compared to what we used to see. Monroe on a Budget's last blog post..Danny's and Hi-Lite sales for 8/4

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:45:39 +0000

Although I have sold some DVDs and CDs in the past year or so, it’s really not worth it unless you sell quite a few at one time; you’re right. I also sold some vintage clothes last year, although I’m still hanging on to a few dresses in case I lose weight. I think I’ve pared my CD, DVD, LP, and book collections down to a point where I still watch/listen to/read everything that I own and I’m not willing to sell anything else right now. Also, I’ve found that having a decent DVD, etc., collection can help you save money by keeping you home! It’s just as much fun to have a friend over for dinner and a movie as it is to go out–sometimes even more so. I think the more important thing to focus on is what Ribeezie is doing: stop buying so much stuff in the first place. Learn to enjoy what you have and then really think about your next purchase.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:21:39 +0000

@Ribeezie, Absolutely a step in the right direction. Plus, in selling them you only get a dollar or two. Sometimes it's really not worth it.

By: Ribeezie

Ribeezie — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:18:33 +0000

At one point I actually contemplated selling some of my DVD’s for some extra $$$. But I just couldn’t bring myself to do it…the agony! I love my DVD’s (but heck, they’re an expensive habit). I’ve cut back on buying them so that’s a step in the right direction. Right?

By: Marta

Marta — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:57:05 +0000

We are in this situation now. We usd to collect antiques, but now with our little one, we don't even enjoy them anymore.

We're having an auction and selling anything we don't really want within the next few months.

If we wouldn't replace it if it broke or was stolen, it's going. Why keep it? I don't really think we'll miss it. Much.

Goodbye old rolling pins.

Goodbye beautiful old bowls (I can't use due to possible lead in the glaze)

Goodbye antique grandfather clock.

Goodbye salt glazed crock.

It's been nice knowing you.

Hell-oooo cash for the little one's 529!

By: Denise

Denise — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:24:41 +0000

I won’t sell my road bike. do I ride it every day? no, not even close. I like it though. I did pay cash for it!! And, when I want to go biking – I have it.

Denise’s last blog post..re: joy (3)

By: Frugal Trenches

Frugal Trenches — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:35:37 +0000

Great balanced article! I know someone who buys and sells when they move, are in need of money etc, they get 20-25% of what they paid, then a couple months later buy it all over again! What a terrible waste of money!! Frugal Trenches's last blog post..Why I’m NOT tempted by summer sales!