What would you do with this stuff?

JReeds9

I have a rubbermaid tote filled with a collection of ceramic candle holder/decor stuff. It's all the same theme, from the same collection. I want to sell it rather than just take it to good will because it's all in mint condition and was not cheap. DH won't let me put it on Craigslist because he doesn't want to run the risk of somehow getting scammed or me getting hurt ( he's a bit paranoid).  I can't really Ebay it because it's pretty heavy and would be expensive to ship. So while I guess I could do that,that would be my last resort. We don't have any local consignment shops that take this sort of thing. Am I out of options?

JReeds9

Thanks, for the tips. I do think this is going to be my only option. It's just getting DH on board that is a pain. But you are right we we meet in a public place and only deal in cash that lessens the chance of an issue.

brianabrad

I've sold lots of items on Craigslist and I have gotten the spam emails but I just ignore them and move on. If someone wants to see the collection, ask them to come to the house when DH is home or when I sold decor items from our wedding, I asked the person to meet at my work. I had the items in my car, they looked at them said yes or no. Only take cash and I'm sure you will be fine. Good luck!

clea

I've had people meet me at the police or fire station parking lot!

dairygirl19

I'd do what Crash said. CL but be smart about it.

Honestly though, candle holders and decor never bring much, no matter how much you paid for it, so I know you want to but I wouldn't put too much effort into getting rid of it or expect to get more out of it.

Santorini2011

What about an ad in the local community newspaper?

Kingston54

Are you on facebook?  See if your community has an online yard sale.  Ours does and that seems like a good place for something like that.  I've never sold anything on there but a friend has and she always meets the person at Dunkin Donuts so it's in public/they don't know where she lives, etc.

stephb1208

You have nothing to fear on craigslist. It's the personal ads/job ads that are the real problems. I buy furniture on there all the time, and it's my go-to when we find peoples' lost pets. (We've found several, and were able to reunite them all with their owners via craigslist or microchip.) Meeting in a public place like a library, or taking your husband along is the best idea.

 You can also have a mini-garage sale and post and ad in the paper about them. Or find a friend or family member and give it to them as a Christmas, birthday, or wedding gift. But I'm sure what you're really trying to do is get money for them. So definitely convince your husband that craigslist is the way to go.

alicekramden

Craigslist is great but like everyone else has said, it's definitely wise to meet up in a public place.

If you really can't get YH on board with that, maybe you could go to a local swap meet or market/fair?  It would be a good chance to sell those, plus anything extra you might want to get rid of.