Wii

Honeydew1894 · January 2011

We received a Wii for our wedding, and we NEVER play it. We would like to sell it, but I am not sure if Ebay or CL would be better.

Ebay: I sold an expensive item once before, and "buyer never received it" aka I had to refund $ and lost product. I think insurance would help, maybe!?

CL: no shipping obviously, but I'd have strangers in my home to make sure it works. Plus, many spam emails.

I am not sure what my best course of action would be. Ideas?

bim38106 · January 2011

What about opening up a separate email for CL and junk mail only... then meeting the person at a Target or public place, that way they don't have to come to your house.

mrs_j_may_08 · January 2011

I am a fan of CL. And like PP said, you could meet somewhere public for the exchange. I don't think it's necessary that you prove to them that it works. I could be wrong, but isn't it generally accepted that when you buy an electronic item on CL that it works (unless the person is scummy)?

gabrielle790 · January 2011

What about amazon? I sell a bunch of stuff on there.

blue_elle · January 2011

I've met CL buyers for electronics before and people pretty much accept your word. Maybe take a picture of it on, with the image on the TV?

The scam emails from CL almost always starts with "Do you have this?" You reply yes, and then they know the email is good and send you some crap. To fix this I always put at the top of the ad "If ad is up, item is available. Please do not email to ask availability as I will not reply". I stick to my word, I delete any email asking if I still have "it". I haven't had a problem with wasted time on crap emails since adopting this policy. Or if you prefer just have them call - I've never gotten a call from someone who wasn't sincere.

I've also sold plenty on Ebay and never had a problem. I always get delivery confirmation so I think that would solve the problem since you could submit proof that it was delivered.

belovedbride07 · January 2011

Another option would be to have someone else sell the item on eBay for you. I haven't looked where I live now, but in the town where we used to live there was a company that would sell eBay items for you and take a cut. Obviously you wouldn't get the full profit, but depending on what their cut is it might be worth it to not have to deal with shipping, potential fraud, etc.

Honeydew1894 · January 2011

Thanks! I will try CL. Good tips on avoiding scammers.

sparker298 · January 2011

How much are you asking for it?

Honeydew1894 · January 2011

$100

mah482 · January 2011

We sold ours to a friend.

jen5-03 · January 2011

I'd post it on my local Nest board first, or on a bulletin board/classified ad at my or DH's office. You might have people come in your home, but it makes me less nervous.

kristinanddan · January 2011

Call a place like Gamestop and see how much they would buy it from you for.

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