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wyldwolf

(43,891 posts)
Wed May 22, 2019, 11:07 AM May 2019

So has anyone ever considered starting a sellers group on DU to sell items to other DUers?

Seems like the marketplace would be big enough, site owners could charge nominal fees, and we'd be selling to like-minded folks.

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So has anyone ever considered starting a sellers group on DU to sell items to other DUers? (Original Post) wyldwolf May 2019 OP
I'd love to know what you look for. safeinOhio May 2019 #1
I used to be almost exclusively DVDs until Amazon restricted them wyldwolf May 2019 #3
Last week I scored a set safeinOhio May 2019 #5
I've been posting so sporadically to DU since 2016 I looked for a 'Like' button! wyldwolf May 2019 #7
I have started to sell Miniatures by Renee on ebay for collectors katmondoo May 2019 #2
those look REALLY nice! wyldwolf May 2019 #4
Are you talking about something more than the one that already exists here... WePurrsevere May 2019 #6
A little more wyldwolf May 2019 #8
I know there's a 'hack' that can be added to certain forum programs like WePurrsevere May 2019 #10
Good idea. safeinOhio May 2019 #9
Why is that Group so inactive? Polybius Jun 2019 #11
Groups in general tend to be quieter since... WePurrsevere Jun 2019 #12
No, I had never heard of it Polybius Jun 2019 #13
And this is one reason why it's such a quiet group... WePurrsevere Jun 2019 #14

safeinOhio

(34,322 posts)
1. I'd love to know what you look for.
Wed May 22, 2019, 11:10 AM
May 2019

I have list of things folks are asking about and add those to my list. Also love trades. Great idea.

wyldwolf

(43,891 posts)
3. I used to be almost exclusively DVDs until Amazon restricted them
Wed May 22, 2019, 11:16 AM
May 2019

They sell for less on Ebay so I often pass on them at garage sales / thrift stores. Boxed sets still do pretty well, though.

So now I'm a "I know it when I see it" kind of seller. Vintage magazines, cookbooks, vintage toys, TV/movie memorabilia, political memorabilia...

safeinOhio

(34,322 posts)
5. Last week I scored a set
Wed May 22, 2019, 11:24 AM
May 2019

of Peek a boo drinking glasses for $10 at a yard sale. When filled with a drink the girls dresses come off. Complete set of 12 in shipping box. Vintage late 50s or early 60s. Way cool.

katmondoo

(6,498 posts)
2. I have started to sell Miniatures by Renee on ebay for collectors
Wed May 22, 2019, 11:12 AM
May 2019

"minisbyrenee.com" I do hand made and hand painted miniature furniture for collectors only as they are expensive. Just started so not much may be on at this moment but the website would explaine and shows my past work.

wyldwolf

(43,891 posts)
4. those look REALLY nice!
Wed May 22, 2019, 11:22 AM
May 2019

I'm involved in a lot of custom action figure / custom Barbie groups. My daughter and I make OOAK Superhero figures. Your product reminds me of some of the items I've seen marketed to custom fashion doll makers and collectors

Don't be offended: One of the biggest markets on etsy is custom fetish furniture and items for Barbies. Are yours suitable for 12" dolls?

wyldwolf

(43,891 posts)
8. A little more
Wed May 22, 2019, 11:34 AM
May 2019

Actual selling software where orders can be placed from DU instead of going offsite to Ebay, etc.

Just a thought. I'm sure there are plenty of pros and cons to it.

WePurrsevere

(24,259 posts)
10. I know there's a 'hack' that can be added to certain forum programs like
Wed May 22, 2019, 01:08 PM
May 2019

vBulletin that I think are what you're talking about. I had one set up on my now closed vBulletin forum that worked fairly well and I'm confident that Elad's skills are up to adapting or creating a similar one here if he had the time and interest but, as you said, there are plenty of pros and cons to it.".



WePurrsevere

(24,259 posts)
12. Groups in general tend to be quieter since...
Wed Jun 19, 2019, 02:17 AM
Jun 2019

most members hang out in the main areas where the action is.

Had you known about that group or posted to it before you ran across this? If not, why not and there's one answer.

WePurrsevere

(24,259 posts)
14. And this is one reason why it's such a quiet group...
Wed Jun 19, 2019, 05:23 AM
Jun 2019

Not judging anyone's choices since while I've explored the various groups, and subscribe to and know there's some truly very cool ones, I tend to hang out mostly watching "Latest Threads" scroll by.

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