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What sells (and what doesn’t) and what helps

If you have ever taken the time to browse through eBay, you will know that pretty much anything sells!!  From pottery to powerboats, eBay is the biggest "shop" in the world attracting hundreds of millions of shoppers around the world!

Here at ReRetail, we will accept almost anything as long as we feel it can be sold, has a minimum expected value of £50 and does not breach any of eBay's rules or prohibited items.  Below is a breakdown of some of the most popular categories and items:

Antiques & Collectables

• China and porcelain collectables
• Collectable toys
• Crystal and glassware
• Fountain pens
• Antique clocks and pocket watches
• Coin operated banks and piggy banks
• Microscopes and other scientific equipment

Appliances

• Bread ovens
• Coffee makers
• Microwave ovens
• Food mixers and processors

Cameras & Video equipment

• Digital (all digital formats)
• 8mm, Hi8, S-VHS
• Digital SLR cameras
• Digital point-n-shoot cameras
• Large and medium format cameras
• Vintage cameras
• Professional lenses (prime and zoom)
• Tripods and accessories
• Video surveillance equipment

Computers

• Laptops and computers
• Flat panel monitors (not CRT)
• External hard disk drives
• Memory
• Scanners, printers, photocopiers
• Vintage games consoles & computers

Electronics

• iPods and MP3 Players
• Mobile Phones and PDAs
• Plasma and LCD TV's
• Games consoles
• Car GPS and Satellite systems
• Sky Plus box
• Video and DVD players

Equestrian

• Saddles
• Bridles
• Riding boots
• Apparel & Rugs

Furniture

• Antique furniture
• Designer and modern furniture

Musical Instruments & Audio Equipment

• Musical instruments
• DJ Gear
• Microphones, amplifiers and speakers
• Mixers and multi-track recorders
• CD/MP3/DVD and combo receivers
• Digital and satellite radios
• Audio components
• Karaoke machines

Sports & Exercise Equipment

• Treadmills
• Exercise bikes & Rowing machines
• Mountain bikes
• Golf equipment
• Ski equipment

Toys & Games

• Diecast and Military figures
• Vintage and retro dolls
• Soft toys and teddy bears
• Cars and trucks
• TV and film memorabilia
• Model kits
• Cigarette cards

Vehicles

• Cars
• Motorbikes
• Jet skis

Vintage and Designer Clothing

• Mens & Ladies suits
• Hats (especially in Hat Boxes)
• Silk ties
• Blazers

Watches & Jewellery

• Gold or platinum jewellery  
• Costume jewellery
• Watches of all types

What doesn’t sell so well:

• Avon
• Beanie anything
• Books
• Cabbage patch dolls
• Danbury or Franklin mint
• Items that can be found in high street shops like Argos or Wilkinsons
• Toys from the 90’s
• Heavy items of low value (due to shipping charges)

Any information on your items helps – the more detail you give the more bids you are likely to get on your item – the sort of thing that bidders like is:

• Manufacturers information
• Any condition detail, glitches or repairs
• Age or history of the item
• Family tree of item
• Material information (fabric, wood, glaze etc)
• Makers mark or certificate of authenticity
• Original packing material, warranties, instructions, information sheet
• Cables, cords, connectors, remote controls, piece parts

This list is not exhaustive, so if you feel you have something to sell and need some friendly help and advice, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!