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I actually enjoy selling things on eBay, knowing that my unused shit isn't taking up space in the closet and that it's going to get used again AND I get some scrilla / paper out of the deal. I basically rented <the thing> for a few years is how I look at it, when it sells for like half what I paid.
Jul 1, 2024
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From the thrill of discovery, making bids, the buzz of a score or anguish of a could-have-been, a random box showing up that has been packed by some dude in Minnesota… I love it. The best way to shop is either setting a hyper-specific alert for something and finding it five years from now or by typing in all the potential typos it could have, or either searching for a vague combinations of names and details and seeing what comes up. Embellished pearl sweaters? Art deco servewear? Plastic organizers? There’s probably also something good about reuse and sustainability here too. The only thing I don’t love is that my saved searches and watchlist are full so I have to keep deleting and replacing, but never change, eBay.
Jan 26, 2024
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Forget Depop, Vestiaire and don't even mention The RealReal, selling your worldly shit on eBay is the way to go. I keep my descriptions short and sweet - the longer you tend to waffle on, the more license that grumpy aunt from Minnesota feels she has to ask you about the fabric composition of a $16 shirt from Banana Republic that you thrifted from Beacon's Closet. And not to brag, but I've been on there since 2016 and I pride myself on 100% positive customer reviews.
Dec 28, 2023
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After weaning myself from an increasingly enshittified Amazon (or trying to!) I remembered I had an eBay account and have been finding a lot of good deals on hiking and outdoor gear. Most of this stuff is really well made but expensive to begin with, and a lot of people sell hiking clothes they never used or that don't fit them anymore so you can buy them for a fraction of their original cost (and can in turn sell them on eBay yourself once they no longer fit you ... the cycle of life continues!) A pro tip is to limit your searches to fixed price/"Buy It Now" sales and add anything that captures your eye to your watch list. Most of the time — like 90% in my experience — the seller will message you an offer for an additional 10% or 15% off your purchase, making it an even better deal, and you don't have to worry about some jerk sniping something you've had your heart set on with a last minute bid that's bigger than yours. You save money, old clothing doesn't wind up in landfills, and you're not supporting Amazon anymore. Everybody wins!
Apr 8, 2024
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I'd NEVER pay for a algo-driven, ad-saturated social network...so even if it's purely symbolic in the long run, I just upgraded to demonstrate with my wallet that there is a market for this cool community.
Jan 26, 2024
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I know I'm not cool. That's why I appreciate the PI community for letting me play at being cool. I feel like a hipster pollywog with a protective froggie parent letting me explore the pond safely. Sure, at some point I'm likely to get snatched up as a seagull's breakfast, but I'll enjoy the pond while I can. Thanks.
Feb 6, 2024
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Probably picked it up from Reddit, I feel good when saying this, no idea why.
Jan 31, 2024