Is eBay still worth the effort?

DizzyDigger

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I was a bookseller on eBay back in the early 2000's, and did fairly well,
but as my one business grew I no longer had time to put into listing
and shipping, etc.

Wife and I are wanting to start downsizing for the move we will eventually
have to make to a smaller place. The remaining books in my collection
have been culled through several times, and the several hundred that
remain should all sell above the $10 mark, and up to maybe $150 for a few.

I've gotten my eBay seller account up to date, but before I start listing
I thought I'd ask those currently selling on eBay if it's worth the effort,
considering the higher fees they are charging in today's market.

So, what say ye?
 

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I was a bookseller on eBay back in the early 2000's, and did fairly well,
but as my one business grew I no longer had time to put into listing
and shipping, etc.

Wife and I are wanting to start downsizing for the move we will eventually
have to make to a smaller place. The remaining books in my collection
have been culled through several times, and the several hundred that
remain should all sell above the $10 mark, and up to maybe $150 for a few.

I've gotten my eBay seller account up to date, but before I start listing
I thought I'd ask those currently selling on eBay if it's worth the effort,
considering the higher fees they are charging in today's market.

So, what say ye?
There was a member @
  • CreakyDigger (hasn't posted for 11 months) He sold books online and would have been a great person to ask.
 

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DizzyDigger

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Dec 9, 2012
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11,126
Concrete, WA
Detector(s) used
Nokta FoRs Gold, a Gold Cube, 2 Keene Sluices and Lord only knows how many pans....not to mention a load of other gear my wife still doesn't know about!
Primary Interest:
Prospecting
I know Creaky had a website, and he was also active on eBay. He specialized in religious books, and much of what I have is also focused on assorted Christian doctrine(s).
 

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