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I am newly retired, and seeking to reduce the amount of my “stuff” to a more reasonable level.  This includes selling a number of modern pens, as I no longer write as much, and a number of Esties I’ve collected over the years.

 

Because the classifieds is broken here, one potential outlet is gone.  Where are some other places?

 

I haven’t sold on eBay in a few years, and that seems more complicated than ever.  Am I correct?
 

Many thanks in advance.

 

Brian

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Depending on the number of pens, you might look into getting a table at some upcoming pen show, or finding someone to share the table with (admittedly, I have not done this myself, so I don't know what costs are involved).

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I need to get up here more often.  If you want to PM me, I might be interested.   Do you have photos?

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You can sell your pens over at fpgeeks.com

 

Some people use Reddit but I don't have any personal experience on that platform.

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Rather a late reply, but I do not seem to be here as often these days. I sell on eBay occasionally and it is very straightforward. I have never had an unresolved problem in hundreds of transactions.

 

 

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Try Reddit's r\Pen_Swap. I've sold and bought from people on that forum. It's a trustworthy place as long as you follow the sub's rules.

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Chiming in late, but something to keep in mind with online payment methods, the recent changes to US tax laws means you'll get a 1099 from the payment processor (eBay, PayPal, etc.) once you hit $600 in sales.

 

Some people insist on accepting only PayPal Friends and Family to avoid the 1099, but this also removes the buyer protections of PayPal Goods & Services in the event of loss or fraud.

My regular FPN account is "Original PointyThings". This account was started a while back so I could claim my screen name of "PointyThings."

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