5 Best Places to Sell Your Antiques
If you have antiques that you hardly ever use, just collecting dust in the garage, then why not sell them! However, once you make the decision to sell something, there are just way too many options to choose from! From online vendors to in person antique dealers, the options can feel overwhelming. That is where we can help. Continue reading to find the best places to sell your antiques for fast cash near you or online!
eBay:
eBay is definitely a long-standing, and relatively easy to use website to buy or sell your antiques online for some quick cash! In order to sell on eBay you must create an account online, take photos of the item you are looking to sell, and wait for buyers! This process can take a longer time than others, but you are able to set your own price, and actually see or meet the people your item is going to! Most vendors on eBay sell electronics, video games, clothing, and fitness items. If you choose to sell on eBay, you can either ship your product to the buyer, or have them pick it up from you! Another great feature of eBay is bidding wars. On eBay, customers are able to bid on items that they really want in hopes of outbidding their competitors, and the seller (you!) always comes out on top.
Etsy:
Etsy is another online marketplace, but it is slightly less broad than eBay. Generally on Etsy, sellers are attempting to sell their own personalized goods. This can mean anything from crocheted pot holders to custom made posters. But, something a little less well-known about Etsy is that they also see antiques! Etsy is one of the best places to sell if you have multiples of your antiques, like dishes, silverware, or vintage clothing. Etsy is also a great avenue if you are starting to sell collectables. The vendor on Etsy is able to create an entire storefront dedicated just to their products, which is an amazing way to stay organized! It only costs 20¢ to list each item, and the item stays listed online for four months. Setting up a shop on Etsy is a bit more complicated than eBay, so we recommend using Etsy if you have collectables, or more than one item to sell.
Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace is one of the newer emerging online vendors available now. We all know Facebook and what it is used for, but this feature is completely different! Before Facebook Marketplace, Facebook users could make a status post attempting to sell things, but it would only be seen by friends of the seller. But now, you are able to post anything you are looking to sell to the Marketplace, and anyone in your geographical area can view the post and buy your product! It is a really great tool for those who have big items to sell, like furniture, cars, bikes, etc., because you can set a meetup instead of paying to ship your product! Facebook Marketplace is also an amazing option if you are looking to sell to friends or family, because the posting will also appear on their newsfeed.
Antique Dealer/Antique Stores
A great option to sell your antiques in person is at your local antique dealer! This is a great option if you are looking to get rid of your antiques quickly for cash. Most antique dealers will buy your items in store, for cash, and quickly! It is very important to keep in mind that antique dealers may not always give you top dollar for whatever you are selling. Dealers must factor in all the costs of running their businesses when giving you a price, so do not be surprised if they offer you less than what you think your item is worth. Most antique dealers offer the seller one-third of what the item is actually worth in order to make a profit themselves. After the antique dealer buys your product, they will then upcharge it and wait for it to sell in their store. There are absolutely positives and negatives when selling at an antique dealer, but if you choose to go this route it is important to bring your bargaining skills!
Pawn America/Pawn Shops
Pawn shops are another great place to get cash quickly for antiques! Selling in person is definitely the least laborful route, because you just have to bring your item in, negotiate a price, and leave with your cash in hand! Pawn America is my favorite pawn store to use because their employees are always honest, welcoming, and really care for their customers. Pawning items is slightly different than selling them, although Pawn America does both! When pawning an antique, the seller does not forfeit their ownership completely, so if they want to retrieve their item, they can! Pawning is a great option if you are in need of payment quickly, but do not want to part with your antique forever. At pawn stores, you are able to essentially put an item up for collateral and receive cash for it. The pawn store then keeps your item, and gives you a timeline of when you are able to buy it back from them. If the seller (you) comes back before that timeline is up and wants to buy their item back, they absolutely can! This is a great option for those who need some cash, but might not want to say goodbye to their antique forever! Pawn America also buys items outright (like the antique dealers above) to sell them on your behalf!
