Best way to sell reels and rods

[WellFairFisher]

What’s the best way for me to sell some fishing gear?

The father in law is in bad health and the family needs the $.

if it was my own gear I would list it super cheap (So I don’t get stroked to death) but I need to get as much $ as I can for this gear.

is it a good time to list everything on eBay for $1 no reserve, wait a week and ship?

I haven’t kept up with the recent online scams. I buy and sell a lot of stuff online for myself and have always had people come to my place to pick up (never had an issue)

Appreciate any help in advance. Not sure if this is the right time to list this stuff but I can’t wait till next season......Warren

 

[Capt.C.Delany]

For a bulk sale it may be worth your time to contact San Diego Tackle Traders...

 

[jer dog]

What’s the best way for me to sell some fishing gear?

The father in law is in bad health and the family needs the $.

if it was my own gear I would list it for mount super cheap (So I don’t get stroked to death) but I need to get as much $ as I can for this gear.

is it a good time to list everything on eBay for $1 no reserve, wait a week and ship?

I haven’t kept up with the recent online scams. I buy and sell a lot of stuff online for myself and have always had people come to my place to pick up (never had an issue)

Appreciate any help in advance. Not sure if this is the right time to list this stuff but I can’t wait till next season......Warren

I have sold plenty of gear on here ,
Just post it with a fare price ,
And put OBO, and see how it goes,
Just done deal with the low ballers.

 

[plj46]

For a bulk sale it may be worth your time to contact San Diego Tackle Traders...

I like SDTT but you will not get even close to what it's worth from them.

 

[plj46]

Ebay can get you top dollar just keep in mind the fees.I've sold a few things here by looking at the "want to buy" ads.No problems yet.

 

[Shimano Penn]

Try listing it here and see what happens. Can't hurt.

 

[swami 805]

Really depends on what it is, if it's semi vintage or old ebay is best.
7 day auction and have it end late afternoon early evening on Sunday. I've been selling some of my Penn collection lately and doing really well. Don't do rods, too much hassle.
Newer stuff here is good, face to face if possible

 

[Shewillbemine]

Here is best.

eBay you'll be dealing with logistics you may not want to deal with.

 

[gecsr1]

there is also craigslists but be careful...

 

[WellFairFisher]

Is there a blue book for fishing gear like they have with guns? I don’t even know where to find a good starting price for this stuff.

With my own gear I normally go to eBay and watch an auction and see what it sells for. And list my gear for 20% less.

 

[bajachild]

I think this place is best. I’d like to think most here are legit fish people. Craigslist seems like it would be a creepy lurkers playground. eBay has tons of fees and almost mandatory shipping. Here, no fees and most will pick up. Just my .02.

 

[Croaker.Stroker]

I had the best luck on Craigslist. Buyers on BD seem more savvy and looking to make a profit on what they buy.

I have sold some stuff on BD, but mostly to tackle resellers and rod wrappers.

 

[plj46]

I had the best luck on Craigslist. Buyers on BD seem more savvy and looking to make a profit on what they buy.

I have sold some stuff on BD, but mostly to tackle resellers and rod wrappers.

Winner

 

[Luke]

I like selling rods and reels here on BDs because the buyers are somewhat “screened”, that is not 100% but most experiences are positive. You need to do some research on what the gear is really worth. Do not try to get top dollar, remember the objective is to sell the gear......price it a little below what other similar items recently sold for. Looking at eBay works, using the search function here works better. One thing I learned is only put up a few things at a time. It is overwhelming when you put up many.....very hard to 1) keep up with the questions, and 2) to keep all the PMs straight.

I recently sold 5 reels quickly for fair prices. If I was to do it again I would do 2 at a time, it was just too crazy to keep up.

Good luck.......

 

[WellFairFisher]

Thanks for the replies, I know how hard it is to stay organized when your phone is blowing up with offers and your not sure what the person is even inquiring about.

I asked here what a Trinidad DC I had was worth. Was told it should sell for around $250-400. I put it on offer up and it was sold in 10 minutes for much more.

this is some of the reels that I need to get to work on. From senators full to the brim with power pro to what looks like an international 50.

 

[mike mitchell]

I guess it depends how much of a hurry you are in. Offer up is ok if you don't mind all the nuckleheads. SDTT you will get about 40% of what they will sell it for, If you do have someone come out and appraise the gear don't sell it to them. I will send you a PM of someone who might be able to help.

 

[WellFairFisher]

I know the gold Trini’s are a bit outdated but are any models worth more than the others? I think I have gold tn14-tn40 with some duplicates.

 

[jer dog]

I know the gold Trini’s are a bit outdated but are any models worth more than the others? I think I have gold tn14-tn40 with some duplicates.

The 40n the 16 n Are worth good money if There clean.

 

[mike mitchell]

I am lost.

 

[Hismosa]

If you want the most money possibly out of it, search each reel on eBay, click the sold listings. Then minus 10% as that's what the fees are and you will have a good idea of what each reel should fetch on the market. Maybe mark them 15% less to move quick.

 

[fyermn]

You need better pictures of each reel, and how much you would be will to sell then for. It would be tough to try and sell them all at one time.

 

[WellFairFisher]

Roger, I’m going to go pick up the gear tomorrow and start going through it.

I know he has a bunch of “Graphite USA” rods, are these still considered “Premium”? Or are they considered older technology “Used to be good” rods? Those are going to be the hardest for me to price. In there prime they were the best blanks and “high tech” graphite rods.

 

[writebrian]

I’ll take the Skittles

 

[WellFairFisher]

And I got some messages but don’t remember or know how to find them to respond.

 

[Gouryella]

Post it up on Offerup or in the "USED Fishing Rods and Reels For Sale" section

Ebay can be risky if you sell to the wrong buyer..