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The Sell For Me process

Four easy steps
from clutter to cash.

You make one phone call. We handle appraisal, photography, listing, sale, packing, dispatch and payment. Here is exactly what happens.

1

Consultation

We come to you to view, photograph and measure the items for sale. Together we set a reserve price so you are always in control, and there is never a call-out fee.

Free appraisal at your home
2

Auction

Your items are listed for sale on eBay within 48 hours, often the same day if you are in a hurry. Each listing is marketed to reach the right buyers and the best price.

Listed within 48 hours
3

Pick-up and dispatch

We take care of packing and dispatch for small items, and arrange collection of larger goods by the buyer, usually within seven days of the sale. No bubble wrap required on your part.

We do the heavy lifting
4

Follow-up and payment

If something does not sell first time, we will happily re-negotiate the reserve and relist. In the unlikely event an item cannot sell on eBay, we will contact local organisations and charities to find it a home. Then we settle up and transfer your money.

Sold and paid, often within 14 days
Why go online with us

Sell For Me vs. the alternatives.

The same items, three very different outcomes. Here is how a managed eBay sale stacks up.

What matters to you
Sell For Me
Selling it yourself
Traditional auction house
Global buyer audience
eBay worldwide
Yes
Local room only
Photography and listing done for you
Included
You do it
Sometimes
Packing and dispatch handled
Every time
You do it
You deliver
Call-out and listing fees
None
eBay fees apply
Often charged
You set the reserve price
Always
Yes
Guided by house
Your time spent
One phone call
Hours per item
Drop-off and wait

Everything you might be wondering.

We like to collect all smaller, postable goods, as once an item is sold we often need to arrange immediate packaging and dispatch. Larger items such as furniture and fittings are photographed and then collected or removed by the buyer.

Sometimes collection is not possible from a client’s property, in which case we can remove your larger items for you. Basic removal and storage is charged in addition to our regular fees, and we can recommend our network of couriers, removalists and tradespeople. We always aim to keep costs to a minimum, just ask for a quote.

When we visit your property we appraise all items and suggest reserve prices for auction. As they are your goods, you get the final say on price.

Keep in mind that the right price is a big part of achieving the best sales result. If you are unsure, let us take care of things for you. It is what we do best.

To keep track of your auctions, simply use the Live Auctions link to view current listings via our eBay shop. We suggest logging in to watch the last five minutes of your seven-day auctions.

By that point there is often a bidding frenzy, as buyers tend to hold off before battling to win your goods. Once auctions close, we will email you the results along with links to the final sale pages from eBay.

We will have collected all postable items from you, so the moment your goods are paid for we ship them to the buyer. No bubble wrap or packing tape required on your part.

For larger goods still in your possession, we will either put the buyer in touch with you directly to arrange a suitable pick-up time, or have our drivers make contact. If needed, we can recommend a range of storage and transport services.

Once an item sells, buyers pay via eBay’s money transfer system or by cash on collection. Sell For Me provides an email summary outlining all sales and payment methods.

We then settle the account and transfer you the money from the sale, minus any fees. For cash sales, we will issue an invoice for our fees after the sales are completed.

Once sale items are photographed, we aim to list them online within 48 hours, often the same day if time is of the essence. Auctions run for seven days.

Once sold, postable items are generally paid for within 3 to 4 days, and buyers collecting larger pieces usually pick up within seven days. On a timeline? Let us know if you need things sold ASAP, or if you would like us to delay a sale for a specific date. We work in with whatever suits you.

Clients sometimes ask if we purchase goods outright. We can offer that service, but it may not be the most economical method of disposal, as we need to factor in removal and storage costs as well as resale margins.

That said, feel free to name a price. We will do our very best to offer you a healthy sum in exchange for your goods.

We often find clients are not aware of just how much can be sold online. The eBay marketplace is as large as it is varied. Not confined to time and place, it is truly a global audience.

It is common for clients to come to us with previously unsold auction goods. Once listed online, we are able to sell those items and achieve prices that far exceed traditional auction house results. This applies to specialist items too. The modern-day collector always searches on eBay.

Ready to make selling effortless?

Book your free appraisal and we will take it from there: appraisal, listing, dispatch and payment, all handled.

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