Comments on: Turned The Pram Into Cash! What’s Next?

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:36:52 +0000

In reply to jestjack.

Hah! I just searched eBay to see what that was and def. not what I was expecting, haha… was hoping it would be some large decoration piece – nope :) And you can buy it there for $15-$20 too, so will have to decline the offer this time around, but feel free to hit me up with more! That was fun to check out :)

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:34:36 +0000

In reply to miranda@beyondworklifebalance.com. I can understand that. If it wasn't fun for me, or I wasn't trying to make a game out of it, I probably wouldn't waste my time either. But luckily I don't see it as a waste :)

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:33:01 +0000

In reply to Pauline. HAH! I remember paying like $1.50 for them at Union Station in DC. Total rip off but they just tasted damn good and were convenient ;)

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:32:03 +0000

In reply to Aimee.

Haha yeah – they suck sometimes. And you’re right, I did have a lot of fun trying to sell the Pram throughout the process :) More so in the beginning than in the end, but still. It’s really just entertainment when it comes down to it all.

By: Alexis Marlons

Alexis Marlons — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 13:31:38 +0000

I also sell used stuff online, but I am usually posting on local sites. I do get good deals as well and it is really a big help.

By: jestjack

jestjack — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 13:45:50 +0000

Congrats on the “flip”…Longtime CL user and my advice….be patient. I agree you do meet some ….”characters”…as well as ” no shows” but for the most part CL rocks and you do meet some nice folks. Gonna echo Sarah’s advice on selling bikes….but you have to know what your buying. Recently bought a mountain bike at a yard sale for $7…put a tube in the rear tire…adjusted the brakes…oiled the chain. Did some research and found the bike sells new for $300. Put it on CL and sold it for $155…in two days…to a very nice guy. Just lucky I guess. I do have a Joe Montana Sports Illustrated pewter sculpture in the original box WITH certificate of authenticity..$30 takes it home..Might be a good “flip” for you…football season is right around the corner!

By: miranda@beyondworklifebalance.com

miranda@beyondworklifebalance.com — Sat, 03 Aug 2013 14:06:38 +0000

Congratulations. I’d have to agree too with the post that your time is worth something as well. This is what would prevent me from doing this, although, I have been able to do that with brand name children’s clothes found in a tag sale. After my child was done with them, I’ve consigned them. However, the return was so little. I was happier to have them be reused — (children’s clothes are usually in good condition, because kids’ grow out of them so fast, they don’t have too much time to wear out. For me it is more about not wasting good things and getting pleasure out of knowing someone else could use them. I love freecycle for this reason.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 03 Aug 2013 13:59:22 +0000

Ugh, we had people flake out on us multiple times when we tried to get rid of a desk through Freecycle. I hate when that happens. But at least you eventually managed to get rid of the pram for a profit, even a small one!

We’ve been saying we need to do a yard sale. We have furniture and clothes and glassware, and some electronics that we really need to get rid of since we aren’t using them and we need to make room to store baby stuff, since we do want a second baby so it doesn’t make sense to get rid of everything Amelia outgrows just yet!

By: Pauline

Pauline — Sat, 03 Aug 2013 12:07:31 +0000

Bananas were $0.1/lb today at the supermarket, I can send you 300lb for $30 and you can sell them for $0.5 just setting up a shop in your street haha!
Not a one flip thing and not sure customs will be happy, but a cool markup!

By: Chicky Apps

Chicky Apps — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 23:27:06 +0000

Good job J.! This is such a cute stroller. I would actually pay $60 seriously I am not kidding. :)