Okay guys, after much consideration I'm going to go the eBay route on the majority of my extraneous stuff.

This includes four unexpurgated Deities and Demigods (three of which are true 1st prints) and a complete, intact copy of Empire of the Petal Throne.

I tried to sell the lot but didn't get a quote back I was entirely happy with*.  

So the question I have for you august fellows is: inasmuch as I want to get this stuff out the door and I am desparate for money with which to buy Christmas gifts, should I put it all up at once (multiple auctions that is, not in one lot) or a couple this week, a couple the next week, etc.?

Thanks in advance everyone.

TDD

Whoops, forgot my footnote:

*The person whom I went to, to sell the lot off offered me a very generous price and I don't feel like he was trying to slight me in the least.  I've had good dealings with him in the past as a buyer of his stuff from his 'site and I'll always recommend him.  So no rancor is implied or intended there.

Break them up . . . you can still do this relatively quickly to get funds for Christmas.   Run 5 day auctions - EPT and Deities & Demigods w/Cthulhu isn't likely to get any more bidders if you list it 5 vs. 7 days.

For instance, with Deities, (depending on condition) list it with a $24.99 opening bid and a $43 BIN.  As soon as it sells (hopefully with the BIN), list the other one immediately.  A $43 BIN is a reasonable price for an above average (FINE) book.  List is for $52 if NM, $37 VG, etc.  The object is to move the items quick and get a good price.  Stupidly high BINs will not help the cause . . .

Other items can be sold in a similar manner . . .  my suggestion is to BIN everything . . . that way, even if some auctions run the duration (or don't sell) some may sell and you will start getting Christmas mony all the sooner.

Good luck!

ifearyeti wrote:Today is a flat rate 20 cent insertion fee day on eBay.

Heh, I wish I knew that yesterday.  

List items separately and include a buy it now that you can live with and that makes sense for each item.

Only list as much as you are capable of shipping at any one time. I am always short for time and it can get difficult to package and ship great quantities.

Also, use priority mail as your standard. The shipping supplies are free and the pricing, in most cases, is a flat fee.

Just remember that you are gonna hit with paypal fees, ebay listing fees and final valuation fees. When you list dozens of items, those fees add up fast.