Where to sell: Facebook marketplace or ebay?

Norlego

I have not bought/sold on ebay for 2-3 years so don't know what the experience is now. Back then it was a hassle to list. Even buying was not straight forward. 
Facebook on the other hand is hassle free. Quick to list and much more fun. 
I do get a lot of responses to my ads that don't lead anywhere, don't call them time wasters as people touch buttons by mistake etc. 
Those that write a proper question tend to be genuine. 
On ebay people would bid, but not pay. Which was a hassle sorting out. 
What are resellers on here preferanses? I only sell used stuff, not new. None of the sets are complete, still sell on facebook easily enough.. . 

DeMontes

I agree eBay is more likely to be problematic although if it’s a smaller new complete set or smaller part(s) that can be clearly described, these often sell for more if you post internationally. I often can be bothered with it as people want perfect boxes and you can’t control the delivery services or they are perhaps not always honest about the goods they receive. Collection is always easier (Covid19 aside) as the person can see the items.

monstblitz

I always try Facebook Marketplace first.  If I can find a local buyer and skip the hassle, fees, and grief of Ebay and shipping it's always the easier option. If it doesn't sell there, Ebay Auction as method of last resort.  This is for anything I sell online, not just Lego.

flightrisk

We’ve recently been listing a few sets on Facebook Marketplace. Had a guy message me this morning that had heard about some of the sets I was selling.  He wanted to pretty much buy my entire collection.  I said no but can’t figure out how to delete the message before anyone in my family sees it.  All they’re going to see is $$$ signs.   I don’t want to just block the guy but Facebook navigation isn’t my thing.  

At least now that I’ve sold a few sets, the family can see that LEGO has real value and I’m not being hassled every time I want to buy a new set anymore.  That’s a good thing.  

     

WatfordScottyM

It really depends on value.  Selling on eBay provides a level of anonymity and separation from the buyer, which you don't get with Facebook.  eBay also have numerous protections in place for both the buyer and seller, which Facebook doesn't.

Certainly for high value items, it's always eBay for me.  Maybe I'd consider Facebook for partially complete sets or job lots though where condition is less important.

Norlego

WatfordScottyM said:

  eBay also have numerous protections in place for both the buyer and seller, which Facebook doesn't..

Ebay has protections for sellers???  That's news for me... 
Buyers can leave loads of negative feedbacks and still ebay sides with buyer...

colay

Norlego said:

WatfordScottyM said:

  eBay also have numerous protections in place for both the buyer and seller, which Facebook doesn't..

Ebay has protections for sellers???  That's news for me... 
Buyers can leave loads of negative feedbacks and still ebay sides with buyer...

Ditto, eBay screwed me too may times, and sided with lying buyers. Buyers have ALL the protection it's unreal. However, its still mainly only a minority that take the ****

I dont use FB, but I agree with the sentiments. Smaller, less value sets, go FB, maybe eBay for larger sets. Also, Amazon Market place too. That is where most ppl look.

As for job lots, Im after a massive mix of bricks to do MOCs, so if you have load of 'stuff' I'd be open to it, but maybe delivery costs are way off lol

milamber

You will generally get better prices on Ebay (especially when they have the regular £1 final value fee promotions) and you will reach a bigger audience. On the negative side there is the ever present potential problem with Ebay's buyer protection which can bite you quite badly if someone is set upon fraud. I've experienced it once and don't want to again. Ebay is the only place you will get full value for minfigs. They just don't sell properly on FB. 

FB marketplace is more hassle, far more likely to be dealing with timewasters, prices will be lower, but when it's gone it's gone. No worries about claims that it hasn't turned up or that it wasn't as described for the next 6 months. Plus you don't have to post which is another potential risk.

Basically I use FB for bigger and more valuable sets. Ebay for minifigs and anything that's easy to post and of lower value.

Norlego

I find marketplace to be really good. Few time wasters, but then Facebook have simplified contact. So those that don't write an question are seldom serious. I lose those quick. 
Price wise you can get better paid than ebay. At least I do. If I want 150 for a set, you have to get 180-190 on ebay as you have to offer free postage. I find people think I am cheap! But they forget the fees, postage etc.
True, expensive figures might not sell well.but low-level are fine. I sell quite a few at least.