My grandpa lives in Chicago and has decided to move into a retirement community (also in Chicago). We are not sure what to do with his condo. The mortgage is paid off, but the assessments come to about $550 a month with taxes being around $1000/yr. We would like to sell the condo at some point, but right now market is so bad that it might not be worth selling. We are considering renting it out, but have never had experience with renting. We believe we can rent it out for about $1,000 a month. [more inside]
posted by parakeetdog on Nov 1, 2009 - 9 answers

Best way for a hobbyist photographer to sell prints? In NYC. [more inside]
posted by kathrineg on Oct 22, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm considering a slight career change into the online retail sector and I'd like to know more about distribution models, purchasing from distributors and manufacturers, and how product prices are calculated. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 29, 2009 - 2 answers

How can someone sell gold and or jewelry for the best price? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks on Aug 15, 2009 - 7 answers

How much is my used Sharp Aquos LC-37G4U (37" 720p LCD TV) worth? How much would YOU pay for it? [more inside]
posted by greendress on Aug 14, 2009 - 8 answers

I am looking to buy a used car for cash from a local (CA) private party, not a dealer. What do I need to know? [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects on Aug 3, 2009 - 8 answers

MarketingFilter: So. . . I made a tacky (yet delightfully unrefined) t-shirt. How do I best sell it online? [Long jump] [more inside]
posted by the NATURAL on Jul 27, 2009 - 7 answers

A car buyer wants to renege on his offer after he took the car. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by mwang1028 on Jul 23, 2009 - 16 answers

I want to sell my large CD collection. But what's the best way to do it without getting horribly screwed? [more inside]
posted by kuperman on Jul 22, 2009 - 13 answers

Looking for a quick & dirty way of determining both the value & quality of a very large number of books (> 1,000). [more inside]
posted by woodman on Jul 8, 2009 - 8 answers

I am selling a computer (macbook) on craigslist, and some of the potential buyers are asking about a warranty. What sort of warranty should I write? [more inside]
posted by theyexpectresults on Jun 20, 2009 - 21 answers

Car with a dead battery (sorta). I want to sell it immediately. Will I be better off selling it to a used car dealer or on Craigslist? If the former, can anyone recommend a dealer in Seattle? [more inside]
posted by carpyful on May 28, 2009 - 14 answers

[pit bull filter]: Help me sell my house. Caveat: Three large dogs next door are scaring away buyers, including one very aggressive pit bull. I believe the way these dogs are left to roam outside may also be potentially breaking the law. [more inside]
posted by Unicorn on the cob on May 28, 2009 - 26 answers

I'm working on a new project that has some particular requirements for selling video online. [more inside]
posted by dbarefoot on May 25, 2009 - 2 answers

Trying to sell four adjacent cemetery plots. Funeral home suggested Craigslist ads, which I am currently running with pictures and *very* competitive pricing. No nibbles. Unconvinced that people in the market for such things actually read Craigslist. Need brilliant ideas on how and where to reach potential customers for cemetery plots in greater Seattle area. (Skywriting is out.)
posted by dorgla on May 3, 2009 - 12 answers

I've sold three used cars and one motorcycle. At least three times I've had people call me and offer to pay me X dollars (a reasonable, though lowish, sum) sight unseen! They don't even want to hear it run! What's going on here? Are they just nutjobs? [more inside]
posted by scratch on Apr 24, 2009 - 14 answers

Where to find Storage Auctions? Need help with resources to find where they are at, best practices... [more inside]
posted by MMALR on Apr 8, 2009 - 2 answers

As a seller on ebay, do you have any ability to warn others off unreliable (but not criminal) buyers without incurring damaging feedback yourself? Or can a buyer casually mess up your auction and get away with it? [more inside]
posted by cincinnatus c on Mar 30, 2009 - 21 answers

What can I expect from a US border guard if I go into the USA from Canada carrying packages of things I've sold on ebay to mail in the USA? [more inside]
posted by crazylegs on Mar 23, 2009 - 7 answers

I would like to write & sell erotica online. What do I need to know about maintaining my privacy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 13, 2009 - 8 answers

Is there a better place than ebay for selling animation art? (cels, lobby cards, some reproductions) It's a mixed bag - some disney, some warner bros - probably about 10 pieces total. I've seen a few places that will act as middlemen, but I'm not familiar with any of them, so I'm not sure what the best course of action is.
posted by korej on Feb 8, 2009 - 5 answers

[Boston Filter] Where can I sell my used books for cash? [more inside]
posted by sepsis on Feb 5, 2009 - 9 answers

I didn't get a used book from a seller on Amazon . . . but if I use the A to Z guarantee then they take my money back from her, right? But what if she really sent it? [more inside]
posted by lblair on Feb 3, 2009 - 13 answers

Why won't older and wealthier people buy my stuff? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on Jan 29, 2009 - 54 answers

Assuming I am true and honest to my word and delete the music from my hard drive once I sell it, how can I legally make money selling old music that I have legally downloaded and no longer want? [more inside]
posted by Effigy2000 on Jan 12, 2009 - 10 answers

I walk into your store with a suit and a desire to sell you online ad space. What can I do to guarantee myself success? I want to give you the feeling that if you don't buy now, you'll never get the chance again. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 12, 2009 - 30 answers

How do I sell my antique* art deco** bedroom furniture? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd on Jan 9, 2009 - 13 answers

What are all the things I should do to prepare an old iBook of mine before I sell it to another person (who I don't know and isn't related to me)? [more inside]
posted by micawber on Oct 27, 2008 - 3 answers

Capitalising on other peoples stupidity: On Ebay, how do i know which broken devices aren't really THAT broken after all? [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Oct 26, 2008 - 11 answers

Selling a Dell inspiron 1520 laptop in Canada - advice? [more inside]
posted by mjewkes on Oct 16, 2008 - 3 answers

Wanted, an RSS reader optimized for Craigslist and Kijiji. Willing to program myself, if necessary. [more inside]
posted by Chuckles on Oct 9, 2008 - 9 answers

I've been getting my house ready to sell and am wondering if I'm crazy. Should I go ahead with it now, or wait until spring? Of course, there are mitigating factors involved. [more inside]
posted by Unicorn on the cob on Sep 29, 2008 - 11 answers

Is there anywhere in San Diego, CA that buys used DVDs? [more inside]
posted by toomanyplugs on Sep 7, 2008 - 5 answers

I need info about consignment shops. [more inside]
posted by CwgrlUp on Sep 6, 2008 - 5 answers

Selling my car (registered in Connecticut) to a New York state resident, who is not a US citizen. please help me with my forms checklist! [more inside]
posted by nanhey on Aug 27, 2008 - 4 answers

What's the best Mac resale solution online? Describe your experiences. [more inside]
posted by jeffmacintyre on Aug 8, 2008 - 6 answers

Where can I find information about how to sell my car? (Ohio) [more inside]
posted by imposster on Aug 8, 2008 - 7 answers

How to sell a two year old iMac in NYC? [more inside]
posted by youcancallmeal on Jul 16, 2008 - 12 answers

What information should be included in an ad selling a pair of skis? [more inside]
posted by el_lupino on Jul 3, 2008 - 7 answers

How can I optimize the liquidation of my not so exciting comics collection? Difficulty: I'm moving to the UK in 3 months. [more inside]
posted by ursus_comiter on Jun 30, 2008 - 2 answers

First-time car seller looking for best way to sell a car in NYC? [more inside]
posted by dcjd on Jun 16, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm looking for a way to sell darkroom prints of my travel/street photography online. [more inside]
posted by Hollow on Jun 9, 2008 - 9 answers

What's the best way to sell mp3 downloads? I run a website for an indie musician who'd like to setup a shop for his tunes. [more inside]
posted by krunk on Jun 4, 2008 - 6 answers

Imagine you're browsing ebay for an item you want to buy. Two sellers have exactly the same item. What is it that persuades you to buy from one seller as opposed to the other? [more inside]
posted by Solomon on May 31, 2008 - 28 answers

My dad makes really amazing wooden bowls on his lathe. He wants to sell them but there are a few issues and questions: If he sells them on the internet, where? Any one know of higher-end websites that sell quality art? His bowls have been appraised and would go for 100-200$. Also, is there a way to sell bowls at a store even accross the country? My dad lives in a fairly rural part of Massachussetts, and doesnt really have the resources to travel around. Any one have suggestions, ideas, etc of how to help my dad? He is very unhappy in his current job and i really believe he is a true artist. Thank you!!
posted by tessalations999 on May 29, 2008 - 20 answers

How can I sell surplus stock in North America? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 6, 2008 - 6 answers

Selling my car in Oklahoma, but it's registered in Texas. Can I get some advice on what to do here? More details inside, and this sale could happen today! [more inside]
posted by jimmyhutch on May 1, 2008 - 1 answer

Landlords are selling the house we are in and we would like to know what to expect from the coming months. [more inside]
posted by oflinkey on Apr 17, 2008 - 9 answers

I want to sell some used clothing online, and I'm trying to figure out how much to pay for help. [more inside]
posted by ottereroticist on Apr 13, 2008 - 8 answers

I need advice for selling my used stuff online via eBay and Amazon--more specifically, the shipping and order management part of it. [more inside]
posted by cosmic osmo on Apr 11, 2008 - 7 answers