EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques

TBF

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6. Agree - I joined in the late 90s when it was really new.

Mon Jun 1, 2026, 10:33 AM

3 hrs ago

I bought collectibles, and then maternity/baby clothes. I still have my 100% feedback over about 2K transactions, but I rarely go on there now. It truly was an online garage sale in the early days. Before the wholesalers. Now I will occasionally buy something on there, but that's about it. I only rarely try listing, and it's usually not worth it. I do facebook groups, and with those slowing (people are really strapped right now), local consignment is next for me. We have become empty nesters in the past year, and I have a big house to clean out. So do a lot of people - but the folks who would normally buy do not have the funds to buy. Not even at big savings.

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