Selling unwanted items from around your home can be a great way to clear out the clutter and make some cash at the same time. When the time comes to sell your items, you may be stuck trying to decide between selling your items in a pawn shop or on eBay. You may decide to sell some items to your local pawn shop and list others on eBay.

Pawn Shops

Pawn shops are a tried and true method for selling valuables. There are many benefits to selling your items to a pawn shop. For one, you are able to deal with the pawnbroker face-to-face. While selling online can be an attractive option, there’s nothing like dealing with people in-person.

When selling online through eBay, you may have to wait a long time for your items to sell. In fact, you may even have to re-list your items several times before they sell. When selling to a pawn shop, you’ll be able to bring your items in and walk out with cash in hand.

eBay

While selling your items to pawn shops is convenient and hassle-free, there are some instances where you may opt for eBay. eBay allows buyers to bid on items and this can work to your advantage if the item is in high demand. Some items on eBay sell for a lot more than they are worth simply because two bidders get into a bidding war.

Selling items on eBay is time-consuming and requires a great deal of work when compared to selling items to a pawn shop. You will need to take photographs, write detailed descriptions, research the value of your items, manage your listings, pack and ship your items once sold and pay fees to eBay. While this can be a rewarding experience, selling on eBay is often more work it is worth for many people.

When considering pawn shops vs. selling on eBay, you need to determine how much time you have to invest in the selling process. Selling to pawn shops is a quick process, while selling on eBay requires a considerable amount of work. Your best option would be to visit your local pawn shop first, discuss the value of your items and then use eBay as an alternate option for items that you think may spark a “bidding war”.