Need Advice

[Momofmara]

I need to sell my Elissimo due to divorce and downsizing. I heard Craigslist has many scammers, so I hesitate to post it there. I live on Long Island, New York and have to do local pick-up only.

Does anyone have better ways to get the word out? I plan to sell it with all the designs, threads, and stabilizers, so someone who has always wanted to sew/embroider but could never afford it can be blessed.

Any suggestions are very much appreciated.

[Iris Girl]

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I have no ideas for you, but just wanted to say my machines would be last thing I would get rid of in a divorce... just saying.

[MaggieSue]

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Sorry to hear about your divorce, sometimes it is necessary to downsize, but when you come out on the other side. I hope that you are able to get back to sewing/embroidery. I have no suggestions, but I wish you well!! One thought that comes to mind is a local quilting guild.

[K. McEuen]

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I would place an ad in the paper or maybe your local quilt shop would be willing to let you place a flyer there.

There is no selling allowed on this forum, however. I wish you well in whatever you decide to do.

[KPH]

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My son loves Craigs List, but I'm leery of it, too. I like the idea of a quilter's guild, or seeing if your local quilt shop will help.

[Caroline T.]

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I know there are a number of Facebook groups specifically for quilters that allow selling. I would think that there would be a few FB groups also that are geared more to embroidery enthusiasts that may allow it too, so it's worth a look around in Facebook.

[Claire Hallman]

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I have bought three machines on Craig's list and sold one on Craig's list and two others to guild members. I would not hesitate to do either again.
I would be sure to not be alone when you transact business with someone you don't know, either from a guild or an online site.

[Hulamoon]

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Iv'e found all of my yard guys (finally found a permanent one, yeah!) and my handy man people there and I live alone. My paper raised ads so much that I won't use them anymore. The quilt shop is a good idea if and that's a big If they don't sell machines there. .There is always Ebay. Most people know that shipping can be high on this kind of product.

I agree, wait to sell unless your really in need of the money.

Welcome to the forum!

[bakermom]

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Facebook has marketplace. I have not bought anything thru it but a couple of my kids have successfully. either way, if you go thru FB or Craigs list check with your local police dept. Around here several PD have set up "safe" public areas to make exchanges. Also see if a local sewing machine dealer wold take it on consignment.

[Cokie]

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Our local police department has an area in their parking lot for people who want to conduct transactions such as those on Craig's list. There is a designated area that has a security camera, just outside the door to the police department. Maybe your town has something similar. You might also want to ask your local quilt shop if they are willing to purchase it. One of the shops I go to sometimes does repairs and they sometimes will purchase machines, clean them up and resell them. Good luck.

[Carlie Wolf]

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I've sold things on Craig's List. Yes I get the spammers. What I now do is mark it as cash and pick up only and don't deviate from it. Yes I still get the occasional "I'll send you extra money, a money order, etc etc". I just write back the amount in cash and pick up only and then ignore them. I do have someone here when they come to pick up, then again I also have Carlie.

[Vonnie]

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Cash only! And in a public place. Do not let them know where you live. And if you can, take someone with you. Like Carlie!

[grammaterry]

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I've sold a couple of high dollar items on both Craigs list and ebay. Always on Craigslist I get the first scammers that say they want my item, they'll pay my price, just tell them where to send the certified funds and they will have the item picked up. Just reply that you don't do scams...that will be that. Then, you wait.
As far as ebay...people can arrange their own shipping and you may get a fabulous price there.
Another thought would be maybe you could trade down with someone...get a little cash and a good machine so you aren't at ground zero when you start back up.
I hope all goes smoothly. Don't get in a hurry.

[Cathy F]

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Do you have a quilt shop that you frequent? If you let them know you're selling your machine they may know of a customer looking for one.

[cv quilter]

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If you have a BabyLock dealer near you, or another shop that sells machines, you can ask them to consign it. Our local BL shop will do that. They keep 10%, but it will be out of you way until it sells. I have the Elissimo and love it. So sorry for the circumstance that causes you to sell it.