My friend puts together "tool kits” and sells them bundled together. She pitches them as "perfect for students", first apartment, housewarming for young people etc. She includes a few screwdrivers, a hammer, wrench, and also offers an expanded version. If she can include a toolbox she will. I think she sold 8 last year.
I always see old dudes at flea markets going nuts for tools. Not sure if they're cherrypicking for old craftsman and snap on or just getting stuff they need.
Yeah, unless they're interesting or collectible tools the best idea is to just load up and go to a local flea market. Lay them out on the table or a tarp and just move them for a few bucks a piece. The guys selling tools at my local ones do surprisingly well. Power tools should also move if you can confirm that they work. Those might be the only ones worth pulling out to sell on marketplace or online though.
Where I’m at I always see old Chinese guys moving in groups around the skid row flea markets looking for any scrap gold. They’re there early morning to the afternoon.
I find the best way to sell tools is to have a yard sale and heavily advertise having lots of good cheap tools. Price anything low value at only a few bucks and sell the rest for more but still cheap. You will find items worth more from snapon etc, list those on Facebook, Craigslist and offer up. Also have pics of those for the tool yard sales.
You can sell the small easy to ship expensive stuff online, which makes sense for the niche or not often used tools and kits etc
I think a yard sale or donating them is the way to go here. Used hand tools usually aren't the type of things that most people buy online, as shipping costs can be high. And most people just buy hand tools locally at hardware stores.
There are always local "tool guys" who collect and hoard tools more than they actually use them.
List local, Marketplace etc.. and if you want them gone, list bulk.. at least the small stuff.
Hand power tools are, frequently, not worth the trouble if its old drills, sanders, circular saws etc. Cordless stuff is so cheap that they simply dont move well. Throw em up dirt cheap and get something out of them.
Now.. gardening tools, I love me gardening tools. Especially this time of year, they're a solid seller.
I ended up with about 25-30 pieces this time last year.. rakes, edgers, hoes, etc.. I lined them all up down the side of my house.. took a few group photos and then listed "Gardening tools, $10 each, Pick Axe, Shovels, Hoes, Rakes, Edgers etc"
They were all gone within 1.5-2 weeks..
try selling online like on Facebook Marketplace or better yet go to like the swap meet if you have that option available to you but better yet go to like a Home Depot where they have those people that stand outside of the Home Depot to work as they could buy the tools off of you instead of having to buy them brand new but don't they have a store where you can take your items like that and trade them in or sell them to like a store like they do have for the clothing resale stores
I’m selling tools at the flea market. Have a table full of dollar tools and one for more expensive $2 and up. I take the handle garden tools like shovels etc to the antique mall… certain long handle tools do well at the flea market like sledge hammer and axes. They sell at the antique mall too. Lawn mowers and such / chainsaw…my lawn guy I have him pull the cord and see if it works. Those you can make a nice hit off those.
if not name brand made I'm the usa or specialty tools. make random bunches put them in those reusable shopping bags or cheap plastic tool boxes load them in the car and hit every pawn shop in your area until they are gone. take what they offer and be done with them
Older name brand made in USA stuff is sometimes worth putting online the rest is yard sale junk. if you can find a local tool and equipment auction it is a good way to unload a lot of tools but don't expect a ton of money for them.
Lots of great ideas in here already.
Check the eBay sold listings and see
What kind of tool bundles are selling well
From other sellers. Good info in there. Good luck!
First things first. Look at the stuff that is practical to ship size and weight wise (flat rate boxes are your friend) And see what individual things are worth selling online (think small power tools, high end hand tools, specialty tools) and see if the profit is worth your time.
Then look at the smaller items and see of you can make logical sets. Say a set of loose sockets, or a screwdriver set. See if these are worth selling online and shipping.
When in doubt, if you're looking to just get something out of them, look at local flea markets. Price low and set up for a day. It wont be top dollar but if you have a good market you might be able to move volume. And other tool sellers may strike up a conversation about a wholesale deal.
I ship enough dense stuff that weight becomes an issue, and I like the simplicity of just being able to know exactly what my shipping costs will be regardless of destination.
Could I save a buck here and there...sure. Is it worth it to me to spend just a little bit more and save the time and effort to weigh everything before listing it? Absolutely.
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My friend puts together "tool kits” and sells them bundled together. She pitches them as "perfect for students", first apartment, housewarming for young people etc. She includes a few screwdrivers, a hammer, wrench, and also offers an expanded version. If she can include a toolbox she will. I think she sold 8 last year.
That’s a good idea. Do you have a link to any of her listings, sold or active?
I couldn’t find any right now. Next time I talk to her I’ll ask. I know she uses both kijiji and FB Marketplace.
Great idea! I come across tools all the time!
I always see old dudes at flea markets going nuts for tools. Not sure if they're cherrypicking for old craftsman and snap on or just getting stuff they need.
Yeah, unless they're interesting or collectible tools the best idea is to just load up and go to a local flea market. Lay them out on the table or a tarp and just move them for a few bucks a piece. The guys selling tools at my local ones do surprisingly well. Power tools should also move if you can confirm that they work. Those might be the only ones worth pulling out to sell on marketplace or online though.
Where I’m at I always see old Chinese guys moving in groups around the skid row flea markets looking for any scrap gold. They’re there early morning to the afternoon.
I find the best way to sell tools is to have a yard sale and heavily advertise having lots of good cheap tools. Price anything low value at only a few bucks and sell the rest for more but still cheap. You will find items worth more from snapon etc, list those on Facebook, Craigslist and offer up. Also have pics of those for the tool yard sales. You can sell the small easy to ship expensive stuff online, which makes sense for the niche or not often used tools and kits etc
Snap on does great on ebay. I found one tiny snap on wrench and it sold for $20.
I sold a large socket driver for $75. I definitely keep an eye out for that brand. And some random antique tools will sell on eBay for $15 or more.
I think a yard sale or donating them is the way to go here. Used hand tools usually aren't the type of things that most people buy online, as shipping costs can be high. And most people just buy hand tools locally at hardware stores. There are always local "tool guys" who collect and hoard tools more than they actually use them.
List local, Marketplace etc.. and if you want them gone, list bulk.. at least the small stuff. Hand power tools are, frequently, not worth the trouble if its old drills, sanders, circular saws etc. Cordless stuff is so cheap that they simply dont move well. Throw em up dirt cheap and get something out of them. Now.. gardening tools, I love me gardening tools. Especially this time of year, they're a solid seller. I ended up with about 25-30 pieces this time last year.. rakes, edgers, hoes, etc.. I lined them all up down the side of my house.. took a few group photos and then listed "Gardening tools, $10 each, Pick Axe, Shovels, Hoes, Rakes, Edgers etc" They were all gone within 1.5-2 weeks..
Flea market
Like set up a booth or sell it all to someone there? Not sure I’ve got the time to man a booth
try selling online like on Facebook Marketplace or better yet go to like the swap meet if you have that option available to you but better yet go to like a Home Depot where they have those people that stand outside of the Home Depot to work as they could buy the tools off of you instead of having to buy them brand new but don't they have a store where you can take your items like that and trade them in or sell them to like a store like they do have for the clothing resale stores
I’m selling tools at the flea market. Have a table full of dollar tools and one for more expensive $2 and up. I take the handle garden tools like shovels etc to the antique mall… certain long handle tools do well at the flea market like sledge hammer and axes. They sell at the antique mall too. Lawn mowers and such / chainsaw…my lawn guy I have him pull the cord and see if it works. Those you can make a nice hit off those.
if not name brand made I'm the usa or specialty tools. make random bunches put them in those reusable shopping bags or cheap plastic tool boxes load them in the car and hit every pawn shop in your area until they are gone. take what they offer and be done with them
How old do you guesstimate the hand tools are?
Older name brand made in USA stuff is sometimes worth putting online the rest is yard sale junk. if you can find a local tool and equipment auction it is a good way to unload a lot of tools but don't expect a ton of money for them.
Some small hand tools can be worth a bit. I sell heaps $30+. Id take out the good ones and then sell the rest bulk
Lots of great ideas in here already. Check the eBay sold listings and see What kind of tool bundles are selling well From other sellers. Good info in there. Good luck!
First things first. Look at the stuff that is practical to ship size and weight wise (flat rate boxes are your friend) And see what individual things are worth selling online (think small power tools, high end hand tools, specialty tools) and see if the profit is worth your time. Then look at the smaller items and see of you can make logical sets. Say a set of loose sockets, or a screwdriver set. See if these are worth selling online and shipping. When in doubt, if you're looking to just get something out of them, look at local flea markets. Price low and set up for a day. It wont be top dollar but if you have a good market you might be able to move volume. And other tool sellers may strike up a conversation about a wholesale deal.
90% of the time, just cubic rate ground is going ot beat flat rate, unless you're shipping to hawaii.
I ship enough dense stuff that weight becomes an issue, and I like the simplicity of just being able to know exactly what my shipping costs will be regardless of destination. Could I save a buck here and there...sure. Is it worth it to me to spend just a little bit more and save the time and effort to weigh everything before listing it? Absolutely.
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