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Questions about using audiogon to sell 1st time

I’ve read over all material I could find and looked up forums on the matter etc, but thought I’d also ask here just to get more info and clarification. Is PayPal required? I honestly have never used PayPal when I sell my expensive stuff every 4-5 years for upgrades.....but all I could find is yes it’s mandatory....which is awful as absolutely 0 seller protection and buyers use it as a rental service. 2nd how long does an ad last since were paying to place it on site I would assume a few months, but idk. Lastly, is worth selling something on audiogon if it’s only 2200$ or so or would u only sell the higher priced items here bc of the audio community? Sorry for all the questions but I wanted to acquire more info and clarification on all these matters before I place an ad, I’ve had absolutely 0 luck elsewhere which is strange as b&w d3 series maintains its value...which is why I’m looking at audiogon as my last alternative.

thsnks and I hope I can get the info I need, will be placing an ad on audiogon most likely tomorrow once i get some more info.
tkwdv34
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cleeds
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tkwdv34
Why would I choose a method that basically tells me as a seller to F off, and let buyers commit fraud and steal 24/7 without consequences.
Has that actually happened to you?

As a seller, I suggest you vet your potential customer. For example, you may want to avoid any buyer who doesn't have feedback if he'll be relying on Paypal.

I do the same thing as a buyer. For example, I'm reluctant to engage with a seller such as yourself: No feedback at all; a refusal to accept Paypal; an apparent distrust of the process.
tom8999
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I have used PayPal to buy and sell on Audiogon at least 3 or 4 times in the last year. Per PayPal’s advice page - you need to protect yourself from scammers by taking lots of pics, and control the shipping. You protect yourself by being able to prove delivery of an item. You need to photo your items well, photo your packing to prove the condition when shipped, and you control proof of delivery by doing the shipping yourself.

I sold my LUMIN D1 on Audiogon last month in 3 hours! No issues via PayPay at all.  Speakers are harder as they are bulky and cost more to ship but it is doable - you can get your ship cost before you list the ad. You can limit your customer to USA only. I did the above and had a seamless transaction and found a home for my D1 in  the northeast. It paid for 1/3 of the cost of my new LUMIN T2. 

Happy Listening!!
tkwdv34 OP
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Have no feedback as I have never sold on audiogon, and I rarely sell things. I’ve sold many things on usaaudiomart avsforums audioholics emotivaprolounge. I rarely upgrade, and I will never use a method that basically lets buyers rent products and return them or chargeback within the given time frame......takes only once for a individual to steal or commit fraud, as a seller I have never used PayPal and won’t, as a buyer I’ve used it many times as it protects me
tkwdv34 OP
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Buyers obviously like PayPal bc of the entitled protections, sellers who don’t sell in bulk but once or twice every 2-3 years...it doesn’t give me any interest as it’s plain and simple....buyer bias 120%
tkwdv34 OP
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tbh this thread has gone beyond what it was intended for, I got my answer PayPal isn’t the only method on audiogon. At this point it’s a battle of opinions...which we are all entitled too. I could see myself selling things with PayPal below the 100$ mark but won’t sell speakers 2000$ plus when PayPal treats the return period like a rent it then return it or keep it and chargeback.
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