A note to readers: I am originally from Virginia Beach, VA. This store is a local operation. Please also see my initial article about DROPClick.
In my first article about DROPClick, you read that DROPClick is one of those up-and-coming businesses that sells your stuff for you on eBay. I was thinking about taking advantage of their services to sell my old furniture and a couple of other things. Here is what happened when I decided to hand my things over to DROPClick.
Before I ever got around to getting rid of my furniture, I found my old Nintendo. That’s right — the original NES. I had 19 games, two original controllers and one replacement controller, the gun, plus a Game Genie with the code book. I had researched on eBay and found that the original Nintendos were selling well. I dropped off the Nintendo and its accessories on January 20. On January 23, the NES auction was up and running. I waited. I checked the auction every day and was disappointed if there was no rise in the bid price. On January 30, the auction ended. My NES had sold for $63.02. I would say for something that my sister and I bought in 1986 for $100, that was pretty darn good.
In the meantime, on January 27, I gathered up my old furniture (with the help of my husband and father, of course) and took it over to DROPClick. Again, a few days later, on January 30 the auction was up on eBay and I waited. This auction did not go nearly as well as the NES. I really didn’t expect it to — I was more interested in getting it off my hands than anything else. The furniture — one couch, two chairs, and one footrest with storage space — sold for $5.50 when the auction ended on February 6. Pathetic, right? I know.
So, once the auctions were over, I had to wait some more. First, DROPClick had to collect the payment from the buyer and ship the goods. I received my check on February 28. I think that is not bad considering how much DROPClick’s business has picked up in the past couple of months. I looked at the little invoice they sent with my check. Here is a breakdown of the selling price, DROPClick’s commission, eBay’s fees, and my net profit.
NES, 19 games, 3 controllers, gun, Game Genie with book
- Sold for: $63.02
- Commission: $18.91
- eBay fees: $5.18
- Net: $38.93
1 couch, 2 chairs, 1 footrest with storage space
- Sold for: $5.50
- Commission: $1.65
- eBay fees: $1.35
- Net: $2.50
Total: $41.43
So, ladies and gentlemen, that is how DROPClick works. You drop off your stuff, they sell it on eBay, you get a check. I couldn’t be more pleased with the quality of service that I received with DROPClick. I highly recommend this business to anyone who lives in the Hampton Roads area.
For more information about DROPClick, visit their website or look for dropclick.va.001 on eBay to purchase items.