05-19-2021, 12:32 PM
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#641
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Originally Posted by Bring_Back_Shantz
Depending on what kind of vehicle you've got you might be interested in these guys:
https://southtrailexports.com/
Full disclosure, I do know one of the owners, but I've gone through them myself (selling a truck), and I've referred a few friends there and no complaints.
I think most of their business is trucks and SUV's but they do do other vehicles.
Process, is you call them up, they may or may not come take a look at the vehicle, and they'll give you an offer.
Pretty much zero hassle and they can give pretty good prices on the right vehicles. |
Anyone know if there is an equivalent business in the Edmonton area? My mom's been trying to sell her SUV and is getting nowhere with Kijijji, Facebook, and AutoTrader.
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05-19-2021, 02:50 PM
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#642
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Scoring Winger
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These guys gave me a solid offer last year. I believe it was recommended in one of the other CP threads. Really quick communication with these guys.
https://curbie.ca
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07-02-2021, 07:33 AM
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#644
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Originally Posted by Wormius
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Earlier in the week, I overheard a Costco employee tell a customer that someone had bought the entire week's shipment of Dewalt Floor Fans - about 40 units. Sure enough, there's an ad on Kijiji for a new, never opened fan for $145, $55 more than Costco...
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07-02-2021, 08:05 AM
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#645
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They're scalpers, plain and simple. They buy up goods for which they think the "market price" could be higher, and price accordingly. Same scum of the earth that were buying up all the toilet paper last year and reselling out the back of their vehicle at a 400% markup.
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07-02-2021, 08:40 AM
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#646
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Hah, if you want to see some opportunistic kijiji price gouging, you should have searched for air conditioners in the past week. Some people were selling used units that retail for $500 or so for three times that.
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07-02-2021, 10:14 AM
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#647
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Originally Posted by you&me
Earlier in the week, I overheard a Costco employee tell a customer that someone had bought the entire week's shipment of Dewalt Floor Fans - about 40 units. Sure enough, there's an ad on Kijiji for a new, never opened fan for $145, $55 more than Costco...
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This is on Costco.
They could prevent this kid of thing by limiting sales quantities but they don’t want to. Retail likes scalpers because they create scarcity. They only need to manage risk of returns.
It’s the same as ticketmaster. They loved the induced demand and did nothing to stop it until they could join in the profit.
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07-02-2021, 10:29 AM
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#648
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About a week before the heat wave started I saw a guy coming out of Costco with at least 7 portable AC units. I assumed they were for himself and friends/family and noticed they were on sale too, without even considering he would resell them. I didnt check kijiji but I'm guessing he sold them all online for a tidy profit in the peak of the heat wave
This type of thing should be restricted (ie. 1 unit per customer) - easy to track at Costco as they run everything through your membership
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07-02-2021, 10:51 AM
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#649
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On the plus side with everyone buying the things there will probably be a pretty decent used market for air conditioners in September, so... stock up for next year?
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07-02-2021, 12:19 PM
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#650
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What's the best strategy for getting rid of larger items on kijiji for free (like a couch)? Just leave it in the alley and post it as first come first serve? Add a nominal fee (like $10) so you don't get like 50 responses from strugglers asking if you can deliver? I don't want to post my address and have a bunch of randoms coming over either...
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07-02-2021, 01:22 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by tvp2003
What's the best strategy for getting rid of larger items on kijiji for free (like a couch)? Just leave it in the alley and post it as first come first serve? Add a nominal fee (like $10) so you don't get like 50 responses from strugglers asking if you can deliver? I don't want to post my address and have a bunch of randoms coming over either...
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I had that situation a month or so ago, listed patio furniture for free and made it clear that a) I want it gone asap, b) I would not deliver and c) they would need a pick up truck to fit the stuff. You don't need to post an address until you choose the person that can pick up asap and has the truck.
You do get a fair number of responses, but if you have someone indicating they are on the way, you can remove the listing or change it to "Pending" which should cut down on the responses. Worked for me, anyways.
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07-02-2021, 01:42 PM
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#652
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Somewhere down the crazy river.
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Originally Posted by timun
They're scalpers, plain and simple. They buy up goods for which they think the "market price" could be higher, and price accordingly. Same scum of the earth that were buying up all the toilet paper last year and reselling out the back of their vehicle at a 400% markup.
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I guess. But it’s so weird, it’s not even a high demand item. The only reason it came to my attention was because we were about to get one at Costco, but then we thought maybe we could find somebody selling a set with other stuff like the food processor attachment on Kijiji. Actually noticed the same thing with the Kitchen Aid stand mixer. Somebody else was selling it for full price when Costco was discounted - but this was around Xmas and everyone was in full-blown baking mode.
The other thing that irks me is businesses on Kijiji putting up misleading prices. Instead of listing full price for the item, they have “monthly” instalments prices.
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07-02-2021, 02:04 PM
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#653
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Anyone ever heard of MaxSold.ca?
My neighbor used them to clear out his garage.
Just looking for a second opinion.
Thanks
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07-02-2021, 02:24 PM
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#654
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I advertised a free couch. Guy and his buddy came by with a pickup truck, so far so good. They didn’t have any ropes or ties so I lent him a rope. He promised he’d bring it back and reinforced that in a few text messages. Two-plus months ago I’ve given up. Oh well, I got rid of an old couch without having to haul it away. I did okay.
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07-19-2021, 04:40 PM
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#655
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First Line Centre
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Recently posted a sold our camping trailer on Kijiji over a matter of 4 days to a wonderful retired couple who wanted our specific make/model. Real practical hands-on guy who said any minor items were easy fixups. Even travelled from out of town to YYC. Nice straight-shooter guy, no BS no glory no fuss. Awesome to deal with. They're happy with the deal as am I. Another good experience chalked up.
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07-19-2021, 07:11 PM
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#656
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Scoring Winger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tvp2003
What's the best strategy for getting rid of larger items on kijiji for free (like a couch)? Just leave it in the alley and post it as first come first serve? Add a nominal fee (like $10) so you don't get like 50 responses from strugglers asking if you can deliver? I don't want to post my address and have a bunch of randoms coming over either...
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I just leave stuff like that on the curb, and usually it is gone by morning. If that doesn't work, I just drop it off at a community hockey rink when nobody is around and the community association takes care of it. It works great for couches, crushed up light bulbs, dirty oil, dog droppings, that kind of thing.
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07-19-2021, 08:57 PM
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#657
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Hyperbole Chamber
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Originally Posted by MegaErtz
I just leave stuff like that on the curb, and usually it is gone by morning. If that doesn't work, I just drop it off at a community hockey rink when nobody is around and the community association takes care of it. It works great for couches, crushed up light bulbs, dirty oil, dog droppings, that kind of thing.
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Sunnyvale?
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07-19-2021, 11:23 PM
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#658
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Celebrated Square Root Day
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Kijiji has been great the past few months. Set a new record price for leaving the item outside - $50 (I mostly do that for $10-$40). Was heading to golf and then out of town the next day.
It's a nice feeling to leave dozens of items out in that price range and never have a single issue.
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07-20-2021, 12:06 AM
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Sold a car, for my asking price, to the first guy who came, when he said we would, and don’t haggle or hum or haw, and had cash. People aren’t so bad.
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07-20-2021, 06:04 AM
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#660
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Scoring Winger
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Originally Posted by topfiverecords
Sunnyvale?
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Canyon Meadows. They never seem to mind, especially when you drop bulky items off there after hours.
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