Torridge Community Transport Association
Registered Charity No. 1111501
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We are always looking for ways to raise funds to improve our services. One traditional approach, the Charity Shop, is very effective. However it takes considerable organisation and finance to start and much effort to run; it is also a crowded market! So, we have decided to follow the path chosen by over a hundred charities in the UK, and collect items for sale on the internet auction site eBay.
How will it work for us? Very simply – people will collect suitable goods and bring them to the TCTA offices. We have a new volunteer, Ron, who will place the items for sale on eBay. Money paid will go straight into the TCTA Account.
Where will we get the goods to sell? We are looking for a volunteer to focus on obtaining suitable goods, but would really appreciate your help as well. If any volunteers have suitable goods please bring them to the office. Could you also speak to your passengers and ask for their help as well.
When providing goods please include some notes about the background of the item, highlight any faults and provide a contact name and number for any queries (for Ron) . If you wish, you may identify a ‘reserve’ price (the minimum price at which you want it sold). Please also identify if you want unsold items returned. It is not essential to have boxes or original receipts, but, if available, they do increase the value of the item.
What things sell well? New goods, as do used goods with little sign of age or damage. Small items do have an advantage - they cost less to deliver (the less the buyer pays for delivery, the more they have to give to us). Unlike charity shops, there appears to be no restriction on the sale of electrical goods; however, it is sensible that you do a basic check they work. It is possible to sell non-working goods, but it probably isn’t worth our effort.
eBay may be used to sell a wide variety of goods – from stamps to cars, although there are a few prohibited items. If you are uncertain, check with Ron.
Looking at some other eBay charity sales, collectables seem to do well (e.g. pottery, beanies etc), also unusual stuff like Civil War uniforms. Strangely, autographs don’t make much. Finally, if you have a large quantity of low-value items, it could be a good way to market.
Please go to the TCTA eBay Shop and bid - one bid attracts another.
For queries, contact the Office or email Auction Queries.
Thank you for your help
How will it work for us? Very simply – people will collect suitable goods and bring them to the TCTA offices. We have a new volunteer, Ron, who will place the items for sale on eBay. Money paid will go straight into the TCTA Account.
Where will we get the goods to sell? We are looking for a volunteer to focus on obtaining suitable goods, but would really appreciate your help as well. If any volunteers have suitable goods please bring them to the office. Could you also speak to your passengers and ask for their help as well.
When providing goods please include some notes about the background of the item, highlight any faults and provide a contact name and number for any queries (for Ron) . If you wish, you may identify a ‘reserve’ price (the minimum price at which you want it sold). Please also identify if you want unsold items returned. It is not essential to have boxes or original receipts, but, if available, they do increase the value of the item.
What things sell well? New goods, as do used goods with little sign of age or damage. Small items do have an advantage -
eBay may be used to sell a wide variety of goods – from stamps to cars, although there are a few prohibited items. If you are uncertain, check with Ron.
Looking at some other eBay charity sales, collectables seem to do well (e.g. pottery, beanies etc), also unusual stuff like Civil War uniforms. Strangely, autographs don’t make much. Finally, if you have a large quantity of low-
Please go to the TCTA eBay Shop and bid -
For queries, contact the Office or email Auction Queries.
Thank you for your help
TCTA @ eBay