Selling DIY projects

[coachgrd]

I've made a couple of items that I'm giving thought to reproducing and selling. One is a mailbox post and the other is a nice outdoor bench. I'm curious if there are other places to easily get the word out that I may be over looking, other than Craigslist. Any ideas from you guys? I'll certainly try the craigslist route, but as we well know, there's 1 serious buyer for every 100 scam artists. ("I'll send you a money order with extra money to cover the shipping!" *ROLLS EYES*)

Both are made from pressure treated lumber and were quick and enjoyable to put together. I get compliments on the mail box and I made 5 of the benches for around the fire pit. If I remember, I'll post pics when I get home. I don't expect to get rich, but it's relaxing and maybe I can make an extra buck or two. Just drawing blanks on ways to get the word out. Thanks in advance.

 

[BleedingOrange]

Sounds like a great idea. Any pics you could post ?

 

[coachgrd]

Sounds like a great idea. Any pics you could post ?

Yes, will do so when i get home.

 

[BigBoyToys]

I think you could go both "Old School" and "High Tech". Post a couple pictures with a business card at the local coffee/donut shops, breakfast diners and barber shops around town. You still see a lot of "Services Boards" hanging up. You could also have a few "For Sale" in the front yard on a Sat and Sun...lots of people driving around looking for yard sales and such.

Ebay is a good way to get on-line visibility, you'd just have to advertise "local pickup" only.

Good luck!

 

[shui5612]

Try a local newspaper or putting one outside with a "for sale" sign assuming enough people drive by your house.

Or even better, if you have some mom & pops type of store that sells lumber or building supplies then I'm sure they will be okay with the fact that you could post a flyer on their door or maybe buy a couple mailboxes off you if they sell any.

Hope this helps

 

[RedNeckRacin]

Rennug.com Classifieds

used to be pennswoods.net they nenamed it but its a local pa classifieds site. Just signup and make an account.

 

[RNeumann]

Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Craigslist, eBay, Amazon

We have had zero luck with print. Not to be political but the last election in the USA proved the roll/power of social media.

Good luck.

Need more advice? Check out YouTube!

 

[bcp]

Do mailbox posts have requirements in your area? Maybe highway dept or USPS. Some places do.

Bruce

 

[coachgrd]

Do mailbox posts have requirements in your area? Maybe highway dept or USPS. Some places do.

Bruce

Yes, this one meets requirements.

 

[CajunRider]

You can try Facebook sell groups. People can pay you directly via message even.