To sell or not to sell?

[supernonamegirl]

Have any of you ever been tempted to sell a doll or something when seeing a price on ebay?

I'm not heartless, just exteremly tight on money right now, and I have thought about it.
I need money for college, so seeing Josefina's harvest outfit go for almost 70 made me seriously consider selling mine even though it's one of my favorite outfits and one of my 2 (at the time, Kirsten's midsummer dress was a recent gift) non-meet PC brand clothes. There was even a brief (like an hour) period I thought of just selling everything, but, realized I would still need a tiny loan, so it wouldn't even make that much sense.

As much as I could use the money, I don't think I will sell anything. I'd only end up regretting it later, but it's still *so* tempting.

[Ashley1972]

I recently sold an AG horse that I really loved. Sometimes when money is tight I look at my dolls and ask myself if I should sell them or not. I haven't done it yet. It would be a last resort if it ever came to that.

[kitti515]

Unless you *really* need the money, I don't think you should sell anything (at least not anything you really like). When it comes for paying for college, $70 isn't really that much, and you'll probably end up spending just as much later when you realize you want it back. Plus, you're not guaranteed to get that much for it. JMHO...

- Becca

[dianasmama]

I thought of selling my GOML Kathleen last year when I saw them going for $400 or so. But I have the complete set and new I just couldn't break them up, I'd only regret it later.

Laurie

[only1genevieve]

It can be tough. I know I've been tempted. I have two soft-face CPKs, and a LE Porcelain CPK right now that I'm tempted to sell. I've had them since I was four, never played with them (mom wouldn't let me). They're mint--I figure, I could use them to finance my own school - or more AG expenditure [img]smile.gif[/img] . But something inside of me keeps saying, "What if you have a daughter someday who LIKES Cabbage Patch Kids? And really really wants a Soft Face?"

But just think, once you sell it, it'll be twice as hard to get it back. Hard times pass, financially, and in the long run I think you'll be glad you held onto everything.

[chrstnwmn7]

Take it from someone who knows...DON'T sell anything you are remotely attached to. You will regret it!!! [img]wink.gif[/img]

[Evette]

Are your girls an investment to you? When you bought them, did you buy them to make money? I seriously doubt that. No matter how tight things may get, you do not gain by losing. Hang in there, "there is always light at the end of the tunnel".

[Ima AG Fan]

I recently sold my retired chalkboard that went with my table and chairs. I really loved it, but it brought enough I can save back for something I want MORE. (The stable set.) I also sold my Retired Josie's toy farm about two months ago? We also had a yard sale and with the money I made combined, I got Marisol and the Licorice outfit!

[supernonamegirl]

You guys are definitely right. I would only regret it later, and end spending more than I earned. It was mostly the thought that I would get all the money I need for books and to survive the first few weeks until I start getting paychecks. I was unable to find a job over summer, so I don't have the money in the bank that I had the past few years, and it seemed briefly like a way to get it, but I'd rather just add more to the loan that I need anyway then sell somethings that are so precious to me.

I think a better idea would be to finish learning how to sew and then selling the fruits of my labor. And, who knows, maybe in a month or two, I'll be able to start adding to my collection again!

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[carolinapooh]

A federal education loan is pretty much the lowest interest unsecured loan you'll ever get.

I used to bank what I didn't need and just handed what was left back to them when I graduated as my first payment. That way I had it if I needed it, but they just got it back.

It wasn't a WHOLE lot (it was more than one payment but not thousands), but I sent that straight away. It was like money I never had, so I didn't miss it.

<font color="#051E50" size="1">[ August 09, 2005 12:51 PM: Message edited by: mollymom ]</font>