Why is nothing selling in the classified ads?

[sheltjo6]

This is a good question.
None of the listings I have placed in the classifieds have sold on this site since 2020.
I really don't know why.

The two current listings I have I believe are priced fair, given the current market availability.
But, little to no interest.

I've had better results selling on other venues, which unfortunately take a cut from the sale.
Maybe this is just a sign this site is coming to an end in the near future.
Only time will tell.

 

[pfschim]

FWIW, I put 4 items up for sale at the same time in the last 3 months, 2 basses, an amp and a cab... the TB site redesign landed about in the middle of that time (6 weeks-ish) after I posted my items.

I also listed the items on my local CL, mostly because I hate to ship stuff and haggling over shipping costs.

One bass sold on TB within 24hrs of its listing, but it was a fairly desirable item (Fender Roscoe Beck IV) and was priced below current asking prices.

The amp, Fender Studio Bass, got hits on TB and CL. It was bought by a TB member within a month of listing and one price drop.

The other bass, MIJ '51P reissue, got a few hits on TB, but sold on CL within a month of the initial listing and one price drop.

The cab, 70's Fender Fullerton EV 15L loaded cab, has not sold or got many hits on either TB or CL.

All of the items were initially priced under current asking as can be seen here on TB or Reverb. I had to lower the price on all but one item to get it to move.

One unfortunate issue with the TB redesign was that I lost my history on the original Studio Bass/1x15 cab listing, so I lost some folks who showed interest in the amp.