If you use eBay make sure you make the starting price the lowest price you are prepared to accept and make it very clear that the items are for collection only. Also, when the items are collected that you get the confirmation number from the buyer and send it to eBay whilst they are present collecting the item, otherwise they could deny that they have collected it and you won’t get paid.

It works both ways, John. I was very disappointed with the price I got when I sold a Boxford CNC in excellent working condition, because I set a low starting price and it only attracted one bidder. I honoured the sale but ever since I have always set the starting price at the minimum I would accept. I have just today sold a Raglan vertical mill which had only attracted one bidder but at least I got what I wanted for it. Of course, with the excitement of the sale I completely forgot to get the collection reference number from the buyer so I am just hoping that the positive feedback he has given me will release the money to PayPal.