There are different selling strategies for all types of items. CA Trading Post will recommend the best way to price your auction which can statistically allow your item to sell for the best price. As part of our service to you, we will show you specific details on which we base our recommendation so you can understand how it works.

CA Trading Post Services Include:
Pricing/Value Analysis
Complete descriptions with keyword strategies
Professional Digital Photography and editing
Responding to all inquiries and questions for all items
Electronic Invoicing to buyers
Payment processing including Credit Card Payments
Professional Packing of items
FedEX Insured shipping and tracking

What Does It Cost?
Our prices vary depending on the final sales price of the item we sell for you:
35% up to $500
25% of the amount above $500 and up to $2,000
15% of the remaining amount above $2,000
In short, we don't make money until you do!


Click here to read the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

Turn old memories into new money with CA Trading Post
It's as easy as 1-2-3.

Step 1: Drop it Off.
Stop by any CA Trading Post store with an item you'd like to sell. Our experienced staff can conduct some quick online research to help estimate its value. During the check-in process, our store staff will work with you to capture any key copy points you'd like to make in your eBay listing. Once you're checked in, we place the item in our inventory and hand you a receipt. Then we get to work photographing and listing your item on eBay.

Step 2: Watch the Action.
Once we've listed your item on eBay, we'll send you an email with a link to the auction, so that you can watch all the action as it occurs. Many of our sellers tell us this part is as fun as getting their final check!

Step 3: Collect Your Check.
After the item sells, we collect payment and professionally ship your item to the winning bidder. Once the transaction is complete, we send you a check. Or, if you prefer, we can send the proceeds to your favorite charity.

*To find the girth, add the two shortest sides of the item and multiply by 2.

Don't know the value of your item?
It's easy to determine the value of an item from your own home. Simply visit www.ebay.com and search for items up for auction that are similar to yours. (For final winning bid information, use eBay's Advanced Search feature, and search under "completed auctions". Still want to learn more? Bring your item in for our store staff to research, or call your nearest store location for assistance.

All items must also be legal for sale on eBay. (no counterfeits, hazardous materials, etc.) Please see the full list of eBay's restricted items for details.

 

What types of goods can I sell through The CA Trading Post?

Though there are certain exceptions (i.e. firearms, tobacco products, alcohol, etc.), most goods can be sold through The CA Trading Post. Please see this page for more details about goods that sell.

Are there any price requirements or size limits on the items that The CA Trading Post will accept?

The item must have an estimated sales price of $50. The CA Trading Post has aligned itself with local Freight companies allowing our locations to service any type(s) of item, Big or small!

How will I know that my items are safe at The CA Trading Post until they are sold?

All items accepted for resale by The CA Trading Post are 100% insured against damage and theft. We are fully insured, licensed and Bonded.

What happens if my item does not sell?

If your item does not sell, you may choose either to re-list it a second time or pick it up within 14 days after the close of auction. Items not picked up within 14 days are donated to charity or disposed of.

Can I list an item with a minimum reserve in order to protect me from taking a loss?

Yes, The CA Trading Post has a wide array of pricing and listing options. We would be happy to speak with you and make recommendations.

Put The Fun Back In Fundraising


CA Trading Post now offers a completely innovative, extremely simple way to raise funds for your organization. Simply register your school or not-for-profit withCA Trading Post to qualify for our discounted fundraising fee structure. Then, ask your network of supporters, friends and family to drop byCA Trading Post with items to sell on eBay (be sure to have them specify your organization as the recipient of the funds).

Once an item sells, we'll send your organization a check!

For even more impact, let CA Trading Post help you organize a Drop Off Drive at your school or other location. We can provide the flyers and donation forms for you to use, to collect items at a location of your choice.


Fundraising withCA Trading Post Comes With Some Important Benefits!


Less hassle.
No need for your supporters (and their friends and family) to buy anything. No money to handle, no orders to take, no products to deliver.

Higher sales.
Because over 34 million people shop on eBay, items auctioned through CA Trading Post typically sell for MUCH more than they would at a community rummage sale or benefit auction.

More profits.
CA Trading Post is dedicated to helping not-for-profits raise funds more efficiently. With CA Trading Post It's competitive commission structure, 70-80% of all proceeds raised go directly to your organization (vs. 20-50% of most fundraiser programs).

Donor friendly.
Gives your supporters a chance to clean out their closets for a good cause. Plus, each donor receives a link to their auction, so they can track their item's final sale value for their records.