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Sell your Item Today!

Have you been thinking of selling your computer, camera, or maybe even some of your collectibles? WBUR has a new, easy way for you to sell your unneeded items and have the sale's net proceeds go directly to support the news you rely on.

WBUR has partnered with auctionPAL, a locally-based services company that specializes in making the entire online selling process simple and hassle-free for you. They'll work closely with you to customize all aspects of selling your items.

As part of auctionPAL's personalized services, you'll be assigned a highly-trained auctionExpert who will manage all aspects of your account. They'll create a customized description of your item, post the item online and even provide you shipping materials once your item sells. You'll also be able to track the status of your item online throughout the entire process.

To get started, click on the the "Contribute Now" button. You'll be able to research the potential value of the items you are considering and select from one of two types of service. If you are Ok entering information online and taking and uploading digital photos, you can use the quick and easy Online service. Otherwise, select the Agent Assisted service and an auctionPAL agent will come to your home or workplace to do the upfront work for you. Either way, once the basic information about your item is in hand, auctionPAL will take care of the rest. It's that simple to turn your unused items into financial support for the news.

 

Who We Are

We are the online selling experts.
Our highly personalized service is like no other. We make selling online easy, fun and hassle-free.

What We Do

We assign a highly trained auctionExpert to your account who writes a detailed description of your item increasing its sale-ability. The auctionExpert then creates a dynamic selling strategy and posts your item for sale online.

How it works

You provide us pictures and a brief description of the item you want to sell. We create a customized online listing of your item for sale online. When your item sells, we collect payment from the buyer and send you a box with shipping supplies and instructions. After the buyer accepts the item, we deduct our service fee from the final sale price and mail the net proceeds straight to WBUR as a personal contribution from you.

 

Suggested Items

Remember: Just because it's not in this list doesn't mean we can't sell it!

Computers

  • Desktop Computers
  • Flat-Panel Monitors
  • Laptop Computers
  • LCD & DLP Projectors
  • Print Servers by HP
  • Servers & Workstations
  • Storage Equipment, SAN, NAS
  • Switches
  • Telecom Equipment
  • Routers

Cameras

  • 8mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS
  • Camcorders
  • Digital Camcorders (all digital formats)
  • 35mm SLR
  • Camera Lenses
  • Digital Point-and-Shoot
  • Digital SLR
  • Large-Format Cameras
  • Medium-Format Cameras
  • Vintage Cameras

Antiques & Collectibles

  • China/Porcelain Collectibles & Plates
  • Clocks
  • Coin-Operated Banks (Mechanical)
  • Collectible Cars & Trucks
  • Crystal/Glassware
  • Fountain Pens
  • Pocket Watches
  • Stuffed Elephants

Instruments

  • Accordions
  • Amplifiers (monitor-style)
  • Banjos, Mandolins & Ukuleles
  • Cornets & Trumpets
  • DJ Gear (CD players, turntables)
  • Guitar (bass, acoustic, electric)
  • Microphones, Mixers
  • Multi-Track Recorders
  • Violins & Violas
  • Woodwinds

Audio & Video

  • Audio Components
  • Car Audio & Video
  • Home Theater Systems
  • Portable DVD Players
  • Portable MP3 Players/Recorders
  • Satellite TV Receivers

Designer Items

  • Accessories
  • Purses & Leather
  • Goods
  • Shoes
  • Signed Jewelry
  • Watches

Gadgets

  • Cell & GSM Phones
  • CB Radios
  • GPS Units
  • Ham Radio
  • PDAs/Handheld PCs
  • Scanners
  • Shortwave Radio
  • Video Surveillance Equipment

Hobbies & Sports

  • Binoculars & Telescopes
  • Golf Clubs
  • Microscopes
  • Oscilloscope & Signal Generators
  • Vintage Model Railroad Equipment
  • Vintage Sewing Machines
 

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What is the relationship between WBUR and auctionPAL?

WBUR has partnered with auctionPAL, a locally-based services company that specializes in making the online selling process easy and hassle-free for you. They'll work closely with you to customize all aspects of selling your item and send the net proceeds directly to WBUR once your item sells.

Who is auctionPAL?

We are the online selling experts. Our highly personalized service is like no other. We make selling online easy, fun and hassle-free.

What does auctionPAL do?

We assign a highly trained auctionExpert to your account who writes a detailed description of your item increasing its sale-ability. The auctionExpert then creates a dynamic selling strategy and posts your item for sale online.

How does it work?

You provide us pictures and a brief description of the item you want to contribute. We create a customized listing for your item and post it to an online marketplace. When your item sells, we collect payment from the buyer and send you a box with shipping supplies and instructions and a phone number to call to arrange a pickup. After the buyer accepts the item, we deduct our service fee from the final sale price and mail the net proceeds directly to WBUR as a personal contribution from you.

How long will it take for me to enter information about my item?

If you have the pictures ready and the item in front of you it takes about 3-6 minutes to submit an item for listing. If you prefer not to do this yourself, you can utilize our agent assisted service and have an auctionPAL agent come right to your home or workplace to take care of it for you.

Do I need a picture of the item?

As part of our fraud prevention program we really need at least one photo of the actual item you are selling (stock photos cannot be accepted). Our online application makes uploading pictures easy.

How will I know when my auction starts?

We will send you an email letting you know that your auction has begun.

How can I track my auction's progress?

You can track your auction's status, including bidding activity, by logging into your account and reviewing your items through the My Account page accessible from the auctionPAL website.

Who answers questions from potential buyers?

Part of auctionPAL's service is to interact with people interested in your item. If auctionPAL cannot answer a question, we will send you a message asking for your assistance. If you have indicated that you don't want to be contacted, we will answer to the best of our ability.

How does shipping work?

Shipping is one of the most stressful, time-consuming and labor intensive tasks of selling online. auctionPAL has eliminated these hassles by doing virtually all the work for you!

First, after we receive payment, we send you a shipping kit. The kit has everything you need for shipping the item: box, packing materials, tape and a prepaid shipping label addressed to the buyer.

Next, you put the item in the box and call the 1-800 number on the instructions provided.

Then the shipping company comes to your house or workplace, picks up the item and you're done!

What if the item gets damaged during shipping?

All packages shipped by auctionPAL are insured.

How does auctionPAL get paid?

There are no upfront fees to use auctionPAL's services! Our service fee, which includes all online selling fees, is deducted from the final sale price of the item.

What is the service fee?

auctionPAL's service fee is a percentage of your item's final sale price based on a sliding scale. The higher the value of your item, the less our service costs. The calculations for each level of service are shown below.

("Easy" Online Service commission fees chart)
("Easiest" Agent Service commission fees chart)

How does my contribution get to WBUR?

Once your item is paid for and accepted by the buyer, auctionPAL will send a check for your net proceeds directly to WBUR as a personal contribution from you.

Do I receive a receipt?

Yes. WBUR will send you a receipt confirming your donation. You can also log into your My Account page at any time to review the items you sold.
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