: The dealer pays you immediately in cash or check and takes ownership of the item.

Shops typically use one of three main methods when acquiring items from individuals:

: The shop displays your item for a fee or a percentage of the final sale price (typically 20-50%). You only get paid after the item sells.

To be considered for purchase, items usually need to meet specific criteria:

: Some shops allow you to trade your item for store credit toward another purchase. What Dealers Look For