How to Sell Cricut Expression Cartridges
The Cricut Expression paper cutting machine is very popular among scrapbookers. The Cricut Expression creates create various shapes and fonts using special die-cutting cartridges. Many crafters seek to sell Cricut cartridges when they upgrade to a different die-cutting machine. You may also wish to sell cartridges that were purchased for use with a special project. The Cricut Expression is a popular scrapbooking tool, so it's important to target scrapbooking enthusiasts as you attempt to sell your cartridges.
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Establish an asking price for the cartridges. Price them individually and as a lot. The individual price for a used cartridge should be approximately half of the retail price. The price for the lot should be slightly lower than the combined total for the individual cartridges.
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Make a "for sale" flyer on your computer. It should include a description of the Cricut Expression cartridges, pricing information, your name and contact information.
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Post the flyers on local craft and office supply store bulletin boards. You may also place a flyer on the local community or recreation center bulletin.
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Post a listing on Craigslist.org. Place your post in the arts and crafts area of the "For Sale" section for your city or region. Include a description of the Cricut cartridges, pricing information and your contact information.
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Bring the Cricut cartridges to your next scrapbooking club meeting and offer them to your fellow club members.
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Post a "for sale" message on your favorite scrapbooking forum. Some forums, such as ScrapJazz.com, have a classifieds section. Other forums, such as Scrapbook.com, have a special section dedicated to Cricut tools. Remember to include a list of the available cartridges, pricing info and your contact information.
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Tips & Warnings
Your asking price should be about 25 percent higher than the minimum acceptable price.
You may opt to add pull-off tabs to your "for sale" poster. Cut 1-inch slits into the bottom edge of the flyer. The tabs should be about 1/2 inch wide. Write your name and contact info on each tab. Potential buyers can remove the tabs if they're interested.
Attract readers by using brightly-colored paper for your flyers.
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