MySurplusRx vs. eBay vs. Local Buyers

eBay might seem like the obvious choice — but selling diabetic supplies there means writing your own listing, photographing every box, waiting for a buyer, shipping yourself (at your own cost), and then waiting up to 3 days for eBay to release your funds. Worse, buyers can open disputes after receiving your supplies, potentially clawing back your payment.

eBay also charges 10–13% in selling fees on every transaction. On a $75 Dexcom G7 sale, that's $7–$10 gone immediately — before shipping costs.

With MySurplusRx.com: get an instant quote, ship for free, and receive full payment within 24 hours. No fees. No disputes. No uncertainty.

Facebook Marketplace involves meeting strangers in person, accepting cash (or hoping a Venmo payment clears), and trusting that the buyer won't back out at the last minute. There's no buyer verification, no fraud protection, and no price guarantee.

Beyond the safety risks, Facebook buyers for diabetic supplies are scarce and often lowball — many are resellers themselves trying to maximize their own margins. You'll spend days messaging back and forth to end up with less than our instant quote.

Local buyers — whether a pawn shop, pharmacy, or independent reseller — are limited by their local resale market. They need a much larger margin because they can only sell to a small geographic customer base.

MySurplusRx.com operates nationally, buying from thousands of sellers and reselling into a network of buyers across the country. That scale lets us pay 30–50% more than most local buyers while still shipping for free. You never have to drive anywhere.