This was basically an old sled with wheels - I can hear the marketing department say 'why not sell sleds all year round' haha. I had actually never seen one before and didn't think much of it at first but you better believe I'll remember it now.
Old Holiday stuff can do great but only if you sell it at the right time. My price on this was high for what it was but the buyer didn't mind.
Tis the season to sell vintage Christmas stuff. This was a really nice set but keep in mind that this would be a hard sell in July ;p
This tee was from 1968, had great subject matter, and it looked practically brand new. Vintage mens novelty and advertising clothing like this just wasn't meant to be saved and the condition justified the price.
This toy was not 'iconic' like Barbie, Hot Wheels, or GI Joe, so I was not hopeful that it would have much value. However, it had never been opened which make it worth 'fishing' for a serious collector to come along. Mind you that doesn't always happen so this could still be sitting on my shelf taking up space had I not been lucky.
For some collectibles, my strategy is just to sell a group together as one lot for a fair price. Stuff like this has been on the decline in value for years and while I could have made a little more money parting them out, it's just not worth the extra time as we are so overwhelmed.
I love old lamps, the uglier the better. This was a chore to pack and ship but selling things on the internet is the best way to find them a home in a timely manner.
This took about six months to find a buyer but waiting is my job. If you already have a job, let us take care of old stuff like this
Nice pretty name brand collectibles still sell but the prices are way down.
Nice pretty name brand collectibles still sell but the prices are way down.
Nice pretty name brand collectibles still sell but the prices are way down.
Nice pretty name brand collectibles still sell but the prices are way down.
Knives, swords, and weapons in general tend to sell well. This was an unusual piece and I was pretty happy with the sale price.
College memorabilia usually sells, the older the better.
Fantasy and war gaming stuff has a small following and some younger people seem to be interested as well. My new go-to number with inflation is $130 so I can clear $100 after the eBay fees ....
Vinyl records still have a small following and some younger people like them as well. The only genre that I see selling is rock and roll so anything else I don't pay much attention to.
I love vintage toys as they help bring back memories. I was only asking $25 for these so I was slightly annoyed when a lady offered me $21 as it was already a break even price with the labor to take a picture for eBay.... but at least it made someone happy.
You know I love old lighting and I didn't give up on this piece even though it took me SEVENTEEN MONTHS to find a buyer. It was a good sale but it was a total chore to pack and ship this. I will say that storing this for that long was probably not worth the money but this is my job so I do what I must.....
A few years ago I sold an amber necklace for almost $4,000 - why this one was worth only $40, I have no idea.
The market on these figurines has been very 'soft' for years meaning that not many people are buying them as former collectors are downsizing.
Let me just say that there just aren't many people shopping for something like this. When I do my in-home treasure hunts I simply try to round up enough stuff to make the trip worth while and pay the owner a fair 'bundle' price for everything knowing that some items we take may never sell.
Packing and shipping a bunch of glass bottles is not for everyone but I do it all the time and it's the only way to find things like this a good home in a timely manner.
I love vintage games of all types and unusual chess sets always do fairly well.
Vintage toys are my bread and butter and if I had constant inventory that's all I would sell
