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Hello all. I was wondering if any of you could give me advice on how to approach sorting and listing a large lot of vintage NOS 90’s children’s jewelry. Someone gave me at least 2,000 pieces of jewelry that had belonged to a dealer and stored for 20 plus years. All of these items are in original packaging. All of it is costume, multiples of each variety. I took all I could but left behind so much more.
Anyway, I am overwhelmed by this lot of jewelry. Any ideas on how I should list this stuff? Sell by the hundreds to a dealer, in smaller multiples for parties? Donate it all because it won’t sell?
I am asking because I’m sure many of you have dealt with similar lots in the past. Thanks in advance for your advice! Liz (Catmom)
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I’ve done a few large lots. The key is to get organized as quickly as possible so you can really see what you have. If you have multiples, then you should get it sorted asap. This is a great task to farm out to children.
Once sorted, you can start spot researching just to get an idea for what they are worth, and how to best list them.
When it comes to listing, it really comes down to how much work you want to put in, and how long you want to sit on the inventory. Selling individuals even with quantity still means you will ship every individual thing.
My recommendation would be to sell in variety lots. Let’s say you have 10 designs – sell a lot that has one of each. Then each sale will be worth your time to pack/ship.
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You might also want to consider if the jewelry might do well on a place like Depop or Etsy. Especially since it is new, in package. Would this be considered deadstock? (I’m not sure that I understand that term completely).
I’ve had decent luck with women’s costume jewelry on Poshmark and Ebay, but mine is a bit older and not in new condition.
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For the lower value items, you may want to just stuff a USPS Flat Rate padded envelope with all that will fit and call that a listing.
You can do the same with the flat rate boxes.
You can also sell it by the pound, like some of the bulk Lego sellers do.
Retro Treasures WV has great ideas above. The key is to sort and determine value as quickly as possible.
This may turn out to be an unexpected pipeline.
Good Luck.
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Thank you for all the great advice everyone! I spent last night and early this morning sorting and made 3 piles; shelter donation, ebay and Savers (community thrift).
I put together a box of super cute jewelry and have already dropped them off at the homeless shelter so they can be given out for the holidays. BTW… I always ask at estate sales for items that I can donate to local shelters for the children. There is one near me that always has about 70 kids housed at any given time. People with sell you stuff very cheap or give you items for this purpose.
I organized a large bin to sell on ebay and have already dropped off surplus at Savers.
I love the idea of variety lots! and by the pound too! great ideas. Thank you everyone!
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