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Looks like Steve’s store is going steady, even in the dead of summer. Great sale on not only a turntable, but just the manual for $50! Post your What[See the full post at: What Sells On eBay: Hats, Briefcase, Glass mugs, Fender amp, Jansport, Hood emblem]
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I decided to jump into making what sold videos too, hey why not: Popeye’s Postcards What Sold Week of July 9. I also put up a series of videos outlining my Postcard Selling Process that I talked about in my interview with Jay last year. Scavenger Life Episode 276: How to Buy and Sell Postcards on eBay
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It’s been godawful slow for us this summer, but there are little pockets of cha-chings periodically. Last Sunday we sold 7 items out of the blue so that was a nice surprise. Here are our most notable recent sales.
Got this dryer power module at a yard sale for $10. The guy bought it to fix his dryer but never used it. We couldn’t test it so I hope it works. I think the mfr has stopped making this part. Sold for $230:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/112482050090This surveyor’s tripod came from the auction for $42, sold for $190 to someone in Brooklyn:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/112454956120This crock also came from the auction for $20 and sold for $125:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/112406050675Nice Eddie Bauer sweater from a rummage sale ($1), sold for $30:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/112130550310Also got these Vionics for $2 at a church rummage sale, sold for $50. I like Vionics myself because of the arch support but never thought I’d see such a cool pair in such good shape at a rummage sale. I think my eyes bugged out.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/112477221276Another auction item, paid $8, sold for $40:
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pythonesk, thanks for posting about your surveyor’s tripod you sold. I found just a single leg on one of these that is really pretty (looks like oak with nice steel finishes). Wasn’t exactly sure what it was but it was $2 and cool. Seeing the prices of the complete tripods I’m guessing I can put this leg up for $25-40 and hope someone needs it for a repair!
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Steven, still amazes me some of the little tiny parts that you’re able to scavenge & sell! Great stuff!
My interesting sales of the past 7 days:
c1960s Disneyland Railroad Oil Can
Showed this a couple weeks ago when I found it at a sale. Immediately fell in love with it and priced it high; the most recent ones had sold for only $60-$70 but I priced mine at $130. Took a best offer of $119 today.1950s View-Master Model E with Box & 35 Reels
I started to get nervous that this wouldn’t sale or that I’d have to put it on clearance sale. Bought the lot for $10 at a sale and listed for $60. Finally sold today on a 20% off sale for $48.1960s Burnt Orange 45RPM 7″ Platter Pak
Always pick these up if they’re cheap. I currently have 4 in my store and this one sold for $40, paid $3 I think.Zenith Space Commander SC 600-X Color TV Remote Control
Such a cool looking little piece. One of the first wireless remote controls for a TV. I’m sure it doesn’t work anymore, just looks awesome. Paid $1 at a sale and sold for $30.(12) Beatles 45s Singles Lot
Paid up for these with one of my records guys – he goes to Goodwills & fleas all over but hates selling online, only sets up on his stoop down the street from me. He’s an old hippie. Negotiated him down to $40 for this book and sold for $100. One of the many things in my store that I’m not making 10x my money one, but it’s high quality and drives a lot of clicks & interest.YALE & TOWNE Brass Padlock Lock with Key
Part of the vintage & antique padlock cache I found a few weeks ago. Paid an average of $3 per lock, this one sold for $30 best offer.-
What happend to the Space Command market, I sold one a year or so ago for over $100. There are tone rods inside that sound when you push the button, it clicks hence the term ‘Clicker’. Very cool item.
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Whoa – you sold one for $100? When I went through sold items, I didn’t even expect to get the $30! My 600-X sold and sill have the 600 listed… loos like perhaps the 400 is the hot/high priced model?
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My highest sale of the week was my 2nd to last Vampire Tarot card set. This one sold for $75. I raised the price of the last one to $99 or best offer.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182612727671I bought a box lot of flatware at auction for some silverplate items, but, of course, the first thing to sell was more mundane. This is a set of various stainless steel flatware & serving pieces in the same vintage pattern. Bought for $4.50, sold for $40.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182659778494I bought a lot of pantone books and color fans at an online auction. This is the first to sell, a color fan from 1963. Paid about $6.50 and sold for full price of $60.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182628171737Along with those tarot card sets, I bought boxes upon boxes of books, overstock/remainder books, that are selling very slowly. I’m valuing each book at about 20 cents. I will be finding ways to sell them more quickly, but this workbook for artists sold for $16, which includes shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182612604278This set of 10 silverplate spreaders came from an auction lot of various small kitchen items. Paid $2, sold for $29.
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Here’s my sold video from June! Someone was saying they had audio issues with it, but I hear it fine on my end. Hopefully it’s ok aside from the background hiss. https://youtu.be/jo9Vpyo5L6I
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My favorite recent sale. Paid $3 apiece at indy thrift where the older ladies like fussy stuff. They have raised their prices since I found the place unfortunately but still an amazing place. http://www.ebay.com/itm/232286931796
These handmade items take a looong time to sell but I feel compelled to rescue them. Paid $3 at the same indy thrift. http://www.ebay.com/itm/331886005086
Struggling to sell vintage wrapping paper, but did manage to sell this one. Paid .99 at a thrift store. http://www.ebay.com/itm/331889763494
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I’ve actually been doing really well with selling empty tequila bottles. Got for free from my community.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tequila-Clase-Azul-Reposado-Empty-Bottle-750ml-Talavera-Pottery-Handpainted-Tall/182670477989There is a category in my store called “Ugly” and this was in it. The buyer said in the feedback “I so love this item!” LOL Got in a barter swap, along with a few other items, for a dozen eggs.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ugly-Frog-Glass-Metal-Ornament-Hanging-Bell-Door-Chime-Garden-Suncatcher-Art/182608636340This was in the box of stuff I got from buying the “remains” of a yard sale. I honestly didn’t think I’d get much for them, if they sold, but they did. So, cost was about 10c. Feedback on this said “Very pretty, great condition.”
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182569199509And I’m including this one only because the feedback made me laugh: “Even prettier,and more gorgeous than photo” Never expected that kind of comment for a tie! Got for $1 at GW.
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Found golf club at Thrift. Paid $1. Got full asking within a few days.
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