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03/21/2019 at 10:09 am in reply to: What Sells On eBay: Ray Bans, Long Haul jeans, McIntosh preamp, Florsheim shoes, Zippo #58999
Thank you again Steve!
It is always good to see the funky built up plastic car kits selling at good prices, great price on the clean Zippo, and Happy Sweet & Sour on the big globe sale.03/18/2019 at 5:28 pm in reply to: What Sells On eBay: Restored record player, Hats, Mountain bike shoes, Fishing vest, Wall sconce, Trav L Bar #58906Temudgin,
One slips by at the Goodwill! Really liking that chicken motif tray!-
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03/18/2019 at 5:21 pm in reply to: What Sells On eBay: Restored record player, Hats, Mountain bike shoes, Fishing vest, Wall sconce, Trav L Bar #58904Wow Steve, some really good sales, and thank you all others for sharing the knowledge!
For me it has been a lower cost sale month so far with almost interesting bread and butter type sales. Yet here are some standouts. One is a really good one, another interesting one, a little one that’s good to know, and a repeat worth showing again.This is about as good as an old tarnished bottle opener sale gets. Found covered in grime bottom of a metal tool box tray. I bought the tray with tools for a few bucks, this was a bonus. The Ottawa ad for a Billiards Parlor and the lady boot shape made it a home run. I used the $RYANNE$ METHOD for pricing. Best offer $75 accepted:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ladies-Boot-Bottle-Opener-antique-advertising-Billiard-Pool-Parlor-Ottawa-leg/254150525311?hash=item3b2c8d417f:g:FMYAAOSwe0tcfWtFI picked up this ponderous old heavy rusty metal fence post driver for $5.00. As cool as I think it is, I wanted it out of my garage! Best offer $28 and the buyer paid quite a bit more to ship, even with FedEx Ground:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-steel-Fence-Post-driver-pounder-hammer-rust-patina-iron-ranch-farm-14-lb/254056214694?hash=item3b26ee30a6:g:1hMAAOSwysFcMoYGIt has been more than several times now that I have found brass screws for pocket change and turned them into dollars. Here 50 cents became $20 for only 28 older brass screws found in an old lock & key box:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-solid-Brass-Screws-2-long-round-slot-head-lot-of-28-in-old-lock-co-box/372576140833?hash=item56bf44be21:g:~rsAAOSwHglcR6F-When I purchased these Laundry Machine coin boxes, I was targeting them for re purpose sale as cool storage bins for Etsy Crafters. After some research, I found that they are sought after for actual use for good money. This lot of 5 sold for $95 on eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ESD-8-Coin-Laundry-Box-lot-of-5-w-Keys-C21883-Whirlpool-Maytag-washer-dryer/372584728137?hash=item56bfc7c649:g:nPcAAOSwnKFcN8IvGreat Podcast. Sometimes those thoughts come sneaking in when I am listing a rusty object, especially on the heels of a quiet and no real money made week! Yet this is what I enjoy doing, and when I’m not doing this, THAT’S when I really get the FOMO!
Today marks one full year of numbers keeping SL style. I can now set and attain achievable goals with a foundation of information behind me.
Thank you J&R & all who share here.3/10 – 3/16/19 (Items listed are unique to each platform, no cross listing is done)
eBay store totommyto
Total store items: 598
Number of items sold: 8
Total eBay sales (not counting s/h): $166.00
Cost of items sold: $12
Consignment payouts $10
Highest price sold: $25 – 1980 Green Bay Packers recruiting magazine
Average price sold: $20.75
Returns: 0
Money spent on new inventory: $160
Number of new items listed this week: 19
Sell through rate for the week: 1.4Etsy store oldfleatoymarket
Total store items: 619
Number of items sold: 2
Total Etsy sales ( not counting s/h): $30
Cost of items sold: $2
Consignment payouts: 0
Highest price sold: $20 – 1959 church missal
Average price sold: $15
Returns: $12 partial refund for missing board game pieces that I overlooked
Money spent on new inventory: $55
Number of new items listed this week: 7
Sell through rate for the week: 0.7WayRich14,
Congrats on getting the numbers up! This week marks one full year for myself in keeping track of numbers in this manner.
Don’t stop.03/11/2019 at 12:50 pm in reply to: Scavenger Life Episode 402: Can You Build An eBay Business On Repeat Buyers? #58468Just listened through, awesome news J&R!
I thought to share an email from a potential Etsy buyer, and a typical response from me when I receive such mail. This happened just last night:POSSIBLE ETSY BUYER: I am retired and have custody of a young boy. He was a drug exposed infant. He has issues with learning due to the drugs. I homeschool him to give him more time to learn. He needs lots of reading out loud in order to help him. I am on a very limited income. Was wondering if you would be willing to accept $15 for the Happy Hollister books? I appreciate your time in reading this.
MY RESPONSE: Hello and thank you for your interest,
Please simply purchase as it is with stated shipping.
I can refund you $2.00 within 24 hours.
I do not change prices or reserve items, seldom results in a sale.
Not much, best I can do on these books.
Sincerely,
TomNo judgement, no dialogue, just presenting politely the only deal that will work for me. I rarely hear back on these little deals, and even more rarely get the sale, which is more than OK.
03/10/2019 at 10:56 pm in reply to: Scavenger Life Episode 402: Can You Build An eBay Business On Repeat Buyers? #584173/3 – 3/9/19
eBay store totommyto
Total store items: 589
Number of items sold: 8
Total eBay sales (not counting s/h): $380.50
Cost of items sold: $30
Consignment payouts $45
Highest price sold: $95 – Lot of 8 Sandra Kuck Ornaments
Average price sold: $47.56
Returns: 0
Money spent on new inventory: 16
Number of new items listed this week: 22
Sell through rate for the week: 1.4Etsy store oldfleatoymarket
Total store items: 615
Number of items sold: 7
Total Etsy sales ( not counting s/h): $186
Cost of items sold: $16
Consignment payouts: 0
Highest price sold: $36 – Vintage lot of Auburn Rubber toy soldiers
Average price sold: $26.57
Returns: 0
Money spent on new inventory: 10
Number of new items listed this week: 6
Sell through rate for the week: 1.103/04/2019 at 5:46 pm in reply to: Scavenger Life Episode 401: You Don’t Have To Quit Your Job To Sell On eBay #58106Hello all, just chugging along for now, and looking forward to a long awaited flea market trip tomorrow. This was an especially good Podcast for me to listen to. Working the regular job happily yet frustrated from time to time that I cannot put everything into e-selling. And that is OK!
The big question is what do I do with my time away from the regular job? That would also be a reflection on what I would do with my time if I owned all of it.The Tragicomedy of working a happy job while imagining the potentially happier self employment situation.
It is just a comedy until I beef my numbers up consistently. It is only then that I will get my shot at the tragedy part!2/24 – 3/2/19
eBay store totommyto
Total store items: 576
Number of items sold: 12
Total eBay sales (not counting s/h): $324.25
Cost of items sold: $19.50
Consignment payouts $15
Highest price sold: $75 – lot of 4 vintage Barbie doll clones (paid $8)
Average price sold: $27
Returns: 0
Money spent on new inventory: 0
Number of new items listed this week: 1
Sell through rate for the week: 2.0Etsy store oldfleatoymarket
Total store items: 616
Number of items sold: 6
Total Etsy sales ( not counting s/h): $109.35
Cost of items sold: $6
Consignment payouts: 0
Highest price sold: $28.35 – Vintage board game (paid $3)
Average price sold: $18.22
Returns: 0
Money spent on new inventory: 0
Number of new items listed this week: 0
Sell through rate for the week: 1.0-
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02/28/2019 at 10:26 pm in reply to: What Sells On eBay: Clock radios, Red Wing boots, Fairytale book, Vintage City Cafe Menu #57890What a soul soothing video! My dogs have never seen snow! Great sales all!
Here are 2 eBay and 1 Etsy sale that are interesting:I bought this Little Mule Grip Cable Puller as part of a big table lot of old tools and hardware for $40. The sales have been good, with this tool selling at the best price so far at $65.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Little-Mule-Grip-wire-cable-puller-5000-cap-Japan-0-18-0-6-4-5-15mm-Tool/254098078057?hash=item3b296cf969:g:et0AAOSwprtcTemXAt a local church sale, this Pottery Barn Kids Advent Calendar Snowman plush was found for $5. It weighs almost 10 pounds and is 25 inches tall. It sold for a best offer of $150, and $65 FedEx shipping. By the way, USPS was close to $200 to ship!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pottery-Barn-SNOWMAN-ADVENT-CALENDAR-Merry-Bright-Kids-Exclusive-2017-big-plush/372603578347?hash=item56c0e767eb:g:p-UAAOSwBBRcaa09Old beat up boat props are becoming a bread and butter Etsy item for me. I turned this from $5 to $40 relatively quickly. They pop up more than seldom down here in SW Fl.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/617408064/old-boat-prop-chipped-paint-shabby-black?show_sold_out_detail=102/25/2019 at 11:24 am in reply to: Scavenger Life Episode 400: Tax Season Advice for Newbies from Strangers On The Internet #57602In freezing windy Columbus Ohio for some good family stuff. Back to balmy Naples tomorrow and back to a 1 day handling time. Interesting how this was a better week overall, regardless. Etsy back to normal sales.
Happy 400! Your consistent character driven life is something that we all benefit from! Thank you! I must listen today!
2/17 – 2/23/19
eBay store totommyto
Total store items: 585
Number of items sold: 9
Total eBay sales (not counting s/h): $355.00
Cost of items sold: $14
Consignment payouts $5
Highest price sold: $150 – big plush Pottery Barn Kids advent Calender snowman ($5 church sale)
Average price sold: $$39.40
Returns: $25 – 1 broken Krystonia statue (I simply refunded them)
Money spent on new inventory: 0
Number of new items listed this week: 24
Sell through rate for the week: 1.5Etsy store oldfleatoymarket
Total store items: 621
Number of items sold: 6
Total Etsy sales ( not counting s/h): $140
Cost of items sold: $6
Consignment payouts: 0
Highest price sold: $40 old boat prop (paid around $5)
Average price sold: $23.33
Returns: 0
Money spent on new inventory: 0
Number of new items listed this week: 5
Sell through rate for the week: 1.0Always appreciative of the video Steve, and always thankful to others for sharing.
Here are a couple of cool sales.This plastic 1960’s toy soldier is almost 2 inches tall and a very rare one by Eldon.
He sold for $45. There were two other Eldon soldiers in different poses that also sold for $30 each, for a total of $105 to one collector. They came one to a play set so not many produced, and they were detailed nicely for such small scale.I like this next scavenger style sale. On my way back from FedEx after shipping out a steamer trunk, I spotted a Crystal Chandelier sticking out of the top of a recycle bin. I stuffed the chandelier in my car, stripped the crystals and made a quick $45 in a few days. The unit itself was not too desirable. I could have parted the crystals out for a bit more money but Daddy needs a new pair of shoes.
Doublythumbs,
Interesting to me anytime an employer suddenly demands that the ‘Drop Dead Manual’ be written. Even though you are being the good soldier while writing one I’m sure, the manual you leave behind is going to be far from sufficient. Like you mentioned, the initiative of your co-workers was not there to begin with. In their defense, many of them may simply hate performing the advanced tech aspects, and it may be that the learning and doing is actually beyond them. I see this in my own job. My direct supervisor is almost irreplaceable. Smart people from all departments are in awe of him, and character wise, well he walks on water. All of your experience, nuance nohow, troubleshooting, and all of the rest is going to be a serious challenge to replace. Knowledge is power. Jay’s idea is amazing. I hope this transition out of that specific job works to your best advantage, if you decide to stay connected.-
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Simplicio,
Well put!
“Biggest problem is our large fixed monthly costs, primarily our house. We’re kicking around the idea of downsizing but we like our house, especially our big backyard… plus not convinced that it’ll really save us that much money especially after the transaction costs of buying and selling.”
I just moved my oldest son and new wife back in with us due to a mold problem in their apartment. Another reason to hold on to the big house for awhile are the move backs. Happened with my daughter as well several months ago for different reasons. And the pets come back with the grown kids as well. Two extra dogs in my house now!
Hanging out here on SL has really gotten me to think more about my future. Yes, I would love the freedom to buy/sell without the constraints of a regular job. My dilemma is that I have a good job. Just because you work a job that you are relatively happen with, does not mean that you stop imagining the ‘perfect work life’ for yourself. The ‘good’ job takes the motivation away from the hard steps in making that move however. You just cannot have it all in most cases. So, I will continue to slowly build for the inevitable transition into retirement, or perhaps my second early retirement. If all remains the same, eBay and other platforms will be here for me. The kettle is warm, just not likely to boil for some time. This is the hard truth for me right now, but it is not so hard.
Good Morning, and thank you again! I cannot wait to listen to this one!
So, ZERO sales in my once trusty Etsy store this week. That’s a first since it has been beefed up over the past year!
eBay holding lackluster steady, with a very low COGS being the high point again. I have not really been ‘working the shop’ so to speak these past few weeks, just tending.2/10 – 2/16/19
eBay store totommyto
Total store items: 581
Number of items sold: 16 (one International)
Total eBay sales (not counting s/h): $383.50
Cost of items sold: $25
Consignment payouts $0
Highest price sold: Two items sold for $45 each – a 1 1/2″ tall plastic toy soldier & a lot of chandelier crystals
Average price sold: $22.84
Returns: 0
Money spent on new inventory: $20
Number of items listed this week: 1
Sell through rate for the week: 2.7Etsy store oldfleatoymarket
Total store items: 623
Number of items sold: 0!
Total Etsy sales ( not counting s/h): $0!
Cost of items sold: 0
Consignment payouts: 0
Highest price sold: 0
Average price sold: 0
Returns: 0
Money spent on new inventory: $15
Number of items listed this week: 4
Sell through rate for the week: 002/17/2019 at 9:59 am in reply to: What Sells On eBay: Vintage German microphone, Calvin Kline sunglasses, Spectacles, Healing Ointment, Doc Marten redux, Cocktail shaker #57109Some cool sales shared!
Here are three of mine worthy of a post.Original Madballs from Amtoys 1985. Sold for $75. This weird eyeball foam ball toy was the first to get the whole mid 1980’s mad ball thing going. Zero cost due to so many items already sold and accounted for.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Madballs-Original-OCULUS-ORBUS-AmToy-1985-Original-Foam-Taiwan-1980s-monster-toy/253913992479?hash=item3b1e740d1f:g:4F4AAOSw2jNbtTYtThis ice pick/scraper sold for $40. Picked up as a freebie after purchasing a couple of other items. The faded advertising was the selling point.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Florida-Power-Light-ICE-DEPARTMENT-advertising-Ice-Pick-Wood-handle-antique/372549679125?hash=item56bdb0f815:g:3DMAAOSw~xtcJWEGI paid $1 for this old slotted wood board just because it looked cool. Even though the slots were not angled, I sold it as a suspect earring card holder. Prepared for a long tail, it actually sold fast Best Offer of $35 and shipped to Hawaii.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Earring-Card-holder-wood-slots-slotted-wooden-display-rustic-store-sign/254056224826?hash=item3b26ee583a:g:AiQAAOSwpRxcMohK-
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