Author Archive: Mike
Treasure or Trash?
You can make a lot of money reselling other peoples’ cast off items. Just remember that sometimes junk is just junk.
What to Sell on eBay When You Run Out of STUFF!
If you sell on eBay, sometimes you have to get creative. Here are a couple of tips that can provide you with a constant supply of things to sell.
What to Look for at Your Local Second Hand Shop
You never know what you’ll find at your local second hand shop. Here is my experience with visiting some nearby thrift stores.
Second Hand
Buying and selling second hand items can be a fun and profitable hobby or business. For collectors, second hand sales can offer rare treasures.
Manners for Dummies and Estate Sales
I Do Not Like Rude Behavior I went out today visiting some local estate sales. There weren’t many sales this weekend, and the pickings were kind of slim. All that I came away with was an urge to write a short post for my website. I was “inspired” to write after watching the behavior of [...]
Learn About Disney Pins and Disney Pin Trading
An Interview with a Disney Pin Expert! Hi everyone. Most people who deal with collectibles realize that the Disney brand is huge. People from all over the world have deep, nostalgic bonds with all things Disney. Many childhood memories are tied to Disney characters as well as the Disney theme parks. A Disney vacation is [...]
Great Deals at Second Hand Sales
There are some hardcore weekend shoppers out there who hit garage sales, yard sales an flea markets religiously every weekend. They go out for different reasons. Some people love to look for things for their own use, while an ever increasing number go out looking for things to resell on sites like eBay and Craigslist. [...]
The Search for Unique Antique Coffee Tables
Why Do People Love Antique Coffee Tables? People who are aware of their history tread on the path of life with certainty and preparedness for the future. We have reverence for the past and the culture and tradition that prevailed within its limits. The artistic creations produced by these classical cultures are highly regarded by [...]
Vintage Valentines Day Cards
My Box of Vintage Valentine Cards In one corner of my game room I’ve got a box filled with someone’s memories. Vintage Valentines Cards, heart felt greetings signed with love from someone long since gone to their reward. Bundled up in that plain old box are hundreds of long kept tender messages and well wishes [...]
German Helmets for Sale
Old German helmets like these are very popular with collectors. Check here for tips and low prices on authentic collectibles.
Vintage Dick Tracy Comic and Toy Collectibles
Dick Tracy comics and related memorabilia are very popular collectibles.
Kentucky Derby Glasses are a Hot Collectible
Grab Up Those Glasses When You See Them! Kentucky Derby Glasses have been a tradition at Churchill Downs since way back in 1938. Many people have started collecting these official mint julep glasses and some of the early ones are not only rare, they are quite valuable. I didn’t realize how valuable and collectible these [...]
Vintage Matchbooks|Matchcover Lots
Don’t Throw Away That Old Box of Matchbooks! It’s funny how seeing one little thing can bring back a really old memory of something you completely forgot about. I was doing my usual skimming and scanning of eBay auctions when I came upon some auctions for vintage matchbooks. I looked at the old matchbook covers [...]
Vintage Harley Davidson
Almost anything vintage Harley Davidson is going to attract attention. Old Harley Davidson equipment and gear is a very popular collectible.
Leather Bound Books
Leather bound books are a wonderful collectible that celebrate an art that is quickly disappearing.
Vintage Sign Letters
When I was actively going to estate sales a lot, I sort of specialized in finding the offbeat items that people collect. The reason for this is becomes obvious if you have ever attended an estate sale. The early rush of people trying to buy the “common” collectibles can be pretty obnoxious and they tear [...]
Cheap Makeup
It seems that people are looking for a way to get their hands on some cheap makeup. I’m sure this means the price, not the quality. I don’t think anyone wants to break out in a rash for the sake of saving a couple of dollars. Although I’ve written a lot over time about products [...]
Hot Wheels Lamborghini
photo credit: ffrade For most people, the idea of owning a Lamborghini is just a bit outside of their budgetary retraints. I did a quick search and the cheapest one I found was in the ballpark of $220,000. That is a pretty nice ballpark. Let’s face it, that costs more than the average person’s house. [...]
Looking for Cheap Brooches?
Looking for some cheap brooches? Well, I can’t guarantee the prices will always be what you are expecting, but if you don’t have months to scour estate sales, eBay is a pretty good place to start your search. I really enjoy watching the economics of garage sales, estate sales, and what sells on eBay. It [...]
Margin of Safety: Risk-Averse Value Investing Strategies for the Thoughtful Investor by Seth Klarman
Let me start this entry by saying that if you might have a copy of the investing book titled Margin of Safety: Risk-Averse Value Investing Strategies for the Thoughtful Investor by Seth Klarman, you should go find it NOW. This is one of the most valuable second hand books you could possibly own. If you [...]
