Vintage Mattel Toys
Although the company has been around since 1945, Mattel really exploded in popularity when Barbie came along and gave the toy world a good shaking. She is probably the most collected of the vintage Mattel toys, but there are other Mattel products that did very well in their original run which are still [...]
Here is another item that seems to really do well on eBay. The Baby Einstein DVD Collection is a very popular seller. Kids love it and getting it moved along on eBay works out great for both sets of parents. It’s a win/win situation. Whether you are buying or selling, second hand Baby Einstein DVDs [...]
Military pins and military medals are a very popular collectibles. Although I’ve seen a few of these being sold at estate sales, I don’t believe I’ve ever seen any truly high quality collectible military pins being sold at yard or garage sales. Vintage military items are wonderful to collect, but they are often held [...]
There was some interesting news for both buyers and sellers of merchandise on eBay recently. It was reported that eBay shares have risen dramatically recently. It is thought that this is due at least in part to eBay’s latest strategy of showcasing the best rated sellers and working to make the overall shopping experience more [...]
In a truly amazing auction, a Sarmatian King’s Gold Necklace and Amulet from 2000 years ago is up for bidding.
The prices on a brand new spa were really low, and that caught my attention right away.
photo credit: Patrick Swint
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’m not talking about ten or twenty dollars a glass. I’m talking very [...]
Almost anything vintage Harley Davidson is going to attract attention. Old Harley Davidson equipment and gear is a very popular collectible.
One of the things I do is look for items that are extremely hot sellers on eBay. Some of these, like popular toys, people try their best to predict months in advance. Others, like items related to celebrities, it can be tough to predict.
Right now, putting up just about anything that includes a Michael Jackson [...]
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 [...]
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.
Every once in a while if I mention that I [...]
If you are looking for hot items in games and toys, Batman Legos look like a winner right now. Even though I already have tons of estate sale items, I look constantly for interesting auctions so I know what else to keep my eyes open for when I go out. Actually, I’m trying [...]
The area I live in used to have a thriving Steel industry. There was a lot of money in it and many people supported their families very well. Sadly, the steel companies went away. What was left behind, besides a lot of abandoned mills, were many beautiful homes built by and lived in by the [...]
Vintage Iron Maiden concert shirts are held in high esteem by collectors. I’ve sold a LOT of vintage concert tour t shirts on eBay and I’d have to say that Iron Maiden fans are some of the most hard core when it comes to getting the shirts they want. Iron Maiden formed in 1975 and [...]
It might just be the area where I live, but I come across trading pins a lot. I’ve sold them in the past individually and as singles, but I have found that you have to really study up if you want to know which individual pin will bring a lot at auction.
The people who collect [...]
I found myself in possession of a couple of really nice railroad lanterns after a friend of the family died. He had been a devoted collector of railroad memorabilia and even had an entire room that was filled with all things trains. He had started by collecting model trains but then moved on to things [...]
I look at what is selling on eBay as a way to know what to look for when I hit yard sales and estates sales. Sometimes I find things as I browse and research, that make me do a double take. Starbucks cups are one of the items that caught my eye recently.
When I say [...]
As an eBay seller and a frequent visitor of estate sales, I’m constantly learning about new items that are collected by people. Some of them are surprising,some are sort of expected. Sometimes you see something and even though you may not have thought about it before, it just screams “collectible” when you find it.
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I honestly enjoy going to estate sales and checking out what is around. Every once in a while I manage to find an old bakelite telephone hidden away in a corner behind all of the big ticket items. These seem to be getting harder and harder to find. I didn’t find any good ones at [...]
These are very popular and thus, very hard to get your hands on without doing a bit of searching. The 2008 Hess Toy Truck and Front End Loader makes back up warning sounds along with having a working horn and lights. That was definitely a popular item late in 2008, when I first put up [...]
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