January 1, 2010 – 10:59 pm
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 [...]
December 6, 2009 – 4:35 pm
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 [...]
October 3, 2009 – 11:31 pm
One of the first “uncommon” items I found when I started looking for things to sell on eBay years ago, was antique Stanley planes. I learned about them because I had gone to an estate sale that featured many vintage and antique woodworking tools.
I had a hunch that these vintage tools would be worth something [...]
October 2, 2009 – 9:52 pm
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 [...]
September 19, 2009 – 10:07 am
If I had realized when I was a kid that vintage costumes were going to become collectible, I would have at least tried to keep mine in decent shape. I remember that I managed to damage just about every one of those old 70’s costumes I wore. I would either fall down on someone’s steps [...]
September 12, 2009 – 2:32 pm
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 [...]
August 31, 2009 – 9:17 pm
In a truly amazing auction, a Sarmatian King’s Gold Necklace and Amulet from 2000 years ago is up for bidding.
August 27, 2009 – 4:04 pm
The prices on a brand new spa were really low, and that caught my attention right away.
August 27, 2009 – 10:45 am
Dick Tracy comics and related memorabilia are very popular collectibles.
August 26, 2009 – 6:34 pm
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 [...]
August 26, 2009 – 2:47 pm
photo credit: cometstarmoon
It’s funny how seeing something 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 and suddenly I had a flash of [...]
August 23, 2009 – 12:14 pm
Almost anything vintage Harley Davidson is going to attract attention. Old Harley Davidson equipment and gear is a very popular collectible.
August 17, 2009 – 10:24 pm
Leather bound books are a wonderful collectible that celebrate an art that is quickly disappearing.
August 15, 2009 – 8:16 am
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 [...]
August 12, 2009 – 10:22 pm
Antique electric fans and vintage fans can be a great find if you like to hit estate sales. There are some serious collectors out there. I learned this by accident when I was searching around the basement of a house where an estate sale had been going on all day. I wasn’t really expecting to [...]
August 12, 2009 – 8:41 pm
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 [...]
August 10, 2009 – 6:15 pm
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 [...]
August 10, 2009 – 12:31 pm
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 [...]
Vintage catalogs are one of my favorite things to find at estate sales but they don’t turn up all that often. I think they are one of those collectibles that were treated as ephemera and were often thrown away. I know there are a lot of people out there who collect the old Sears Christmas [...]
I’ve got to admit that I never intentionally went out looking for marbles for sale. While it is true that I have always focused on the “offbeat” items that qualify as collectibles, and it has been a constant learning experience, antique and vintage marbles were not something I actively looked for. Instead, they seemed to [...]
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