posted on October 22, 2003 07:18:18 PM new
It obviously won't bring as much as if it didn't have the chip, but if it is a scarce design, it will still sell. I'm not an expert on oil/kerosene lamps, but I've not seen one like you have. I've been selling for almost 40 yrs.
Do yourself a favor and find the pattern before you list it. If it's listed generically, it won't get the attention that it would if it had a name.
AuctionAce, when you say things like It makes more less sense it makes NO SENSE.
There are probably numerous dealers that buy lamps on ebay for certain customers, I have purchased some myself and resold them in my shop. But I am selective in what I purchase and don't just go by lowest price. Chipped items don't sell as well on ebay either as they do in my shop.
posted on October 22, 2003 09:04:02 PM new
Yes Kiara the ones for $600 look EXACTLY like the one with the chip. Have you taken the time to analyze the results of your search ??
692 items found for milk glass lamp
1st is $577.89
50th is $62.00
The other 642 items are $62.00 to $0.01
Give an idiot statistics and he can prove anything.
[ edited by horsey88 on Oct 22, 2003 09:06 PM ]
posted on October 22, 2003 09:34:21 PM new
Sigh.........
Give an idiot statistics and he can prove anything.
Horsey, this is what you said.
I ain't no expert but my question is : If many old lamps bring more in retail shops then why aren't they selling when they are listed for $5 on Ebay. Shouldn't the folks who are selling these lamps for big bucks in their stores be buying them for $5 on Ebay. 689 were listed in the last two weeks with nary a bid.
I just showed you that your stats were wrong. Nary a bid means that 689 had no bids.
And I don't buy just any old $5.00 lamp on ebay to resell in my shop and neither do most dealers. And NEVER did I say that the one that sold for almost $600 was like the one discussed here. And when I said "many old lamps" I wasn't specifically talking about milk glass ones either. Sheesh!
posted on October 24, 2003 06:58:06 AM new
Welcome seagulllax some days are testier than others. Just ignore and keep coming back. I for one think new blood is good so keep on posting and ignore the snide comments it will get better.
