posted on November 25, 2001 06:16:53 PM new
I have the opportunity to tap into my entire church's member's homes for things to sell on eBay. We are doing a church fundraiser and I am going to be distributing a list of items I'm looking for to each home. I would very much covet your expertise as to what exactly I should ask for. I know you each have so much knowledge and cover a very wide area of items, name brands, etc. I need basically a general list of things, like books that predate 1960 for instance, or certain comic books.
I don't think this would be competition for you because it would basically be a one-time deal, basically a huge garage sale consisting of only the items I choose and ask for.
This is going to be a TON of fun because I just love the thrill of how high an auction will go! Our goal is $150,000 4 months away and we have $31,000 so far in 2 months....working our butts off doing car washes, selling Christmas trees, etc. With my knowledge of selling on eBay (I sell children's clothes) I know we can really reach our goal faster if I can get some of the hard to find items. Thanks in advance for your help!<br />
[ edited by rachelsmom on Nov 25, 2001 06:25 PM ]
posted on November 25, 2001 06:58:33 PM new
well,i advise you read all about ebay's ambitious goal of raising 100 million dollars in 100 days.
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posted on November 25, 2001 07:54:43 PM new
Ask some of the elderly members to see if they have any old vintage tablecloths......Any old vintage tablecloths seem to do well, but especially if they have some of the older "State" tablecloths that came from different states that people were passing thru.....these are easy to ship and they go for pretty good prices.......Good luck with your goal!
posted on November 25, 2001 07:56:14 PM new
Ask your older members if they have any depression glass or depression era kitchen items. Those are good sellers, along with pottery, 50's kitsch nik naks, 50's and early 60's "mid century modern" glass and pottery, old enamel and granite wear pots, roasters etc., vintage clothing in good condition, toys from the 50's, 60's 70's, old unused postcards, the old Nancy Drew books sell well, specialty books on specific dog breeds, and of course old cook books and old recipe booklets (you'd be surprised how many of these are found stashed in the bottom of junk drawers!) I can't tell you about the newer stuff that sells, because I mostly sell old stuff.
posted on November 26, 2001 07:29:50 AM new
Here are some items that I find sell really well:
-- signed 1st editions of William Faulkner
-- fishing poles that belonged to Ernest Hemingway
-- pieces of the true cross
posted on November 26, 2001 08:18:55 AM new
I'm still wearing my "old, vintage" clothing from the 60's and 70's!
Not making enough on eBay these days to go out and buy new stuff!
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THIS TELLS ME LIKE MOST OF US,YOU BOT TOO MANY BACK IN THE 60S AND 70S...
posted on November 26, 2001 09:37:40 AM new
As somebody else mentioned, vintage table linens do really well. I've also made a lot of money on hankies...the more decorative, the better. They don't have to be new or unused, just clean with no stains or tears.
I would avoid adult clothing unless it's by a designer or some particularly wonderful piece. I sell used clothes, and that category is not doing real well at the moment.
Kids' clothes, though, sell well if they are in good condition... particularly stuff from the Gap, Old Navy,etc.
First edition books with dustjackets are usually a good bet, even if they are not particularly old. Don't take book club editions, though, as these are virtually worthless.
If you have the patience (and packing materials), china and pottery and older glassware are big sellers. You can do well with true antiques, of course, but there is a huge market of buyers looking to fill out their more-or-less contemporary tableware sets, so if you get newer (post-1960 or so) items, be sure you can identify the maker and pattern if possible. Ditto for silver and plate and even stainless, if it's a popular quality pattern.
This sounds like a wonderful opportunity that will keep you VERY busy. To save yourself and raise the most money, try not to accept any true discards or junk. You need to frame your request so people don't think this is a great opportunity to unload the crud that should be going to the dump or the very downscale thrift shops.
posted on November 26, 2001 10:06:53 AM new
Old Charles Wysocki (folk artist) puzzles do well.
Old calenders sometimes go high too.
Good luck-- it sounds fun......
typing w/ baby and this one handed typing takes forever or i'd add more.....
posted on November 26, 2001 11:20:10 AM new
Definitely linens - nice older pillowcases with crochet and embroidery, table linens, doilies, lace etc..
Coffee grinders, any old copper items (molds and such), fun kitchen stuff like old unusual cookie cutters and that kind of utensils.
Any old graniteware kitchen and household items, you might get lucky those go for huge amounts of money.
