posted on June 3, 2003 10:48:32 PM new
I got this set at an estate sale. Listed it quick (probably a mistake?!) and just guessed on the origin of the designs. Anybody have any ideas what to call it? NO bids yet, so I can change everything.
posted on June 4, 2003 12:41:40 AM new
When I was young (years ago) and our High School Band traveled I collected spoons like Kiara showed and they were silver. They look about the same only they had adornments from the place where we went. For you Roadsmith, I don't have any idea but someone that sets a formal dinner should want them. for their table setting. I have no idea where they come from. I just love it Roadsmith when you come back from a weekend you have such interesting items.
posted on June 4, 2003 07:57:21 AM new
Oh my gosh! I just turned the spoon over (and had my reading glasses ON), and see the word "Italy" on the back of the spoon, plain as day! Wish I'd seen that earlier. Haste makes waste, right? And now I have a bid, so I can't change the auction substantially. I"ll go in and add a few lines at the bottom (where no one sees it, of course!)
Thanks,, everybody. YOu know, I feel as though the score is definitely not anywhere near even these days; I've been helped a ton more than I've been able to contribute here. Maybe when I get even smarter, I can help more. . . .
posted on June 4, 2003 09:03:39 AM new
Lol, Libra. I am a she. The only reason I know some of this stuff is because I've bought and sold a wide variety of things over the years. I've learned a lot by buying and selling on ebay also and these boards have been excellent for new-found knowledge.
Roadsmith, what you are doing is great. You admitted it is fun, you are making money and you are learning about all kinds of things as you go and to me that's the best part of doing ebay. I can't even imagine just specializing in one kind of collectible as I like them all. And you probably know about many items that I know nothing about.
Not to pick on the seller's auction that I posted but the statement "This is what makes us believe it is sterling." is very misleading to buyers. But buyers must learn eventually also.
People are constantly bringing silver colored objects into my shop and identifying them as sterling and expecting a small fortune. When I try to educate some of them they either believe me or not. One fellow recently brought in silver plated flatware that looked like it had been in the dump and there was no plating left on it. He refused to believe what I told him and then said he would take his silver to a "real dealer" and get his money. I smiled and wished him luck.
posted on June 4, 2003 10:34:53 AM new
Sorry to disagree, kiara, but I don't see how Roadsmith could be making any money.
Here we have a $5.95 item listed in two categories...that's a 55 cent fee up front. And she only charges $1.90 to ship this auction item which has to go into a box to avoid being crushed.
By the time she's done with Vendio, eBay and PayPal fees, how is it that she's making any money? Please, someone, educate me.
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posted on June 4, 2003 10:58:10 AM new
My adding is not so great so I am not going to touch that, but I will say I sometimes do the same thing although my shipping isn't free as I might make 50 cents. What I hope when I start a piece that low is that it will attract bids and bids start the process to higher bids. I just started 17 auctions at $4.00 if I sell them at that price I will make a little bit but I am hoping that the high items will bring higher bids and starting them low they already have bids and then that attracts other bidders. I don't see much wrong with that...but that is my opinion.
posted on June 4, 2003 11:39:44 AM new
fluffythewondercat, when I said about making money I wasn't talking about this particular auction. I'm sure the pitcher roadsmith just sold more than makes up for any little losses she may incur on this auction which isn't even over yet.
We can all pick and choose. Want to see some of my recent losses?
posted on June 4, 2003 11:45:06 AM new
Aw, come on, Fluffy! When did I ever claim to be making big bucks? (I did however just sell a pitcher for $202 which I was given; I don't consider $202 chump change.)
I'm not in this to support a family! I'm a hobby seller. During the months when I have the energy to list and sell, I make enough to pay our monthly utility bills and then some. I consider this a great contribution to our retirement income.
Now, about my Selling Methods. I've said many times here that I'm still in Ebay 101. I deal exclusively in books and collectibles, a wide wide area, as we all know. I'm still learning! I start items where I think they should be started. Sometimes I'm right, sometimes I'm wrong, but I never repeat the same mistake twice. I'm smart. I learn quickly.
So - currently I have 30 very odd items up for sale. Several of them are in brand-new categories for me. I got 13 bids in the first few hours they were up. I'm getting lots of looks, and some items have multiple bids.
I'm NOT making Big Bucks, but I've already tripled my investment with 16 items bid on, early. Triple is triple, in my book. If I have the time, at home, to do this with low-end items, where's the harm? As I've said, it's still a game for me, and it's fun, and it's educational, and it's a little lucrative. I'm not a high-end seller. Period.
I frequently will sell something for 500 - 1000 percent profit, sometimes even more. Three trivets, $1.68 each, sold for an average of $90 each. Not bad, I think. And it's big jackpot wins like this that keep me (and I suspect lots of other hobby sellers) going.
So. . . I didn't mean to start a major discussion on whether Roadsmith is making any money. And I surely don't mean to offend you, fluffy. Just wanted to clarify a few things. . . .
posted on June 4, 2003 12:44:06 PM new
Roadsmith: Do you have a California seller's permit?
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posted on June 4, 2003 02:06:04 PM new
When your auction item has bids and you want to add info do not just type in a few words or lines as no one will see them. Add some htlm with a border and color code and copy n' paste it into the info box. Here's an example with 'Item was Made In Italy' as the text. Nobody can say they didn't see that bordered blue box with the added info.
<CENTER><TABLE BORDER=2 WIDTH=100% CELLSPACING=5 CELLPADDING=8 BGCOLOR=cyan><TR><TD><FONT SIZE=+2><BR> <BR>Item was Made In Italy<B>
posted on June 4, 2003 03:59:24 PM new
auctionace: Thanks! I did put it in red print but haven't learned how to do borders yet. Learn something new every day!
