posted on September 11, 2003 02:15:19 PM new
well, I listed most of my post cards in one lot, but there are a few I found kind of special. would you list these seperately? if so, what would you start them at and what would you rate them?
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posted on September 11, 2003 07:23:11 PM new
Sorry...wasn't hanging out here today so missed this when you posted rariffle!
I have to confess that I don't know much about this kind of card .. I really just do "view" cards with a greeting thrown in every now and again.
I guess i would try listing in the "comic postcard category" #4093.. or perhaps list the two that name the cities in those state categories. If there is a "c" followed by a number make sure you include that in your listing in case it is part of a series..maybe an artist's name is under the check in the top postcard or just under the fish in the bottom one? (then could list under artist signed)...or..
list as a lot of 4 comic postcards and see what happens.
I really don't have an idea of value ( my personal opinion is that they are not very valuable) - if they are part of a series they are probably more valuable..otherwise I don't think they are very valuable..I've seen several of the girl with chaps so it is probably very common. I would think the bottom postcard is more collectable - i know some people collect "linen" comic cards and this one looks like it is artist signed.
Maybe someone else knows more about this kind of card? Come on Lindajean and others!
As for condition, it looks like the bottom two are in good condition with no bends or creases and light corner and edge wear..it looks like the paper has split on the second card (poor condition)and are the corners bent on the top pc or are those marks from the album..make sure you note any defects like bent corners, creases, tears etc in your listing. I always try to be too critical of condition so buyers are not disppointed. Use words like "mint" and "excellent" very sparingly.
Sorry I couldnt be more help..maybe someone who knows more will pipe in here.
How did you do on your lot sale? It seems to me that the "lot" prices have skyrocketed!
posted on September 11, 2003 08:57:25 PM new
The top card (Cupid) seems like an obvious Valentine's Day card, and, being obsessive, I'd probably save it until January to sell. Isn't there a category for vintage greeting cards in Collectibles?? I have a lot of early 1900s Christmas and Valentine's Day cards from our grandmother's estate and will auction them in the appropriate seasons.
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P.S. The lady in the chaps--one of the postcard categories is "Risque postcards"--seems a natural category for that one. You get LOTS of hits in that category!
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posted on September 11, 2003 09:09:00 PM new
I just thought of an angle on the first card..list under Pennsylvania ..maybe some of Clifford Moody's relatives are still around..make sure you include his name and Le Raysville (or whatever the town is) in the description... I once sold a postcard when I listed a recipient's name to his grandaughter!
Frankly, most of the Holiday cards are a dime a dozen unless they are especially nice and in mint condition and by some famous artists (Clapsaddle, Winsch etc) or very appealing. Halloween cards are the exception- they are HOT now and not just because the season is approaching - there was a postcard auction in Iowa in July and a lot of Halloween postcards brought BEAUCOUPS $$$$
posted on September 11, 2003 10:39:05 PM new
My first collection was Post Cards. Not view cards but greeting cards. Mostly Santa's. I have over a 100 of them. Some in not so good condition but since it's santa I collected it no matter what condition they were in. I started with Children then I branched out. Love the Halloween ones as I have about 6 of them but to high priced for me now. I can't waste my money doing that. I do collect view cards of New Orleans as I love that town and Duluth so my daughter has some since as to where her mother came from. It's really Proctor but only two postcards from there.
Neglus sounds about right with the cards. I personally don't like the cartoon cards but somehow they end up here as my Husband buys them. Good Luck with your cards.....
posted on September 12, 2003 02:41:02 AM new
thanks for all the input...i really like the cartoon ones.
my son goes fishing everyday, winter or summer....so i am seriously thinking about taking the fish ones (there are four different ones) and having them matted and framed for him...
posted on September 12, 2003 04:43:05 AM new
neglus
You might be right about the relative-thing. I once had an antique photograph up and a small bidding war ensued. Seems one of the people wanting it was a relative of the person in the photograph. It was nice that it went to her.
posted on September 12, 2003 05:02:30 AM new
Libra - I am sure you know that the Santas pc's can be quite valuable - good idea to collect them way back when!!
rariffle: I like some of the comic ones too...especially the WWII ones and if you have 4 fish ones from the same series they could be a lot more valuable than just one but on the other hand you might have the one that is rare. I think matting and framing and giving to someone with the ineterest is a great idea! I think there is a whole genre of fishing exaggeration cards.
Given the condition of the chaps one and the fact that it is very common I would just toss it.
posted on September 12, 2003 08:58:08 AM new
If you list 6 to 10 fishing theme comic cards you can get $7 or $8 and hope for a bidding war if someone sees something they like. They don't go for much, but it is better than wasting Ebay fees or tossing them.
Also, if you have plans of getting other postcards (and we never know what we will run across, I wish I had kept several things I decided to toss a couple of years ago), you can put them in a batch of 300 to 400 and call them damaged cards. I got $35 for mine and that was better than tossing them.
Unlike some sellers, I never include them in my batch auctions just to get rid of them, so I save them up for the damaged lots.
posted on September 12, 2003 01:11:00 PM new
Hey Neglus, Because of your past advice about postcards. My son in college is picking up beer and pizza money selling postcards on ebay. He had one bring $11.00 you would have thought it brought $11,000.00 he was so happy. Just thought you would like to know.
posted on September 12, 2003 01:11:01 PM new
there is something in me that says not to "toss" something old away. things like that will go into my "treasure trunk" for my grandchildren to go through after my death. it is an old steamer trunk stuffed full of things I found interesting over the years.
in my treasure trunk are;
2 Life magazines showing photos of Kennedy's funeral
old fast food toys...from when my kids were little
old family pictures and postcards
a pillow my son made in first grade 30 years ago
a detective magazine featuring a murder of a woman who was from our tiny town....1950's
and a lot of stuff I can't remember without emptying the trunk.
posted on September 12, 2003 01:25:50 PM new
I know what you mean Rariffle - especially since your cards have been in the family! I didn't really mean "toss" as in throw away..I just wouldn't waste the .30 to list it.
Linda I like your idea about packaging the damaged cards and selling as a lot - on the other hand there are some cards that are damaged that are rare - I usually sell the ones that I go to great lengths to describe as being damaged..go figure!
bigpeepa - good for your son! It is quite a rush when your eBay items go for more than you ever imagine, isn't it??! Like winning the lottery!! I wish my college aged daughter would show some interest in the biz (hopefully not for beer though since she's 19)!
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posted on September 12, 2003 01:26:49 PM new
Rarriffle: I like your idea of a treasure trunk.
When each of our grandsons was born, I bought a good acid-free box, and put in it, first, pages I'd written to the baby as we awaited his birth, what his parents were saying, what we were hoping for him, etc. And a newspaper from the day of his birth. Then I added things over the next 6 years, photocopying what was in our wallets for a couple of years on New Year's Day (a friend's suggestion)--credit cards and all. Interesting news clippings, a couple of smaller mail-order catalogs, letters and e-mails the parents wrote us about the baby's progress and development in those years. Things I think he'll be fascinated with. I'm cutting it off at 6 years for each of the boys, figuring they have their own keepsakes after that. They don't know I have these boxes, and they may not be shown them until I'm a much older lady--or when they turn 21, or some such age.
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