posted on July 23, 2004 07:52:50 PM new
On Ebay I buy name brand clothes and vintage books.
I think I end up buying a new wardrobe every year. And I think I have a pretty good collection of old books going! Mostly under one specific subject and interest. (I'm trying not to be too specific here!)
But I have bought...microwave, camera, jewelry and pictures. I also have bought old things pertaining to where I live.
posted on July 23, 2004 08:18:04 PM new
Glassgirl: I have bought a multitude of stuff, but not big appliances. Bought books, jewelry, household. Some for gifts and had them ship, which saved me the trouble. I do always feel I get better deals on computer peripherals (media card, discs, etc.) than I can get at a best buy or computer store. But software hasnt been good for me. Although I did get an a/v program NIB which was cheaper than retail or net price
posted on July 23, 2004 08:18:26 PM new
I bought an antique gold-diamond-opal bangle for a wedding gift for my future daughter-in-law. Hindu tradition is I give her jewelry.
Also torture-instrument-harmonicas for my three grandchildren, replacement U S Naval Academy yearbooks for my son, a tagging gun to use at the thrift where I volunteer.
Lately I've been buying eBay fall inventory. Now if can just get 600+ auctions typed I'll be in business!
posted on July 23, 2004 08:37:27 PM new
Not much. Camera batteries, bubble envelopes, used to buy wallpockets but have stopped doing that. The addiction is over, I think.
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posted on July 23, 2004 09:07:15 PM new
Most of my wardrobe yearly, except the undies! Camera batteries; zip disks, zip drive; elec toothbrush heads; fabric, buttons, sewing machine attachments, needles, sewing machine, clothing patterns, embroidery yarn, silk embroidery ribbon, craft supplies, fabric dye; books; metal detector, many MD books and accessories; a timeshare at Royale Beach & Tennis Club - South Padre Island, Texas; Racsal mobility scooter, 2 batteries for same; videos; costume jewelry; manual and humidifier for sleep apnea machine, filters, masks and hoses for same; hair color; software; Advanatge flea stuff for cats; decorative pillows, rugs, sheets; Xmas gifts; shipping envelopes; lots more stuff I can't remember right now.
Many of the items I have bought on eBay I otherwise could not afford, especially the timeshare ($503.00, originally $10,000 - my in-laws paid full price at same resort!) and the scooter ($1325.00 - my model retails for around $5,000).
I buy quite a bit off the internet that eBay doesn't offer, as well- like the same brand name vitamins, supplements, and homeopathics I was buying at health food stores at astonishing discounts. And many more items.
I'll buy anything on eBay (except underpants, food, and gasoline) that I can get at a better price (including shipping) than at brick & mortar stores. The first place I look when I need to buy most ANYTHING is eBay, then elsewhere on the internet.
Exception: I usually end up buying my computer components at Fry's or Bantam Electronics here in Austin.
posted on July 23, 2004 09:16:18 PM new
I generally look on eBay first, too. If I don't find what I want, Clinique make-up, for example, then I go check elsewhere.
posted on July 23, 2004 09:31:19 PM new
Meadowlark why not the undies. Search Jockey womens and I think you probably will find good buys. We have a jockey outlet not to far away and the bargins are good. I have listed some on eBay and they do really good. Jockey women's are expensive and I think sometimes they are a really good buy. I haven't searched lately though.
posted on July 23, 2004 09:38:40 PM new
Books and DVDs. And, once in a blue moon, I pick up a piece of Guardian ware.
edited to insert a necessary "c"
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posted on July 23, 2004 10:03:24 PM new
Bunni, what is so special about that Guardian wear? I just did a search on it (didnt know what it was) and almost every auction now listed has bids?
So whats with it compared to other cookware?
(None of the auctions really say.)
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Nevermind, I figured it out. Vintage, waterless cookware. thanks anyway!
posted on July 23, 2004 10:39:13 PM new
Neroter...I've sold a lot of Guardian and it even does well during the summer slump. Winter, when everyone is inside is when it does best. If you can find a glass lid that's not in too bad of condition, they will do well on their own. Storage auctions and estate sales are where they usually turn up. No one who uses it will voluntarily let go of it.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
posted on July 23, 2004 11:14:24 PM new
man sparkz, i bet i've missed it along the way -(do so many estate sales) - but I never knew about it to even look for it! and mostly if i buy kitchenware, but it for myself. But yeah, looks very popular on ebay!! (probably will be even more now as mentioned on this board -- ever notice that, too? - a spike in stuff discussed over here?)
posted on July 23, 2004 11:36:24 PM new
Neroter: I don't know why others collect it, but it is popular. I grew up with it--those were the pots & pans we used. I'm not sure how old the set I have is--I was born in 1955, and I don't know when or where my mother got our Guardian ware. Over the years, the glass lids got broken until there was only one triangle lid left, and the one claw thingie that you use to pick up the pans with got a bit bent.
I still use it to cook with, and so once I discovered you could get it on eBay, I gradually started getting lids and another claw thingie. When I can get them at a decent price, that is. I LOVE cooking with Guardian ware! They are aluminum, and the heat spreads very evenly. And the triangle pans are great, especially if you have to pour what you've cooked into a bowl. Since mine have been in constant use for 50 years or more, they are certainly not "collectible" grade. But that's OK with me.
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posted on July 24, 2004 04:55:29 AM new
I know I won't buy jewelry anymore on eBay. My last purchase was so totally off-base it's scared me off. It was supposed to be a vintage necklace and bracelet from India in it's original box - in perfect condition. It's missing two stones. Two other stones are cloudy and another one is chipped. The foiling is missing from 85% of the stones making them appear dull. It's a rather new set (last 10 years or so) in a box that belonged to another much older set. I got it cheaply so I'm not bothering to ship it back, but it was a total disappointment. I'll wear it, but not very happily. Makes me appreciate my listings even more. At least when I describe, I describe accurately.
I've bought orientalia on eBay. Ripped of there as well. I bought two porcelain miniature teasets for my granddaughter. Both arrived broken into tiny pieces. However, I did buy one pendant ridiculously cheap that the seller described as brass and vintage. Turned out to be gold and antique. A Chinese enameled gold box shaped pendant. Worth 100x what I paid for it at least. That pretty made up for the other crap.
eBay - you are turning into a giant global rummage sale.
Cheryl
. . .if you still try to defend the infamies and horrors perpetrated by that Antichrist- I really believe he is Antichrist- I will have nothing more to do with you and you are no longer my friend.. . - War and Peace, Tolstoy
Sorry to hear about your bad experience with the jewelry. I sell a lot of vintage jewelry and it's always best to be honest about the condition. I don't agree with your decision to keep the piece. I would send it back and insist on a refund as it was not described properly. Why should you wear jewelry that isn't in good condition when it was described as good and you paid for good condition? I try my best to describe the jewelry accurately and if I make an error I own up to it and refund the buyer right away. Personally, I wouldn't let this seller get away with sending you inferior pieces.
Just my opinion!!
Now, what do I buy?
Just about everything on my Christmas list. I haven't been to a mall at Christmas time, birthdays or anniversaries for several years. I buy everything from ebay or other sites. Also, "lots" of jewelry for resell and of course, Capodimonte Porcelain, hence my name on Vendio.
posted on July 24, 2004 05:36:47 AM new
I've bought jewelry, books, stuff for my collection, catridges for my printer (they were worthless), parts and literature for antique car and a bunch of stuff that I resold.
I know I should send it back, but it's a new seller and hopefully I've taught her a lesson. If my email to her wakes her up to the importance of describing an item accurately, than it's worth the $4.99 I paid. If it had been a seasoned seller, I would have been all over it with a vengence. I sent her an email telling her about the piece and giving her suggestions on describing jewelry. Advised her to either get a loop or a very strong magnifying glass and to go over the pieces she sells with a fine tooth comb and to make sure she does her research. I gave her several links I have about vintage jewelry as well. I noticed by her other auctions that she doesn't normally sell jewelry. She sells a big variety of other things. I told her that she should concentrate on just a couple of areas to become more of an expert and if she wants to become more diverse, to do it a little at a time. She did offer money back, but I'll keep it as a lesson to myself. Always, always ask specific questions especially if the seller appears new and inexperienced. Besides, I can now tease my daughter and tell her the set is her inheritance.
Cheryl
. . .if you still try to defend the infamies and horrors perpetrated by that Antichrist- I really believe he is Antichrist- I will have nothing more to do with you and you are no longer my friend.. . - War and Peace, Tolstoy
posted on July 24, 2004 05:53:31 AM new
LOL, capolady. I can relate! Our parents tortured us, now it's our turn. I'll probably give the set to my granddaughter. She loves to play dress up and she won't care if it's missing a stone or two. In fact, my daughter fears I'll skip her altogether when it comes to inheritance and I'll leave it all to Tiffany! I just tell her she should start treating me like a queen and that she needs to come over and do housecleaning once a week. That will keep her in the will.
My son once attempted to buy something on eBay. He sent the guy a money order (we have the receipt) and I personally mailed it. The guy claimed to never have received it and then slammed him with a NPBA. By the time my son told me about the results of his purchase, it was too late to do anything about it. Thankfully, it was a very small dollar item. He'll never shop eBay again. Just as well. I want him to save up so he can marry his long-time girlfriend and move out of the house!
Cheryl
. . .if you still try to defend the infamies and horrors perpetrated by that Antichrist- I really believe he is Antichrist- I will have nothing more to do with you and you are no longer my friend.. . - War and Peace, Tolstoy
[ edited by CBlev65252 on Jul 24, 2004 05:54 AM ]
posted on July 24, 2004 08:19:37 AM new
Meadowlark: Do you know a lot about buttons? A year ago I bought several large cardboard sheets with designer buttons on them. The sheets are nearly 8 x 11, with labeling etc. Got the buttons for very little but I've just kept them on a shelf, not knowing where to start. They are gorgeous. ~Adele
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"Our dilemma is that we hate change and love it at the same time; what we really want is for things to remain the same, but better."
- Sidney J Harris
posted on July 24, 2004 08:52:34 AM new
Thought we were talking about what we buy on eBay.
I have my eye on some wholesale lots closing soon -- it's desperation time for some sellers who are just liquidating for whatever they can get; either they don't believe things will turn around closer to September or they need the money NOW.
With the exception of one once-a-month warehouse sale at a place I'd rather not divulge (got three-packs of Just My Size cotton briefs for $2.50...less than half what SquallMart charges), for most things there's no place cheaper than eBay to shop. The men's briefs I bought on eBay could not have brought more than $1 in profit to the seller. You wonder why they go through the exercise at all.
posted on July 24, 2004 10:47:27 AM new
Over my last 8 years on eBay, I have probably purchased less than 15 items; those being a couple of dolls (very early on eBay), probably 5 to 6 Menorahs (which I collect), and a few books.
I buy many, many books, but purchase 85% of those through half.com, 5% via Amazon. and the rest from various sites depending on what specific book I am needing to study, or wish to read.
When you have been self employed as many years as we have, and know wholesale on most items, even when I see something interesting that we don’t personally have wholesale access to, it is really had to part with a retail price, unless it is something which I greatly desire.
Because we have been self employed for 97% of our married life, and in the last few years have turned over the day to day running of our brick and mortar store to two employees, I am at home 98% of the time, and have little need or desire for anything.
I realize most of you are probably considerably younger than I, and that I have already gone through the period of my life where I had 10 zillion pair of shoes, and wanted 11 zillion; had 5 closets full of clothes, yet NEVER had anything to wear, and traveled extensively. At this point in my life, I’ve already “been there and done that,” and it is a nice feeling, not having the “wants.” BUT, I am so glad that my husband and I did the things we did when I was younger, as we traveled so much, saw so many things, etc etc., and I wouldn’t have missed a minute of it, but I am glad we did it when we did, and didn’t wait as most have to till a retirement age to do such.
I am also glad that we both love on line e-commerce, love computers, and love working at home on line, it makes for a marvelous “togetherness,” that still produces a nice income, mental challenges, and allow us to do something we love to do.
Over the years, in e-commerce, we have gone from selling 99% of our wares on eBay to selling less than 5% on eBay, as we developed strong web sites over the years, which are the area of our major sales.
posted on July 24, 2004 02:29:30 PM new
Sorry for the delay in answering.
Sparkz,
I luckily picked a scooter to bid on that was for sale in a town 30 miles away. He chose to deliver it for free. I had already paid with Paypal and he was nervous in general about Paypal chargebacks. I happily signed a delivery receipt.
Libra,
I am VERY picky about my undies and buy Lasting Comfort, which is only available from Lane Bryant as far as I've been able to find.
Roadsmith,
Nope, sorry. I don' know nuthin about dem buttons.
posted on July 24, 2004 03:20:10 PM new
Roadsmith,
The sheets of buttons may be from a button collector that has entered them into a show. Or if they are new with printed labels they could be salesman's samples. There are many button collectors (I am one of them) who would love to see them, would you put up some pictures? My 93 year old neighbor's estate sale is Monday and I hope to get some of her button 'cards' that she entered into shows. She was the president of the local button club for many years. I only wish I had spent more time with her so I could have learned more.
posted on July 24, 2004 08:33:43 PM new
Pat: I bought all these buttons at an antiques/collectibles shop, for very little--sort of a "group rate" to take all of them off the seller's hands. They all have labels on the sheets, some in French. I'll try to post some in the next day or so. They are unique and I think rather stunning. ~Adele
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"Our dilemma is that we hate change and love it at the same time; what we really want is for things to remain the same, but better."
- Sidney J Harris
posted on July 25, 2004 05:44:16 AM new
you can buy ink cartridges on overstock.com,shipping is not much.
i dont buy much on ebay,if i tally up all the things i have bot on ebay,i am better off buying in stores.
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posted on July 25, 2004 07:36:23 AM new
As predicted, I did better yesterday cleaning out the cabinets that I probably would have at a garage sale. Found lots of things I completely forgot I had. Some of it's going on eBay.
Work continues today. (We have lots of closets and cabinets.)
posted on July 25, 2004 08:06:05 AM new
iareateacher
I have a few lots up now at a cheap price. Not because I need the money now and I won't be losing money. The reason is I need to clear some of this stuff out of here to make room for fall and winter items. My eBay room is a disaster with stuff everywhere! I, too, have found things I forgot I had tucked into a cabinet or two. Some I'll keep, most I'll sell in September or October.
I especially love some of my favorite clothing stores around here - summer clothing is 75% off right now. I'll stock up for next summer's wardrobe.
Cheryl
. . .if you still try to defend the infamies and horrors perpetrated by that Antichrist- I really believe he is Antichrist- I will have nothing more to do with you and you are no longer my friend.. . - War and Peace, Tolstoy
posted on July 25, 2004 08:13:36 AM new
iara: Im with you on the closets. I write everything down as it comes in, but tend to forget I have certain things until I am reminded of it somehow. Yesterday I did get a speaker phone for myself nib for a dollar, so I was happy with that!
bunni: thanks for the info on guardianware. I see aluminum cookware all over. (Is this marked as guardianware anywhere?)-but never thought of it as much as a seller on ebay. I like s/s cookware myself.
But once again shows what I think I know as far as good sellers go, and how very vast it really all is and probably fruitless to try to tap into it all. (btw meant to tell you i was sorry about your dog, but was late on the thread and it seemed insincere to come in afterwards.)
