Friday, October 18, 2013

Garage Sale / Thrift Store Finds 10/18/13

Greetings!

Haven't posted a video on my finds in awhile ... it's crazy how life just gets in the way sometimes ... plus I'm so busy fanning myself with all of the money I've been making selling on eBay (not literally). But Things have been getting better and better as we close in on the holiday season. I'm looking forward to closing out October with some more sales and VERY excited to see what November brings in!  I've decided I can't post every item I buy anymore ... I have to start dedicating some of that time to listing them!  But I will try to do short updates on some of the stuff I find and will continue to do items sold updates for sure ... cause let's be honest - those are the most fun! Here are some of my most recent finds:

Patriotic Leather Michael Hoban Jacket
Paid $10

1980s Horse Racing Collector Canterbury Cup
Paid $2
 Porcelain Sleeping Mexican Bookends
Paid $2
 2 Old Sailboat Candles
Paid $2
 Antique Cast Iron Plant Labels (Thyme, Basil, etc.). These are REALLY cool ... I have a sister in law who is a horticulture graduate and would SO want these ... not sure if I am willing to sell these or not because of that, but they are so awesome! Paid $1
 Antique German Brass Clock Phinney Walker
Paid $5
 Glass Praying Angel marked HOL 1989
Paid $.25 cents

 Strange Porcelain Ninja with Retractable sword marked Benihana
Paid $.25 cents

 Lighthouse Candle
Paid $1
 Black Corduroy Hunting Hat made in USA
Paid $.50 cents
 Ceramic Mantle Clock - no brand but very cool looking. I don't think it's that old
Paid $2
 Another Vintage Light up Santa! This one actually had the light and chord. I will buy these all day even though they aren't worth that much ... just too awesome and brings you to a different time period.
Paid $.50
 1940 Cuban Cigar Gurkha box made of wood. Supposedly this is very rare. Pre Columbian Crisis Era (whatever that means). This is the kind of box that was nailed shut, no hinges so I'm guessing for shipping. There is still some loose tobacco in the box. I was told they used to pack the cigars in the box with extra tobacco which is kind of awesome. Paid $1
 Nautical Themed Bell to hang on wall. Bell looks kind of older, has some patina on the inside. Probably not super old though. Paid $8 simply because bells and nautical stuff both seem to do pretty well.

Total Spent: $35.50
Estimated Resale Value: $350-$400

Happy Hunting!

The eBay Freshman



Items Sold on eBay Update!

Greetings!

Sold a quite a few items over the past 2 weeks or so. Here's how we did:

Vintage Lettermans Jacket:
Paid: $3
Listed at: $79.99 or Best Offer
Accepted Best Offer of $44.99 + Shipping!
Vintage Poncho with Thunderbirds
Paid: $4
Listed at: $79.99 or Best Offer
Accepted offer of $50 + Shipping!
Vintage Roadmaster Tricycle
Paid: $5
Listed at: $69.99 or Best Offer
Accepted offer of $60 + Shipping!
Vintage Portable Airmate Headset
Paid: $.75 cents
Listed at $69.99 or Best Offer
Sold for $69.99 + Shipping!
Set of 4 Vintage Homco Plastic Hummingbird wall Decor Items
Paid $2
Listed at $24.99 Buy it Now
Sold for $24.99 + Shipping!
Cast Iron / Metal Lighthouse Candle Holder (candle not included)
Paid: $3
Listed at $34.99 or Best Offer
Sold for $34.99 + Shipping!
Vintage Kodiak Racing Mesh Trucker Hat
Paid: $.75 cents
Listed at $29.99 or Best Offer
Accepted offer of $24 + Shipping!
1990s Michael Jordan Valentines (unopened box)
Paid: $.25 cents
Listed at $24.99
Sold for $24.99 + Shipping!
Vintage Made in England Ibex Suede and Shearling Bomber Jacket
Paid: $3
Listed at $299.99 or Best Offer
Accepted offer of $140 + Shipping!
Vintage Georgia Giant Work Boots
Paid: $3
Listed at $64.99 or Best Offer
Sold for $64.99 + Shipping!

Total Spent: $24.75
Sold For: $538.94
Profit Of: $514.19! (this doesn't include eBay and PayPal fees)

Happy Hunting!

The eBay Freshman



Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Items Sold on eBay Update!

Greetings!

Sold a few items over the past week/weekend:


Vintage Brunswick Bowling Ball Case
Paid: $4
Listed at $69.99 or Best Offer
Accepted Best Offer of $59.99 + Shipping!

Vintage Smith Corona Typewriter (with case)
Paid: $3
Listed at $69.99 or Best Offer
Accepted Best Offer of $35 + Shipping!
Antique/Vintage Jewish Menorah
Paid $2
Listed at $39.99 or Best Offer
Sold for $39.99 + Shipping!
Guess Brand Suede Women's Jacket (Faux Fur)
Paid $2
Listed at $59.99 or Best Offer
Accepted Best Offer of $35 + Shipping!
Lot of 3 Star Wars Figures
Paid .50 cents
Listed at $19.99
Sold for $19.99 + Shipping!
Vintage Scarf
Paid .50 cents
Listed at $19.99 or Best Offer
Accepted Best Offer of $15 + Shipping!
Vintage Nash Cruiser Roller Skates (with box)
Paid $4
Listed at $49.99 or Best Offer
Sold for $49.99 + Shipping!

1980s/1990s Letterman Jacket
Paid $3
Listed at $79.99 or Best Offer
Accepted Best Offer of $44.99 + Shipping!

Vintage Beige Izod Cardigan Sweater
Paid .50 Cents
Listed at $24.99
Sold for $24.99 + Shipping!


Total Spent: $19.50
Sold For: $309.94
Profit Of: $290.44 (this doesn't include eBay and PayPal fees)

Happy Hunting!

The eBay Freshman


Thursday, October 3, 2013

Garage Sale / Thrift Store Finds

Greetings!

Been awhile since I've done an update.  Things are really starting to slow down in my area as far as garage sales go so pickings be mighty slim!  Here's what I've found over the last week:

'Vintage Empire Plastic Santa. Given to me for free at a garage sale.

 Interesting Mug with a revolver that says "The Colt Peacemaker" ... someone out there might want this. Paid .50 cents.
 Vintage Halloween Monster Fangs in the original packaging. .50 cents.
 Finally!  Scored a box scoring tool for .10 cents! This is invaluable for making your own custom sized boxes.
 Vintage Realistic brand radio from the 1970s. Has Patriotic / Revolutionary war theme. Paid $3.
 Vintage Brunswick Bowling Bag. Paid $4.
 Antique / Vintage Metal Plate / wall decor with horse riding / dogs / fox hunting theme. Made in England. Paid $2.
 2 vintage wooden Bosun Boats. Paid $1 for the pair.
Total Spent: $11.10
Estimated Resale Value: Appsox $150 - $200

Happy Hunting!

The eBay Freshman


Monday, September 30, 2013

Items Sold Update!

Greetings!

We have sold a few items recently

Antique Sheets Rock Tea Kettle w/ Burner. 
Paid $5
Listed at $179.99 or best offer
Accepted best offer of $75 + shipping!


Vintage Hunting Scene Lamp
Purchased for $4
Listed at $64.99 or best offer
Sold for $64.99 + shipping!
 
Vintage Magnus Electric Organ
Purchased for $4
Listed at $49.99 or best offer
Sold for $49.99 + shipping!
 
Vintage Steamstress Steam Iron
Purchased for .50 cents
Listed at $29.99 or best offer
Accepted Best Offer of $15 + shipping!
Olive Oil Plush Doll
Purchased for $2
Listed at $14.99
Sold for $14.99 + shipping!

Total Spent: $15.50
Sold for: $219.97
Profit of: $204.47 (this doesn't include eBay and PayPal fees)

Happy Hunting!
The eBay Freshman