Showing posts with label garage sale. Show all posts
Showing posts with label garage sale. Show all posts

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



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


Thursday, September 26, 2013

Garage Sale Finds This Week

Greetings!

Haven't been having a ton of luck this week with sales. I've picked up about one thing a day this week. Here's what I've wrangled up:

Native American or Mexican Themed Poncho. Has a nice 'Aztec' looking design on it with a bird with a red head ... maybe a hawk or eagle. Paid $4. Seems old but in pretty good shape.
 I'm not sure what to think of this one. It's a print but it's like on glass or a mirror or something. If I look closely at what's under the glass in the frame it's like the artwork is 'cracking' in a few places. Over all it is an awesome piece with a couple of old dudes smoking pipes in smoking jackets by a fire. Old frame too with wire hanger on the back. Paid $3. Will have to research this one.
 Old Zippo lighter. Nice shape - has "Murl" engraved on it. Not sure if the engraving makes it lose value or gain value.  Maybe there is a Murl out there who has been waiting for this lighter his whole life. Who knows? Paid $2.

Total Spent: $9
Estimated Resale Value: Hoping for around $100.

Happy Hunting!

The eBay Freshman



Friday, September 20, 2013

Garage Sale Finds for 9/20/13

Greetings!

I think I did pretty well on my lunch break today!  I'm heading out of town for my nieces' birthday party this weekend so won't have much time to shop. Luckily I did ok today! Here's what I found:

Vintage Metal Letters that spell out PRINTING CO. Guy asked $5, I countered with $2, got them for $3. I think I will do well on this transaction. I have to decide if I'm going to break them out and sell them x amount per letter or sell them as a lot. I might make more if I split them up, but I think there has to be someone out there who could benefit from having a sign that reads PRINTING CO in full. We'll see.
 Vintage Coors belt buckle. $.50 cents.
 Vintage Leather hunting hat with hunter button. Paid $1. This is just really cool. Doesn't have a brand name on it, but to the right person this will be gold I think.

 Vintage Sunbeam Electric Razor. Paid $2. I don't know what my obsession with buying vintage razors is ... I sold one for like $30 one time and now I can't pass them up.  They always have really cool colors and cases. We'll see how we do.
 Vintage New in Box Fashion Manor Majestic Creations - 8 table mats. Very cool color and design. Paid $2.

 Vintage Ski Poles Barrecrafters Ski Poles, USA. Lady gave them to me for free. Thought what the heck I'll give them a try.
Vintage Georgia Giant Work Boots. Paid $2.


Total Spent: $10.50
If things go my way I will resell for around $200 - $250.

Happy Hunting!

The eBay Freshman


Monday, September 16, 2013

Items Sold on eBay Update!

Greetings!  Haven't done a Sold update in awhile. Here are the things that have sold over the past week:

Red Wings: (these were returned and now resold again for the same price).
Paid: Free
Listed at: $129.99
Best Offer Accepted: $80 + Shipping!
Vintage Sweater
Paid: $1
Listed at: $14.99
Sold: $14.99 + Shipping!
Dr. Martens
Paid: $2
Listed at: $64.99
Accepted Best Offer: $40 + Shipping!
Vintage Harley Davidson Trucker Hat
Paid: .50 cents
Listed at: $34.99
Accepted Best Offer: $25 + Shipping!
Vintage Walt Disney Hat
Paid: .50 cents
Listed at: $14.99
Sold: $14.99 + Shipping!
National Wild Turkey Federation Knife
Paid: $2
Listed at: $29.99
Accepted Best Offer: $20 + Shipping
Vintage Armstrong Flute
Paid: $15
Listed at: $89.99
Accepted Best Offer: $60 + Shipping!
2 Vintage Baby Nike Hats
Paid: $1
Listed at: $29.99
Accepted Best Offer: $24.99 + Shipping

Antique Red Beam Lantern
Paid: $5
Listed at: $39.99
Accepted Best Offer: $32 + Shipping

Total Spent: $28
Sold For: $302
Profit Of: $274 (this does not include eBay and PayPal fees)


Happy Hunting!

The eBay Freshman