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

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

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

Yard Sale Finds 9/21/13

Greetings!

Was out of town this weekend visiting family but was able to swing by a couple of garage sales. Here's what I found:

Two pairs of Wenoka Hyrdo-Lite Scuba Fins. $2.

 Pair of RF Harnett Wood Art Pieces with Civil War art work on them. They were asking $5, gut them for $3. Not sure how these will do.

 Antique 1960s light up pumpkin/Halloween decoration. Paid $2.

 Made in Mexico Metal and Glass candle holder with Moon. Not sure about this thing, picked it up for $1, we'll see.

Vintage Thermos Lunchbox - Metal. Comes with old Thermos. Paid $2. Should do ok on this.

 Definitely my buy of the weekend. Found a bag of antique and vintage holiday decorations (mostly Halloween). Beistle and Co. and others. Ranging from the 1950s - 1980s. Probably around 25 pieces in the bag total. Some in excellent condition, others a little beat up. Paid $3. Vintage Halloween stuff has done well for me so far .. just want to make sure you know the brand and if possible the year. The better condition the more valuable (obviously) but if you are selling them in a lot - which I have done in the past, throwing in a couple of beat up ones will help your #s a little bit and allow you to charge a bit more for the lot.

Total Paid: $13
Hoping to make back around: $120 - $180

Happy Hunting!

The eBay Freshman