Post by Matilda on Nov 29, 2014 11:04:55 GMT 10
We have always loved Garage Sales and this morning headed off early. I have sold on eBay for many years and although I no longer sell antique china etc (too much hassle with boxes, wrapping bubble etc), if I see something that I think I can turn into extra money for prepping I will. Some items that are "hot" ATM.
What to look out for:
ANZAC Tins by Unibic. Check for no dents and severe scratching etc and make sure the 'letter' is inside, but there is someone selling just the letters only . Sometimes the tins still have the biscuits in them so don't be tempted to break the seal if its in place, but most collectors are wanting just the tins. Advertise with or without but make sure you adjust postage accordingly if they don't want the biscuits.
The Nurses; The Poppies; and any of the tins Unibic made for the NZ market. They are fetching big bikkies! The Nurses should sell for around $45 and the Poppies around $60. If you have one of the NZ tins - $100+. I picked up Tobruk today for $2 and will start that at $20. As ANZAC Day approaches the tins will be in more demand. Go to eBay and see the variety available and what they are getting. Keep your eye out even at markets. Some are more in demand than others.
PASTE JEWELLERY: This was worn from about 1930-1940's. The best idea is to google 'paste necklace' and hit images rather than web. If you are lucky to get the box, this is even better. MARCASITE. Brooches etc. Once again google and hit images. Check to see if the stones are in the settings. This jewellery is worn by those loving retro or rockabilly fashion.
SEERSUCKER TABLECLOTHS: Any size, colour or shape which will be the retro colours. Also hand embroidered tray cloths, dressing table sets etc. Doilies are doing well too. Keep away from lead crystal, but if you see STUART etched on an item and run your finger round to make sure there are no chips, grab it. Never, ever, ever buy any pottery or china or crystal that is cracked chipped and has a hairline fracture. You may think its great but collectors won't!
Garage sales are a great way of adding to your prepping. I was looking at some paste jewellery and I heard Hubby excitedly calling my name. Here he was was proudly holding up a (used once?) porta potti!! Of course I was enthusiastic when he told me the price of $20! And I'm sure the people thought we were mad, but when I'm using the porta potti on a wet, cold night I shall think of them squatting over a hole in the ground!! The paste jewellery I bought should bring what we paid for this toilet and 2 others!! Hubby also bought a brace (and bit) and an original kero lamp, both for $5.
Do we have a Garage Sale Find board?
What to look out for:
ANZAC Tins by Unibic. Check for no dents and severe scratching etc and make sure the 'letter' is inside, but there is someone selling just the letters only . Sometimes the tins still have the biscuits in them so don't be tempted to break the seal if its in place, but most collectors are wanting just the tins. Advertise with or without but make sure you adjust postage accordingly if they don't want the biscuits.
The Nurses; The Poppies; and any of the tins Unibic made for the NZ market. They are fetching big bikkies! The Nurses should sell for around $45 and the Poppies around $60. If you have one of the NZ tins - $100+. I picked up Tobruk today for $2 and will start that at $20. As ANZAC Day approaches the tins will be in more demand. Go to eBay and see the variety available and what they are getting. Keep your eye out even at markets. Some are more in demand than others.
PASTE JEWELLERY: This was worn from about 1930-1940's. The best idea is to google 'paste necklace' and hit images rather than web. If you are lucky to get the box, this is even better. MARCASITE. Brooches etc. Once again google and hit images. Check to see if the stones are in the settings. This jewellery is worn by those loving retro or rockabilly fashion.
SEERSUCKER TABLECLOTHS: Any size, colour or shape which will be the retro colours. Also hand embroidered tray cloths, dressing table sets etc. Doilies are doing well too. Keep away from lead crystal, but if you see STUART etched on an item and run your finger round to make sure there are no chips, grab it. Never, ever, ever buy any pottery or china or crystal that is cracked chipped and has a hairline fracture. You may think its great but collectors won't!
Garage sales are a great way of adding to your prepping. I was looking at some paste jewellery and I heard Hubby excitedly calling my name. Here he was was proudly holding up a (used once?) porta potti!! Of course I was enthusiastic when he told me the price of $20! And I'm sure the people thought we were mad, but when I'm using the porta potti on a wet, cold night I shall think of them squatting over a hole in the ground!! The paste jewellery I bought should bring what we paid for this toilet and 2 others!! Hubby also bought a brace (and bit) and an original kero lamp, both for $5.
Do we have a Garage Sale Find board?