I'm Done With Toy Hunting

[ODBJBG]

If people are looking stuff up on Ebay, you need to tell them to look up what stuff actually SOLD for on Ebay. There's a world of difference. There are lots of people who list and re-list (over and over 1,000 times, I assume because they have millions of dollars to waste on relisting fees or something) toys that are overpriced.

And then, the same toys pop up for .99 starting bid and usually go for about the right rate.

Just because something is listed on Ebay for $100, doesn't mean it'll sell so that's not it's "worth". That's the number one thing many of these people don't understand.

[doctor09210]

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for ebay on megos won't sell even for 10 bucks

[Adam West]

I agree with what was said about toys. It kind of creates a tunnel vision effect. Your brain and eyes are completely set on the toys when chances are that there is a diamond sellilng dirt cheap right in front of you. I don't attend that many yard sales, estate sales, etc. but when I do; I don't go looking for anything in particular. I take my time and usually look for items that have great eye appeal and it's worth buying and taking a risk that I may or may not be able to flip it for a profit.

[Adam West]

Your example is so very true. We recently had a similar experience when we held a yard sale. I find it embarrassing when someone wants to negotiate a $1.00 item. I'm thinking to myself, "Really? Have some pride in yourself."

It isn't so bad when someone has a pile of items and they just want a better price. I'm talking about a person who picks out a single $1.00 item and asks if you will set it to them for $.25. I get annoyed with it but my wife handles it pretty well. She simply tells the buyer that everything is priced to sell and would rather donate the item they want to low ball on to Goodwill and take the tax write-off. Otherwise, she will tell them to buy a bunch of stuff and then she will work with them on price.

[Den82]

Went to an Estate Sale today. No toys, but I got these for $30:



Any Military collectors? A local antique dealer already offered me $130

I was told one is a German Officer one and the other is a Knights of Columbus sword.

[Adam West]

I collect some militaria here and there. Wow, that is a great pick up!!! I do see the swastika on the German sword and yes, I would agree that the one on the right looks like a Knights of Columbus ceremonial sword. I don't know if you can sell them on Ebay or not. You have to be really careful with Nazi items. They are illegal to own in some countries in Europe (with the exception of postage stamps and a few other items but can't remember off the top of my head). I don't even think Ebay will allow you to post a picture of an item bearing a swastika because it is considered "offensive". I own a German Luftwaffe helmet but just for historical purposes. Also own some Confederate Civil War coat buttons which I guess could also be considered offensive to some people.