We had a one week sale at the antique mall, and I thought this is great-- get rid of some old merc and maybe a piece of furniture! No such luck. All that sold was small items that were newly put out. Understandably not everyday was good weather to hit the roads, but I had big hopes for this sale.
People appear to buy usable items not just decorative. At least purchases are made and hopefully I won't have to fork over cash for rent, but a profit must come thru soon.
Ebay still appears to have less stuff for sale, and must be new sellers who are starting things at astronomical prices. It is an auction, you must generate some interest by starting low. If you can't afford to part with it low, put in a reserve, but once again make it realistic. Times are tough and someone is not going to blow a lot of money based on a few photos.
I hear some pickers are using the ebay drop shops to sell larger items and pocket the profit rather than lugging them further down/up the food chain to shop owners and other dealers.
The auction paper gets thinner each week. Of course many people can't afford to move with this economy so some sales are gone.
I want to look for items from the '50's or 60's to offer in the booth. Any suggestions of what to start searching? I don't want complete dinner china sets or clothing--
is teak danish modern obtainable? what about BBQ items such
as trays or aprons? What would be appropriate for early 1960's. That time seems a blur to me. I remember looking thru Better Homes and Gardens magazines and wishing we had a house or things they showed, I just no longer remember what those things were! People appear to buy usable items not just decorative. At least purchases are made and hopefully I won't have to fork over cash for rent, but a profit must come thru soon.
Ebay still appears to have less stuff for sale, and must be new sellers who are starting things at astronomical prices. It is an auction, you must generate some interest by starting low. If you can't afford to part with it low, put in a reserve, but once again make it realistic. Times are tough and someone is not going to blow a lot of money based on a few photos.
I hear some pickers are using the ebay drop shops to sell larger items and pocket the profit rather than lugging them further down/up the food chain to shop owners and other dealers.
The auction paper gets thinner each week. Of course many people can't afford to move with this economy so some sales are gone.
I want to look for items from the '50's or 60's to offer in the booth. Any suggestions of what to start searching? I don't want complete dinner china sets or clothing--
is teak danish modern obtainable? what about BBQ items such
I remember licking all those yellow Top Value trading stamps to get enough for a card table and chairs. It was good quality and my parents used it quite often. I still have the table now recovered and 2 of the chairs that are god awful uncomfortable!
Would travel souvenirs form family vacations be saleable--pennants, tablecloths,--I think the tomahawks, tom toms etc would go well.
All suggestions are welcome.
