We have a second channel that will cover making money from arts and crafts for those interested. There will be a lot of How To videos as well. Here’s a link: ua-cam.com/channels/aViiCbXUWhekTbp8ttqUuw.html You can also check out one of our latest videos here: ua-cam.com/video/xkAX3RjI254/v-deo.html We are now on Instagram as well: instagram.com/theauctionprofessor/ If you wish to help support our channel our Patreon page can be found here: www.patreon.com/TheAuctionProfessor If you'd like to see the equipment, shipping supplies, and reference material we personally use you can find it all right here: www.amazon.com/shop/theauctionprofessor (We may get a small commission from these links)
I started in on buttons. Hubs calls me the Button Lady. I bought 25 gallons for $250. Found USAF and Army buttons and artillery collar insignia, thinking it was WWI. I sell tons of snack-size baggies of buttons for $10 free ship . I’m keeping a spreadsheet on button sales now. 19 in January alone. I clear $5 off each one.
Thanks for all the information you provide. I couldn't get the video links to work. I enjoy watching and keep them coming. You're now one of my favorites on UA-cam and I'm watching religiously. I've been on ebay since October and my first sale hooked me, 700 for a pair of Oakley Romeo sunglasses.
Hello 👋 I truly love your videos and how you go into step by step details on items that we know nothing about. Thank You ☺️ for helping me grow my EBAY Business. Again thank you 🙏
You are so cool. Best teacher ever. I’ve started sorting my stuff out. I’ve decided I want to try to be a vendor at next summers county fair. I’ve been collecting purses and costume jewelry since I was old enough to ride my bike to the antique store. I’m excited for this new direction to take my collecting hobby. I’ve kept all my favorites and I’ve priced all the rest to sell. This is going to super fun. I found an awesome blue table cloth and a red table runner. Wonder Woman colors.
I have been debating whether to start purchasing buttons or not since I have always had a certain interest in them! After watching your video, I have decided it could definitely be worth picking them up! Thanks for your info!!!
Don your the best, thank you for your wonderful content! I found an amazing first edition 1928 of Flash Gordon. May I ask how do you preserve books in your inventory for sale. I don't remember you having a video for this, or for your records, thanks again!
Like always, thank you for all the information you provide. I remember a few weeks back when you bought all of those buttons and ever since i kept my eyes open. Last week i went to a thrift store and checked out the crafting section and they had a little bag with 60 buttons. I look over it and i saw some navy buttons and i decided to buy the bag for a whooping $5. When i came home i did some research and if they all sell, after fees and shipping i should make around $260. Thanks to you, i always keep my eyes open for many of your suggested items.
Always super informative, thank you!!! I have a ton of buttons, some have writing on them. Hummm??? I'll be investigating these tomorrow! Awesome idea!
Have followed you for quite some time! Love your Channel but where DO you FIND this Stuff?? I Live in Arizona and nothing like these items are found here...
Hi Don. I have several old records that belonged to my Dad. Is it worth purchasing a player to see if the record is free of skips or scratches? Thank you for another great video. Research is so important
Super Thanks for the great content man, So I have many items to sell but I see so many like items and try to figure out what is the best price to list it at Is auction style the best way to see what folks are will to pay or ? I have a friend that starts all his auctions on ebay at $5.00 and he says the bidders will show what folks are willing to pay. I hope this makes sense and Super Thanks again.
I would never suggest just putting $5 on anything like that on a listing. If only one person is on while the item is up that is interested it may only sell for $5. If you put a high price on an item as a BIN with BO you will almost always get more money then starting low. The days of getting the best price like that on an auction have been gone for years. If that is what he's doing then he is surely losing a lot of money.
@@TheAuctionProfessor what's a bin or bo ? Yr right about going to low. I handmade a mariners scarf & live in Washington where we love our teams. I started bidding at .99 cents & that's all I got. Similar items sold for over $85. The material was vintage & soft, well made ooak. I won't do that again. Still Don we need to know what to say in the title. Would really appreciate a video on tips about titles & other selling sites. I handmade jewelry & upcycle old stuff. It sells well at fairs which I can't do now. U can have a great item but if not listed well it won't sell.
I was just researching some antique postcard lots at an online auction looking for some bargains. It gets frustrating with all the poor photos, lack of relevant information, and very bad descriptions. I thought I'd share with you the absolutely WORST description I have ever seen. It was for a large lot of about 90 or a hundred cards, there was no total: "found these postcards in an old brown paper bag in a box. took them out, put in a stack and took photos." ROFL Who does this stuff? Keep up the great work! -- from a subscriber.
You should set up a monthly service for your subscribers.. When someone finds something they're not sure if its worth buying they could text q picture and you give a thumbs up or down. Charge a monthly fee or fee per text. I know a guy who does it with sneakers. He only charges $5 you could probably charge $20+. I would pay 20$. Im sure you're too busy though but you could get a knowledgeable person to receive the texts.
We have a second channel that will cover making money from arts and crafts for those interested. There will be a lot of How To videos as well. Here’s a link: ua-cam.com/channels/aViiCbXUWhekTbp8ttqUuw.html
You can also check out one of our latest videos here: ua-cam.com/video/xkAX3RjI254/v-deo.html
We are now on Instagram as well: instagram.com/theauctionprofessor/
If you wish to help support our channel our Patreon page can be found here: www.patreon.com/TheAuctionProfessor
If you'd like to see the equipment, shipping supplies, and reference material we personally use you can find it all right here:
www.amazon.com/shop/theauctionprofessor
(We may get a small commission from these links)
iv been selling old vinyl and sheet music for excellent $$$ Because of your videos! ThankYou for helping me!
Do you listen to the records before you list them?
I started in on buttons. Hubs calls me the Button Lady. I bought 25 gallons for $250. Found USAF and Army buttons and artillery collar insignia, thinking it was WWI. I sell tons of snack-size baggies of buttons for $10 free ship . I’m keeping a spreadsheet on button sales now. 19 in January alone. I clear $5 off each one.
I love that rhinestone necklace with heart shaped pendent. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for all the information you provide. I couldn't get the video links to work. I enjoy watching and keep them coming. You're now one of my favorites on UA-cam and I'm watching religiously.
I've been on ebay since October and my first sale hooked me, 700 for a pair of Oakley Romeo sunglasses.
We really enjoy you. Our Favorite educational site. Thank you for what you share.
Hello 👋 I truly love your videos and how you go into step by step details on items that we know nothing about. Thank You ☺️ for helping me grow my EBAY Business. Again thank you 🙏
You are so cool. Best teacher ever. I’ve started sorting my stuff out. I’ve decided I want to try to be a vendor at next summers county fair. I’ve been collecting purses and costume jewelry since I was old enough to ride my bike to the antique store. I’m excited for this new direction to take my collecting hobby. I’ve kept all my favorites and I’ve priced all the rest to sell. This is going to super fun. I found an awesome blue table cloth and a red table runner. Wonder Woman colors.
Thank you, I enjoy your videos. I am a Geology professor who has a eBay business on the side, and gain many good tips from our channel. Good work.
Thank you. Take care
I have been debating whether to start purchasing buttons or not since I have always had a certain interest in them! After watching your video, I have decided it could definitely be worth picking them up! Thanks for your info!!!
Thanks
What source do you use to identify and research vintage/old buttons? Thank you in advance for your help!
Don your the best, thank you for your wonderful content! I found an amazing first edition 1928 of Flash Gordon. May I ask how do you preserve books in your inventory for sale. I don't remember you having a video for this, or for your records, thanks again!
Love your channel as I learn so much ! All the best Danny
Good vid! My wife keeps telling me to list the Christmas items we collected in Jan but I put them in a box for later in the year.
The info on Patreon is even more fantastic than this fantastic info ! Thank You Thank You Thank You.
Like always, thank you for all the information you provide. I remember a few weeks back when you bought all of those buttons and ever since i kept my eyes open. Last week i went to a thrift store and checked out the crafting section and they had a little bag with 60 buttons. I look over it and i saw some navy buttons and i decided to buy the bag for a whooping $5. When i came home i did some research and if they all sell, after fees and shipping i should make around $260. Thanks to you, i always keep my eyes open for many of your suggested items.
Let us know if u sell yr buttons
The crown on the spoons is for the Order of Amaranth, another co-ed Masonic group. At one time you had to join OES to belong to Amaranth.
Thanks for some good info!
How were you able to date those buttons ? ( I’m new at this stuff )
Another great video! Thanks!
I really like your videos, you have done a total 180 from your first videos.
Always super informative, thank you!!! I have a ton of buttons, some have writing on them. Hummm??? I'll be investigating these tomorrow! Awesome idea!
Hi, how much can I get for a Hank Williams stamp? Thank you.
Hi New subscriber here
Love love your channel
Been a reseller myself for many years . Enjoy a different perspective on items to buy . Thank you
Aren't records dicey, bc they might "skip" from a light mark? To find old records with no scratches, seems rare, from what I see.
Any suggestions for someone who has a good eye and loves to find the gems, but NO interest in going through the sale process? Resellers? Consignment?
I need this info too! I do not want to list
@@anonymousmouse4124 I hate taking pics & don't know the right words to say in the title?? How do u learn that????
Do you only do buy now?
Love the Troy, NY button. I'm just 20 minutes from there in Schenectady.
Have followed you for quite some time! Love your Channel but where DO you FIND this Stuff?? I Live in Arizona and nothing like these items are found here...
Tucson good will south
I'm in Arizona too, and was just thinking the same exact thing! Where does he find these treasures? Great channel Don!
Great info and again I need the transplant of your brain 🧠 Mr. Knowledge!
The link which tells of the magazine that may be worth ten thousand dollars, where is it?
Click the i in the right upper corner of the video.
Hi Don. I have several old records that belonged to my Dad. Is it worth purchasing a player to see if the record is free of skips or scratches? Thank you for another great video. Research is so important
Great Info...Does anyone know what his Ebay Store is called?
stamps are the best.
Do you listen to/test the records?
Super Thanks for the great content man,
So I have many items to sell but I see so many like items and try to figure out what is the best price to list it at Is auction style the best way to see what folks are will to pay or ?
I have a friend that starts all his auctions on ebay at $5.00 and he says the bidders will show what folks are willing to pay. I hope this makes sense and Super Thanks again.
I would never suggest just putting $5 on anything like that on a listing. If only one person is on while the item is up that is interested it may only sell for $5. If you put a high price on an item as a BIN with BO you will almost always get more money then starting low. The days of getting the best price like that on an auction have been gone for years. If that is what he's doing then he is surely losing a lot of money.
@@TheAuctionProfessor what's a bin or bo ?
Yr right about going to low. I handmade a mariners scarf & live in Washington where we love our teams. I started bidding at .99 cents & that's all I got.
Similar items sold for over $85. The material was vintage & soft, well made ooak.
I won't do that again. Still Don we need to know what to say in the title.
Would really appreciate a video on tips about titles & other selling sites.
I handmade jewelry & upcycle old stuff. It sells well at fairs which I can't do now.
U can have a great item but if not listed well it won't sell.
I was just researching some antique postcard lots at an online auction looking for some bargains. It gets frustrating with all the poor photos, lack of relevant information, and very bad descriptions. I thought I'd share with you the absolutely WORST description I have ever seen. It was for a large lot of about 90 or a hundred cards, there was no total: "found these postcards in an old brown paper bag in a box. took them out, put in a stack and took photos." ROFL Who does this stuff? Keep up the great work! -- from a subscriber.
I tried selling candy buttons but i ate them all
You should set up a monthly service for your subscribers.. When someone finds something they're not sure if its worth buying they could text q picture and you give a thumbs up or down. Charge a monthly fee or fee per text. I know a guy who does it with sneakers. He only charges $5 you could probably charge $20+. I would pay 20$. Im sure you're too busy though but you could get a knowledgeable person to receive the texts.
We already have a Patreon page that we answer those sorts of questions on.
@@TheAuctionProfessor oh.. Ok. im a new subscriber. That's good to know
Please excuse the off topic question:)
If you see this comment i would like your opinion. I have a deed from 1836. Worth anything?
Lori,it's worth 5 to 10 dollars. If it is signed by some notorious person,,the value is higher
Great information!! Thanks!!