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 have no problem selling anything damaged, defaced or compromised in any way. The key is full disclosure in the listing description. I explain in great detail the issue and will say something like "see close up picture #12 for slight chip on birds beak" . I do this for ceramic collectibles and the items still sell all day long. Don't forget to state " sold as is, see all pictures and scan and zoom in for complete details, no returns accepted ". No matter what you are selling the key is to offer full disclosure, cover your bum and you will be alright.
found 2 1893 Chicago Worlds fair books at an estate last week both had some scrapes on them and duct tape at the spine seen similar sold for 300 to 500$ people dont realize how valuable and collectible some antique stuff is no matter what the age
Thank you for this video. I have a ton of cigarette and tea cards I receive for free in England. I had no idea how to list them. But I’ll give them another look some are full sets. This has been very helpful and encouraging!
Funny enough I purchased a £1, 2005 furby with a missing foot, and listed it for £20 and sold on an offer for £43! And the lady who bought it was over the moon and back again! So I agree, sometimes it is worth listing damaged items as long as it's declared. Love your channel btw Julie and Paul in England
As soon as I saw the title I agreed and know this is possible because I've done it! Happens to be my highest selling item to date which was a Zolnay lady figure that had been broken in half and glued back together. My mom purchased it for $1.00 at a garage sale and I sold for over $1,000 on ebay. This was back in 2007 or 08 but probably would have done as well or better today. I guess it was really rare. Crazy thing about it is that the doctor that shut his practice down to resell full time came into my moms shop where she had it for $25 and he told her it was Zolnay but passed because he didn't think it would bring much being that badly damaged. Not so because you can't always go by that! It's all about the rarity. If something is extremely rare collectors will make exceptions. Thanks for the upload! More great content!
I was at an estate sale over the weekend and had several albums of family travel mementos containing quite a bit of interesting paper in my hands. The majority were glued onto the heavy black paper pages. How does being glued, or taped to the page effect the value? This was the main reason that I didn't purchase the albums. I got interested in historical paper from another of your videos and am just getting started in it.
Great video. It got me rethinking about about a lot of items that I have that I considered discarding. Mostly books. I am curious about the suit jacket in the background. What is it? Thanks for the info.
LOL Coffee Company advertisement. Was the coffee company saying their coffee is so strong it will wake the dead? Rise and shine? Or maybe, You will dead before giving up this coffee. LOL
HI Don, Like you said, some of these things had been listed a long time. Have you ever given up and pitched items? When do you deem something non-sellable and take it down?
Another great video as always. I have quite a few business cards from a hotel from the WWII era that are not in great condition as well as other paperwork from one in particular (it doesn’t exist anymore). Been holding onto them for the last 20 years or so. Maybe it’s time to let them go.
Okay, dumb question here... How does one identify what is a "trade card" and what is a "tobacco card". To the novice like me if I saw a card I would not know which is which for classification and listing purposes. Thanks for all the great information you provide in your videos.
My 2 cents. Auctions are not good. Why ? Because sometimes and a lot of times you end up giving things away and losing valuable profit margin. I’d rather have something sell in 6 to 12 months at MY desired sell price than accept a lower price. Plus people these days want instant gratification. Buy it now with best offer added gives people the ability to immediately buy now and take care of their lust for an item. What buyer wants to wait 5 -7 days and play games against other bidders. I am anti auction on anything. eBay once thrived on the auctions I think that trend has gone away. I make huge margins getting the sell price that I want.
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)
If stores like walmart sell makeup at clearance prices would you buy it to flip?
Your business generosity is amazing.
Not only do I learn about items to sell, I also get a small history lesson. Very interesting.
Great point! My worldly knowledge has increased as well. Fun to make money at the same time 👍
I have no problem selling anything damaged, defaced or compromised in any way. The key is full disclosure in the listing description. I explain in great detail the issue and will say something like "see close up picture #12 for slight chip on birds beak" . I do this for ceramic collectibles and the items still sell all day long. Don't forget to state " sold as is, see all pictures and scan and zoom in for complete details, no returns accepted ". No matter what you are selling the key is to offer full disclosure, cover your bum and you will be alright.
found 2 1893 Chicago Worlds fair books at an estate last week both had some scrapes on them and duct tape at the spine
seen similar sold for 300 to 500$ people dont realize how valuable and collectible some antique stuff is no matter what the age
I am late to the game in finding you, but I have 35 episodes of yours set up in my queue, and I will catch up in time, God willing.
You are never too late to this game 😉
Can selling ads out of old magazines. a good idea?
Thank you for this video. I have a ton of cigarette and tea cards I receive for free in England. I had no idea how to list them. But I’ll give them another look some are full sets. This has been very helpful and encouraging!
Love coming across old Ephemera, hadn't thought of cutting the ads out. tfs
Funny enough I purchased a £1, 2005 furby with a missing foot, and listed it for £20 and sold on an offer for £43! And the lady who bought it was over the moon and back again! So I agree, sometimes it is worth listing damaged items as long as it's declared. Love your channel btw Julie and Paul in England
As soon as I saw the title I agreed and know this is possible because I've done it! Happens to be my highest selling item to date which was a Zolnay lady figure that had been broken in half and glued back together. My mom purchased it for $1.00 at a garage sale and I sold for over $1,000 on ebay. This was back in 2007 or 08 but probably would have done as well or better today. I guess it was really rare.
Crazy thing about it is that the doctor that shut his practice down to resell full time came into my moms shop where she had it for $25 and he told her it was Zolnay but passed because he didn't think it would bring much being that badly damaged. Not so because you can't always go by that! It's all about the rarity. If something is extremely rare collectors will make exceptions.
Thanks for the upload! More great content!
Your videos are opening e whole world for me❤
I was at an estate sale over the weekend and had several albums of family travel mementos containing quite a bit of interesting paper in my hands. The majority were glued onto the heavy black paper pages. How does being glued, or taped to the page effect the value? This was the main reason that I didn't purchase the albums. I got interested in historical paper from another of your videos and am just getting started in it.
Very informative. Your spot on. Great show!
Thanks for your info! Do you add Acid Free wrapping to your paper products since some sit in storage until they are sold? Thanks again
Great video. It got me rethinking about about a lot of items that I have that I considered discarding. Mostly books. I am curious about the suit jacket in the background. What is it? Thanks for the info.
What a great video and VERY informative!!
Thank you for all your knowledge.
Do you know what it means when it’s numbered card zero?
LOL Coffee Company advertisement. Was the coffee company saying their coffee is so strong it will wake the dead? Rise and shine? Or maybe, You will dead before giving up this coffee. LOL
Thank you so much Don. Hope you and your wife have a nice Valentine's Day 💓
HI Don, Like you said, some of these things had been listed a long time. Have you ever given up and pitched items? When do you deem something non-sellable and take it down?
I have quite a few things that are not pristine, but I enjoy them anyway. :)
Thank you!
Another excellent video! Thank you for sharing Don. 👍 And Happy Valentines Day to you and your lovely family. 💘
Only thing better than this video , was the last video I watched in the Patreon Group !!
I always learn something on your channel. Who'd a thunk about old damaged ephemera :-)
Another great video as always. I have quite a few business cards from a hotel from the WWII era that are not in great condition as well as other paperwork from one in particular (it doesn’t exist anymore). Been holding onto them for the last 20 years or so. Maybe it’s time to let them go.
🤔...You're one hundred percent right about the McDonald's double cheeseburger🍔wrapper...💯✔️
Good one. Thanks Don
I am wondering, how do you know the year the card was made even though it is not written on it? Thanks
This was a great video!
More great info, Don! Thank you!
Yeah that’s interesting, I will look at things differently now! Thanks.
Okay, dumb question here... How does one identify what is a "trade card" and what is a "tobacco card". To the novice like me if I saw a card I would not know which is which for classification and listing purposes. Thanks for all the great information you provide in your videos.
A tobacco card advertises tobacco. The other cards do not.
@@TheAuctionProfessor Thank you Don.
Once again actionable information to earn some extra cash. IMHO, is full disclosure of the condition when offering these types of items.
I have 3 lladros to list. All of them have imperfections. In perfect condition they sell from $300 - $1200.
I agree, i find somrtimes the free or cheapest stuff is the more valuable tjings even at times. Am i tje only knly where i have alot great $10 deals!
that old ephemera I found a bunch of valentines from 1930-40s not sure how to market
just sold a spiro t agnew torn t shirt foot in mouth stained1967 for $65
What price do you start auctions at & how do you decide? How long do you set them for, and how do you find the names of these things? Lol. Thank you.
My 2 cents. Auctions are not good. Why ? Because sometimes and a lot of times you end up giving things away and losing valuable profit margin. I’d rather have something sell in 6 to 12 months at MY desired sell price than accept a lower price. Plus people these days want instant gratification. Buy it now with best offer added gives people the ability to immediately buy now and take care of their lust for an item. What buyer wants to wait 5 -7 days and play games against other bidders. I am anti auction on anything. eBay once thrived on the auctions I think that trend has gone away. I make huge margins getting the sell price that I want.
If you sell 100 of those small tickrt items at 10.00 thats a 1,000.00.
Hi professor I have old radio 4 band radio casette..could any one buy this...loving from India