I dont know if I was insulted or paid a complement.

[cyberdan]

I don't know if I was insulted or paid a complement.

I was at a yardsale and saw a real coca cola serving tray marked $12. I asked the lady if she could do any better and she came down to $9. I pointed out a rusty patch that ate away the ink and she said "you sound like one of those picker guys"

I said it's one of my favorite shows and left.

 

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[diggummup]

That's funny. I guess it all depends on the tone of voice she used, lol.

 

[inspectorgadget]

I don't think she meant it as a complement at all... But that doesn't matter its how you take it that matters!

 

[Nickleanddime]

To me it's a insult when someone compares me to a TV show. I've been buying and selling way before these "price fixers" came to the tube. Lol but it's all how you take it. Good luck out there.

 

[inspectorgadget]

Maybe you misheard her maybe she really said "one of those nit picker guys"? lol

 

[CladSpends2]

Dan, I hope you didn't just leave without the tray. If it was vintage, there would still have been meat on the bone. LOL T.

 

[cyberdan]

Dan, I hope you didn't just leave without the tray. If it was vintage, there would still have been meat on the bone. LOL T.

It was "somewhat" vintage. I could tell it wasn't a modern one (no barcode on the back) but that is all. I do not know enough to shill out $9

I am trying to open up my buying to other things. So far I am falling on my face.

Earlier in the day I bought 22 Daniel Steele books in pristine condition for .25¢ each thinking I could sell for a few bucks each. I listed one on half.com and it had several of that copy for .75¢ each. I didn't list the others yet.

I also bought 3 play station games at .50¢ each figuering to sell for $10 each. I had to list them at $2.00 $2.50 & $7.50 just to stay with the other sellers.

When I bought the books I asked the lady if she would throw in her seven inch alligator head she had for sale. (might get $5-6 o the bay)

 

[desertmoons]

It was "somewhat" vintage. I could tell it wasn't a modern one (no barcode on the back) but that is all. I do not know enough to shill out $9

I am trying to open up my buying to other things. So far I am falling on my face.

Earlier in the day I bought 22 Daniel Steele books in pristine condition for .25¢ each thinking I could sell for a few bucks each. I listed one on half.com and it had several of that copy for .75¢ each. I didn't list the others yet.

If you are thinking of books, decide on a genre like kids books, kids christian and homeschooling books, sci fi or whatever, then check the sold listings sort by highest. Don't buy what you think will sell for books..research it else you will end up with a pile of books like me. Not that that is a bad thing. Don't forget treasure hunting books!


In novels it is a tough road, but if you memorize a few names you might do okay! Everyone should look out for Stephen King books. Some 1st editions (especially the Gunslinger) are quite valuable and King books seem available. Only with dust jackets though! And learn how to determine that first edition.

For paperbacks think lots. I'm collecting and reading Xanth paperbacks and eventually i will enough for a lot. Community cookbooks - I've noticed Jewish related cookbooks seem to do well.

You can check bookfinder.com to get an idea of the scarcity and prices. Or worldcat.com for scarcity. It will tell you how many copies are in the libraries around the world. Scarcity does not necessarily mean a high value, but sometimes it does. The bookseller board over at the bay is helpful and educational and some very nice people there.

 

[inspectorgadget]

If you are thinking of books, decide on a genre like kids books, kids christian and homeschooling books, sci fi or whatever, then check the sold listings sort by highest. Don't buy what you think will sell for books..research it else you will end up with a pile of books like me. Not that that is a bad thing. Don't forget treasure hunting books!


In novels it is a tough road, but if you memorize a few names you might do okay! Everyone should look out for Stephen King books. Some 1st editions (especially the Gunslinger) are quite valuable and King books seem available. Only with dust jackets though! And learn how to determine that first edition.

For paperbacks think lots. I'm collecting and reading Xanth paperbacks and eventually i will enough for a lot. Community cookbooks - I've noticed Jewish related cookbooks seem to do well.

You can check bookfinder.com to get an idea of the scarcity and prices. Or worldcat.com for scarcity. It will tell you how many copies are in the libraries around the world. Scarcity does not necessarily mean a high value, but sometimes it does. The bookseller board over at the bay is helpful and educational and some very nice people there.

Easton Press books are a can't miss unless their trashed. Even the new editions bring great money & a lot of people don't have a clue especially newbies.

With hardbacks dust jacket condition is a huge deal in the overall value!

I have picked 3 books recently (2 for $1 each & 1 for $5). I got $100 out of each of em. One of them (the $5 one) I took a chance on & it paid off for me. It was actually a mistake bid at an auction (thought I was bidding on something else) & I picked the book that seemed to me that might have the highest value & I was probably right on in my picking! Was a mint condition 1973 1st edition Movie Monsters book printed in England. The book isn't really a big deal other than having some really good old monster movie pictures in it that have not been in other books. And the dust jacket is said to be considered the best of any monster movie type book to date. It is a pretty cool cover for sure & only the printed in England 1st editions have any value above like $10!

Most of the things he listed are good things to buy but there are still items that are almost worthless in those categories as he is finding out now. Just cause X playstation game or book sells for $50 doesn't mean Y game or book sells for $50. Y game or book might only be worth $1.50. This is true with many if not most antiques as not even all antiques have real value.