Wish me luck!

[585925]

I agree with that. It becomes as addictive as detecting. I don't touch any post 80's collectibles as the disposable income crowd aren't in the market for trinkets and chachki's that need dusting. They want their electronics and out the door. These items were so mass produced, they can hardly qualify as collectibles. Years ago when women stayed home, their home was a showcase for their trinkets and they had the time and inclination to care for them. We're living in a mobile society today and decorating is stark. Apush, again, I think you'll do well with the jeans and any other designer brand clothing the young people are wearing. Check out the Plato's Closet website where they list the used designer brands they purchase. That will give you an idea of other items of clothing to look for.

 

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[clovis97]

Not sure what the Canadian economy has to do with this because we are talking about American sales.

Because I felt you were being critical about my sales and how the economy was not impacting it that much, and I wanted to point out that we live in two different economies.

We are getting hammered here in many respects.

 

[billjustbill]

BiggMike,

I have a friend that found an iphone 4 found metal detecting in 4' of ocean water

He hasn't dried it out, so I don't know if it will turn on...

Thanks.

 

[Iron Patch]

Because I felt you were being critical about my sales and how the economy was not impacting it that much, and I wanted to point out that we live in two different economies.

We are getting hammered here in many respects.

It does have very little to do with the Canadian economy, and as I said the Canadian dollar being strong has hurt me, and probably more than anything else. But that doesn't mean there isn't still big differences for what we do, because there is. For one I don't leave my computer chair, so our buying is completely different. And because it's that different the items we sell are different because I tend to stay in a few categories, just offer a variety within those. If I was to go to garage sales, or a local auction, I would be completely lost and going on 100% gut feeling.... and I do tend to have a pretty good gut feeling when it comes to guessing a value, but that's not really any good going against people that actually know. That's the advantage I have staying online, because almost everything I go for, I know what I can get out of it, and that's a pretty big advantage against someone that isn't sure.... because if they beat me, they probably overpaid, and if they don't bid enough I make money.


Another factor to add to the previous posts if it was said is how many people now do this sort of thing. I've literally had years for certain types of items where no one was challenging me and I got used to getting them for great prices, and making a very good profit. But now it seems there's so much you have to fight for, and that's when experience really counts. That's another example of how I think we were both right, because the poor economy is probably the reason for a lot of these new buyers just trying to make an extra few dollars here and there. Many will fail, but some will catch on and just get better, and those are the ones I'll have to battle from week to week and as you know it only takes one to kill your deal.