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[@TennesseeYankee]

Money laundering on those high priced Beanie babies.

[@karamiller69]

I think the same on some of the abstract art that has a line in crayon but sells for 499-either laundering or some kind of drug dealing secret there. noticed the guy sold like 9 in a week very unlikely that people would pay anything for them much less $50-400

[@geezermann7865]

I wasn't aware of that aspect of eBay sales. Last week when researching Kindle tablets I saw one listed for 9,999.99. I thought that must be just a joke.

[@803trends]

@thdevilmancometh that's right!!

[@mongollloyd1101]

The last Beanie Baby I got was a hit, I cut the tags off, washed it, sprayed it with catnip extract - the cats loved it. My interest in selling them is slightly higher than pet rocks.

[@jeanhile4870]

Typewriter keys go for more than the entire typewriter. Keys used for jewelry

[@B-24Liberator]

Thank you for this advice! I love to get your opinion on things like this. Plus it’s fun to hear you talk about your personal life. My Mom collected the precious moments thinking they would be worth something later. Also Like your mom mine had the same brand dishes that I can’t even give away now...

[@AaronGarton666]

Oh the punch bowls! Grandma had a crystal one that made its way to many a wedding and other local function in her small town. But yes, they are not as popular as they used to be. Thanks for the insight!

[@raynescollectibles]

Thank you for sharing!😊 Memories from past, thanks for review👍

[@danibryant9318]

Thanks Suzanne, this was great, very informative

[@johndavis48076]

While the focus was on specific items it's also about looking at that listing-sold ratio. You have to find that nice place between 100 listed and zero sold to zero listed and 100 sold. Very productive lesson! Thank you!

[@danabaileyvanderploeg4021]

I was so excited to find a Hello Kitty microwave for $30! But what a hassle it became! I tried to sell local but finally sold for $85 on eBay, with $80 shipping. I am happy it sold! I spent more than $80 shipping and hope it makes it there safely. After watching you I have learned to ask myself, "How am I going to ship this?" before purchasing now. Thank you!

[@ajomalley8682]

@@superjeffstanton depends where it went to and if she chose priority

[@JeffreyBaconBacon]

Thank you for posting this. I see a lot of these items at estate sales and other local sales. Very useful tips!

[@SuzanneAWells]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dauntiekay2768]

Great video and so informative. I would love to see more of these kind of videos

[@michaelwiebers9656]

Watching this vlog reminded of when I was doing this as a hobby. A lady had worked at Hallmark and had a bunch of items for holidays. One was a 🐭 looking out of a pumpkin One yard sale

[@sunshinestateadventures63]

Great informative video Suzanne, thank you!!!

[@WallaceRoseVincent]

Great short course on price theory and specialized economic topics!

[@jillianlea9690]

I love selling typewriters. Writers and some people like to use them. Selectric IBMs are collectable. If I can get one for low and sell for a couple hundred ,or even 100 ...im happy . Also, selectric type writer balls ..I've made a lot of money on these. I think collectors and people with a genuinelove for typewriters would not consider it a waste. Some people want to make 50 to 100 dollars on typewriters and some on a dress. For beanie.babies, certain manufacturer flaws make these more desirable,believe it or not but generally are a waste...

[@hyacinthbucket3281]

Jillian lea I love the Selectrics!

[@anitahamlin2411]

Thanks for the advice. It is funny as I am watching this I have a brand new beanie baby teddy bear with the tag I rescued from the bins! I know that it is not valuable but I save things sometimes because I just can't stand the idea of them going into the landfill. By the pound it isn't a big deal especially with such a small item. I may just keep it. The punch bowls are always around, though most are in some sort of disarray. I knew not to bother with them. I have noticed because of the movie California typewriter the manual Smith Corona is going quite well!

[@g.russell4140]

I still have a Robin Egg blue Smith Corona in my study. Wouldn't think of selling my old friend.

[@geezermann7865]

Nice!

[@Rose39M]

Thank you for this information.

[@eliseintheattic9697]

Not just Precious Moments but ALL figurines and items produced just to be collectible. There were a ton of them in the 90's. Everyone wanted to collect the next Cabbage Patch.

[@reycaribe]

Even cabbage patch to me not worth it. Tried a couple with soft faces. Got no more than 60 after fees.

[@tntsk868]

I found an vintage typewriter in the garbage about 10 years ago and sold it on Ebay to a buyer in Miami and I live in Florida and the shipping was $20.

[@lifeslessons2023]

On typewriters. .if 760 active and over 560 sold, that's over 50% sold. I think typewriters are a great item to sell. The numbers tell it all

[@SuzanneAWells]

Right but 760 active is a very low number. To each his own - good luck!

[@jillianlea9690]

Typewriters are awesome to sell! I've purchased low and sold higher to genuine collectors. And if you ever come across selectric typewriter balls ..grab the I bought a lot of 4 snall boxes of 18 each for 11 dollars or so and made around 300-350 dollars on them ..That is nothing to shame♡♡♡♡

[@MrPaulMorris]

I have to agree. Typewriters sell quickly for me and with good profits. With the proper packaging they aren't terribly difficult to ship--certainly no more so than, for example, computers. In fact, a typewriter was one of the first items I sold on eBay back in 2001. Also, as it is a fairly specialist market, buyers know what they want and what they are buying; I have never had a return or anything less than glowing feedback on typewriter sales. The low numbers of active listings seem like a good thing to me--less competition--and I don't see the logic in claiming a sell through of over 50% is bad, whatever the actual volume. On the other hand, if this video discourages other sellers from entering this field then _Good Job!__ Let's keep the profits for those of us already trading...

[@mssnortyhorse]

I'm sure it's not for everybody, but if I can find one for $10 or $15, I'd definitely be willing to box it up for $200. That's a good profit. I have sold a number of large bulky electronics though so that doesn't bother me too much.

[@reycaribe]

Many Etsy Crafters use them for their items. You can't get the type written look from a printer so I could see there being a small market.

[@indianacreekwalker4474]

well said suzanne, when i first started ebay i said there is no way certain things wont sell... then it didn't sell lol we all make this mistake

[@eliseintheattic9697]

My big heavy lesson was an old reel to reel tape player. I made about $50 on it but I lived in an apartment when I bought it and had to lug it upstairs, then back down when I moved, then to the post office when it sold. Ugh, never again.

[@SuzanneAWells]

I hear ya. I live on the 4th floor, no elevator. After living in a house for 16 years with a garage and ground floor entry - I have to re-think EVERYTHING I plan to bring inside!

[@godlybananas1604]

Thanks for all your youtube videos! Most helpful!

[@ebonygibson4333]

Thank you Suzanne very informative as usual and I wish you and family all the best for 2019 👍👌👏⭐️💫❤️

[@SuzanneAWells]

Thank you, Ebony!

[@laurenr1417]

More good info Suzanne. Agree 100%. I feel the same way about everything you said. Pay attention newbies! :-)

[@karenhellier8790]

I got that same Folk Art Pfalzgraff set when I got married in 1988 and still have it today. I LOVE it, but only buy extra pieces at thrift stores so I don't have to pay shipping!

[@SuzanneAWells]

the older Pfaltzgraff is SO heavy!

[@kingofnara]

We use ribbons for type writers in the Army for certain Awards, we mostly print them but sometimes the spacing is bad on the certificate.

[@SuzanneAWells]

Oh wow, good to know! Thank you for your service.

[@davesemple1416]

Appreciated. Hope 2019 finds you with good health; positive relationships; and beyond-your-dreams prosperity.

[@anitas952]

Could not agree with you more on beanie babies. I don’t like to ship anything that is too fragile either. Thanks for the video.

[@cconsax]

I sold an IBM Selectric III electric typewriter in November (on a different platform) for $425. Considering I had less than 200 total invested, including servicing, the task of packing and shipping was not painful! There's been an uptick in typewriters, both electric and manual, but condition and research (as with virtually all used/vintage) makes the difference between a dud and a home run. I used to clip off the keys on anything with the old round glass covered keys, scrapping the carcass and get about $40 a set, selling to artists/crafters, but now keeping them on earns more even with shipping in many cases

[@SuzanneAWells]

Congrats on that sale!

[@reycaribe]

What's the other platform?

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

I agree about the Precious Moments. I've seen people with large collections and never understood what they saw in them.

[@wordivore]

This made me laugh. My grandmother had a small collection of them.

[@paulastrachan4053]

I've collected Pfaltzgraff Folk Art pattern since the early 80's and use it daily. My late husband started the set for me when I mentioned liking it, so I will never stop using it. I still occasionally buy one of the larger pieces that I couldn't afford when I was young. You failed to mention that not all Pfaltzgraff is equal. The older pieces made in the US with the USA stamp on the bottom are the good stuff. The cookie cutter perfect stuff made later in China, not so much.

[@SuzanneAWells]

Thank you for that input, I appreciate it!

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

I've realized that a lot of times, the amount the sold listings CLAIM to have sold for isn't the actual price they sold for. I've got screenshots from several of my sold listings. What my own orders list shows is correct. But when I view my items in the "sold" listings, they sometimes have higher prices than the actual sold for price. It's annoying and misleading, especially when sourcing items to resell.

[@nickisaman22]

Wood 'n' Stuff w/ Steve French I believe like she said in the video, when you sell 2 or more of something the “sold price” gets multiplied by the number of units sold

[@christenlong]

Thanks Suzanne, very informative! My local GW sells beanie babies in the 3 for a dollar small stuffies bin, so I do grab some to resell in little groups of cat stuffies for a small profit, I think they're work $5-10 each. Well some people saw me pulling out beanie babies and they went nuts and grabbed the rest of them! I guess they thought I knew something, like some crazy valuable beanie baby would be in there, haha.

[@SuzanneAWells]

Hey if it is worth it to you, go for it!

[@christenlong]

It's not much profit, but the beanie baby cats are so cute.

[@elizabethcattanach8556]

I made rookie mistake #1, I have beanie babies up for sale on my ebay page and it is true they are not moving.

[@aprodigalchildreturn]

Thanks hun

[@csds7679]

I have no problem selling Precious Moments! I don't think they are a waste of time because they sell just fine for me.

[@laurenreale4888]

Suzanne would be the first person to tell you that there are always exceptions. Good luck!

[@stevenwilson4324]

I like your format for this. Very helpful!

[@rebeccakempton4889]

- I’ve sold Few vintage typewriters .... I didn’t think it was that big of a deal to ship. Those small portables you can usually go in for five or $10 and they almost always sell for 50 or 60 so I think it’s a good flip. However I agree some of those huge electric ones would be a problem.

[@SuzanneAWells]

Hi Rebecca - thanks for "weighing" in! Sometimes I think people don't think through shipping something, so that's my motivation for mentioning the shipping factor with these larger items. What might be easy for one might be a struggle for another. 😀

[@rebeccakempton4889]

Suzanne A. Wells - Absolutely I understand. And like I said the bigger ones would be a real pain. Thanks for all your help.

[@aprodigalchildreturn]

The thousand dollar ones were "relisted" and have other listings for much less in their store. It's horrible

[@lunamaxwell6190]

What about Milk Glass? In my local Goodwill they have vases, glasses, candie dishes, plates (these are heavy)... for about $1.99-$3.99 each item.

[@SuzanneAWells]

Check completed listings!

[@tresah6108]

That pfaltzgraff pitcher at the top of the solds had $1,150 shipping! That is just crazy. Do they still think Ebay doesn't take a percentage of the shipping cost?

[@SuzanneAWells]

If you are selling a $1,000 item and fees are 10% you still walk away with $900. Not a bad deal. Also, we have no way of knowing if the buyer actually paid.

[@heyu9225]

If you go to watchcount.com it will often show you what the actual best offer was in the end, I check there all the time when I’m curious what the real price a best offer sold at

[@karamiller69]

i sold one of these cost me 29.00 to ship sold for 60 and 25 is what i charged to ship it was more bc i added insurance 4 weeks later i came home to a dirty huge box on my porch it had not reached customer bc it was broken so the wrapped it in cheap old box with the broken pcs in a plastic trash bag none of my original packing stuff was still there i had to give lady her money back and file fed ex claim and in the end i a month later got a check back for only 60 from fed ex the cost i sold it for less shipping NIGHTMare selling experience i lost it and 29 and all the time taken to list it plus ebay fees i do not recommend anything large and glass to ship through fed ex bc they really must drop the things from airplane to break the stuff i package and they always do! '

[@hanzohasashi5603]

How do you take pics for ebay, and also how do you start a Ebay page succesfully/ how do you describe your items. Because it seems like you could sell something cheap for 100$ while I can't sell gold LOL

[@SuzanneAWells]

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[@jolee5152]

Great video! Thank you!

[@pj123xyz]

I never liked or understood the appeal of those precious moments figurines either. I always thought they were a knock off or trying to copy the holly Hobbits from the 70s. My mother and sister were collecting those back then.

[@bettyvick5184]

I need tips on selling hotel soap I just bought 57 pieces for 33 cents apice

[@SuzanneAWells]

Great find! Check completed sold listings

[@Rose39M]

Lol you can't even get that kind of money for an authentic piece of Murano glass! Beanie Babies worth that much? Lol

[@Rsysas]

Beanie babies are like Pennys.

[@therobinmasterstheory1636]

Suzanne what is your opinion on Knick Knacks? (just curious)

[@SuzanneAWells]

Hi - I don't understand the question - opinion on knick knacks?

[@therobinmasterstheory1636]

@@SuzanneAWells Yes like small figurines of cats, dogs, etc that are found in alot of thrift stores. Do you think they are worth listing? I notice they do good sometimes in lots.

[@SuzanneAWells]

It depends on what the figurine is, how much you pay for it and what your desired profit margin is. On the Money Making Monday videos, you will see those types of items selling for really good money. If it is something a collector wants, they will pay. Brands like Lladro, Hummel, Herend, Goebel, Radko, Disney, Royal Doulton, hand carved items, blown glass, art glass - can sell for thousands. It just depends on what it is.

[@GreyhoundChannel]

Hi Suzanne! In your opinion, when should I pull my eBay items that aren’t selling? How long should I try to sell something, in other words. I’ve heard people say... ‘just be patient, the item will sell’ but I don’t want piles of stock. Thank you!

[@SuzanneAWells]

Hi Charlene, I have a video about that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIWolayqr8tqh9k

[@metubegirl01]

How do you view ‘sold’ items? Is this a premium eBay service?

[@SuzanneAWells]

Hi Jane, here is my video about how to research completed listings. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpPcf4CMrp56p8U

[@metubegirl01]

@@SuzanneAWells Thank you so much! I am really enjoying your videos!

[@mys15jimmy]

Werr do you find shipping boxes

[@SuzanneAWells]

Everywhere!

[@mys15jimmy]

@@SuzanneAWells were we are at they charge for boxes and hard to find to many ebsyets I guess happy holidays

[@pleasuretokill]

The people that are listing items for stupid high prices.... look at it this way, it's a lottery that's free to play! You can list a certain amount of items for free on ebay. Now, $600k is probably not going to sell, but, people spend $2 on powerball tickets that have infinitely worse odds than someone buying that beanie baby. It costs you 10 minutes to list and... who knows. Keep dropping the price every week and see what it sells for. Can't win if ya don't play!

[@davidc1502]

I inherited a large "stash" of the Precious Moments can attest these are a waste of time to sale!

[@SuzanneAWells]

Ha ha - STASH

[@profitmonsters8186]

awesome! Thanks for the content! I just started on eBay at the beginning of March. I’ve been thrifting and garage sale hunting for about a month. I just made my first KZbin video also give it a view if you have time and any feedback is appreciated!

[@staceykc5210]

I love love selling IBM Selectric typewriters! I sell them for hundreds of dollars, even the tan ones. I wouldn't considered this a time waster.They sell, and they sell for quite a lot of money.

[@SuzanneAWells]

Wow, that's fantastic! Congrats on those sales!

[@triplexchange3670]

#muglife

[@indianacreekwalker4474]

well said suzanne, when i first started ebay i said there is no way certain things wont sell... then it didn't sell lol we all make this mistake

[@SuzanneAWells]

Yeah, live and learn and keep moving forward!