5 Items I NEVER Pass Up | Thrifting to Resell on Ebay | Reselling | BOLO

[@tallygirl2streasures717]

That white bunny with gold ears was from Target's Dollar spot...They were $3 and I have 2 of them in different poses.

[@jeannerivers4543]

When you were in the office supplies section you pass the electric retro pencil sharpeners. Those are running on Etsy at this moment in time for nearly 40 bucks each, and there aren't many.

[@jackietrulen5323]

Saw that also

[@tlibby730]

Yep you beat me to the comment.

[@donnaroberts34]

Yep!

[@richpollard8566]

Have one from many years past that was my parents. Wouldn't part with it for anything, it works so well.

[@judileavenworth3466]

I always pick up milk glass vases if I can get them for $2 or less. Not a big profit but people like them for wedding decor so many times they will buy all that I have in my booth. Wipe me out and then I’m on the hunt again!

[@cheeseblock89]

How much do you sell them for out of curiosity?:)

[@tammyulgen6043]

In reference to your cat Laurel Birch items: I majored in Art History (and philosophy - it's easy to see why I sell on eBay for a living) when describing a work of art for a gallery you couldn't say "Picasso Style" instead you would say, "Unsigned Cubist Painting in the Style of Pablo Picasso." Although I don't know if that protects us on eBay listings.

[@nancyloomis3046]

Margaret, (sorry for this long comment) I see you do what I usually do on Ebay where pricing is concerned: I price it at what I think is right or best and usually with a “ make an offer.” I rarely do auctions anymore unless I’m absolutely certain to get at least a few competing bids. I cannot begin to recall all the items I see when I look up ”solds” that sold for $1 or $3 or $5 and know that it should have sold for often many times that. I wonder if the Ebay sellers just don’t know that they are basically giving away their stuff? Do they not know the RISK of listing with such a low starting bid? Here’s what I began to figure out when I kept getting burned: For some resellers who have a huge following on KZbin, I’m talking hundreds of thousands or more, they could list a plastic spoon and get 10 bids on it. I’m exaggerating of course, but I’m sure you get my point. So for anyone else out there who may lose on their listings for auction, if you want to be more secure about getting your stuff sold at a reasonable price that makes it worth your while, list it as “Buy it Now” and be willing to take offers. The interested buyer may or may not ask you to take an offer.

[@wandabairdlilroseartworks4029]

I appreciate this helpful comment. It really helps us beginners. Thank you

[@giselawilliams1877]

Fire and light is hot and have wine glasses different colored stems (stems alone are valuable) also, Murano art glass sells for high dollar (Jordan imports)

[@twinsisterDJ]

You are a sweetheart! Thanks so much for telling us all this valuable information, I just appreciate you so much and wish you to do extremely well in your resales! You are so nice!

[@Rose39M]

Great haul! The aynsley dresser set is collectible. As for Harry Potter, why did they all have to grow up? 🤔 😥😔😟

[@laurielodge5652]

Love, love love your channel! The blue and white plate you pick up at time stamp 17:35-6 Says: Julen 1979 on it. I believe this is a "collector's series": made in Norway. My Mom used to collect them and I have a few of hers. eBay listings shows prices of $15 to 25 USD I ❤ H. Potter, too!

[@tkwilson4585]

That little white "spinning top" looking item in the box is a vase. I'm always drawn to anything made by Rosenthal because it's a Bavaria Germany company, which is where my daughter is currently living. I could only find one online with a price and it was 20 euros. So not extremely valuable, but still cool the way it would sit on the table. I sold a white Rosenthal vase quite a few years ago on Ebay. I don't remember much about it, but I always remember it being something that had some pretty decent resale value.

[@deyaniraletusworktogether]

was searching for this explanation -thank you!!!

[@VampcatVvvvV]

I love that your cat is named Pancake.

[@Cherishedtreasuresthrifting]

Those electric pencil sharpeners can sell for pretty good money!

[@catpaw1560]

Yes! I've seen that those for good money, as well

[@G5ranch]

Awesome for you to share this information and showing comps on eBay. Will definitely keep a look out for item you mentioned. ? What are your thoughts on puzzles, games, Vinyl LP albums and hot wheel cars, do you pick those up, do you have a video on this made I can look at

[@auntie_kristie]

Awe! I have those shelf sitter frogs. I bought them after seeing them on your channel, knowing they were something to be on the lookout for. Thank you!

[@nycmermaid3158]

That glass ashtray is mid century Murano glass from Venice. Looks like it has some gold or silver leaf shot through and expanded into a dispersed glitter effect during the mouth blowing process. Prices vary, but fancy mid century stores sell Murano glass ashtrays for $125-$200 or so. More for really special ones.

[@edannemiller4084]

I have never smoked but, I always look at ashtrays when thrifting. Some of the mid-century and unique ones I really like.

[@CC-ed7od]

I thought it was the (hanging) dip bowl for a MCM chip & dip set

[@joasiadornick242]

That pig with the blue on it is from dollar tree

[@kathleenmcbride4838]

When I look at solids, I also think that some things could have sold for more. I don’t do auctions unless I’m REALLY sure that the price will continue to go up and up. I think sometimes people assume that they will get a ton of bids, then the item sells for far less than it’s worth. Great shopping trip and advice again!

[@constancerobinson1377]

Laurel Burch died in 2007 at the age of 61. I love her work

[@kellymc67]

I love that I learn from your videos. I will keep my eye out for ginger jars and metal animal figurines, although I tend to buy any small animal that is in good shape against my will :D If you are looking to learn about glass, I've learned a tremendous amount about glass from Crazy Lamp Lady.

[@tlibby730]

I can see that's not what you're looking for but I spotted those vintage electric pencil sharpeners at 26:26 and I'll bet those would have a fetched a few bucks!

[@dsteinotr]

The soap stone sculpture that you picked up before the Laurel Birch cat was for a fish tank

[@debs7368]

I loved seeing my dual frog candle holder I purchased from you awhile back. It’s a great conversation piece, and I love it!! I’m always on the lookout for unique frog items. 🐸

[@TexasGalTreasures]

[@lulucastaneda266]

I really appreciate you sharing your experience and knowledge. Thank you so much!

[@nicoletambasco9210]

Anything elephant yes especially when the trunk is up

[@buickinvicta288]

I find it so interesting what others pick up in different parts of the country. I recently picked up 2 of those metal frog candlesticks for $2 ea. "dancing frogs" possibly bronze, I was thrilled. I stay away from break-ables.

[@TexasGalTreasures]

Agreed!!

[@FLOWERSANDSUNSHINE22]

Don't be afraid of breakable items (glassware, etc.). Wrap them in SMALL bubble wrap and then use packing peanuts so that there is at least and 1.5 inches on all sides of box. Make sure there are no pockets of space and seal up and shake. You should hear NO MOVEMENT. You are done. PS. If you can't kick it down a flight of stairs and not worry, you didn't pack it correctly and start over. DO NOT write "fragile" on the box. THAT doesn't matter. Warehouse and carriers are not "gingerly" walking your fragile package to the conveyor or front door. They are rushing to get the job done. Plain and simple. I've shipped glassware for years. NO ISSUES.

[@buickinvicta288]

@@FLOWERSANDSUNSHINE22 I stay away from breakables, that's just me.

[@buickinvicta288]

@@FLOWERSANDSUNSHINE22 I will donate my glass to church ladies. GWwill break them. Just me.

[@buickinvicta288]

@@FLOWERSANDSUNSHINE22 I will sell smalls though.

[@birdwatch9385]

LOVE the style of your show. Thank you.

[@TexasGalTreasures]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@donnashelley3939]

The word is pomander. A pomander is also a ball of scent made of all kinds of things, including oranges studded with cloves for the Christmas holidays.

[@traceypedigo6405]

The Noritake piece; I collect the exact pattern, with a swan on the water , beside the tree. They went for 20 to 30, with handles, last year.

[@birdwatch9385]

It was a ikabana vase, Japanese Floral design container.

[@Followmybliss777]

The gold dish with the small hole was an ikebana flower holder. They can be worth a lot.

[@patsystewart8052]

The wooden turtle was a pincushion back in the 70’s

[@tiegz9770]

Whenever you come home with shopping bags I'm sure your kids are like " I wonder what random stuff mom brought home this time" haha

[@SB-ez3dw]

But does anyone put ginger in their ginger jars?

[@nancyloomis3046]

Yep, you have to be highly selective when buying figurines and “cutesy” stuff for resale. And even when it’s “vintage” doesn’t even mean you’re gonna get a good price or even get it sold. I learned that the hard way.

[@susan-thegracefullilymarke622]

I just passed on that blue floral ginger jar you sold for $50 plus dollars but the one I saw was about 4 inches. I might need to go back and get it. It was marked Japan and a makers mark which I can’t remember now.

[@bonnieneely5483]

Oh Margaret, I need that dresser set! ♥️♥️♥️ And tray!

[@TexasGalTreasures]

:) Listing them today! :)

[@shirlynssleeve4661]

Heartbreaking when I spot something beautiful & it’s damaged! I did buy a small teapot with a broken lid (Limoges) for $2.99 that went for $130 but that is a rare occurrence.

[@vanessacee4154]

I picked up the exact same floral piggy pomander this afternoon. It’s rare that I can say I paid less in Canada for thrifted items than you can find in the States but the little pig was super cheap here.

[@mspitstoptoyou]

Great video. You are selling some things that I have definitely been passing up!

[@TexasGalTreasures]

Thanks!

[@Karen-re1gd]

What app do you use to look stuff up ? ❤

[@Janelegant]

I just discovered your channel. I would have picked up the tulip glasses you passed up. They seemed pretty cool.

[@binzbaker1728]

I do a lot of thrifting as well. Figurines can go for a lot if you find the right thing.

[@karenporter8429]

That little top from Rosenthal was probably worth picking up! Small vase from German designers-looks like there are larger ones too. I saw Rosenthal and Weiss, lol and did a google search. Of course I can't read the value because everything is in German!

[@TexasGalTreasures]

Thank you!!

[@mrnt1257]

Rabbits are my animal and I love the one playing the guitar that you sold. I have one that reminds me of that. It is in a tuxedo and it is holding a tray which can be used for holding business cards, or whatever. I bought it at an antique shop and I’m sure I didn’t pay more than $20. I see a couple on eBay. One is $139 and one is a crazy $528!

[@rebeccajay2262]

I have a question. How do you decide when to pick something up, and if it's worth the pickup? Or spending the money on it, rather?

[@traceypedigo6405]

I never find those( grapes) in as pretty an arrangement. Awe shucks.

[@elisabethpine3420]

Really really like your videos. Excellent instructions and so interesting. However we can't do comps on past sales histories and more on ebay can we? I don't see the option on my Android any more.

[@sylviacaffery4162]

The Ansli set with tags still on was a steal. I can't believe people pay those prices online for this stuff.

[@Ani1boo]

I always look for vintage pencils

[@lisahubbardsnook7775]

Laurel Burch did Pass Away several Years ago. Very Collectible!

[@janeingram1469]

The round box with flowers on it - might be a hair box… it was with a couple other things….

[@PieceofScrap]

Oh my goodness! I've passed up so many of those metal figures. Thanks for another informative video!

[@TexasGalTreasures]

Happy to help!

[@angelabouldin6078]

The yellow mm in the recliner was cute. M&M' r collectables. I don't collect them.

[@Karmagirl29]

it looked like it was $1. she didnt even look at it.

[@sheikherder]

I thought he was adorable too!

[@janmcguire5268]

I’m a Harry Potter fan, too. I would have a hard time parting with my HP stuff, unless it was a duplicate. I’m just starting out as a reseller, so your videos are very instructional for me. Thanks!

[@TexasGalTreasures]

Totally!

[@lmnop463]

same for "I've got" "hasn't got" it's got". Ok, I'll stop. Great vid! THX

[@AM-kd5yj]

The M&M caught my eye.

[@kristinbrown6768]

Great video. Loved this format.

[@luvastandardbred8270]

The David Birch phone booth teapot you picked up last might have been a good pick. His stuff goes for high prices

[@whatanitemare]

I don't buy ginger jars with the finial lids. They always remind me of crematorium urns!

[@aliceh5747]

A friend uses them for pet ashes. I've given her a couple of pretty ginger jars.

[@susanegley4149]

I thought they were just for ashes, had no idea they were ginger jars at all! 😂

[@whatanitemare]

@@susanegley4149 So where do you keep your candied ginger?? ROFL 😂

[@julsatmidnight]

I would have been crazy happy to find the Rosenthal piece! 😍

[@prairiepickingirls8887]

I picked up a box of nurse figures on half price day at estate...One is vintage hand blown and is listed for $90.00. Vintage figures are almost always worth $2.

[@cheryldavis8776]

The two bunches of grapes at 8:55...! Couldn't tell anything about them... were they flocked? Frosted glass?

[@treasuresofrobinson1277]

Love the wooden bowl. How much was it selling for.

[@thefirstnoob5577]

When I was in Jordan and visited Petra they had a lot of different animals like the owl there for sale.

[@suerees665]

Love your utube, I learn so much. Thanks. The Nitch Lady on utube is good to learn about Glass. 🌹🌹

[@dianech]

Loved the painted owl!

[@Kestner2000]

First time here, Love your video.

[@terriekover8045]

The owls are home Co limited addition pieces which is home interiors

[@TexasGalTreasures]

Thank you!

[@griffengate]

That Bell statue

[@kaystoner3195]

That good will was high on their prices.

[@susanhunt2095]

mine in Memphis are twice as high, its awful...just call me Treasure Hunter

[@pattiarblaster6129]

I had a beaded hippo that sold well. I wish I could find another

[@ronaldhurst6204]

I've passed on a white bunny gold ears just like the one you did here in Ohio.

[@thejetcitywoman]

The glass tulips are wine goblets. I believe they're from a from a collection commissioned by Neiman Marcus "Spring Garden"? Not sure, but they're hand blown glass. There were 4 colors, red, yellow, orange and blue. I'm not sure how much they're worth, but they they may have some value. I know I'd LOVE to have them!

[@susanhunt2095]

I saw those too, Iwas hoping she would pick them. I like to look for barware while I'm out.

[@poppaflipps3884]

excellent info! thank you for sharing.

[@TexasGalTreasures]

My pleasure!

[@empire7179]

One of my aunt's always had boxers but I've never seen a white one before?

[@fartsackjack7081]

I LIKE THAT PURPLE OWL MY FAV COLOR AND I LIKE OWLS

[@phd_angel]

Hi. Can you please record and post your videos on a higher resolution? They look granular on 480, specially when you share your computer screen, it's hard to read.

[@joanne4871]

I learn so much from watching you shop...BTW, I am still cracking up over your Instagram haunted doll posts...hysterical!

[@TexasGalTreasures]

I had too much fun with them!

[@lindaharter4592]

How do you know what price to sell ur items for

[@vjhreeves]

She researches on the internet what similar items have sold for.

[@joasiadornick242]

Things with that scan code tags are normally néw

[@pamh.5705]

Are there brands that one should know when sourcing ginger jars or are they just popular because they're ginger jars?

[@captainwafflemcnubbin45]

Candle holder

[@vanessacee4154]

The eyebrows on that doll, though!

[@merrillb7023]

I sold one my mom bought. Its similar to the one in the video. Used key word celadon. If there's a large Asian mark, mine said Made in China. What a letdown.

[@TexasGalTreasures]

Thank you!!

[@vjhreeves]

Yes, I was going to comment the same. The word celadon to describe that specific green glaze is important. Istanbul has a whole museum for celadon pottery.

[@kayscarlett3772]

I think the flower glasses were wine glasses, not votives.

[@traceypedigo6405]

The set of grapes on that lower shelf! You dropped the ball, honey! If those were lexan, you are talking about some SERIOUS MONEY.

[@melissafarrugia9531]

Grab that spittoon thing lol. Trophy usually...

[@vjhreeves]

I am always amazed at the heavy items you pick up, like bronze or cast iron doorstops. Don't they cost a fortune to ship?

[@TexasGalTreasures]

It can, but I do buyer pays shipping

[@lmnop463]

do you mind sharing what camera and lighting you use for your listing photos? I need to upgrade; thanks!

[@TexasGalTreasures]

I use my iPhone

[@karendavis5334]

Hey Margaret how are you and the boys? Yours e so fantastic and smart.I just love love your videos.

[@TexasGalTreasures]

My kids are doing very well. Thank you so much for asking!

[@joannashere9091]

Great video! i learned a lot!

[@TexasGalTreasures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@samanthaschneider5002]

Im new to channel and new to resaling. Im interested to know if u reommend starting as a casual seller or begin a starter store. Also, in how u do ur shipping? Do u normally pay for shipping? Ty

[@cindyscheel5116]

You passed 2electric pencil sharpeners. If they work, they sell good. FYI

[@jackietrulen5323]

Great video

[@elisabethpine3420]

Re Laural Burch... There are a lot of knockoffs. Especially in Pier One, etc. If her signature is not on it, it is a knockoff.

[@decoratingyourself5462]

The soap stone was for bonsai…..I think it might have been worth something…

[@lorimenie3869]

HOW AND OR WHERE DO YOU SEARCH TO GET THE PRICES, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A UNIQUE ITEM?

[@TexasGalTreasures]

Google. Good question

[@anncarmichael1267]

Hi Pancake

[@dsteinotr]

I’m really enjoying these videos. I think the jewelry is getting boring and everyone is doing them.

[@KES7281]

That little strawberry house may have belonged to Strawberry Shortcake. 🤔

[@sakilynne]

No. I got some for the fairy garden at the dollar tree