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safeinOhio

(38,034 posts)
Mon Jun 9, 2014, 08:00 AM Jun 2014

What I sold last week

that I bought the week end before.
trunk for $40 that I paid $15 for
Lighted large sign for $30 I paid $1 for
4 soda bottles for $4 each that I paid $1.60 each for, have 4 more to put out.
a powder horn for $20 I paid $5 for.

sold other items too, but these were sold from my booth in less than a week. Could I have got a lot more for them? Most likely but I'm happy with quick sales. Buying and getting great deals is only half of the equation, selling them for a profit is the other half.

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What I sold last week (Original Post) safeinOhio Jun 2014 OP
On the other hand safeinOhio Jun 2014 #1
My Friend libodem Jun 2014 #2
I started with a show case and safeinOhio Jun 2014 #3
Thanks libodem Jun 2014 #4

safeinOhio

(38,034 posts)
1. On the other hand
Mon Jun 9, 2014, 08:18 AM
Jun 2014

I gambled on a Sansui stereo tuner/amp from the early 70s for $30. Looked to be in excellent condition and the dials light up, but when I got home there was no out put from the tuner. I haven't tried the aux ports yet. Good working ones like this sell on Ebay for $250, not working ones go for $60. I love old tube amps and owned one like this back in the 70s. I did find a small portable tube tester for $10 bucks the same day and may be able to fix it on the cheap. The tester will come in handy as I have a box full of old radio tubes from the 30s and 40s. If they test "good" I'll be able to sell them. If not I could still get a quick $30 for the tester.

libodem

(19,288 posts)
2. My Friend
Mon Jun 9, 2014, 10:33 AM
Jun 2014

Ebays. I've been watching her for years now. She asks at yard sales if it is the best price the seller can offer and generally she gets a discount. I banned myself from yard sales and thrift stores until I get a handle on the stuff I've already collected.

I'm going to move this summer. I apparently have a fetish for miniature tea sets and vintage doll dishes. And then there are the dolls. I need a booth, too.

safeinOhio

(38,034 posts)
3. I started with a show case and
Mon Jun 9, 2014, 10:55 AM
Jun 2014

that might work well with dolls and miniature tea sets. If you can come in once or twice a week and add, move and change out things you'll have folks headed to your spot all the time.

I hardly ever ask for a lower price on good deals. In fact I often tell them to keep the change.
good luck and most of all have fun.

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