Wow…more great news from ebay! When I was in San Jose last month to celebrate ebay’s 20th anniversary, it was clear things were shifting for the better. And, just today, some more great news from ebay has rolled in! All sellers are getting more more free (aka zero insertion fee) listings, starting October 15. And,…
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Yay for ebay!
I just got back from San Jose, CA where I had the chance to celebrate ebay’s 20th anniversary! It was amazing to sit among at least a thousand other ebay sellers and about the same amount of ebay employees…the energy was out of this world! And it was resoundingly clear…We Are ebay! With new leadership at…
Great sources for antiques and thrifting in suburban New York City and beyond
by Anastasia Andrzejewski George’s Toy Chest is headquartered about 20 miles outside of New York City. In this post we’ll share some of our favorite hunting grounds for antiques, vintage collectibles and retro kitsch. For vintage toys, we’ve made some great scores at Philip Weiss Auctions on Long Island (Lynbrook, NY). Among our recent finds…
How do I know how much my stuff is worth?
By Anastasia Andrzejewski So, you’ve cleaned out your closets, searched the basement or garage, or hit a local thrift store. However you’ve done it, you’ve found some treasures. Now what? Well, now it is time to find out how much your stuff is worth. But, how? There are five places I suggest you visit to…
Some “educational” television for thrift & treasure hunters!
by Anastasia Andrzejewski Who says TV can’t be educational? There are a plethora of television shows out there that sometimes provide useful food for thought for when you go out antiquing, picking, thrifting, garage saling or whatever you want to call it. Yes, sometimes the shows are staged. And, yes, sometimes the people on the…
Can you make a living selling on ebay?
by Anastasia Andrzejewski Simply, yes, you can make a living (and a very comfortable one I might add) selling on ebay. My caveat? It’s not easy. Being a successful ebay sellers takes a lot of effort, discipline, skill and passion. You have to have a thick skin and be willing and confident to push through…
What sells on ebay? Stuff sitting around your house!
by Anastasia Andrzejewski When people ask me what is the most interesting, weird, crazy or unique thing I ever sold on ebay I always bring up my the old, tattered Adidas Soccer Ball box (note: this was an EMPTY box) I listed and sold probably 10 or 12 years ago. I found the box in…