What Sold In October 2025.

 Where is a look at what items have sold in October on Etsy and on Poshmark.

1.  On Etsy a vintage 1990 Embroider/Needlepoint wool and velvet Christmas Stocking with a window scene of a cat, dog, fireplace.  I pa3id $2 for it, I listed it for $35.  After fees and cost, my profit is $

2.  On Etsy, Vintage 2000 Better Homes and Gardens Cross Stitch Christmas magazine.  This is from my own collection.  I listed it for $12, after fees profit of $9 and change.

3.  On Poshmark, Hot Topic Pastel Pink and Black plaid skirt.  This skirt was originally $35, I listed it last year at $20, sold it for $13.  This was my daughter's skirt she didn't want any longer.  After fee's profit of $10.05.

4.  On Poshmark, Retired Vera Bradley Chelsea Green Little Betsy tote/purse.  I originally listed it for $14, after price reductions and an offer I sold it for $6, I made $3.05 on it.

5.  On Etsy, 2000 Leisure Arts Disney's Winnie the Pooh Kids Room cross stitch book. Listed at $10 sold for $10, after fees $6.96.

6 & 7.  One order on Etsy,  Vintage Cross Stitch magazines, both listed at $5 each.  total of $10, customer used a coupon of 20% off, after fee's $5 profit.

9.  On Etsy, Vintage 1956 Fine Inc. Ent, Ceramic Boxing Kangaroo dresser/vanity caddy, as seen in the movie Pulp Fiction.  I paid a $1 for it, listed it for $32, after fees, $22.

Etsy has been doing better than Poshmark.  

Monday Market Trend

 Here is a list of Vintage and collectibles items I am seeing sell on Poshmark.

1. Vintage Food Tins, crackers, flour, etc.

2.  Brass decor items, candle sticks, animals, etc.

3.  Vintage linens, bed sheets, table clothes

4.  Vintage Thanksgiving Decorations

5.  Vintage Christmas Decorations

6.  Vintage colored glass, depression, carnival, etc

7.  Vintage ceramics, vases, figurines etc.

8.  Pottery, Mexican, Native American, vintage 

9.  Vintage wall art, needle works, prints, etc

10.  Vintage Corning ware 

On Etsy:

1.  Seasonal Decor, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas

2.  Chateaucore/English Cottage style, vintage glass ware, embroidered textiles

3.  Art Deco Revival, 1920's inspired items, items with gold accents, mirrored, geometric shapes

4.  Vintage Rustic items, wooden utensils, stone mixing bowls, crocks, rolling pins

5.  Vintage linens 

6.  Vintage jewelry, Cameos, statement earrings, cubic zirconia charm necklaces

7.  Vintage Frames, wood, resin, gold and early 20th century Lithographs 

Friday Finds

 I have not been out sourcing much, I did however stop into a local thrift/antique store.  I don't go in to often because it is jammed pack with stuff, I get overwhelmed.  I did run in to check out the silverware, I don't know if you have silverware that goes missing in your house, I suddenly had very few spoons left.  I figured I's grab a bag of spoons and wander the store.

To my surprise I stumbled upon two Norwegian tea cups and saucers by two different companies.  I couldn't leave them behind.  

 

1.  Turi-desgin Lotte Figgo Flintz Norway hand painted silkscreen cup and saucer (blue and white).  I paid $8 for it.  I need to research it further.

2. Porsgrund Norway cup and saucer (white with a rosemaling design), I paid 6 for it.  I have another one I received years ago.  I need to research these further.

Poshmark Changed Shipping.

 In September Poshmark made a cost saving move on shipping for the platform.  Change will save buyers some money on shipping cost, by switch from USPS Priority Mail to USPS Ground Advantage.  Shipping went from $8.79 down to $6.49, this is up to 5 pounds.   The ground advantage does come with the same insurance coverage as before.  If you chose to ship an item priority mail there will be a $5 additional fee charged by the USPS.  

If you still have Priority mail boxes unopened packs of 10-25 can be returned to your local post office.  With the change you can use your Amazon boxes. or other boxes.  Be sure to remove all the old labels/stickers.  Make sure the boxes are still sturdy with out any damage.  You can pick up some boxes and poly padded envelopes at your local big box retail stores, though the prices vary.  This cost will eat into your profits. 

No Market Trend Monday Today.

 Instead of focusing on the market trends in sales on Etsy or Poshmark, I want to encourage getting any all Holiday themed items listed, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Last week I heard a report on the radio, retailers have reduced the amount of new decor for Christmas due to the tariffs.  Home Depot announced they ordered a limited number of lights, artificial trees and other Christmas decor items for this season.  If you have Christmas items you purchased to resell now is the time to get them listed.  With the reports of potential shortages people will be looking to eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, Offer Up, Facebook Marketplace and other to find decor items. 

Friday Finds, Week of October 5, 2025

I did a bit of sourcing this week, I stopped into one thrift shop and one antique/home decor market.  I only picked up a couple of items.

First I picked up this pair of vintage milk glass chamber candle sticks.  These would have had glass hurricanes to go with them originally.  When I found them there where no glass hurricanes with them. I paid $3 for the pair.  I plan to list them for at least $20.

Second I picked up this vintage mercury glass Santa ornament at a local antique/home decor market.  I picked this up for $4  I am not going to sell this one.  

I am trying to limit what I pick up while out sourcing.  I really want to focus on getting through my previous picks.

Enjoy the weekend!

What Sold In September 2025

I am late posting, What Sold on Etsy in September:

1.Vintage white rosey cheeks Santa mug.  I paid a $1 for it at Goodwill, listed it for $18, after fees paid and cost I made $11.59.

2. 2002 Better Homes and Gardens Cross Stitch Christmas magazine from my craft supplies.  I listed it for $10, after fees I made $7.05.

3.  A pair of rare vintage Rumrill/Red Wing ceramic sea shell candle holders, #409 from the 1930's.  I paid $2 for the set.   I listed them for $40, after cost and fees profit was $29.99.

4. Vintage Museum of Fine Art pressed glass cobalt blue sun catcher with gingko leaves.  I listed it for $14, I paid $2, after fees and cost my profit was $6.85.

5.Vintage Lefton Tom Turkey covered candy/cookie jar  I listed it for $28, I paid $2, after fees and cost my profit was $18.86.

6.  Vintage Wyandotte tin litho chicken pulling egg cart toy.  I paid $2 for it, I listed it for $27, after fees and cost my profit was $17.72.

7.  Vintage Filigree Ormolu Jewelry Casket/Box with beveled glass lid, and sides.  I paid $5 for it, listed it for $120, after fees,  profit $107.  

8.  Vintage Red Wing Pottery Bob White Quail vegetable serving bowl.  I paid $2, listed it for $24, after fees, $17.95

9.  Vintage McCall's Crafts Snowman Pattern, #8440, by Faye Wine. this was from my personal patterns I never used.  I listed it for $5, after fees a profit of $2.88.  Not much profit but I least cleared out 1 pattern from my sewing patterns.

There were no sales on Poshmark.

Friday Finds Week of September 26, 2025

 I squeezed in to stops at to different thrift stores this week.  I did find a couple of goodies.

First item I picked up was this Fenton Milk Glass Hobnail footed crimped ruffle edge bowl.  I paid $2 for it.  I plan on listing it on Etsy or Poshmark for $15.

Second items came from the second thrift store.   I picked up a Lefton white holly candle stick and a small studio pottery bowl with spout.  This could be a small batter bowl or a matcha bowl.  I paid $2 for the vintage Lefton piece and $3 for the pottery.  I plan on listing the Lefton piece for $12 and the pottery I am going to keep for know, I really like its size for use in my kitchen.

 

Monday Market Trends

 Here is a list of vintage goods I am seeing selling on Poshmark.

1.  Still selling is Brass home decor items.

2.  Vintage MCM pottery pieces

3.  Vintage ceramic coffee mugs solid color glazed, souvenir mug from States

4.  Vintage color collectible glass, milk glass, carnival glass, LE Smith, art glass

5.  Vintage framed needlework florals

6.  Vintage Advertising tins, tobacco, crackers, chips, seasonings

7.  Vintage Kitschy Christmas decor

8.  Vintage ceramic coffee mugs, animals, initials, speckled, mcm

9.  Vintage glass Christmas ornaments, tree toppers

10.  Vintage aprons

Vintage goods selling on Ebay.

1.  Vintage clothing and accessories, Y2K, grunge

2.  Hawaiian shirts

3.  Retro sneakers

4. Band T-shirts and Flannel shirts

5.  Velour track suites 

6.  Metallic jackets

7.  Vintage jewelry, pendants, costume jewelry

8.  MCM home decor pieces

9.  Vintage toys, coins, trading cards, 

10. Retro gaming consoles, vintage cameras

Vintage goods selling on Etsy.

1.  Chateaucore, vintage glassware, embroidered textiles, French cottage decor

2.  Vintage art work, paint by number, lithograph prints from 1930's-1950's

3.  1990's grunge /street style, flannel shirts oversized

Friday Finds, Week of September 21, 2025

 This week has been a busy one for me, my daily plans have been turned upside down with unexpected events and activities take up much of my time.   I did manage to stop by a thrift shop that was started to give adults with special needs opportunities to develop job skills, I believe it is affiliated with a local church in the community.   This shop always has nice and quality donations on the sales floor, I am never disappointed.  I had not been to the shop since the spring.  This shop is located in another suburb near by.

First I picked up these two Swedish season mugs made for Gevalia Kaffee, one is Autumn and the other is Summer.  I searched all around the store to see if I could locate Spring and Winter.  I had no luck finding them.  I paid $1 each.  I plan on listing them as a pair for $14 on Poshmark.

A cloisonne bell ornament, gold tone with  butterflies and cobalt blue accent color in the trim.

I paid $2, will list it for $14 on Poshmark.

2 Vintage glass ornaments, pink is marked Shiny Brite, larger teardrop is marked Poland.  I paid $3 for pink one and $4 for the teardrop.  At this time I don't plan on selling, I will either add to my collection or give as a gift.

I picked up this salt glaze pottery Santa, Google lens returns say it is Eldreth Pottery.  It is not marked anywhere on the piece.  I paid $5 for it and plan to list it for $24 on Etsy.

I picked up this blue glass vintage ornament as well, not marked, I paid $3 for it.  This will also be held back from listing until I decide if I will keep it or gift it.

Lastly I picked up this white glass ornament with reflector for $2.50, I think it is a newer, 1990's.  This one will be listed on Poshmark for $14.

Friday Finds This Week, September 15, 2025

 I managed to get a little thrifting in this week.

My first stop I rescued a Pilgrim glass cranberry optic swirl vase, for $2 and a Josef Originals music box for $2, still plays.  

I managed to squeeze in a stop to a Goodwill.  I found a Cornish ware shaker for $2 and a vintage made in Norfolk Virginia, trick or treat jack-o-lantern bucket for $1.

I will research these later and get them listed.

Enjoy your weekend!

To Sell A Variety or Pick A Niche To Sell?

 As I am now into my second year of reselling full time, I want to talk about niche selling and variety selling.  I view myself as a variety seller.  I list mostly small items across multiple categories, this is working for me at this time.  

Many resellers sell across different categories and other sell just in a limited number of categories.  There is nothing wrong with picking a niche to sell or having a wide range of categories.  I will be focusing on picking a niche for reselling.  When I say a "niche" I mean picking an item or category to solely buy and sell in.  

Selling a variety of items across a variety of categories gives a reseller more opportunities to make more sales.  By selling a variety of items you will have a broader customer base.  You will also be able to adjust to the resale market trends.  

When selling a variety of items you need room to store and organize the items.  When selling a variety of items there can be more competition and the possibility for a lower profit margin.  Lastly, you may need to allow more time for sourcing, listing, shipping, and handling customer inquiries.

Reselling in a niche category give you the opportunities to make higher sales.  When selling in a niche category you may have less competition, giving you the chance to stand out in the market.  Chose a niche you have knowledge or experience with, this will help you establish trust with customers, giving you creditability in the market and repeat customers.  When reselling in a niche it makes it easier for you to market your items, especially on social media.  When reselling in a niche you will not need as much room for storage, depending on what niche you chose.  The time to source will vary on the niche as well.  

I encourage you to research in depth which one is best for you, your time, and your space.  Experiment with both and see, some resellers begin selling a variety of items and slowly move into niche selling. 

Friday Finds

 I have not been sourcing recently, I have a good pile of items to work with, so you may not see in Friday Finds for the time being.  I didn't get this post up a couple of weeks ago.   I stopped into a Goodwill in another town 20 miles away, I don't get to it to often and finds are hit or miss.  Plus the prices are going up and are comparable to eBay prices.  But once in a while I find good pieces.

I did manage to get to two thrift stores recently.  I picked up these two items for $5.  

 The plate is made in Germany by P. T. Tirschenreuth.  Most likely hand painted it is signed Hoenig or Koenig.  The plate was priced at $2.50.  I am not sure if I will list this online, the plate is 11.25", it could be troublesome to ship.

I also picked up this small clear glass Fenton candle holder with 6 total openings for candles, 5 smaller and one larger in the center.  I paid $2 for it, I plan on listing it for $18, which is a starting point.  I found one sold comp, which was a best offer on $21.50.  

 

What Sold This Summer.

 Here is what sold this summer on Etsy and Poshmark

Etsy Sales

1.  2008 Just Cross Stitch Special Christmas Issue, Christmas Ornaments Magazine.  This was in my stash of cross stitch books/magazines.  I purchased it in 2008 off the rack at the grocery store.  Sold for $11.25 on sale.  Asking price was $15.

2.  Vintage Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower low pedestal small cake plate 7 inches. Plate was listed at $30, Sold for $30.  I paid $1 for it, after fees my profit is $18.89.

3.  Vintage O & E. G Royal  Austria Violet and Lily of the Valley hand painted plate.  Listed it for $32, I paid $1 for it, after fees I made $22.96

4.  Antique EAPG Gilinder & Sons Vaseline uranium glass daisy and dot small nappy dish.  I paid $1 for it, listed it for $22, sold for $22, after fees and my cost, I made $18.08.

5.  Antique Brush McCoy pottery bowl green Elephant motif.  I paid $1 for it, listed it for $80, after fees, free shipping, and cost, I made $43.91.

Poshmark Sales this summer:

1.  Vintage Fenton hobnail milk glass oval covered butter dish.  I paid $       , listed it for $30, after fees and cost I made $

2.  Hot Topic Sakura and Moon pink baby doll sundress, this belonged to my daughter.  I paid $35 for it originally 5 years ago, it sold for $11, after fees $8.05

3.  Women's size 8 Skecker's Seager hiker shoes, I bought them several years ago for $35, listed them for $14, after fees, $11.05

 

    

Market Trends

 Good Monday everyone.

I missed posting last week, here is a list of vintage items selling on Poshmark.

1. Vintage T-shirts: sports teams, athletic brands, and bands

2. Vintage Coach bags, Prada, Kors, and more

3. Vintage Jackets: Fur, Wool, Ski/Parkas

4. Vintage leather/suede boots

5. Vintage tennis shoes

6. Vintage art work, posters, wall hangings

7. Vintage glass 

8. Vintage kitchen items, scales, dough bowls, cookware,

9. Fall decor/Halloween decor

10. Copper containers with lids

11. Wicker home accents: mirrors, baskets, wall hangings

12. Brass items

13. Vintage jewelry boxes

14. Vintage ceramics/pottery

15. Vintage restaurant/personal creamers

According to Google, vintage items trending are:

1. MCM decor

2. 1990's fashion

3. Antique Jewelry

4. Vintage books and maps: like cookbooks

5. Unique home decor pieces, brass and postcards 

I hope this list will help you with your reselling/

Thrifted Treasure Tales

 When thrifting for resale I first look for items that catch my eye.  I am drawn to certain colors, materials, and styles.  I really cannot explain what it truly is about an object that catches my eye and draws me in to look at it more closely.  First it is the general appearance of the item that catches my attention.  My example today will be vintage/antique Brush McCoy stoneware/pottery.  

The two pieces of above at both Brush McCoy pottery from around 1920/1930.  I happen to walk up to a local thrift store and these where sitting on a shelf outside.  What caught my eye first is the color, followed by the over all look of the pieces.  They both show signs of being old piece.  

I picked them up to hold on to while I looked around.  I took time to google lens each piece.  Google lens returns identified them as Brush McCoy pottery from around the 1920's-1930's.  The elephant bowl is sometimes listed as a mixing bowl, planter, or pet food bowl.  The bottom is identified as a bulb tray/planter tray.  Both which have some resale value.

Here is a brief history, Brush McCoy pottery is actually a company formed in 1911 when Brush Pottery, Zanesville Ohio and McCoy pottery Roseville, Ohio merged.  With this merger the company had two plants turning out pottery and stoneware.  Plant #1 was in Zanesville, Ohio creating art ware and plant #2 in Roseville created stoneware and cookware.  The McCoy family withdrew their interest from the company in 1925 and the company returned to being Brush Pottery Company.  

I noticed in researching these piece some sellers contribute it to McCoy pottery and others Brush McCoy pottery.  Only one has a mold mark on it, no other marking what so ever.  When researching these pieces I noticed that there where not a lot listing for them, and the listings I found had all sold.  Seeing that I knew these might be rarer pieces.  After all given the age and the utilitarian use many probably did not survive.  

At the time I purchased these the sold comps where $100-$150.  That was for ones with no visible flaws.  Both of these had a chip on them.  Imperfect comps where selling $50-$90.  I decided to take a chance on them.  I am glad I did, I paid $1.50 for both pieces.  I listed them one at a time.  I listed the shell motif bulb tray first for $65 and it sold for $52, a few months later.  The elephant bowl comps where also $100-$150 for perfect ones, flawed ones $50-$90.  I listed it in June for $80 and it sold last week for $80.   

Growing up in and around antiques and in the antique dealer world my eye for antique and vintage items has become more skilled or sharpened.  I struggle to put into words what it is exactly that makes me stop and look at an item for closely.   There are many working factors working together that draws me to take a closer look, sometimes I am lucky to score a treasure and sometimes I score a dud.  As I have written before it is a learning as you go game.   Those duds can still make you some money in the end, one mans trash is another mans treasure.

Monday Market Trends

 I am getting back to posting regularly with summer winding down and school starting back up I have some more free time to post.

On Poshmark I am noticing selling:

Brass items (home decor)

Vintage linens 

Vintage clear and colored glass items

Vintage holiday themed items

Vintage wood items (home decor)

Vintage natural wicker items

Vintage tins

Vintage coffee mugs

Vintage lots of buttons

Vintage Coach purses

Vintage chunky statement necklaces

Vintage 50's, 60's evening bags

On Etsy, via a google search, trending sales are:

Chateaucore, items with a French country flare, glassware, linens, clothing, and textiles

Nostalgia items related to picnics, gingham check table clothes, enamelware, fruit themed items

Island Lux, items like light linens, raffia accessories, fruit themed jewelry, resort ware

Vintage glassware

Trending sales on Ebay:

Vintage fashion especially Y2K, grunge

Pop culture items, band tees, movies, music

Trading Cards; Pokemon, sports, comics, 

Vintage toys

Asian antiques

Friday Finds

 I am a day late getting this posted.  

I have not posted Friday Finds for a several weeks.  Between vacation and drivers education I don't have much time to share my finds.  This is a recap of my finds over the last few weeks.  Here are few finds I purchased. 

Unmarked blown glass orb blue and green, I paid $2 for it.  I will probably list it for $14.

A grab bag of Pillsbury dough boys, 2 are plush, 1 rubber, and one that is probably a magnet.  I paid $3 for the bag, I will list them individually and figure out pricing after researching them.

Vintage wicker snowman, paid $2 for it.  I need to research it more.

Green Westmoreland Glass petal candle stick.  I paid $2 for it and I need to research it more.

Vintage Lusterware cat tea cup and saucer, paid $1.69 each.  I need to do more research.

Disney Alani resort mug, paid $2 for it, still need to research it more.

Anthropology Initial coffee mug. paid $1 for it.  Still need to research it.