What Sold In The Month of May.

Sales have been slow on Poshmark and on Etsy so far this year.  I just hit my one year anniversary on Poshmark.  

Poshmark Sales

1. Lot of 5 Vintage skeins of Bernat Venetian yarn, sweet lavender.  I paid $2.50 for all 5 skeins and sold them for $22, after selling fees my profit was $15.10.

2. Set of 4 Emile Henry France, Cobalt Blue Ceramic Ramekins.  I paid $4 for the set and sold them for $31, after selling fees my profit was $20.80.

3.  Longaberger Pottery American Craft Ivy mixing bowl, 8".  I paid $4 for it at a local goodwill, it sold for $23, after fees, profit was $18.40.

Etsy Sales 

1. N.I.P Winnie The Pooh Cross Stitch Kit Daydreaming Pooh and Piglet.  I don't know what it originally cost, it sold for $10, after fees, profit was $8.16

2. 1930's Brush McCoy pottery bulb/planter tray, shell motif, a rare piece.  I paid just $.50 for this piece at a local church charity shop.  I sold it for $52, after fees, profit is $47.48.

 

10 Market Trends

It is always a good idea to see what is selling in the resell world.  

First trend I am seeing, is brass, figures, candlesticks, wall hangings, vessels.  Brass is picking up in sold comps, especially on Poshmark.   You can generally pick up brass pieces at the thrift store priced anywhere from a $1 to $4 or more and at garage sales.  Research what similar pieces are selling for on eBay or Poshmark.   Google lens will be your friend, it is a good way to identify possible maker and give you a general idea of  asking prices.    Always go to the platforms website to search the item, filtering the results to show sold or completed sales.  The trick is to buy low and sell high.  

Second trend is vintage PYREX, it is still selling.  I see pieces continually selling on Poshmark.  Now you can find pieces at the thrift store still, though the prices may seem high.  Check the sold comps, make sure the pattern is a highly sought after one.  You can sometimes find the vintage pieces at garage sales too.  Make sure the color is bright and not dull, make sure there is minimal wear to the exterior and interior, you can tell which pieces have been through the dishwasher.  PSA do not put vintage glass kitchen vessels whether PYREX, Fire King, or Glass Bake in the dishwasher, it will destroy its exterior finish.  I only hand wash my vintage glass.  I have two examples of vintage PYREX, it had it's lid which had minor wear.  I bought it for a $1 and listed the lid for $14 and it sold.  I knew the lid would sell as a replacement piece I made a profit $10 which is bad.  Always check to see what the lids are reselling for on pieces with paint loss.  Sometimes you can get lucky and find just the lids in the thrift store for a $1 or $2.  Dealers and collectors are always looking for lids to complete a piece/set.  Second example, I purchased a 5 quart double handled Amish butter print blue mixing bowl for a $1 had some minor wear to the paint, I sold it for $25, my earnings was $20, not to bad profit of $19.  

Third: is vintage Y2K, 1990's clothing, check your closets you may still have some pieces hanging around.

Fourth: Iconic band T-shirts, single stitch vintage always seem to sell.  

Fifth: Folk Art items

Sixth: Art Deco and Art Nouveau decorative items

Seventh: Vinyl Records

Eighth: Vintage Toys

Nineth: Classic Denim Jackets

Tenth: Vintage Jewelry with Brand recognition 

 

Friday Finds

This past weeks thrift finds for reselling are.....only three things.

I always check out the holiday section in the thrift stores, you never know what you may find.  I found 2 out of 3 of the vintage Homeco Christmas Racoons figurines.  These are most likely from the 1980's.  I searched and searched the shelves for the other racoon with no luck.  I am missing the one holding gift boxes, bummer.  I think these will still sell as replacement pieces.  I paid just $1 for each one, they do not sell for very much online.  Comps were about $4.50 on eBay.  I will hold on to these until the fall and list them individually, fingers crossed the comps go up.  I will keep an eye out for the third one.

FYI, if your out resourcing and come across the Homeco Christmas elves/fairies or the angels and they are in excellent condition, pick them up they have pretty good resell value.

I picked up a ox blood glaze studio pottery vase for just $2.  The potters business card was inside the vase, that rarely happens in a thrift store.  This vase was made by Dick Lehman Potter Goshen, Indiana.  His pottery resells around $20 on Poshmark and bit lower on eBay.  Unfortunately , Etsy does not show sold prices on their website, though you can find them through google lens, when the listing has sold.  I will be listing this piece for $24 on Poshmark in the coming weeks.

As you can see, sometimes its slim picking for reselling.  I have more time for picking my previous picks and there is a lot.

Happy hunting and have a terrific weekend!

One Year on Poshmark and Mercari

Hard to believe one year has passed selling on Poshmark and Mercari.  I have had the most luck selling on Poshmark.  What I like most about Poshmark is the flat shipping fee of $8.27 USPS priority mail, up to 5 pounds.  There is a scale on Poshmark showing the additional cost from the seller on items over 5 pounds.  I believe it is capped at 10 pounds total.  What that means if the package weighs over 5 pounds at the post office, you the seller pay for the additional cost of shipping on the item based off of the weight in accordance with the Poshmark scale.  I have kept my items to under 5 pounds to avoid pay extra shipping costs.

On Poshmark buyers and sellers can make or send offers to users who like an item, sellers can also offer discounts on shipping which you the seller cover in your fees.  You can let your sale balance grow and either use it to make purchases on Poshmark or withdraw it for a small fee via check or direct deposit.  If your interested in selling on Poshmark, use my referral link BIGWOODSVINTAGE to get started. 

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Mercari, as I wrote about before, has been a total bust and a waste of time.  I only have one listing on there and  will be delisting it and moving it over to Poshmark this summer.  I have made several purchases off of Mercari and will keep my account for that purpose.

As far as Etsy goes, I am either going to change my Etsy shop name or start a new shop, unfortunately my shop name is not available and I have to come up with addition words or numbers to complete the change their.  Etsy sales have been slow as well, I have only listed vintage items with a higher price point due to its rarity or eBay comps are higher than Poshmark.  For instance, I currently have a vintage Bauer Pottery recipe box with a wooden lid and the Bauer strawberry motif.  My research showed there are not to many of these in the marketplace make it a rare find and not one was in mint condition. Comps where as high as $95 and as low as $50.  A recent sold comp on eBay was $75, I have mine listed at $85 with condition issues.  I do run sales from time to time, I have discounts set up for likes and for items left in the cart.  I have a discount set up for customers to come back and shop.

Also, I currently have crafting supplies also listed in my Etsy store, I started on Etsy years and years ago selling my unused craft, sewing, knit/crochet supplies to clear them out.  I still have a bunch left to list and sell.  

Lastly, I hope to venture into a local antique mall at some point in the future.  I checked out one so far and was not that impressed with it.   I need to check out several other malls with in a 30 minute drive and do some research on each one. 

I will keep you posted. 

Friday Finds For Reselling

I hope to make this a weekly post, sharing the items I found over the past week to resell.  I will share with you the cost I paid and what I am planning on pricing the items.

First grouping is a collection of Fenton Hobnail Milk Glass.  I picked up all the items in this photo at a garage sale, including the dark colored double handled vase in the back.  My total cost $54, $44 for all the milk glass and $10 for the blue vase.  The milk glass worked out to a cost average of $1.76 per piece, not bad considering most of the pieces sell on average for $20, with a few going as low at $15 and as high as $45, milk glass maybe starting to trend upwards in price.  I am going to list these piece a few at a time, starting with the oval covered butter dish, I will be asking $45 for it as that was the highest comp I saw.  The centerpiece candle/flower holder I will be asking $20.  A creamer and cover sugar bowl I will asking $35 for the set.  

The dark vase is possibly a 1990's Mosser cobalt blue inverted strawberry pattern carnival glass spooner vase.  This piece cost me $10, somewhere between buying, packing it, travel home and unpacking it developed a couple of small chips.  This piece maybe a bust, comps range from $15 to $30.  The chips bring it down, I may just add it to my collection of glass for the time being.

Next, I purchased 2 pottery pieces and 2 pieces of vintage enamel jewelry.  The pottery pot is hand thrown, two toned and two different texture glazes.  I cannot tell if it is signed or not on the bottom, there is some marks just cannot make it out.  I paid $1 for it and plan of asking $15.

The rectangular blue glazed tray is stamped Thomas Pottery, Seagrove NC.  There are leaves and fruit shapes either imprinted or carved into the clay.  I paid $2 for it and plan on asking $24 for it.

The vintage lavender colored flower enamel brooch with a "v" clasp, I picked up a local antique mall for $3.20 it was 20% off $4.  I plan on asking $20.  The vintage white and blue enamel clip I paid $2.40 they were also 20% off $3.  I plan on asking $14.

This pieces will eventually be listed on either Poshmark or Etsy in the future.   

Have a wonderful weekend!

Thrifted Finds For Reselling

 My recent finds at the thrift stores.  These items I picked up over the past few weeks.  I do not shop everyday, its impossible with my schedule.  I pick up things that catch my eye, old or new.  I try to look over each piece for flaws and when necessary I run my hands over pieces feeling for chips.

1.  MCM art glass possibly Kriess ashtray/trinket/candy dish.

There is remnants of a label on bottom.  Hand Blown, does glow a bit on edge along the point. Google lens returns point this being Kriess Japan.  I paid $4 for it, planning on listing it for $24

2. Vintage Sharif USA colorful leather bucket purse

Very 80's leather purse, has a leather lining, solid red color on the back with a zip pouch.  The geometric pattern on the front caught my eye.  There is a zip pouch on the inside of the bag as well.  I paid $5 for it and planning on listing it for $45.

3.  Vintage Toleware Jardiniere Cache Pot.

 This piece is dark green color with raspberry motif.  I paid $2 of it and plan on listing it for $35

4.  Vintage Wyandotte Tin Litho Rooster/Chicken pulling egg cart, possibly 1950's

This piece is not in excellent condition, has some scratches and wear, was definitely played with.

I paid $2 for it and will list it for $20.

5. Annalee Easter Parade Bunny 1991.

This piece may have been a part of a pair of 2 bunnies, I see it in sets of 2 and as a single online.  I paid $2 for it and will list it for $15.

6.  Starbucks Global Icon Series Madrid Spain Mug.

I picked this up at a local charity thrift warehouse.  I paid $1 for it and will list it for $25

7.  Vintage 1980 The Beistle Co, USA, Scarecrow Halloween Door Decoration

I picked this up at the same charity thrift warehouse as the Starbucks mug. There is some wear to it from use.  I paid $1 for it and plan on listing it for $12- $15.

This is just a few things I have picked up over the past month.  I try not to pick up a ton of items, as I am limited on storage space.  

I will be listing these items over the next several weeks to Poshmark or Etsy. 

FYI, get out there shopping it is Garage Sale season!

I Am Neglecting My Blog, Update on Reselling

 It has been awhile since I posted on here.  Life just gets in the way.  

Update on reselling, last fall from about October through mid December, Poshmark  was the best site for sales.  I started on Poshmark in late May early June of 2024.  My first sale occurred in September 2024.  Sales were sluggish at first, as the holiday season approached sales picked up.  My best selling items where vintage Waechtersbach West Germany red pottery dishes with a green tree on them.  I picked up an 8 place setting set with several serving pieces for $35 at a local charity thrift store.  I was left with 2 dinner plates, 2 salad/dessert plates, 1 serving bowl, a teapot, 7 teacups and saucers, 2 berry bowls, and 2 coffee mugs.  I pulled down my listings in late January and started relisting pieces one at a time.  I sold one bowl last month.  As the new year began sales dropped off, only one sale in January, one in March, and so far three in April. 

Etsy, sales have been slow, full disclosure my Etsy store has been opened since 2016.  I started selling my overstock of yarn, cross stitch, craft items, and some vintage back then.  In May of 2024, I started adding more vintage items to the mix.  In 2024 I had ten sales total, so far this year only 1 sale.

Mercari has been waste of my time, zero sales.  I have been listing on there for almost a year.  I currently have 4 listings.  Most likely I will close it out for good. 

I am working towards adding a booth to my reselling, I hope to have that in place by 2026. I want to expand social media as well for my reselling business beyond Pinterest to include Instagram and possibly Twitter.