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Buying Film Cameras To Resell on eBay

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I was invited to talk on eBay Radio this week – my topic: Selling Film Cameras on eBay. If you wonder what to look for when out scouting I provided a few tips. Why not give it a listen? http://www.voicemarketingradio.com/vmr/sites/default/files/audio-segments/eBayRadio-Show542-Segment7-TopRatedSellerHour-140211.mp3    

Pasadena California Studio Pottery – Love That Old Stuff!

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Having grown up in Southern California during the 60’s it was typical to see samples of California Studio pottery in my friends homes. Of course, our house had it’s share as well. From colorful dishes to fuzzy, big eyed creatures, to just plain ol’ dust collectors – mom adorned many corners of our house with […]

A Christmas Pickle

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Digging through the Christmas Room at a recent estate sale I was joined by another shopper.  She grabbed a blown glass pickle ornament and said: “Score – I found my Christmas Tree Pickle” I guess I must have looked a bit confused, because she then explained: “You have to have a Pickle on your Christmas […]

Horse Brass

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Hidden away, in a dark corner, at a recent estate sale was a shoe box full of brass items. Marked on the end of the box: “Horse Brass” These shinny items intrigued me. It was ‘bundle day’ at the sale I decided to take a chance on them and added them to our pile of […]

eBay Radio Party & Conference 2014

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The dates are set for this years eBay Radio Party in Las Vegas. They are: Tues., June 17, 2014 at 9am PDT -to- Thurs., June 19, 2014 at 5pm PDT This annual event started several years ago and has grown to be one of the premier places to learn about selling on eBay. With a […]

Bible Boxes or Antique Writing Desks

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  I love old wooden boxes! So, the other day when I saw a couple old writing desks for sale we were up and out early. I’ve sold a couple of these lovely boxes in the store and it’s always hard to part with them. If you aren’t familiar with them, here’s a quick explanation. […]

Thrift Hunters on Spike TV

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It’s with a great deal of pleasure I can say “I know those guys” – the new stars of Thrift Hunters on Spike TV debuted last night. The show follows the same formula we all know and love – but with a slightly different twist. Jason & Brian visit Thrift Stores, purchase items cheaply, then […]

Vintage Radio & TV Repair Items

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Sometimes when you are out picking you have to be flexible. Last weekend was such a time. Being the weekend before Christmas there we not many sales. The professionals here in the Seattle area tend to stop hosting sales from mid December. Once we hit the new year the Estate sales return. Anyway, there were […]