Trash To Cash Challenge

hellomoto

What a fascinating thread!
I am used to selling my own rubbish and sometimes my mums and making some money but I luv this idea......the brain cells are churning

jap200

What fun!

I picked up a 1950s children's book from the 'Little Grey Rabbit' series, with illustrations by Alison Uttley. It cost me 30p in a charity shop. It was in fairly good condition. I bought it as I remembered having some of this series as a child and I wanted to share it with my own children.

However, the pictures are a bit twee and my 3 sons were not impressed at all - so having looked on ebay, I noticed that they went for around £5, so I listed it (my first ever Ebay listing).

Anyway, it went for £9.50, so I was thrilled.

I have now got the bug. I could do with clearing out some of my own rubbish first though rather than buying more!!

toozie_2

Great thread. :T

About 2 years ago, I bought a Sylvac green jug at a boot sale for 85p. The jug is actually an acorn, with a squirel as a handle, perfect condition, down to the squirels ears. If anyone knows about Sylvac pottery, you'll know what its like!
I walked away from the stall, knowing I'd got a fab bargain, and two dealers came after me and offered me £50 cash on the spot.
I immediately said no, coz I thought it would probably be worth more. When I got home I was so excited telling OH, his words were " The jug is horrible, now if you'd come home with the £50.00, thats another thing!"

I had it valued at £80 to £90, think it depends on how sort after Sylvac is at the time of selling, but I've never been able to part with it, because I felt it was my acheivement to find it!!!!

How sad!!

I'm going to go to the boot sale in the morning, and try this challenge!! :j

Contains_Mild_Peril

I know the jugs you mean, I've seen one of the squirrel/acorn ones on an antiques stall (don't remember the price). I really like them. If you had it valued at £80-90, then £50 was actually quite a good offer from a dealer, but I don't blame you for wanting to keep it - I would too. I have a nice fish design SylvaC jug which I bought in my favourite charity shop for 30p! It's probably only worth a few pounds, but I like it so I'm keeping it.

Queen.Bess

Excellent thread! :cool:

Just this morning I went round the house and looked at all my book shelves and various other places where clutter collects! I don't know how well I'll do with the stuff but there are 19 items currently for sale on Ebay! I also found a a few items to give to a charity who put a bag through my door this morning! What a good day to clear some space, make a bit of money and help a good cause! :T

MrB_2

Okay. Been to a boot sale this morning and, unfortunatly, mostly junk. I managed to buy 3 items:
A small christening style pewter mug, engraved. 50p
A 1/2 pint pewter tankard. 20p
A glass 1 litre stein. £2.00
They will be cleaned up and on ebay, so watch this space for the results. (I'm not expecting and big shakes here, but profit will be nice)

Chancer

As Car boot season isn't fully underway yet (at least not round my way its not) try house clearance auctions.
About 18 months ago I bought a load of photographic darkroom equipment for £1 (£1.18 inc auction fee!!). There must have been at least 30 items there which i sold for at least £3-4 per item.
As well as that there was a record player stylus in the lot. Brand new and wrapped in the box. There were none of the same for sale on eBay nor in the completed listings so i just stuck it down as a 99p starting bid. 7 days later it sold for £180.
Not been as lucky since but still had a few items that have surprised me.

soolin

photographic equipment? Ooh, there's a thought i have several tea chests full in my loft....


Soo

toozie_2

Well, I've just listed (ebay) my 6 items, bought from a house clearence guy at the boot sale this morning for the grand total of £3.50.

A 1968 book
a piece of cutlery
and 4 items of pottery, one being Wedgewood

Not saying anymore, they're on for 10 days, as I'm away in 7 and can't post them straight away.

Watch this space!

Whats the betting none sell!!

Midmac

Got myself a Nikon f3 motor drive in fairly good condition for £15

Quick look on ebay and it looks like im up for a big profit