Share your finds- Flea market, yard sale, thrift store, auctions, estate sales

[Sandy D]

Originally Posted by jamblix

Yeah reading this and the other thread made me get my lazy ass up and go to the swap meet with my dad at 6 in the morning. He always goes to add to his camera collection. I always thought it would be a good idea to go and pick up some things to resell, but after today it's not as easy as it seems.

You have to know what to look for which is the hard part. I was walking around with my iphone out all day looking like a jackass for those hidden gems but just didn't know what to look for. I did end up finding something really sweet though, a Linksys WRT300N wireless router looked nearly brand new or barely used. Price was $20 got it for $15, which is a sweet deal even without the $5 discount.

I also came upon a vintage 1960s GI Joe asking price was $35, I looked on ebay and some were selling for upwards $300. Wish I knew more about vintage GI Joes and see if it would have been worth to buy...

And damn these swap meets man, the vendors here are blatantly selling a truckload of ⊗⊗⊗⊗ ****. I thought these swap meets were on watch but damn. ⊗⊗⊗⊗ DVDs, cologne, games, clothes, jerseys, hats, shoes, you name it. Makes me think about setting up shop for a day and see how things go, I can get all the stuff they have selling there easily...

Great find. Some GI Joes bring some big bucks.

Also, the original boxes mean a lot to collectors when it comes with items so if it has the original boxes add some value to your finds.

[Sandy D]

Amazing day at the thrift stores and yard sales.

Box of WWII uniforms, boots, fighter googles and helmet, coat, bag etc at a yard sale.

American Flyer trains and tracks.

Box of Barbies 1960's with some newer ones that are not worth much at all.

Box of 1986 Unopened Fleer Basketball cards. I believe this is the one that had the Jordon Rookie in it. Have not checked yet but for 5.00 bucks.

No 46 Hp printer ink. I got a box full of them for a buck of piece.

Do not laugh, box of fax paper rolls. New never used never opened.
Cannot believe I am buying rolls of fax paper to re sell but hey.

2 Bicycle Car Racks for 5.00 each.

Weather radio.

Old shoe shining box and kit inside.

Appears to be 1970s home CB Radio.

Dan Marino Dolphins jersey.

Fender Strato Electric guitar. Paid 30.00 for it and dont know anything about them but took the chance on this one.

4 Ralph Lauren Polo shirts brand new with tags, 3.00 a piece.

A good day and we have 3 community yard sales tomorrow.

[bansheezone]

Damn Sandy you stepped in Sh it...

I found a 2006 Yamaha atv for $1500, picking it up tomorrow. Should sell in about 4 weeks in parts for around $5000.00 hopefully I can find one more so
I am set for the month.

[hackteck]

i look for aquarium related equipment and small electronics their easy to sell and its good for some starter feedback

[Sandy D]

Originally Posted by bansheezone

Damn Sandy you stepped in Sh it...

I found a 2006 Yamaha atv for $1500, picking it up tomorrow. Should sell in about 4 weeks in parts for around $5000.00 hopefully I can find one more so
I am set for the month.

I have a habit of looking at CL between printing labels etc.

Guessing you found your gem on CL.

[Thankful]

Originally Posted by bansheezone

Damn Sandy you stepped in Sh it...

I found a 2006 Yamaha atv for $1500, picking it up tomorrow. Should sell in about 4 weeks in parts for around $5000.00 hopefully I can find one more so
I am set for the month.

Dang good find!

[yotano211]

I went to the swap meet today, I found a box with 3 original copies of Hitler's book, Mein Kampf from the 1930s. I dont know the value but they seemed worth something. Only paid $5 for all 3.

Bought 2 Wii's for $50 each, everything included
Bought a box with really old Cracker Jack box toys. 47 small toys, paid $5 for entire box.
5 desktop towers and 2 small nettops laptops for the hard drives, $35 each, hard drives alone will sell for 40-50.

[biggunn]

Vintage Atari $10
Vintage German Clock $10
Vintage Collectible Plates $10

All 3 of these items are worth $80 to $200.

[jeffweico]

I bought 3 copies of a DVD called "Testament" at a flea market a couple of months ago, for $5 each. All brand new. Those puppies sell for over $100 each..

This was an "art house" movie about the aftermath of a nuclear war that came out in 1983 and was finally released on DVD in 2004. It is a relatively obscure movie with a very limited audience.

For me, those are the ones that I do well with. Harry Potter DVD's will always sell for $5 because there are millions of them - they will never be rare. But these little titles that nobody ever heard of can be worth a small fortune.

[mercurial333]

Once got a 70's for Mercedes for free from a friend, flipped it on Craigslist for 300$ once I got home with it


Lol.

[biggunn]

Picked up a pretty nice Samaria sword for $15 today. A pretty nice one for so cheap. $80 at the mall... I'm not planning to flip this item at all, just a fun toy.

[Sandy D]

Some great thrift store finds today!

2 1920s advertising stoneware jugs
Box of early cameras
2 McCoy Pottery Oil Jars 21"
15 Harley Davidson NWT T Shirts 2.99 each
2 Fenton Glass Vases in Satin

several smalls for feedback build up but the gem----

A Hard Rock Cafe light up sign for 49.99.

Heading out tomorrow to a huge estate auction that I know I will need to take my cargo van for as the auction starts at 3 and the place is jammed packed full.

[rsot]

All this at the same thrift store? Let me know if you find anything nice at the estate sale Sandy_D - I might buy directly =)

[biggunn]

Originally Posted by rsot

All this at the same thrift store? Let me know if you find anything nice at the estate sale Sandy_D - I might buy directly =)

I'm thinking 4 or 5 different thrift stores on her thrift store route.

[rsot]

Then you let me know biggunn =)

[Sandy D]

Originally Posted by biggunn

I'm thinking 4 or 5 different thrift stores on her thrift store route.

You are correct.

I hit 2-3 per day and then 2-3 the next day I can.

I have 8-10 good ones heading either direction from me and a ton of smaller ones I run it and look around real quick if I have time.

Plus I have 2 huge flea markets close to me and several smaller flea markets any direction I go.

Two thrift stores are the ones I usually find the best stuff and they are located in the poorest areas or towns so not many people with money hit them. A plus for me. Yes I carry my pepper spray and taser with me!!!


There is an advantage of living in between two large metro areas. Tons of smaller towns around me with thrift stores and many med size towns all with goodwills, sal army stores, America thrift etc. I can go any direction and run into several of them. Then I head back to my little safe neighborhood all in one piece.

[Sandy D]

Originally Posted by rsot

All this at the same thrift store? Let me know if you find anything nice at the estate sale Sandy_D - I might buy directly =)

Got a ton of items, a lot of cool antique furniture for CL and some smaller pieces that will flip real quick.

Box lots were selling for 5 bucks a piece.

Nice glassware, stoneware, collectibles.

[Irule22]

Sandy, I really doubt that box of basketball cards was a 1986-87 Fleer box, those for for $10,000++. But...ya never know, there might be that ONE person that has NO clue about those, but it would have to pass between 3-4 people before it hit wherever you bought it, I just can't see that happening. Did you research it? Verdict?

****Not "hating" just commenting since I have been buying/selling sports cards for 22 years now.

[Sandy D]

Originally Posted by Irule22

Sandy, I really doubt that box of basketball cards was a 1986-87 Fleer box, those for for $10,000++. But...ya never know, there might be that ONE person that has NO clue about those, but it would have to pass between 3-4 people before it hit wherever you bought it, I just can't see that happening. Did you research it? Verdict?

****Not "hating" just commenting since I have been buying/selling sports cards for 22 years now.

Omg .....................

The box is wax packs from the m jordon fleer rookie cards. Does not mean there is one in them but the last pack by itself sold for 110.00.

Deciding to open them or sell them unopened. ????

I m at a thrift store and need you electronic gurus. They have 4 pioneer pl a25 turntables here for 19 bucks each. Thinking 1970s and 100. or more in value?? All like new and work.

Half price clothing day finds
Dallas pittsburgh miami starter jackets 3 bucks
Ny giants suede jacket 6 bucks
7 nfl jerseys 3 bucks
11 polo shirts 2.50 each

Buy of today
Lalique crystal bowl

If u don't know lalique look it up so u will know it when u see it.

[Sneakee]

Originally Posted by Sandy D

Today I did not have much time but stopped by a Goodwill and found an Imperial Glass Carnival Punch Bowl set.

For those who do not know Imperial Glass it is a well sought after carnival and other glass maker from early 1900s through 1980's and the older pieces bring decent money.

Marking will be IG ( G will be over the I )

You are so very lucky. Every time I go to Good Will I try to find decent glassware like that. The best I ever did was find an Avon plate :-/ I've almost given up on glassware.

Let's see. I went to the thrift store and found an old RISK Game. It's not worth much and it's missing pieces. I'll have to return it. It's been a horrible month for finding things.

[TGMT²]

Originally Posted by Sandy D

I m at a thrift store and need you electronic gurus. They have 4 pioneer pl a25 turntables here for 19 bucks each. Thinking 1970s and 100. or more in value?? All like new and work.

Those would be more my specialty. I would be all over those!

The "Dust Covers" alone are worth in-excess of $50 each.

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by Sandy D

Omg .....................

Buy of today
Lalique crystal bowl

If you don't know lalique look it up so you will know it when you see it.

Lalique is awesome.

Be careful of the mark.

Was 'copy' stuff around very hard to detect.