Womens Plus Size Quacker Factory Sweater

Here's an item I just sold today - a Womens Plus Size 2X Quacker Factory Sweater.
I purchased this sweater last Saturday from my local Salvation Army for .25 and it ended for almost $20.00!!!
I have to thank Debbie Ybarra for this one (check out her blog!!).
If it wasn't for her list of what to sell page, I never would have picked up this sweater, I would have passed it right by, not even giving it a second thought. When I saw it thought to myself "Quacker Factory. That sounds really familiar."
I pulled out my handy "List" that I always keep in my purse and sure enough Quacker Factory Plus size sweaters was on that list. Boy am I glad I keep that list with me.


Check out my list of things to watch for at thrift stores and yard sales!

Vintage Panties

This is a weird one. I have been having amazing sucess with... womens vintage panties! The two brands I have been selling are:
Olga
Maidenform
I recently bought 3 pairs from a thrift store for .50 a peice.
One pair sold for 9.99. The second $15.50 and the third $20.00. I can't believe it! And these are USED.
About a month or so ago I sold 4 pairs of Maidenform panties that did pretty well (2 went for $9.99, one for $13.49 and the other for $20.39).
These can be found at thrift stores and yeard sales for probably not much than .50 or so. WOW!

Protect Yourself While Selling on eBay

Some tips to protect yourself from buyers who try to scam you, or just plain lost packages.

International Shipping:
ALWAYS ship International packaged by PRIORITY Mail, NOT First Class or even Flat Rate envelope... ONLY regular Priority Mail is insured. Insurance is very important so that if the buyer claims that the item was lost or damaged, they can be refunded by the post office, not you!


Place a peice of packaging tape over the buyers address. This way, if the package gets a little rain on it and the ink smears, the "ship to" address will still be legible and the package will not get lost when you are ebay selling.


Keep good records for your ebay business when selling on ebay.
Keep ALL your recipets and/or proof of shipment in a file and keep it in a safe place. Get a file box if you do not already have one.

Bonanzle

The other day a friend told me about a new auction site that they had heard about called Bonanzle.com. So I checked it out. I am hooked. Bonanzle is actually not an auction site. They do not offer auction format, just fixed price with 'best offer'.
Although I prefer auction format on eBay, fixed price can work... you just set the price at what you think the item is worth and then people can give you offers (kind of a reverse auction).
I have found several areas where Bonanzle is much better than eBay. Infact, with more sellers getting scammed by buyers and getting fed up with eBay and their "buyer protection", I think that eBay is going to have some serious compition if Bonanzle gets more popular.
Ways that Bonanzle is better to sell on than eBay:
1. The single best thing about Bonanzle is that they charge NO upfront listing fees. NONE. It is FREE to list! No risk! No losing money on an item that does not sell!! YAY!
2. The final value fees are much lower.
3. They give you 4 free photos instead of just one.
4. Longer titles. Bonanzle gives you 60 spaces for your title.

So, I am trying out Bonanzle, but not leaving eBay... just yet. Go check out my 'booth' and items for sale.

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Things to watch for at thrift stores or yard sales

Some clothing brands to watch for that sell well on eBay.

Mens:

Camel hair sweaters/sportcoats
Masters golf shirts
Tommy Bahama silk camp shirts
Scotty Cameron Polo Shirts
Jeff Rose Golf Shirts
Masters Golf Polo Shirts
Men's Façonnable Shirts
Bobby Jones Golf Shirts
Burma Bibas Shirts
Ralph Lauren
Vitaliano Pancaldi Silk Ties


Womens:

Chico's Travelers (their "slinky" fabric items)
Eileen Fisher
Abercrombie & Fitch
Anthropologie
Athleta workout wear
NYDJ Not Your Daughter's Jeans (the bigger the better)
Ralph Lauren
Maternity clothing in Plus sizes (usually any brand)
Lilly Pulitzer
Lululemon workout wear
Chico's SOMA - lingerie, sleepwear, athletic wear and swimsuits
Coach
Dale of Norway
Decorated Christmas sweaters
Tennis Apparel
Travelsmith Apparel
Under Armour
J Crew Apparel - Michelle Obama Style
Jamie Sadock Apparel
The Quacker Factory Sweaters (esp. plus sizes)
Olga & Maidenform Vintage Panties

Womens Accessories:
Chicos belts



Shoes:
Dr. Marten shoes (men, woman AND child sizes!)
Dansko clogs (these are worn by nurses and doctors in the medical profession).
Sigerson Morrison Shoes (women)
Born mary jane shoes (womens)
Birkenstock sandals (mens and womens)
Brighton sandles (womens)
Nike Shox (mens, womens and kids)
Z-coil shoes (mens and womens)
Gore Tex Ecco (mens)
Cole Haan loafers (mens)



Other stuff that sells well on eBay:

Electronics:
Vintage Calculators
Bose Radio
Vintage Rotary Phones
Vintage Typewriters



Houseware:

Wee Forest Folk Mice
Tupperware Acrylic Drinking Glasses
Childbirth (Labor & Delivery) CD Set
Fire King Jadeite
Food Saver Canister Set
Griswold Cast Iron Skillets
Pizza Hut Mugs
Richard Caruso Molecular Steam Hair Rollers
Blue Remington Hot Rollers
Snoopy Fire King Mugs
Starbucks Bearista Bears
Trader Vic's Mugs
Vintage Character Sheets
Vintage Electric Hot Rollers
Vintage character cake pans (i.e Snoopy/Star Wars)
Vintage Pyrex (especially green or pink) Amish
Roseville pottery



Stuffed animals:

Chrisha Playful Plush
1972 Kenner Blythe dolls
Playskool Jammie Pies dolls
Carter's Just One Year Plush Bunny (white with brown ears)
Baby Loveys (Carter's or Amy Coe blankies, etc)
Corduroy Bear stuffed animal


Toys:
Vintage Barbie shoes (marked Japan)
Stretch Armstrong "Dolls"
Legos (by sets or by the pound!)
Air Jordans (any size)
Thomas the Train sets
Vintage Fisher Price Little People
Star Wars vintage toys
Yankee Candles (esp. discontinued scents)
Vintage 70's electronic games
Little Tikes toys (big and small!)
Aurora Plush by Sharon Lea Larson
Bumbo baby seat
Tiger-made Disney Kid Clips player
Little Tikes Ride On Toys - Ollie, Dino


Books:
Christian Mother Goose Book
Jellybeans for Breakfast book
Richard Scarry Vintage Books
Weight Watchers Slow Good Cook Book



I will be adding more so check back!

My thrift store finds today

So I wanted to share my thrift store finds for today.
Mens Faconnable Polo Shirt: .99
Mens Polo by Ralph Lauren polo: .99
Mens American Eagle Polo: .99

Mens Faconnable SPORT Polo Shirt: .99
I found these on the .99 cent sale rack at a thrift store that I stopped at quickly after son's doctor appointment.. and SCORED!

OK, so for the best part...
As soon as I got home, I took pics of all 4 and got on eBay and started listing them. I listed the black Faconnable polo first and by the time I was done listing the 4th shirt the first one already had a bid!! Woohoo!!

I will be starting a list of hot items to watch for when you are at thrift stores or yard sales. Stay tuned!