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I'm auctionwally and can be found elsewhere
by that name. I'm a licensed auctioneer by profession, and an unapologetic internet junkie.
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Business > Sales Great things to sell on Ebay: 9 of 36
I think the best things to sell on eBay by far, are vintage collectibles, preferably small ones. This is eBay's forte because people love a treasure hunt, a mystery and a bargain. When you sell an antique or vintage collectible on eBay, they getting all three. Collectibles comprise the hottest selling categories on eBay. So ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Basics of estate auctions: 1 of 4
Well now here's a subject near and dear to me which I've yet to cover.I love auctioning because to me, it's the most democratic type of economy available. And saying that auctions are an actual economy is not a typo or an altruistic statement. I really mean they are their own economy.Within an auction, there is: Currency, bot... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Determining the value of an antique: 4 of 15
The leaders in furniture of the Arts and Crafts movement, the Stickley Brothers started in Binghamton NY, then moved to Grand Rapids Michigan. There were 5 brothers in the the furniture making business they were Gustav, Albert, Leopold, Charles and John George.They produced furniture and decorative accessories for the home.Th... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Strategies for getting the best buys at antique auctions: 1 of 3
I have 25 years in the antiques & auction business, 12 of those as a licensed auctioneer.Here are some proven strategies to get great buys at auctions, some are time tested classics, some are little known secrets.These tips are written with the assumption that you already have some experience buying at antiques auctions, if ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Baseball card grading: 1 of 3
There is a very clear cut grading standard in the card collecting hobby. As with any valuable collectibles grading is extremely important when it comes to determining the price of the card.That being said, before we move on, I'd like to first address the confusion about grading older cards. Some novice collectors and dealers ... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Podcasting versus traditional radio: 1 of 3
Watch out radio, there's a new kid on the block and it's a force to be reckoned with!Podcasting is in it's infancy, and already it has exploded onto the internet in a way that few things have. Basically podcasting is search capable radio on demand, with an almost unlimited catalog of genres.You can get almost anything on a po... More..
Business > Sales Mistakes to avoid when selling on eBay: 4 of 11
As an auctioneer with 25 years in the business, 8 of them on eBay, I've come up with this list of top money losing eBay blunders. Mistake #1) Posting items at a high starting price. If you take chance of someone getting a great deal out of your auction, very few people will look at your items. Starting your auctions low, is... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Blogging for fun: 10 of 26
Everyone that blogs wants one thing, an audience. Some people only blog so family members and friends can keep track of what's going on, but most bloggers want as big of an audience as possible. This article here deals with one of the best low tech ways to get more traffic to your blog. And since it's targeted traffic, it's m... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Music reviews: Punk rock: 13 of 33
What is punk rock... Ok here's the epitome of punk to me. For 4 & 1/2 years we fight a war that we have NO business being in. It's practically the job of rock music to say something very pronounced about that in a big way! Where's anybody with the guts, quiet as mice, meek as doves, oh no, I don't want to say anything, maybe ... More..
Business > Sales eBay bestsellers: 3 of 7
After 8 years on eBay, here is what I've found makes the best selling items. - Consistently profitable best selling eBay items for me must have all the following things in common. -It must be something that I started out at a low price. -It must be something that get a lot of views, so that my other eBay auctions get tha... More..