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What is this thing worth anyway?
Looking for a free price guide? Need a great price guide that will tell you what that widget you bought at a garage sale is worth a million?
Online price guides are the best. They are up to date in most cases, free and it's easy to navigate an online price guide.
I've seen lots of would be eBayers buy things at garage sales for way more than they are worth only to be disappointed at the end of the auction. If you'd like to sway the odds in your favor, you need to educate yourself and that, my fellow Garage Sale Chick, takes a little time and a lot of determination.
But ever the helpful chick, I am happy to point out to you some very helpful places on the web that have come to my rescue more than once. You'll probably find this list very, very helpful so I recommend you bookmark this page for easy reference! Happy hunting!
Born to bargain, baby!
You say cheap like it's
a bad thing!!
I'll give you a nickel for it!
Step away from the retail!
Garage Sale Chick
Born to bargain, baby!
Gently used, near mint condition!
Kovels Online: This is the one, chicks. Whether you are researching vintage glassware or a unique painting you've uncovered, this is your first stop. Registration is free.
HGTV has a series called Ultimate Collectors that will help you keep in touch with collecting trends. You'll want to know whether that old chewing gum wrapper is now a hot commodity.
(Don't laugh... it could happen! Then you'll be sorry!)
Do you collect insulators? If you don't know what they are, click here to see a pic. If you do and you've want to know more about what makes them valuable, check out Insulators.com. You should also visit the National Insulator Association or NIA.org.
Think you may have found a vintage Barbie? Know what you're looking for by visiting Dolls4Play.com or DollRestoration.com.
Cookie Jars are hot, hot, hot! But, only if you have the right ones in the right condition. Visit www.About.com for tons of wonderful resources on the subject. About is a great spot, but pop-ups can really deter from your visit. I suggest you install a pop up blocker before you spend any time there. You can pick up a free one from Google here.
I use it, I love it and I recommend it.
Think Hot Wheels are just for little boys? Think again! Take a look at this article about collecting and HallsGuide.com for a nice online price guide. (Keep reading for more...)
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Chick Tips!
Keep a little notebook with you when your saling with reminders about how to ID sought after items.
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How many times have you been to a sale and found little baggies of McDonald's toys for a nickel? Some people actually collect those! In fact, there is a really cool website for collectors called McDClub.com. You can also find some good information about restaurant toys and their prices at Everwonder.com.
I always tell people one of the best ways to determine your item's value is through auctions that have ended with eBay. A book may say one thing, but eBay can tell you what real people are paying right now. You can visit www.AntiqueCast.com and it features a search engine that will do just that. You simply type in the item you want to know the value of and it will show you recent closed auctions and their results!
Did you purchase a box of old books for $1.00 and want to know if you have anything that'll buy you a new house??? FadedGiant.net will make your search a breeze.
I have an old Philco radio and I'm always on the lookout for another one. You can get an idea of the prices at PhilcoRadio.com.
One of the first thing's I look for at a garage sale is FireKing. I always go to SPGlass.com to find out what I have and what it's worth.
Have a box of old records? Vibrations has a good tutorial about value.
Found some vintage clothing? You can probably get an idea of value at GoAntiques.com.
Want to create a website like this one?
This chick will tell you how! Click here!
If you're an avid collector, you really should consider having your own website.
Click here and I'll tell you how you can be online in less than a weekend.
