What Sells

The slowdown in the world economy has effected even the buying and selling of items on eBay. There was a time when almost anything could be sold on eBay, but people are being more careful with their purchases these days and has forced us to be more choosy of the items we accept on your behalf. The following is a general list of examples we may (or may not) accept, based on 'completed' auction pricing.

Here are some examples of items

• Antiques
• Art (listed artists)
• Antique and Collectible Books & Printed Material - most books less than 50 years old usually are NOT accepted
• Cameras
• Newer Laptop Computers
• Smaller Consumer Electronics, ie cell phones
• High-end, Designer-label Clothing, Shoes & Accessories - preferably NEW WITH TAGS. Cloths in general are very common on eBay. We recommend a 2nd hand clothier or donating them to a good cause, like GoodWill or Salvation Army.
• Rare Coins (we do purchase coins as well)
• Designer Gold and Silver Jewelry (depending on item, we purchase on site for quicker cash)
• Antique Watches
• Unique or rare Musical Instruments
• Rare or Collectible Recordings (Records/LPs, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, etc.) - most albums do NOT work well on eBay - please contact us to discuss.
• Sporting Goods & Equipment
• Sports and Other Collectible & Memorabilia (signed pieces require LOA - this will bring a higher price as well)
• Toys, Games, Dolls, & quality Stuffed Animals

 

We accept items that:

• Have an estimated sale price on eBay of at least $50 ($30 for glass, crystal, and china)
• Are NOT prohibited or restricted by eBay (guns, human bones, and other items)
• Can be carried into our store and shipped via UPS:
  1. Weigh less than 150 pounds
  2. Measure less than 130 inches in combined length and girth*
     
     *calculate girth: add the two shortest sides of the item, multiply by 2, and then add the longest side

Rule of thumb regarding weight and size

Usually , if it takes more than one (big, strong) person to carry the item into our store, then it is too big. If you are not sure, give us a call. We can make exceptions for larger items of high-value that are easily moved/stored, and offer them for local pickup. Please call us to discuss.

Not sure of the value of your item? Bring it in for us to review or call us at (727) 822-7029

A lot of people ask us what sells. Sometimes it's easier just to tell you what doesn't. Because chances are - if you're like a lot of folks - you've got a bunch of junk you don't want anymore. Guess what - no one else does either. That's why we compiled this helpful guide for potential customers. This will save you the time of loading up your car and schlepping all your junk over here just to have it turned away. Believe me - you don't think you'll be disappointed but you will be. We've seen it all. First surprise. Then shock. Then mild annoyance. Then outright hostility followed by storming out in an angry huff with lines like "Fine. I'll just give this old broken toaster oven to someone who can use it!" Please. Do so.


Your old printer. It's out of ink and missing the power cord. "Apart from that it works great". NO.

Your old CRT monitor. Weighs a ton. NO.

Your really old cell phones. Cingular isn't even around anymore. NO.

Your really old laptop. Weighs as much the CRT we turned away. NO. "But it comes with Windows 95". Still NO.

Your dirty, heavy old tires. NO. I don't care if they came off a Mercedes, BMW, Porsche or Double-O-Seven's Aston Martin. NO. Tires are what Craigslist is for.

Your old boombox. I'm dying of embarrassment. NO.

Your huge lot of baseball cards. You got Babe Ruth? We'll talk. Mickey Mantle? Lay it on me. Otherwise they're compost. NO.

Your VCR. We don't even want your year-old Tivo. So NO.

Your old CDs. NO. Especially these Mandy Patinkin ones. What were you thinking? NO.

Your mother-in-law. Ha. Ha. We've never heard that one. NO we won't sell your wife or your kids on eBay either. Stand-up's hard. Don't quit your day job.

Your old porno. NO. Have you no shame? And don't tell me it's "vintage erotica". Vintage erotica is some grainy Victorian postcards with a plump woman on a fainting couch showing her ankle. A bunch of Penthouse's from 1987 are just leftovers from the "dark secret place inside you". NO. And don't touch me.

Hope this helps. (And no hard feelings).