http://www.democraticunderground.com/1026645Oh my.
grasswire (36,382 posts) Mon Mar 18, 2013, 02:59 AM
Drooling over these auction results
The site linked below is about all things colonial American. The section about auctions of furniture and fixings from the earliest days is filled with all manner of wonderful, wonderful items. I noted that auction prices realized were usually higher than the estimate -- sometimes dramatically higher.
http://www.colonialsense.com/Antiques/Auction_Results/Main.php
^^^recently upset, because found out that due to Massa Barry, proceeds from eBay sales are reported on Form 1099s, and hence have to be reported when filing income tax returns.
Too bad for the tax-evading primitives.
Vinca (22,003 posts) Mon Mar 18, 2013, 07:30 AM
1. It's nice to know there's still hope for bona fide antiques.
Where I sell it seems my nice antique stuff sits for months while Grateful Dead collectibles sell over night.
^^^her "nice" antiquities consist of Dollar General ceramics she's trying to pawn off as Limoges or Wedgewood china.
safeinOhio (7,424 posts) Mon Mar 18, 2013, 07:43 AM
2. High end items go higher and higher, while common low end items go lower and lower.
The rich have been getting richer and the poor, poorer.
I've noticed that magazines seem to spur runs on items at the mall. An article about garden art means a run on old farm machine parts. Articles in wedding mags mean runs on Ball jars for center pieces and one about hair styles means big buyers of paste brooches. If one could get these articles a month or two ahead of time, they could become rich.
Isn't that like, uh, insider trading on Wall Street and the oil markets?
Aren't the primitives against insider trading?
grasswire (36,382 posts) Mon Mar 18, 2013, 01:38 PM
5. well, Martha Stewart used to be a trend-setter in that regard.
Whatever she featured drove a segment of the popular market. (Jadeite, for example -- she drove that into the stratosphere.) I haven't looked at her magazines lately -- perhaps one of her publications for younger people (younger than those who read Martha Stewart Living) would provide some clues to upcoming trends. There's a popular magazine called "Mary Jane's Farm" that highlights vintage pieces each month.
Paper Roses (4,555 posts) Mon Mar 18, 2013, 10:07 AM
3. Oh well, there is always the silver thimble I found last week....
What a fantastic site. Went through some of the results and will study the rest another time. Sure wish we could all find goodies like these and also find the right auctioneer to market them at these prices.
Still looking for the Faberge egg.
^^^the chronically-helpless primitive, who has to ask other primitives which way to turn the lid on a jar to open it.
grasswire (36,382 posts) Mon Mar 18, 2013, 01:32 PM
4. oh, how are you, PR??
I've been thinking about you and your winter weather there. I hope all is well.
Paper Roses (4,555 posts) Mon Mar 18, 2013, 05:24 PM
6. Hi grasswire and other friends in this group.
I've been fine, still scrounging around for goodies and finding---not much.
My volunteer job 2 days a week is great, the other 5 days are not much to brag about.
I miss the business so much and still stop at every shop, thrift, flea, whatever. Never seem to find anything to get excited about. Maybe in the spring. It has been a long, awful winter in these parts(as Vinca will attest). Heating and electric bill through the roof. Must wait for my great kids to shovel me out. My bad back keeps me from that job. Another storm coming tonight.
Thinking about selling the house but cannot seem to justify the cost of an apartment as opposed to the living costs now. The outside of my house took a beating this winter, need to paint again. Doubt if it will happen unless I win the lottery. I think I have to buy a ticket for that.
Took a beating with the things I gave to the eBay agent.
His pictures were great, as well as the descriptions.---not many bids. So much for that idea.
I've been in contact with several consignment shops too. They are chock-a-block full of stock right now.
This stuff we accumulated through the years seems to be hard to sell. Anyone else have this problem?
I hope things are going well for you.
Tomorrow----Happy first day of spring to all, as we in NE shovel out from another 12 inches of white stuff. I'm done with that!!!!!
Last year, the chronically-helpless primitive decided her house was too jampacked with stuff, and hired someone to dump the goods on eBay for her.
Her home now empty and clean, she immediately pack-ratted again, filling it up.
