Hello Friends!
Before it gets too far into December, I want to share my Smokin’ Hot November 2017 Etsy Sales. 42 Sales in 2 Etsy shops…woo hoo! It was a good month! Normally I would be posting this as of yesterday…Sunday…but I probably watched one too many Christmas chick flicks, and played one too many Magic Jigsaw Puzzles this week! But I’m about to make it up to you, so grab a seat and a cup of Christmas cheer, and we’ll dive in.
These are sales from my main Etsy shop, where I sell vintage of all types. I’m having a store-wide 20% off sale right now. Hop on over to see if there’s something you can’t live without!
Here are my Smokin’ Hot Sales for November!
Whenever I can find an empty Bates List Finder Address Book, it goes very quickly…sold for $22.88
I asked a lot for this because it was in beautiful condition…sold for $35
Black Floral Sewing Box, in very nice condition…sold to a gal in Australia for $30. She paid over $60 in shipping.
Vintage Celluloid Hand Mirror…sold for $29.95
Gorgeous Vintage Chenille Bedspread…had several stains, but sold for $48.00
Set of 4 Christmas placemats, an estate sale find in Tennessee…sold for $17.00
I made the mistake of trying to get stains out of this by soaking it for several days, but it removed color too (not the stains). A darling Vintage Card-Table Tablecloth. Sold cheap at $7.60
Christmas Wrapping Paper Lot…sold for $6.00
1 yd Cat fabric…sold for $9.99
Over 3 yds Fall Fabric…sold for $24.00
Another Tennessee Thrift Store Find. It was gold and I painted it white…a Wall Mount Fancy Plant Holder…sold for $22.00
First time I’ve ever lucked up on a Double Wooden In/Out Tray…sold for $42.00
Eagles LP Record with “Desperado”…. sold for $11.00
Emerald green Crown Bottle Made in Italy…missing the stopper…sold for $6.99
Set 12 Faux Emerald Napkin Rings, which could double as Christmas ornaments…sold for $20.30
An “Ugly” Christmas Sweater, which wasn’t so ugly, but it’s a great keyword to use to get more eyes. Sold for $20. It was also never worn.
A garage sale find from a while back…an apparently unused Hallmark Recipe Box with a set of recipe cards…sold for $12.00
Hollywood Regency Tissue Box Holder….in great shape….sold for $23.82
Family size Holy Bible…sold for $45.00
Large wooden cradle…sold for $50, but it arrived damaged, so I refunded all their money, including shipping costs. Remind me again not to sell and ship items this large!
Vintage Hinged Powder Box…love these vanity items from the 50’s-60’s era! Sold for $15.50
Another thrift store find from Tennessee, only to return home to find multiples of the same thing on Etsy, but it sold at $16.80.
“Dot and Jim” First Grade Primer, dating from the late 60’s, a recent estate sale find. I just knew it wouldn’t sell, but it did! $11.08
Natural wood Recipe Boxes, not my taste, but they always sell for me….$18.75
I was tired of this Metal Tabletop Christmas Tree sitting on my hallway floor all year, so I finally sold it! Us pickers run out of places to put things sometimes! Sold for $30.00
A recent estate sale find…Needlepoint Christmas Pillow…sold for $20.00
Pair of Old Lamp Base Parts…sold for $25.00. Always grab lamp parts when you see them if they’re cheap. You can piece them out, even if you don’t know what the parts are called. I’m still selling off the last box I found.
Over 50 Vintage Wooden Sewing Spools…sold for $29.99
Pair of really old Owl Bookends (in our bookcase as long as I can remember). Can’t you just see these in a library somewhere? And that’s who bought them…$34.00
Part of a set of 3 Faux Oil Paintings found in Tennessee…sold for $23.99
3 Vintage Raffiaware Mugs…sold for $26.50 with free shipping.
A recent estate sale find…Small Oval Mirror Tray…sold for $14.80
This was my first Jewelry Box Makeover, but it took forever to sell….$30.00
Darling Vintage Metal Cake Taker, but on the small side…sold for $22.00 to a gal in Norway.
Cute Vintage Wood Recipe Box…sold for $15.96
Vintage Tower Camera…sold for $20.80
Remember in this post I talked about what won’t sell? This ne’er do well finally sold after being renewed 5x! Waterford Number One! Maybe offering free shipping did the trick. Just glad it finally went! $25.42.
I’ve had this Belt Buckle forever, and it finally sold. $18.00
Another wooden Humpback Pirate Chest Men’s Jewelry Box. It has a funky finish on it, but remember I said in this post to always grab these? It’s because they always sell, even when they have a funky finish. Sold for $22.00
ALWAYS grab these ceramic Christmas trees. This was missing 6 bulbs, but it still sold within 24 hrs. I should have asked more. $20.00
And in my SquareDanceNWestern shop, these sold:
Men’s Purple Western Shirt…$22.00
Men’s Black and White Check Western Shirt…$18.99
The next 2 items were bought by a lady who had to take part in a “Hee Haw” play.
Square Dance Blouse…sold for $15.00
Pretty Green Christmas Poinsettia Skirt…sold for $28.00
Christmas Square Dance Apron I made myself, but it had stains on the front…$16.00
Pair of Men’s Collar Tips, missing a stone…sold for $9.00
2 Men’s Western Ties, designed to be worn with scarf rings…sold for $12.00
Men’s Western Bolo…sold for $18.50
Sorry this was so long, and I hope you stayed with me! What was your favorite? Did you learn anything new?
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Wowsers!!! You were busy, busy! And….. I wanna be you when I grow up! 😀 I was surprised by the price of several things. ~~~Cough… Wooden spools~~~ Really? Where have I been? I mean, I knew people looked for them, but I guess I never thought of them bringing over .50 each. I haven’t even been buying them when I see them and I think I put some in a bag slated for the yard sale… BECAUSE I HAVE SO MANY HANGING AROUND ALREADY!! LOL Gah! I have money lying all around me. I just need to work faster and with more determination. 😉 You’ve inspired me.
How are your sales starting this month? Mine have slowed tremendously. People out buying new retail, I think.
You also reminded me I didn’t get my booth sales report out yesterday. Busy weekend.
Sales this month were practically non-existent for the first week & then they picked up. Oh, I thought I saw your report for November! What did I just read & comment on? Well, I was fortunate that things moved so well last month!
You saw the Etsy and eBay sales report. I haven’t done the booth report yet.
Well that was fun! It was almost like walking around in an antiques store. You seem to do pretty good. I would like the buying part, but not sure I’d be very good at the shipping part.
🙂 gwingal
Aww, you could learn the shipping part Nikki! It’s not hard.
Way to go! You inspire me to photograph and list some of the MANY things I have here, such as fabrics, trims, patterns and much more!
You should go for it Ellen!
Lots of fun things here today, Florence. My mom actually had that black sweater. She bought is at a very fancy boutique. So funny what comes in an out of style.
Isn’t that funny? Small world. But do you think Christmas sweaters…nice ones…really go out of style?
Wow, that’s a lot of stuff! Love that cake holder. I didn’t know you did square dancing!!! Are you still dancing?
We square danced quite a few years, but had to quit due to a bad knee at the time. I loved it! So much fun! I’m selling off all my clothes now.
You sold some really cool things! I’m not sure if the sewing box or the recipe box is my favorite!
Thanks Jess! They were both nice.
Very interesting to see what is selling and for what price these days in the vintage world. Pinned!
Thank you Janet! And thanks for pinning too!
Man! You had some really hot sales this time!!! Glad you had a bunch sell, Florence. I had one of those wooden flip-top recipe boxes but my recipes outgrew it, so it garage-saled years ago. 😀 Now my Pampered Chef basket one is really too small… 😉 Happily pinned a few via Tailwind for you. Hope you do as well this month, woo hoo!!! p.s. Should have sold the Eagles album for $20. My son is buying LPs now.
I’ve heard the young folks are buying LP’s, which is why so many are now perusing record albums at estate sales I guess. I would have liked to have asked more & probably should have, but have to keep prices in line with what others are asking. This has taken a while to sell too. But thanks so much for pinning Barb! I really appreciate it!
I really like the Bates Address book and the Tennessee thrift store fabric. The little pirate’s chest–why do people snap those up? They aren’t especially attractive to me, but each to his own. I love when you post about what you’ve sold and how much the item sold for. It’s really helplful info to use when thrifting to sell. I’m not in that category yet, but I’m thinking seriously about getting a booth at our local antique mall. So thanks for the great information, Florence.
I don’t know why they snap up the pirate’s chests, but I’ve sold every one I’ve ever had, so when I see one I always get it. So glad you enjoy these posts Naomi! They are popular! Good luck with your booth when you decide to start!
Some fab items this month, you really do have an amazing eye Florence. I love lots of them but the double in and out tray is stunning. I know I’ve said it before but I love your sale round-ups!
So glad you enjoy them Sarah! I know…that double tray was a lucky find!
Wow Florence, you did great! I had 2 sales last month, or I should say in last year. Lol. I’m just not a sales person, I love making things, but it’s come to the point I got to get rid of it or stop making things.
Do you promote much, or are most of your sales from items people just search for?
I need to learn how to calculate the shipping as well. Going to the post office couple weeks ago was an eye opener. I sure didn’t realize postage went up so much.
Seeing your sales each month has inspired me to try harder. Thanks so much for sharing your sales each week!
I don’t promote at all, unless you count pinning on Pinterest. That’s all I do & I have some traffic from that, but most of it comes through searches on Etsy. I’ll be doing some posts on shipping in January. Oh yes, prices have gone way up & do so most every year. People get a shock when they’re not used to seeing them all the time. I’m glad my sales have inspired you. I love your crafts Linda, and I envy your ability to come up with so many cute ones. Me, I wrack my brain to think of one or two.
Thank you Florence, I love creating I just need to start sell or we gonna have to buy a house for my crafts. LOL
If I don’t sell more in my booth this month, I am probably going to pull out, and try a giveaway, then really buckle down and try more selling in my online shops, I’m just not so sure how to do the shipping so I will be looking forward to your shipping post.
I know now make smaller things, no big signs. 🙂
Thanks Linda! I really wish you well in your booth selling! I will definitely be doing some posts on shipping in January.
Wow, what a great month! Lots of fun items! Good for you!
Thanks Linda!
FLorence you had so much really really great stuff this month. I love fabric and am having a hard time finding in yard sales because no one sews anymore in my area. I also liked that beautiful sewing box and the spools. So many great things this month.
You just have to keep looking…one day you will find some. I get lucky sometimes. Actually a friend gave me most of what I have to sell for her, & some of it’s mine, so you see, I don’t find it all that often either. Something I have a lot of is sewing trims & they sell, but not very quickly. Yes, the sewing box was nice…took a long time to sell though, and I guess the spools did too. It was a great month. I’m blessed.
Wow that’s incredible – great job!! I have the hardest time with the shipping too. I usually under charge and the larger pieces are hard to figure/wrap/package etc. You certainly have a knack for this!
Thanks Lauren! Stay tuned for a series I’ll be doing in the new year on shipping.
I’m so happy that your Etsy shops are doing so well recently Florence. I suppose it will slow down a bit after Christmas with everyone feeling the Festive pinch, although I hope not. I do so enjoy seeing what sold every month. It totally fascinating
Thank you Michelle!
Congrats. Those are excellent sales numbers. I bet December will be even better.
Thanks so much Sharon!
I am glad you had a great month. I guess it is an up and down business like it is in the booth. My favorite item is the older recipe box. And who knew lamp parts sell. I have a bagful a friend gave me so maybe I should try to sell them.
That’s definitely what it is…up and down. As creative as you are, Debra, I’m sure you could do something for your booth with old lamp parts!
Florence, you had an awesome month! That chenille bedspread is beautiful and so is the oval mirror tray. I also like those wooden spools. The $60 shipping cost surprised me on the sewing box. I’m glad you had a great month.
Thanks Keri! I know…I can’t believe people will pay those big shipping costs either! I was thrilled at such a good month.