What’s Selling on Etsy February 2018

March 13, 2018 by Florence 20 Comments

What’s Selling on Etsy February 2018

February 2018 got off to a slow start for me this year. January and February Etsy sales used to be reliably good, but things often change for no reason. However, I was happy with the 26 sales I got. If you’re new here, as part of my Selling Tips, I show monthly Etsy/Ebay sales as a help for other sellers, or seller wannabes. So let’s see What’s Selling on Etsy February 2018!

Sales from Vintage Southern Picks Etsy Shop

Selling for friend…over 2 yds fabric.

Sold for $17.00

Thrift store find…colorful recipe box made of hard plastic with a wood look…by FTD Florist, likely held flowers at one time. (2nd one sold).

Bought for 48¢. Sold for $11.00.

An estate sale find, an unmarked Josef’s mouse figurine, made in Japan.

Bought for 50¢. Sold for $9.99

Lots of these Baby Ben windup alarm clocks on Etsy already, but this sold pretty quickly. I’m too lazy at the moment to dig into my archives to find out what I paid for this, LOL.

Sold $10.00

An estate sale find…Vintage Fruit Cake Tin…sold to a gal in Germany. I’ve had it a long time, so let it go cheap to unload it.

A crazy purchase on my part for $8.00 (it was full of sewing notions, but still not worth $8). Sold for $11.00

These Ladies’ head vases are hugely popular vintage finds, but in the description, I said…with the 2 broken fingers and her smirk, she appears to be throwing a “bird!” The flaws with a missing earring resulted in a lower price than these usually bring.

Free (selling for a friend) Sold $38.00

Estate sale find…a relatively unknown vintage book by Louisa May Alcott, “Rose in Bloom.”

Bought for $1. Sold for $10.00

An estate sale find…vintage perfume bottle. It’s cost? I can’t remember and I’m ah, too lazy to go find out.

Sold for $11.00

A customer asked me to look for Pressed Glass Apothecary Jars…lucky thrift store find.

Bought $2.99. Sold for $15.00

Yard sale find…Vintage saltine cracker tin…not terribly old, but still vintage. You know these aren’t the original vintage kind when they have Spanish on the side.

Bought for 50¢. Sold for $15.50

I don’t make a habit of buying Sunshine Biscuit Tins, but it was a thrift store find on a day of weakness. Bought $1.99. Sold for $9.25.

A lucky church sale find…Copper Kettle in original box…someone’s unused wedding gift from the 70’s. The wedding greeting card was still in the box.

Bought for $5. Sold for $30.00

An estate sale find…Boxed Retired Crabtree and Evelyn Lavender-scented drawer liners.

Bought for $2. Sold for $18.00

Yard sale find….Makeup Mirror.

Bought for $5. Sold for $28.00

An estate sale find I just had to have…a vintage box purse. This piece was favorited a LOT! Note the lace look on the outside of it, and it actually is lace trim. There’s a technique for doing this so that the lace hardens. I found it on Pinterest a while back, but have never done it myself. I’d like to try it when I find the object I want to use.

Bought for $12. Sold for $48.00

An estate sale find…vintage rotating plastic thread caddy.

Bought $1.00. Sold for $18.99

Found at an estate sale for 10¢ & sold so fast it made my head spin. I should have asked more. A vintage “bolt” pipe lighter in great shape. Sold to a fellow in Turkey.

Sold $25.

From various estate sales…6 Afghan booklets. I’ve had a long time and thrilled they’re sold.

Sold for $13.00

Sales from SquareDanceNWestern Etsy Shop for February 2018

2 Vintage String Ties for men.

Sold for $12.00

Lovely 2-Piece pink Square Dance outfit. Selling for friend.

Sold $30.00

Black Western Prairie Skirt. Selling for friend.

Sold $25.00

Square or Round Dance shoes. Selling for friend.

Sold $19.00

Ladies white Square or Round Dance shoes. Selling for friend.

Sold $18.00

A highly ruffled and flounced Square Dance blouse. Sold $20.00

This was my favorite Square Dance dress. I hated to sell it, but since I don’t dance anymore…

Sold $49.99

One Ebay Sale

Partial bottle of Ralph Lauren “Chaps” After Shave. I’ve had it so long, I can’t remember what I paid. At auction, it brought only the beginning bid of $1.99 + shipping.

Partial bottles of perfume, colognes, or brand name after shaves used to be good bets on Ebay, but I don’t know if they still are. Anyone have experience with this? Since I don’t sell much on Ebay these days, things may have changed.

That’s it my friends! Hope you enjoyed the roundup of sales for February. Which was your favorite?

What’s Selling on Etsy January 2018

February 27, 2018 by Florence 30 Comments

I’m a bit late on getting January’s report out this time. It’s almost time for February! If you’re new here, I normally share my Etsy/Ebay sales month by month as a help and inspiration for new sellers, or seller wannabes. I’ve been selling on Etsy/Ebay for years, and have learned a lot in the process. It is my goal on this blog to share my knowledge.

January Etsy sales started out very slow, but picked up throughout the month for a total of 30 sales.

What’s so surprising…is how sales for January and February have changed the last 2 years. They used to be reliably good months, but things change.

Sales from Vintage Southern Picks Etsy shop:

An 1890’s Dresser Box, made in Germany, bought by a collector.

Paid $2.00 Sold for $20.00.

Over 3 yds blue and white check fabric, selling for a friend.

Sold for $21.00

A ho-hum plastic cassette case I found in a neighbor’s trash…

Sold for $18.50

Copper Fish Molds are ver-r-ry slow sellers, or any copper molds for that matter. I wouldn’t recommend buying them, but selling for a friend. I was very surprised they sold.

Sold $15.00

Funky Donkey Alarm Clock, a thrift store find, and not working. Once the hubby-who-can-fix-anything got his hands on it and sprinkled a bit of his magic dust, we were privileged (???) to hear the most awful donkey braying noise you ever heard in your life! But I guess that’s what an alarm clock does, right? Bought by a donkey collector.

Paid $2.07. Sold for $29.28 with free shipping.

Another thrift store find, a ceramic double light switch plate, in a sack with other switch plates I’ve already sold.

Paid $1.33 Sold $12.00

Ornate gold picture frame, vintage style. The print in the frame was from The Graphics Fairy.

Paid $1. Sold $22.00

Looking like vintage lipstick, but it’s a vintage perfume dispenser by Hollywood Max Factor. Funny how the name “Hollywood” or “Paris” or “French” usually sells!

Paid $1.50 Sold for $15.00

A beautiful Glittered Jester Frog Tealight Candle Holder, sold to a gal in France. It is the 2nd one of these I’ve sold, so a good thing to pick up if you see one.

Paid $4.99 Sold $23.00

A vintage kitschy spice set, missing a couple of little spice “jars,” but still cute as can be, and includes the wooden fork and spoon. Took a while to sell, but glad someone saw the charm.

Paid 25¢ Sold for $16.00

Beautiful yarn, but took too long to sell. Yarn isn’t something I buy anymore.

Paid $9.00 Sold for $18.00

Vintage oval dresser mirrors are good sellers if they’re just a bit different from the pack.

Paid $5.00. Sold for $35.00

48″ of Dangling Bead Trim

Paid 10¢ Sold for $9.50

Just an ordinary red metal toolbox.

Paid $1.00 Sold for $15.99

A surprising sale after Christmas! I forgot I had these darling Sakura Cat Plates, and didn’t expect them to sell, but I was hoping to cash in on the Christmas frenzy, and it worked! Selling for a friend.

Free. Sold for $24.99

Over 2 yds green shamrock fabric. Selling for a friend.

Free. Sold for $22.46

Small Sterling Silver Horse Pin is very cute, but has taken a good while to sell.

Paid 10¢. Sold $20.00

Pair of vintage tea infusers…these have been in my stash I think.

Sold overseas for $15.99

Vintage Timbale Set. Selling for a friend….there were so many of these on Etsy already.

Free. Sold for $18.55

Vintage 50’s Sewing Pattern…

Paid 14¢ Sold for $16.00

Vintage white and gold porcelain Eyeglass Holder oozing with vintage glam. Broken, but well-repaired. Broken and chipped…I’ve sold it all!

Paid $1.50 Sold $24.99

Vintage Metal Tissue Box Holder was a very cool find from the same estate sale as the eyeglass holder above.

Paid $1.50. Sold $22.00

I listed it, but just knew these 7 pieces of wide eyelet lace wouldn’t sell! The buyer, who makes sachets, was very excited to get them.

Paid 10¢.Sold for $15.00

I was thrilled that the Vintage Gold Beaded Evening Bag finally sold! It made my “And Then There’s What Won’t Sell” list of bombs. I believe the reason it wouldn’t sell was that I had a hard time getting a good picture. It sold after I re-took all the photos. The buyer, equally thrilled, was using it in her wedding!

Paid $5.00 Sold $40.28 with free shipping.

Sales from SquareDanceNWestern Etsy shop:

9 Sales

Really cute handmade black and red Valentine apron set. Selling for a friend.

Sold for $30.00

Another pretty handmade apron set…selling for a friend. Both these outfits went to an Alabama buyer.

Sold for $24.00

Ruffled pink Square Dance Blouse.

Sold for $18.00

Vintage navy Square Dance dress. Selling for a friend.

Sold for $15.00

I loved this skirt! Lavender purple Square Dance skirt…

Sold for $32.00

Men’s Western shirt with floral embroidery. Selling for a friend.

Sold $16.50

Beautiful and ornate rose belt buckle with matching collar tips. Selling for a friend.

Sold for $40.00

Western boot pin.

Paid $1.00. Sold for $9.00

Western Tie Slide

Sold for $15.00

You may have noticed I have lots of sales for a friend. If I didn’t enjoy it, I wouldn’t be doing it because it’s a lot of work. My commission is 50%.

When it comes to clothes, I often have to wash, iron, and mend. Then research, take attractive photographs, store, and ship. For more on that topic, see “Why I Charge 50% to Sell for You.”

Hope you enjoy the post! What sells well for you? I’d love to hear!

Etsy Ebay Sales December 2017…Best Month Ever

January 7, 2018 by Florence 32 Comments

It’s been another great month for Etsy Ebay Sales December 2017…Best Month Ever! 46 sales in 2 Etsy shops, and 2 on Ebay. I’m sorry this is a bit long, but hang with me if you can. Get ready for a photo-rich post, and let’s dive in!

Etsy Sales December 2017

Vintage Southern Picks

If you’re new here, I have 2 Etsy shops: Vintage Southern Picks and SquareDanceNWestern.

I’m anxious for you to know that my monthly Etsy sales reports are meant to be helpful to other sellers, not to brag.

Set of 5 Vintage Christmas 45 records with the Mitch Miller Orchestra. I’ve had these so long I can’t remember what I paid for them! Sold $16.00

Such a unique photo found at an estate sale…a woman from the 1920’s with bobbed hair and flapper dress. Person who bought this loved it. Sold for $22.40

Set 3 Aunt Martha’s Hot Iron Transfers…have had a long time. Sold $7.99

Fascinating book from the 40’s~”Berlin Diary” about the rise of Hitler, written from the perspective of a journalist living during those years. Very interesting book which I read a good bit of. Sold for $20.00 to a man in Austria. (Paid $1.) Several were on Etsy at the time of listing.

When I list books, I make it a point to give an in-depth description…more than just a sentence. I take photos of the table of contents, or outline in some way. It helps if you’ve read it, but we can’t always do that. If it were me buying a book, I would want to know details beyond a single sentence. Does it help sell it? I think so.

I’ve bought lots of sewing supplies as lots, where many items are dumped together, which is where I found this full set of Boye Crochet hooks. Can’t remember what I paid for them. Sold for $16.00.

Can someone tell me if crochet hooks and tatting hooks are the same thing? Or what tatting hooks are? I know nothing about either one.

Vintage Christmas Candoliers often displayed in windows…Sold for $23.20

Large homemade Christmas tablecloth found at an estate sale. I didn’t ask much because I didn’t like the way it looked with a big seam down the middle. Paid $4/Sold for $12.00.

I usually buy cabinet knobs if they’re in any way unusual. Paid more than I like to for these at $4. Sold $24.00

A vintage Christmas tablecloth I ruined by over-soaking to remove stains, but guess what? It didn’t do a thing for the stains, but my overzealous efforts left it with blotchy faded color, so I sold it cheap. $8.00

Can someone share with me a good way to clean vintage linens that won’t remove color?

I know nothing about these pretty Fawn Better Homes & Gardens Christmas plates. This is a sandwich plate size. I doubt they are vintage, but it was given to me by a sweet cousin, so I listed it. Sold for $8.80

Unusual wooden cigar box with 2 ways to open it. Believe I paid $2. Sold $15.00

These decorative glass jars took a long time to sell, but they eventually do. Normally, I wouldn’t buy them, but they were so cheap at a flea market for $1/ea, I couldn’t pass them up. Sold for $22.00

I found this colorful afghan at a basement estate sale, and it was pretty, but musty. I hung it on a clothesline in our hot attic a couple of days, and that took care of it. Paid $1. Sold for $44.00.

I’ve had this Cross Pen and Pencil Set a long time and never checked to see if it worked. It did. Paid $2. Sold for $30.00, and mine was one of the lower cost ones.

Full bottle of English Leather took forever to sell. On sale, and someone wanted more off!

Paid 50¢. Sold for $12.00

Vintage Floating Fish Knife. Paid $1. Sold for $13.60

Vintage Fur Muff…been trying for 3-4 years to sell this, so I guess it helps that it was especially cold this year…LOL. Sold to someone in Vermont. Paid $1 and I had to make a little sewing repair. Sold for $28.00.

I did a lot of embroidery back in the day and the next 2 pieces are part of those projects. I’ve been selling off each one. I’d rather sell them this way and get a little for them than have them end up in a garage sale for $1/each! Unfortunately, you never get what these are really worth. Sold for $15.00

I had a most unusual request to “wrap” this to protect it during shipment. If I ever wrap something in bubble wrap, this wouldn’t be it! But I did it to please the customer. Sold for $15.20.

Vintage Oil lamps have been good sellers, but I don’t buy the plain ordinary ones. If you notice, this has a more unusual base and the filler cap embedded into the glass. Paid $2.50. Sold for $44.90.

I’ve had this a long time, but not listed long. Ed Hardy Cologne, which is an off-brand, but it was full, had the box, and would make a nice Christmas gift. Has anyone heard of Ed Hardy products? I hadn’t. Can’t remember what I paid for it…probably $1. Sold for $7.19

Sweet little Occupied Japan figurine, made to look like the popular German Hummels. Paid $1. Took me an hour to find it after it sold because I’d already taken it out of my inventory to put in my next garage sale! Sold for $20.00

I fell in love with this thrift store find…a rustic pig napkin holder only to find there were already 100 of the exact one on Etsy! Paid $1.99. Sold for $16.20.

Another thrift store Christmas sleigh I thought so pretty. Can’t remember what I paid for this. Sold for $14.40.

Pink patchwork quilted throw found at an estate sale. Paid $4. Sold for $23.20

Reagan Paper Dolls Booklets…selling for a friend. Sold for $8.00. Unfortunately, these don’t bring much.

Selling for a friend, this Double Picture Frame required quite a bit of repair to get it in salable condition. Frankly, I was surprised it sold because my photo didn’t do it justice. Sold for $19.99

I’ve had this a long time too. Can’t remember what I paid. Sold for $16.00

Silverplate trivet has taken forever to sell. I won’t buy them again, (although I have another in my shop now.) Hoping it will sell before 3 years passes! Can’t remember what I paid. Sold for $14.39.

I found a big box of quilting supplies for $8 at an estate sale. In it were 8 quilt tops, and other fabric scraps. The next 2 are from that lot, and I’ve sold all 8 but one. Sold for $17.60

The 2nd quilt top….sold for $26.99 right after Christmas.

This was such a charming key holder, which if you remember, was in my post “And Then There’s What Won’t Sell” It finally sold this year for $15.16.

I found this pretty little pewter chamberstick with etched glass globe at an estate sale last year for $2. Sold for $21.59.

A friend who does weddings gave me a humongous garbage bag full of white tulle, used once for pew markers, so I decided to try selling it before it landed in my next garage sale. I figured it wouldn’t sell, but it did. This is just a fraction of what I have on hand. Sold for $9.60.

I found these wooden castanets at a thrift store. I believe they were souvenirs, and I figured they wouldn’t sell either, but they did. The right person came along looking for castanets to celebrate her 90-year-old flamenco-dancer-mother’s birthday! Sold for $16.00.

One of 4 “Josef’s Originals” unmarked mouse figurines found at an estate sale a few months ago. Paid 50¢. Sold for $6.40.

I’ve had these Vintage wooden suit/slack hangers a long time and never listed them because I didn’t think they would sell, but they went to Australia. Sold for $28.00 with shipping of over $60.00

SquareDanceNWestern Etsy Shop Sales

Brass Square Dance belt buckle I’ve had on hand a long time. Sold for $16.00

Selling for a friend…a Commemorative 50th Anniversary Houston Livestock Show Belt Buckle. Sold for $28.00 after Christmas.

Ladies stretchy black Square Dance belt. Sold for $17.00

Ladies Red Square Dance Flat Shoes…sold for $21.00

Men’s Two Western String Ties in Black and Navy…sold for $6.00

Selling for a friend…Abalone Western Belt Buckle…sold for $30.00.

Selling for a friend…Men’s White Western Shirt with Embroidered Flowers…sold for $22.00

Ebay Sales

When researching the value of this Sony Walkman Cassette Player/Radio combo, I learned that the lowly cassette is making a comeback! Who knew? They’re not worth a whole lot, but certain ones appear to sell. If anyone is like me where nothing is beneath your notice, check it out. Paid 50¢. Sold for $25 to a guy in Canada, who told me to wrap it very carefully.

This is an Estee Lauder solid perfume compact. She has a whole series on these made in various forms such as frogs, other animals, fans, etc. They’re always decorative and beautiful. This was complete with the original box, original papers, original pouch, and not used, so I could sell it for more. Selling for a friend at $90.00

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Smokin’ Hot November 2017 Etsy Sales

December 11, 2017 by Florence 39 Comments

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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Ebay/Etsy Sales Recap for October 2017

November 12, 2017 by Florence 40 Comments

Hello friends,

Here again with another Ebay/Etsy Sales Recap for October 2017! 39 sales! Very happy about that. Biz is definitely picking up with the holiday season coming on.

Sales in VintageSouthernPicks Etsy shop:

2 rolls vintage contact paper…found in a country farmhouse…sold $22

Solid brass Teacup Display Holder….found in a Tennessee thrift store….sold $28

Beautiful handmade crochet tablecloth…paid $2. Sold for $55. The buyer emailed to tell me that according to tracking, it was delivered, but she didn’t get it. I hate those kinds of cases because usually the buyer expects the seller to do something about it! But she didn’t and it’s the first time in 19 years of online selling that this has ever happened. She assumed someone in her condo community got it by mistake, so she waited on pins and needles hoping the person would be honest, and give her her package. After several weeks, she let me know she got it.

This was a cool Fox Head Letter Opener made in England. Sold for $19.99

Shadowbox-size trio of green frogs…sold for $12,00

Over 100 wooden furniture buttons…found in the same country farmhouse….sold for $9.50 with free shipping

Set of 4 glass knobs….sold to someone in Canada for $17.50

Vintage glass hypodermic syringe…sold for $15.00

Vintage hand fan…sold for $12.50

Fresh hickory nuts gathered out of my yard & sold to someone in Japan for $8.50. They paid over $34 for shipping. I had some concerns about whether these would clear Customs, but I took a chance and sent them anyway.

Vintage Oil Lantern…sold for $23.00

Vintage Pan Am dishes….sold for $12.00

Vintage plaid check Sunbonnet and Apron…sold for $22. I was surprised it sold this time of year.

Vintage red plaid tam for men…sold for $32.00 (I believe I paid $2)

Vintage plaid tam for men #2…sold for $32

Vintage Quilt top…sold for $22. I bought a big box of quilt tops, fabric remnants, and pieces of quilts at an estate sale for $8. This was one of the prettier quilt tops. The others really aren’t very attractive, and they’ve been slow sellers. I have sold several things out of the box though, and made back all my $8, and then some.

A gal was buying this Theodore Roosevelt Paper Doll booklet for her husband…sold for $7.00 Go figure.

Vintage brass padlock…only about an inch long…sold for $8.50

Starbella yarn…sold for $8.00

Vintage Tea Infuser…sold for $10.99

Sewing trims….sold for $12.00. In my opinion, these were worth more, but you have to keep your prices in line with what other people are asking.

Unopened White Shoulders perfume….sold for $20.00. This was a sister birthday gift. The buyer emailed me after the sale to say she gave me the wrong address even though her sister had moved some time ago. Nothing I could do about it, of course. I told her that people sometimes won’t return items not meant for them, which is true. I never heard back from her, and I don’t ask. It just opens a can of worms if you do.

Christmas Heart plate…sold for $16.00. I’m not sure this was vintage. Someone gave it to me, and I wanted to try selling it, so I put it in my Etsy shop.

Over 4 yds Christmas Western fabric…sold for $39.90

Sales in SquareDanceNWestern Etsy shop:

The next 4 items were bought by a local theatre company.

Darling ruffled white Square Dance blouse trimmed in red rick rack…sold for $15

Solid green ruffled Square Dance blouse…sold for $20.00

Green Square Dance dress trimmed in white and pink lace…sold for $28.00.

TIP: It’s much harder to sell dresses, especially if they’re non-elastic, because these are usually custom-made for an individual. They don’t routinely fit everybody. Size small Square Dance skirts or dresses are also very hard to sell. (I have sold them, but they take much longer.) Most in the Square Dance community are…ahem, cough, cough…overweight adults…who haven’t seen a size small in quite some time.

How to recognize a Square Dance dress, blouse, or skirt in a thrift store: think 50’s attire…big full-circle skirts with lots of ruffles and lace. Skirt lengths usually look short. Although they do make longer length skirts. Blouses are ruffled with plenty of flounce, puffed sleeves, and/or lace.

Funny story: We were out-of-town going to a Square dance function and were with our group at a restaurant for lunch. Some lady came up, looked me up and down, and said, “Uh, you know that’s been out of fashion for some time.” And I’m like, “huh?” I guess she thought I felt like dressing 50’s that day. All I needed was some bobby sox & rah-rahs, you know?

Darling red and white Square Dance dress…sold for $30 (this was totally non-elastic)

White Square Dance blouse…sold for $24. A lady calling herself “the blouse collector” bought this. I didn’t know people collected blouses.

I sold this for only $14 because it had a small stain, a small hole, and the elastic was wearing out.

Autumn-themed Square Dance Apron/Overskirt…sold for $22.

Mustard yellow Square Dance petticoat…sold to a gal in Ireland…$25.00

Trivia for the Day: Did you know Square Dancing is done all over the world? The calls are always in English, even if it’s in Japan, for example. We went to several National Square Dance Conventions, where we danced with people from other countries. They couldn’t speak much English, but they knew the Square Dance calls!