Out Of Season Items Found At Garage Sales & House Sales Can Pay You Top Dollar

This Hermes Black Leather Handbag sold on eBay for $1,399 May 20, 2008

I love to buy things at sales that could be labeled “out of season.” Christmas ornaments, tins and toys have a tendency to turn up at summer house sales and garage sales and can be excellent buys. These items don’t necessarily have to be vintage or antique to have great resale value, however, when you come across a vintage or antique Santa Clauses, these may be truly great finds.

True Collectors Will Always Pay Top Dollar for the Right Item Any Time of the Year

Many people believe these holiday items lose their value after the holidays, but nothing could be further from the truth. So, as the warm breezes blow, and people bring out their new and old Holiday decorations, true collectors and dealers are on the lookout. You see, the true collectors, dealers and bargain hunters have no seasons when it comes to valuable items. Collectors will always pay top dollar for the right item no matter what the season. Let this summer season play into your hand.

Clothing, Handbags and Accessories

As garage doors and front doors in your area open to the public to shop, know that clothing and accessories can be great collectibles. Many will pay handsomely for the right designer dress, vintage dress, handbag or piece of costume jewelry and fall/winter items bring in the most money. Prepare yourself by researching on the Internet. Take a look at some books at the library or at the bookstore. Know some of the construction details of designer handbags so you’ll be able to spot “the real McCoy” from the ‘Knockoff.” 1950’s and 1960’s clothing, accessories and furniture styles are big trends now and in demand now, so keep your eyes open.

Great Buys Are Great Buys – Even If They’re Not Classified as Antique or Collectible

The sun shines, the weather warms and for some reason, people think it’s not going to snow anymore. Look in the garage and see if there’s any good mechanical equipment, like a good snowblower. Acquired at a bargain price, it can be resold for a good profit. Buying and selling with the 31 Club plan doesn’t only have to pertain to antiques and collectibles. Maybe there’s a great generator lurking in the corner or a fabulous set of tools. I once bought a great generator for $250 and sold it for $1,500. In my book, that qualifies as a great buy, even if it wasn’t an antique or collectible. If a true bargain comes your way, by all means, take advantage of it.

Winter sporting equipment may come your way at very reasonable prices over the spring and summer. I’ve written on these types of items before, so browse back through the archives. Sporting equipment can put some unexpected money in your pocket.

I’ve even bought and sold cars that would qualify to be part of our plan. When I was in college, I found a car sitting on a used car lot in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. It was a 1953 MG TD. They didn’t know what they had, only figured someone could get it serviced to get it working properly. I bought it for a pittance, and they were glad to get rid of it. I was certainly glad to be its new owner. I drove it for a while, but sold it after my son was born. Besides needing a car with more room, I needed some money! I sold the car for a great price to a lawyer who wanted to restore it and made myself $2,000. Back in 1960, that was a lot of money.

Take advantage of the large number of garage sales, yard sales, and house sales popping up this season. And, always be on the lookout for a real bargain, even if it’s not an antique.

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