Sell Your Antique & Collectible Items Quickly

Each day, I’m speaking to more and more 31 Club Members, and boy are they becoming sharp shoppers. However, I’m running into a little problem that I’d like to nip in the bud, and maybe I haven’t driven this point home: To capture the profit potential of your purchases, your items have to be sold. I know it’s stating the obvious, but so many people are buying, and then not taking the steps to get their items sold.

It’s all right to take more time to sell special items that might bring in extra money by reserving them for a particular auction house, even if it takes several months, but this has to be the exception, not the rule. For example, the Rookwood Lamp I recently purchased at an estate sale is still sitting in my house. But, it’s such a special and fine piece, I’m waiting for the auction at Cincinnati Art Galleries in November to sell it. In the meantime, I’ve already got all the information I need for when the time comes to get this piece to Cincinnati and into their auction.

Selling Keeps Your Money Turning to Meet Your Financial Goals

Turning your money as rapidly as you can is what will allow you to reach the goals you’ve set for yourself. So, items that don’t demand a special event to sell at their potential, need to be sold quickly in order for you to have the cash for another fine item. Keep turning your money.

It takes knowledge to buy, but selling only requires your time. The sooner you get something out of your house and sold, the less likely you’ll become attached to it. And that’s a good thing, especially when you’ve got financial goals you’re aiming for. So take the time to get those items listed or brought to a local auction house and get them sold.

I received some e-mail asking me to get back on the things that make you money, but I want you to be a complete money making machine. So, every now and then I’ll have to ask you where you are on your journey with us.

I asked one of our local prized pupils this question recently and was surprised by the response. I wrote about her and all her great finds in several blogs, so I finally asked her if she was selling all those wonderful antique & collectible items. I was stunned when she told me she didn’t know how to sell them.

This immediately became a challenge to me, so the two of us evaluated what was needed to get her out of the starting gate. She first needed a digital camera, which she had purchased. But, when we tried to use it with her computer, it wouldn’t work. Why? Her computer was so old it could’ve been sold at an antiquity sale! So, we updated her to a new computer. One a sidebar here – I’ve got to say I was so surprised when the salesman told us how much we could get in a computer today for very little money.($500 or less) I truly am a fossil, like my 9-year-old Joshua likes to call me. I can remember paying $18,000 for a word processor decades and decades ago.

At any rate, our local member got current with her computer, camera, and then listed her first four items in about one hour. This was all that was holding her back. What’s holding you back? Identify it, then do something to resolve it.

The Expanding 31 Marketplace.

Have you looked at your 31 Marketplace recently? Several of our members now have their listings with us, and I’m already getting inquiries. My goal is to open your eyes to how expansive this market is so that you will get your share of it.

“Are You Having Fun With This?”

That’s the one question that’s been on my mind for all the members and readers. If there’s one person out there who says no, then it only means I still have a lot of work to do.

If we, at the 31 Club, can help you reap the harvest of your hard work, please contact us by phone or e-mail. Remember, selling is the easy part.

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31 Club's Expanded Marketplace

Daryle's Jan. 24th Blog - "Nothing is Too Large"

Large Items - Are They Worth the Hassle?

1968 Cadillac DeVille Convertible is offered for sale at the 31 Marketplace.

Yesterday, I shared a story with you about a classic car I bought and sold for a very good profit. And those of you who know me through these blogs, know that I usually don’t buy items larger than the size of a bread box, with the exception of paintings. I have this rule for myself mainly because of the problems associated with storage and shipping. However, if a real bargain comes around that's worth the trouble, I seldom pass it up and will just deal with storage and shipping concerns. But, I don't go looking for these kind of items.

Today, if you check our New and Expanded Marketplace, you’ll be in for a surprise. You’ll see I just listed a 1968 Cadillac DeVille Convertible at $10,000 for one of our 31 Club members. I think they’ll get the price.

Do you have an items that's too large to move, but you’d like to get rid of? If you have something, let us know and we’ll list it for you. I always ask the buyer to be responsible for the insurance and shipping. Sometimes the buyer wants to personally pick up their new item. at I’ve had buyers drive in from other states to pick up a special item they’ve purchased from me.

The 31 Marketplace is the perfect place to sell and get a fair price for those white elephant items too large to move to an auction house or antique mall.

Cast Iron stoves comes to mind about now. I’ve seen them fetch a pretty good price. In the Kovel’s guide, I see there are some stoves selling up to $5,000. I once purchased a cast iron grate for just a few dollars, and while I was moving it, a piece broke off the side. I figured it wasn’t worth selling, but the question for me was – How do I get rid of it? This thing weighed a ton. I decided to take my chances at an auction and almost broke my back loading it into the truck to get it down there. It was hard for me not to laugh when it sold for over $600.

Many people don’t want to be bothered by dealing with buying and selling a piano because of its size and weight. But this is an item that can make you some good money for that very reason. With a little research, you can come up with fantastic buys on these instruments. You’ll also find that most piano dealers almost always charge to pick up, even if it has no value. And this is where the opportunity presents itself for us. You might even find that you won’t have to move it, if the person is willing to keep the piano until it’s sold. Then, the buyer can have it picked up and delivered. But, beware of organs, particularly the old oak pump organs. I have never found a market for these, and a person would have to pay me at least $1,000 just to junk it for them.

Other large items that can prove to be instant money, should you come across them, are old John Deere and Farmall tractors. These items often turn up at country auctions. And now that I think about it, country auctions are great places to find some of the best bargains in many types of items. For starters, you are only bidding against the crowd, not the Internet. The crowds are usually smaller, and items aren’t as well researched before they are sold. In fact, a knowledgeable person can often walk away with some incredible buys at this type of auction.

I still prefer to buy and sell items smaller than a bread box, but every once in awhile, if you can make a few thousand dollars, don't be foolish and pass up a great buy on a larger item. Your back might be a little sore afterward, but the money you make on a large item is just as green as the money you make on a small item.

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TODAY'S LINKS:

31 Club's Expanded Marketplace

Daryle's Jan. 24th Blog - "Nothing is Too Large"

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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Associate Program Purchases Rare Document Found by 31 Club Member

31 Club Member, Cecil R, has two watercolor paintings listed on eBay of American Artist Charles Partridge Adams.


Great News for all our members! A Patrick Henry signed document was successfully purchased through the Associates Program when a 31 Club Member called us after having located it, not able to make the purchase himself.

This the very first purchase made through our Associates Program. If you remember your history, Patrick Henry was an advocate for the American Revolution and famous for his "Give me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech. Our research shows this document to be valued at approximately $8,500, and we purchased it for $1,200.

I feel certain that this is just the beginning of many successful transactions between members and the Club.

As a Member of the 31 Club, the Associates Program May be the Greatest Asset You Have.

The program can immediately take you out of the lower end market, enabling you to havethe high end antique & collectible markets within your reach. When you locate high end items you’re not comfortable taking the financial risk on, that's the time to call us and explore using the Associates Program. We''ll evaluate the item, and if we believe the risk is worth it, we'll handle the purchase and the sale, and you'll benefit. With your eyes and our knowledge, we can all accomplish great things together and meet our financial goals.

31 Club Wish List

We’re working on getting the Wish List completed on our website, and not a moment too soon. Everyday we get calls about all kinds of items. Remember the Blog I wrote about Sugar Chests? I’ve got an e-mail about a sugar chest yesterday. I also received a list of Dresden and Meissen from an owner who's ready to sell it. Once we get the Wish List completed, I’m hoping these e-mails and calls will be directly between members.

Be thinking about what three items you would want to post on your wish list. Jeremy is working on a program that will work effectively to handle this.

The Latest Club Member Buys

I’m so excited to see so many of you getting out there and really extending yourselves in the search for treasure. William just purchased a Mexican oil painting for $40 whose value before the research could be about $500. The palette and the frame of this painting makes this a real winner, and if we can find out who the artist is, it can be worth considerably more.

Two Charles Partridge Adams paintings were purchased by Cecil R., who now has them listed on eBay. In less than three days, the price is over $1,200.

This Antique & Collectibles Season Has Started Out With a Bang, as People Unload Their Homes of Excess Items.

I’ve been receiving auction circulars and estate sale listings from our members wanting my guidance, and boy – I wish I could attend all these really great events. Hunting season should prove very fruitful this year. I’m more convinced than ever before that there is no limit to what each one of you can accomplish if you simply abide by the plan presented in our book, 31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques and Collectibles. And when we all network together, our financial dreams can become reality.

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Selling and Making Money in Antiques & Collectibles Part III

Ann has been in the antique and collectible business for considerable time, but was experiencing some of the business hardships written about in many of the trade magazines last year. At that time, she was beginning to feel the onset of burn-out and was seriously questioning whether or not she could get ahead.

But when Ann read 31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques & Collectibles, she asked herself, “Can working like this book says really provide me with the necessary money I'll need for the future? Nothing will provide me with the amount of money I’ll need, except the 31 Club Plan. And the plan makes sound financial sense, too.” After soaking in the information, Ann decided she could do it.

If you’ve questioned whether or not our plan can work for you, I hope you come to see that the community being formed by the 31 Club will help you get the answers to stay the course and reap the rewards this business provides.

But on with Ann's story: She’s shared with me that the turn around time on her money is something very important to her, and she looks for items with this in mind. So, when she attended a house sale, she was looking for anything to add to her inventory that would sell quickly.

An old Indian belt with silver and turquoise medallions for $25 and an old Indian Blanket with figures for $45 caught her eye and seemed to play right into her game plan when she spotted them at a house sale. At first you might not think of this as a great find, but in the end, I believe this is a real start on a journey that will end in the fulfillment of Ann’s goals.

You see, Ann called me to tell me about these two items. I knew someone who would be very interested in the two items. I asked her if she would price them or if they were going on eBay. We spoke a few more times after that before she gave me an answer. She decided she would be satisfied if she could sell them at $1,000. My collector was willing to pay that price.

Before I would let this deal go through, it was important to me that she understood that at a regular auction or on eBay, the pieces may bring in a little more. But, as you’ve heard me say before, when you factor in the commissions, and the time element, this was a good offer. She understood, and the deal was completed.

Ann had invested only $65 and had just completed roughly the first 4 steps of the 31 Steps with this one transaction. If she does the same buying and selling cycle with the $1,000, she’ll end up with approximately $16,000, (I haven’t done the math on paper but it’s somewhere around there.)Ann made wise decisions, and this one sale can set her on the path to bigger and better things. This can be your story, too.

Yes, this is the greatest business in the world and a barrel of fun. But, I’ve found that most new people to this business spend far too much time trying to squeeze the last penny out of their items. This is a big mistake.

The Key to the Door of Success

It’s so easy to find a fair price for almost anything you have to sell these days. The quicker it’s sold, the sooner you’ll have money to reinvest and complete another buy/sell cycle. Keeping the money turning is the key that will unlock the door to success. And the door with the keyhole is the 31 Club. Our community, network and knowledge can help reach financial goals decades sooner than through any other investment plan; all through buying and selling antiques & collectibles. All it takes is for you to join the club (for a ridiculously low amount right now) and to use the network of people we’ve spent years putting in place.

Selling To Other Dealers

When I’ve made a great buy on an item, rather than try to squeeze every penny out of it, I’ll sell it to another dealer, leaving enough in it for him or her to make a profit when they sell it. This means they’ll know that I sell at a very fair price, and they’ll be coming back for more. I’m making good money, and they’re making money. This works for both of us. It fulfills my goal of having a place to sell my items quickly, and keep my money circulating and accumulating, ascending me up my 31 Steps.

It is the Knowledge of Buying That Will Assure Your Success, Not Selling.
Ann bought right, so she had no trouble selling.

Boy, am I excited for all of you! I think the secret is out of the bag, and our members are going to the head of the class.

If you haven’t sent in your stories and pictures, why not do that today? And if you’ve been sitting on the fence about joining, it might be time to get off.

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My 220 page book, 31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques & Collectibles is FREE with your membership.

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Selling Antiques, Collectibles & Fine Art Part II: Where to Sell Common, Everyday Items

What do you do when the item you want to sell isn’t worth a fortune? Placing it on a shelf and waiting for someone to come and find it isn’t the answer. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying you can’t make money with a shop or booth at a mall, but we’re aiming in a different direction. We’re aiming to transform our lives into a life of wealth secured over time. This simply can’t be achieved today by waiting for customers to find your item.

In today’s business environment, waiting for customers will limit you tremendously, and hamper your prosperity. It’s completely opposite of the guidelines I write about in my book, 31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques & Collectibles, and opposite the guidelines 31 Club Members follow to build wealth buying and selling antiques, fine art and collectibles. I’d compare the “waiting for customers” thinking that some have to those who think the horse and buggy will be the transportation for the future. Today, you must market your items where they best fit.

Where to Sell Your Antique, Collectible, and Fine Art Items

Today, there are many places you could choose to market your more common and less valuable antiques & collectibles. Let's tackle the biggest fish first, eBay, and then some of the others.

Ebay
Without this company, I wouldn't be in the Antique Business today, but I only use them on a “when needed” basis. I’ll explain. After I’ve researched an item, if I still don’t know its identity, then I list it on eBay. You see, with the following eBay has, nothing listed there will go totally unnoticed. The pros will see it listed, and even though it might not bring retail, my item will get a fair price. Yes, eBay’s commissions have skyrocketed, but if you use it selectively, not listing items that more than likely won’t sell, this is still a good venue to use. But, listing items that have a high probability of not selling will eat up your profits on the items that do sell. It cost money to list, and it’s not as inexpensive on eBay as it once was. With the kind of items I buy, eBay is usually my last resort, and as you ascend the steps of our program and are buying and selling more rare and valuable items, you will use it less and less as well. I will, however, use eBay to sell when they feature a special – like no listing fees. Then, I jump all over it.

Local Auctions
Local Auctions are a good place to sell your antique & collectible items that aren’t worth a fortune or are not very rare. Our goal of turning our money quickly can be better achieved if you know your local auction houses and their schedules. When you’re aware of their schedules, the time between buying an item and selling it will be shortened when you know what Auction House is holding the very next sale. This will keep your money moving for you.

Second, when you use the auction houses regularly, they will negotiate a better commission rate with you. So get to know the people who run the auctions and begin building a relationship with them. These are great relationships to have, and let them know if there’s something special you like to buy. I use Direct Auction in Chicago, and one features that I really like about them is how quickly they pay you. If your sells on Tuesday, they pay you on Friday. Now you can't beat that. This has made them one of the most active auction houses in town, offering an auction every other week.

House Sale
Believe it or not one of the best ways to reduce your inventory is by having a House Sale or Garage Sales. If the idea is to sell what you have and not put it back in inventory, prices must be fair. I wouldn’t recommend doing this more than twice a year because people will stop coming if you do. My rule of thumb is that I don’t do this type of sale unless I think I have enough merchandise to bring in more than $5,000. I’d be giving up a weekend of buying to have this kind of sale, and so for me, It simply isn’t worth the work for less than that.

Newspaper Ads
These have been successful for me, however they can be quite expensive.
Piggybacking with Dealer in Their Booth. Helping a Dealer with heir booth at a major show, if they will let you, can give you the opportunity to put a few of your items in the booth. This can prove very profitable. I did this at the O’Hare Show one time and it brought me in $20,000 without having any expenses.

Consigning Items to a Dealer
You can pay a commission to other dealers who sell your items to their customers. This commission should be between 10% and 20%.

Selling When You Can
I purchased a set of plates for under $200 at a house sale one time. It was a good buy, and I listed them on eBay, hoping to get perhaps $400 or $500. Almost immediately, I got an e-mail from a man in Connecticut who asked me if I would edit the listing and put a “Buy It Now” on them. I told me that I wouldn’t, but if he could tell me what the plates are worth, I might consider it. He hesitated at first, but then told me they were worth $2,500, but he could only pay $1,250 for them. I said, “Sold.” I changed the listing, and he bought them. Are you wondering why I took the $1,250 when I could have gotten more? He had the customer. I didn’t. And besides that, I had just met an honest man.

REMEMBER: GOOD THINGS SELL THEMSELVES.

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How To Sell Your Antique, Collectible & Fine Art Items To Quickly Turn Your Money

I received an email from Michael B., a member of the 31 Club, thanking me for all the information provided by the blog, however, he asked for more information on selling the items purchased. But Well, Michael B., your request is my honor to answer.

Selling is the last piece of the puzzle to fall into place. However, it is the one part of the puzzle that requires the least amount of time and research. You might be surprised by that statement. I am often asked, “I know I can buy the item, but what’s my guarantee I can sell it?” When I’m asked that, I tell them they’re on the wrong side of the dog. Why?

When you buy any antique, collectible or piece of fine art following the rules for buying I wrote about in 31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques & Collectibles, customers will be lined up at your door. I don’t say this to minimize the importance of selling, rather to stress the importance of buying. If an items is purchased right, according to the criteria I’ve set up in my book, selling doesn’t become a big issue. I can tell you in just a few paragraphs how to sell. But, making good buys is something you’ll be learning for the rest of your life and is the far more important component. With that said, let’s set some rules for selling so we can get the biggest bang for our buck.

Working From a Collectors List is Essential For Your Success

If you’ve sold items before and haven’t kept a list of who you’ve sold to and what they bought or what they buy, begin assembling this Collectors List now.

When you attend local auctions and house sales, notice who purchases rare items or shows an interest in rare and collectible items. Engage them in conversation and introduce yourself. Remember, I’ve said in the past that this business is about relationships. When you take the time to learn about other people, you’ll be able to add them to your list of collectors. This is so important, because this list will provide you the best market for selling your items you’ll ever find, and it will be right at your fingertips. Private Sales between you and a collector is the ideal way to sell your items, however, it you might not know someone for every item you come across. Then, you’ll need to consider other means of selling.

An Auction House List Helps Make You Make Knowledeable

Note what auction companies set high records and keep a list of those companies. One of the things I do is cut out articles from AntiqueWeek, Maine Antique Digest, and Antique Trader about items that have set high records, making a note of the auction company who made the sale. I then put it in a clip file that my 9-year-old son, Joshua helps to maintain. This way, if I come across a similar item, this company will be a possible place to consider selling through.

The Necessity of Trade Subscriptions

Antique Week, Maine Antique Digest and Antique Trader all carry articles about auction results, so I’d get a subscription. I follow auction results of some of the larger specialty auction houses like Treadway Galleries, Rago Arts & Auction Center & Cincinnati Art Galleries for pottery and glass. Find the specialty auction houses for the items that interest you, as well. I also start a file on Doll Auctions, Toy Auctions and so on. This way, I won't have to search long for the right place to sell my items.

Deciding Where to Sell Your Antique & Collectible Item

If you don’t have a collector on your list for your particular item, you can research collectors on the Internet and contact them. If you don’t come up with a collector for your piece, now deciding where to sell your item requires you ask this question: Is this item rare enough to place it in a standard auction, a specialty auction house, or something like eBay.

Major auction houses today are only looking for an item $20,000 and over. So, where does your item fall? With these houses charging 25 % commission and as high as 25 % buyers premium, before you go this route your item had better be very special. If you are fortunate enough to find an item in this price range, specialty auction houses are very appealing.

For example, I found the Rookwood lamp recently, and had to decide where I’d sell it. I decided it would go to the Cincinnati Art Galleries for their November auction because I know they have set all the auction records on Rookwood pieces.
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s Blog. We’ll be studying other ways to profit from all our hard work.

More and more members are sending in their stories to me, and I will publish them as fast as I can. If you haven’t sent in yours, why not do that today?

Join with like-minded 31 Club Members and put a turbo charge on your antique & collectible treasure hunting skills. Get FREE Mentoring. Learn Inside the Industry Secrets. Learn to make high profits and continue to grow your money buying and selling antiques, fine art, and collectibles.

My 220 page book, 31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques & Collectibles is FREE with your membership.

The book is also available on Amazon.com. If you buy the book on Amazon, then the membership is FREE.

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Today's Links:

31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques & Collectibles
Insider Secrets to Sucessfully Working in Antique, Collectible and Fine Art Markets


Trade Magazines:

Antique Trader
Antique Trade Gazette (U.K.)
Antique Week
Maine Antique Digest