posted on September 30, 2000 06:27:33 PM
3 seasons ago I picked up a puzzle from the mid-sixties at a yard sale because the picture appealed to me. I had no intention of selling, but found it for sale on ebay at that time, and the auction closed at $68.
I saw the same puzzle up for bid again this month. It sold for opening bid. $4.99.
posted on September 30, 2000 08:09:11 PM
I know how that happens, but these bids were 3 years apart. I was remarking on how prices have fallen - oh.... the things I wish I had sold back then. Does anyone thing we are at or near the bottom?
posted on September 30, 2000 08:30:39 PM
VeryModern, I don't think we'll ever see ebay "recover" in the sense that you describe. As time has passed, buyers have become more sophisticated and discerning. They've realized that the angel figurine with the broken wing really isn't worth $50, or, as barrelracer described, that if they're patient, they'll find an identical thingie at a fraction of the cost.
Darn.
On the upside, I have noticed lately a new appreciation for the more upscale antiques/collectibles. Up til recently, a pristine Victorian cracker jar (for instance)couldn't manage to realize half its book value. Quite distressing, especially considering that broken, cheaply made, mass-produced junk easily brought more than twice book value.
I've started to shift my mix back to the good stuff again. woo-hoo!
posted on September 30, 2000 09:15:32 PM
I dont think its reached the bottom really I think prices in the flooded categorys have dropped and buyers are gain knowlege as fast if not faster then sellers.
remember price rise when goods are hard to come by prices fall when they are easy ebay has changed the collectables market over time some item that is a rare hard to find locally now avalable Daily on ebay in vast numbers.
the real rare High quility will only rise also I think sellers and buyer will be diging down deeper as well it many be time to exspand beyond the what ever you can put in a priority box for $3 to $5 to ship.
also as some pointed out 70s Item are the next hot collectables market as these items near 31 years old now and the 70s was the start of the disposable era.
lets see 70s anyone have any DR. Who memorabilia My guess is that Time traveling phone booth in your garage will bring you a bundle today on ebay.I know DR. who wasnt really 70s era but I grew up in the 70s and I beleve it was said the reruns Had more poplularity here in the USA in the 70s then its orginal release .
