everything vintage/what is it worth?

I decided to write about the items I am listing tonight and tell you the story that goes with each one. These are 3 glasbake square mugs that were part of a promotion for Lipton tea, probably in the 1970s or so.  I think they originally came in a set of 5 because I had one of these sets last year and it sold for about 40.00 or so. Each mug is a different color and they are really neat looking!

silkies pantyhose

I bought a few of these at an auction some time last year and thought I would try them on eBay. I paid about 1.00 for the whole box. Imagine my surprise when I sold 9 pair for about 30.00! This company has been mail ordering pantyhose for many years so I guess they are rather popular. I came across more at an auction a few weeks ago so I am listing them in lots according to size. These are a queen size and I hope they go for 30.00 again but I’m not holding my breath!

14 vintage damask napkins

I find lots of vintage napkins at my local auctions. It’s tough to find more than 4 that are in very good condition though! Sometimes I wash them up but I love it when they are already in great condition and I can just list them. These are damask because they have a shiny subtle design on them. They are actually 2 sets of 6 and 8 but they are so similar that I am grouping them together. If you had them around a table, you would never know they are different. Sometimes I can sell these napkins for over 20$ but usually they go for a bargain price of 5-10. Still a good deal when you consider the department stores sell them for at least 2-3$ a piece!

sheet music magazines

Did you know that you can buy and sell back issues of many types of magazines on eBay? Just look up your favorite magazine and check it out! These mags are great because they contain lots of sheet music. I have also sold recipe magazines like Taste of Home and have seen the Martha Stewart magazines sell for a good price when an entire year or subject is grouped together.

Perhaps this gives you an idea of what you can sell or buy on eBay. You can click on any of the photos to go to my listings or click HERE for     everythingvintagesteph.com.

Have a great day! It’s snowing here in PA again!

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