Archive for February, 2010

Fashionable Springtime Selling

Although the weather in North Texas seems anything but spring-like as February draws to a close, the truth is that spring is just around the corner. That means two things: spring cleaning, and spring fashion. eBay can be a great place for both of them.
Getting motivated for a spring clean-up can be easier if you [...]

Putting Profit in the Bag

Got a closet filled with handbags, belts, or barely-worn shoes? If they have the right label, they could be worth quite a bit on eBay. In fact, several brands of designer handbag turn up in eBay’s list of top searches again and again.
The most sought after classic brands:

Coach
Gucci
Chanel
Dooney & Bourke
Prada
Louis Vuitton
Dolce & Gabbana
Hermés
Marc Cross

Handbags made [...]

Selling Black History

On eBay, there are two large, diverse, and distinct categories of collectibles that get special attention during Black History Month each February. The first broad category relates to African American history. In general, black history collectibles can teach us something about what African Americans thought, said, wrote, or experienced in the past.
Searching family documents, old [...]

How to Sell Grandma’s Tea Set

In the days before teabags and instant iced tea, the ritual of making and serving tea was an important part of life in any genteel home. Silver, china, porcelain, pewter, and earthenware tea sets are one of the most popular collectible categories on eBay – and they’re also one of the most common kinds of [...]

Weather Opening Delay – 2/12/10

Due to the record snowfall and icy roads around the Dallas-Fort Worth area this morning, Easysale’s stores, distribution center and corporate headquarters will open late today.
All locations should be open by 12:00 p.m., Central Time.