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I'm a wife, mom, mom in law and a grandmother whose love of auctions span 38 years. As a young married couple on a budget, auctions furnished our home and are a source for the various birthday and holiday gifts. They were, and still are, a fun way to meet others who share the same passion for them as we do.

The internet has opened up a whole new world for auction lovers of all types. Imagine being able to attend a Live auction from the comfort of your home! I will be sharing my experience with both live in person and internet auctions and how I use them to source vintage items for our eBay business...Desert Sun Collectibles. Enjoy!
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Thursday, September 30, 2010

Champagne Auctions On A Beer Pocketbook...Part 1

It never ceases to absolutely amaze me that there are bargains to be found and brought home for pennies on the dollar even at a high end auction! By "High End", I mean that there are beautiful antiques that you just look at and drool, thinking; "I sure wish I had a champagne budget about now"!

Whether you love antique furniture, pictures and what nots, you're bound to find something that either there is very little interest in or no one wants it..period that you can bid on and win for a song! We sell vintage glassware, pottery and porcelain, along with collectibles on eBay and this is what we look for. Here are some recent examples... As you can see, the vase cost more, but had a great rate of return, but, the same goes for the pair of elephant figurines...low cost, high rate of return.

The Auction Junkie

Daum Nancy Art Deco Vase...Paid 50.00
Sold For...405.00


Pair of Large Circa 50's Elephants..Paid 7.50
Sold For...49.90 (24.95 each)
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2 comments:

  1. MichelleOctober 3, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    I can't wait to hear more.... Are we going to get a list of auction houses?? I used to go to auctions years ago and loved them...

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  2. The Auction JunkieOctober 3, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    Hi Michelle and welcome!

    Yes, I will show you how to find local auctions in your area! We will learn how some auctions differ from others, tips on bidding and
    much more. I hope you'll join me on the adventures to come!

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