What’s the best way to go about selling an antique toy on eBay?
Perhaps you’ve inherited some old toys from Grandma and want to sell them. Or, perhaps you’ve decided to make money by educating yourself about these wonderful collectibles and then scouring flea markets and yard sales for good buys to resell on venues like eBay. Good thinking! Ok, well, if you bought the toy without really knowing much about it, the first step should be to accurately identify it. If it came with it’s original packaging, you’d already know all about it so we’ll presume it came “loose” (without its box). Inspect it carefully to see if you can spot an identifying marks on it. These could be very tiny and hidden in unsual places so look carefully. But not all old toys had such marks or, if they ever did, they’ve long been worn off. It’s worthwhile trying to identify it as accurately as possible because detailed listings tend to bring higher bids than generic ones, especially if buyers determine yours is that exact, hard-to-find piece needed to complete their collection! A
