Covid Journal Day 22: Looking Back Over 2 Weeks of Ebay Sales

50 this morning and cloudy, a few sprinkles scattering around. It is supposed to warm up but so far it still feels pretty chilly.

I thought I'd do a retrospective of the last two weeks' selling on ebay today--it's kind of curious what is still selling in the midst of the pandemic. As you will see, it's a motley list.

First is this set of 5 James Fenimore Cooper books published in 1887 and with the most beautiful marbled covers.



From the sublime to the, well, not so sublime: a Rubbermaid turntable.



Then the White Nile dishware by Royal Doulton took off and I sold several pieces. I listed it a month ago with nary a bite until this past week.






A few Hazel Atlas mid-century glass pieces sold too, including these handled soup bowls, and two little cream cheese jars. I actually had a green one too, and sent it along for free. I hope the buyer is suprised in a good way.






One lonely LG Wright goblet went to a new home,



as did this unique Early American Patter Glass dish



and this milk glass "rose water" bottle from the same era.



Then there were these strawberry plates by Mount Clemens Pottery. As far as I can tell these are fairly rare, and I was glad to sell them because they do take some space--but sadly the buyer never paid. So they are still available. Since they're fairly heavy, I expect the shipping cost scared the buyer.



But this sweet little strawberry set did get paid for, and will be on its way tomorrow.



I really like these glasses. These were in Lux detergent, I think back in the 50's. I had 12 of them, but these were the last four.



This vase is one of those "why did I buy it?" things. I could NOT resist the sparkles, that's the truth. I didn't really expect it to sell and had it on my kitchen windowsill to catch the morning light. So now it too is off to a new home.



I had never seen an aqua drip glaze before. I thought the current love of this color would sell it, and I guessed right.



Brand new, but these kind of items are in demand right now. I have one more to sell.



Crystals! A little awkward to wrap and pack, but I managed.



Also brand new but popular, made-in-China jadeite shakers. I make sure to be very clear in my listings that these are new, not vintage. But they're perfect for those who want to use them every day and not damage a real vintage set.I still have several sets for sale.



A Pyrex glass skilled with removable handle. Some people really like them.



Antique light shades sell well and steadily. I buy every one I come across that's reasonably priced.



Even old bathroom fixtures sell well! Who would have thought it?

 

And lastly, pretty plates! I am such a sucker for pretty plates, and have stacks and stacks of them; about 30% are listed but I have a long way to go to get them all up for sale. These are by Royal Doulton and the pattern is "The Vernon." I was so tempted to keep them but for what? My sweet hubby would have them chipped and broken in no time, LOL. I only keep plates I don't care about, or that are already chipped.



I have a large set of this pattern, and have been selling some of it. Again, my heart wants to keep them but my head says no. So off they go. Sigh.



As you can see, a very varied list! I hope sales continue, but I think I will see a downturn fairly soon as people's incomes get hit by lay-offs and other virus-related problems. I don't worry too much about that; I completely understand how priorities will shift in the coming months.


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