Scavenger Life Podcast
500 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 425 ratingsTrash to Cash. A podcast about making a living on eBay.
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What Sells On eBay: Coffee Percolator, Record player, Old West Painting, 1970’s Navy Recruiting Stickers, 8 Tracks
May 06, 2022 00:34 Post your What Sold video in the forum>> The post What Sells On eBay: Coffee Percolator, Record player, Old West Painting, 1970’s Navy Recruiting Stickers, 8 Tracks appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: April 24-30, 2022
May 01, 2022 20:13After our best week of sales all year, sales slowed to a trickle. We didn’t sell anything for almost three straight days which is very rare for us. I feel the lingering concerns about the economy (aka “the other shoe’s going to drop”) is the issue. Sales picked up later in the week with fun […] The post The Numbers: April 24-30, 2022 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
What Sells On eBay: Showman TV Antenna, Prince guitar picks, Aiwa cassette deck, Sansui tuner
April 28, 2022 22:51 Post your What Sold video in the forum>> The post What Sells On eBay: Showman TV Antenna, Prince guitar picks, Aiwa cassette deck, Sansui tuner appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: April 17-23, 2022
April 24, 2022 18:43We’re not sure what happened but we did twice as many sales this week as last. And many of the items sold were for over $100. People made offers and actually paid after we accepted 🙂 Wish every week could be like this. Our death piles are now down to just a couple weeks of […] The post The Numbers: April 17-23, 2022 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
What Sells On eBay: Vintage TV antenna, English Deer Stalker hat, Magnavox stereo, Poly Perk
April 22, 2022 12:53 Post your What Sold video in the forum>> The post What Sells On eBay: Vintage TV antenna, English Deer Stalker hat, Magnavox stereo, Poly Perk appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: April 10-16, 2022
April 17, 2022 18:02Felt like a solid week of sales. We sold a vintage Vera Bradley jacket to the a Vera Bradley designer. It’s not the first time a corporation has purchased their own vintage merchandise for either historical value or inspiration for new designs. Or maybe another reason? We did sell an older coffee roaster for $4000 […] The post The Numbers: April 10-16, 2022 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
What Sells On eBay: Boombox, TV antenna, Cone lamp shades, Starburst clock, Magnavox record player
April 14, 2022 12:42 Post your What Sold video in the forum>> The post What Sells On eBay: Boombox, TV antenna, Cone lamp shades, Starburst clock, Magnavox record player appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: April 3-6, 2022
April 11, 2022 02:47Posting this late since we just got back from a ten day trip to NYC and Boston. We had a great time at the Specialty Coffee Expo where we and our partners got to see all the new equipment, techniques, and rub shoulders with fellow coffee shop owners. People from all over the US/World dedicated […] The post The Numbers: April 3-6, 2022 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
What Sells On eBay: Preway fireplace, Magnavox record player, Ford radio, Wizard pencil sharpener
April 06, 2022 21:18 Post your What Sold video in the forum>> The post What Sells On eBay: Preway fireplace, Magnavox record player, Ford radio, Wizard pencil sharpener appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: March 27-April 2, 2022
April 03, 2022 22:10What we sold this week sold for good prices. Problem is we only sold 12 items, which is half of last week. It was slowwww for us. One reason may be that we put our store in “away” mode since we left for NYC on Thursday. It’s impossible to see a pattern after just a […] The post The Numbers: March 27-April 2, 2022 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
What Sells On eBay: Vintage slides of Vietnam, Amish bookcase, Bass Weejuns, Zenith speakers, Panasonic stereo
March 31, 2022 00:48 Post your What Sold video in the forum>> The post What Sells On eBay: Vintage slides of Vietnam, Amish bookcase, Bass Weejuns, Zenith speakers, Panasonic stereo appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: March 20-26, 2022
March 27, 2022 22:37Ah, the unglamorous life of selling random items on the internet week after week. If you’re reading this, you’re probably like us: you’ve built a pile of items you’ve scavenged, setting aside some time each day/week to list them on eBay, shipping to people who are happy to buy what you’re selling, and creating a […] The post The Numbers: March 20-26, 2022 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
What Sells On eBay: Taillights, Trucker hat, Antique Guest Booke, Replacement record changers, Pencil sharpener
March 23, 2022 21:20 Post your What Sold video in the forum>> The post What Sells On eBay: Taillights, Trucker hat, Antique Guest Booke, Replacement record changers, Pencil sharpener appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: March 13-19, 2022
March 20, 2022 23:49Without doing anything different, we had a great week of sales. Just happened to attract sellers who were buying $100+ weird vintage gew gaws, doo dads, and tchotchkes. If you list it, they will buy. Ryanne also went on a daylong shopping spree for the first time in a long long time. She brought home […] The post The Numbers: March 13-19, 2022 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
What Sells On eBay: HO gauge trees, Pencil sharpeners, 1975 Pinto emblem, Green rotary phone
March 17, 2022 00:58 Post your What Sold video in the forum>> The post What Sells On eBay: HO gauge trees, Pencil sharpeners, 1975 Pinto emblem, Green rotary phone appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: March 6-12, 2022
March 13, 2022 21:23Below are our sales for the week even with the ongoing Russian war + rising inflation. People seem to always still want to buy our weird stuff. This week our highest item sold was a vintage homemade t-shirt that said “alligator team”. Who knows! We can tell COVID is fading from people’s top list of […] The post The Numbers: March 6-12, 2022 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: February 27-March 5, 2022
March 07, 2022 00:24We had our first 70 degree weekend in Virginia and it feels like Spring. We also had our best weekend at Broad Porch Coffee in Luray. We were swarmed with both locals and tourists. Very busy but also fulfilling. It’s fun to create a “cool space”. Our staff is now experienced which makes the day […] The post The Numbers: February 27-March 5, 2022 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
What Sells On eBay: Telefunken tube, TNT 8-Track player, Pencil sharpener, Empty 7” reels
March 04, 2022 16:46 Post your What Sold video in the forum>> The post What Sells On eBay: Telefunken tube, TNT 8-Track player, Pencil sharpener, Empty 7” reels appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: February 20-26, 2022
February 28, 2022 00:14We had a decent week of sales on eBay, though no big home runs. Our helper is working her way through photographing what seems like an endless death pile. Even just casual scavenging seems to land us boxes of stuff to sell. The fact that we spend so little on inventory is what makes this […] The post The Numbers: February 20-26, 2022 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
What Sells On eBay: Pencil sharpeners, Hat, Bose radio, 8-Track player, Case of tapes
February 24, 2022 12:55 Post your What Sold video in the forum>> The post What Sells On eBay: Pencil sharpeners, Hat, Bose radio, 8-Track player, Case of tapes appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: February 13-19, 2022
February 20, 2022 19:58We had a much lighter week with several days of only one sale. Most satisfying sale was a pair of boots that Ryanne lightly wore for a couple years…and then sold for $200 after she got tired of them. But we had a frustrating week with a buyer purchasing a $750 coffee machine that was […] The post The Numbers: February 13-19, 2022 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
What Sells On eBay: 3 leg stool, VHS Guitar instruction, TV Stand, 8-track players, Pencil sharpener Patagonia vest
February 17, 2022 01:00 Post your What Sold video in the forum>> The post What Sells On eBay: 3 leg stool, VHS Guitar instruction, TV Stand, 8-track players, Pencil sharpener Patagonia vest appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: February 6-12, 2022
February 13, 2022 16:50The Winter Seller Update is now live so we can discuss. For anyone new, eBay has two or three updates that change how the site operates. Sometimes it’s small changes that affects very few sellers, and sometimes it’s huge changes that forces every seller to change how they do business on eBay. As much as […] The post The Numbers: February 6-12, 2022 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: January 30-February 5, 2022
February 06, 2022 23:12We had a good life week. Got a lot of things done. Tied up a lot of loose ends. Had a good amount of free time to be ourselves. Plus we sold another $1000 of junk on the internet. What a life 🙂 If you have an adventurous coffee palate, try this limited coffee that […] The post The Numbers: January 30-February 5, 2022 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
What Sells On eBay: Amateur Radio Books, Non working Stereo, MCM Lamp, 1920’s radio speaker, Teac R2R
February 04, 2022 18:13 Post your What Sold video in the forum>> The post What Sells On eBay: Amateur Radio Books, Non working Stereo, MCM Lamp, 1920’s radio speaker, Teac R2R appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: January 23-29, 2022
January 30, 2022 20:14This week we had two very painful returns. One return was $100 pair of boots for fit. The second return was a $300 set of dishes. She says she just didn’t like them so agreed to cover all shipping. Refund and relist. That’s all you can do. Lots of good sales otherwise. Ryanne has been […] The post The Numbers: January 23-29, 2022 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
What Sells On eBay: Numbered print, TV knobs for Mrs. Maisel, Console stereo, Union hat, Record player, Clock radio
January 27, 2022 23:16Post your What Sold video in the forum>> The post What Sells On eBay: Numbered print, TV knobs for Mrs. Maisel, Console stereo, Union hat, Record player, Clock radio appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: January 16-22, 2022
January 23, 2022 16:26Scavenging has been around since the beginning of human existence. It’s human instinct to hunt for something that will keep life going. So when we started scavenging to sell on eBay, we’ve simply carried on that instinct. But I have to admit that I assumed we found a loophole that would soon close. How could […] The post The Numbers: January 16-22, 2022 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
What Sells On eBay: Craig 8-Track, Zenith radio, Alpine boots, Mystery clock, Cashmere scarf, Pinup notepads
January 19, 2022 21:08 Post your What Sold video in the forum>> The post What Sells On eBay: Craig 8-Track, Zenith radio, Alpine boots, Mystery clock, Cashmere scarf, Pinup notepads appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: January 9-15, 2022
January 16, 2022 17:38We spent about $300 in shipping costs this week sending out the 40 items we sold while out of town. I personally love the new way eBay handles money: take out all shipping, fees, etc before sending us our profits. Makes more sense than the old days of getting a big chunk of change, and […] The post The Numbers: January 9-15, 2022 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: January 2-8, 2022
January 09, 2022 18:45We just got back from a twelve day trip to NYC. Thankfully we could enjoy the city during a crazy pandemic by being triple vaxxed, wearing masks, and avoiding indoor spaces with too many people. This meant we walked the street and parks, people watched, ate good take out, and scavenged. Came home with two […] The post The Numbers: January 2-8, 2022 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
What Sells On eBay: Ancient video camera, Casserole dish, Breadmaker motor, TV antenna, Panasonic flip clock radio
January 06, 2022 01:36Post your What Sold video in the forum>> The post What Sells On eBay: Ancient video camera, Casserole dish, Breadmaker motor, TV antenna, Panasonic flip clock radio appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: December 26, 2021-January 1, 2022
January 02, 2022 15:06Happy New Year! Felt like 2021 flew by and we hope everyone made it out without too many scrapes and bruises. We’re in NYC for 10 days on an urban vacation. It feels like a crazy place to be with the new virus surge, but we’re double vaxxed + masked up, so it’s business as […] The post The Numbers: December 26, 2021-January 1, 2022 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: December 19-25, 2021
December 26, 2021 22:07It’s been fun to read everyone’s updates. Scavenging is such an ever changing business that pivots on what’s available and what people want. And for those of us who like to pay very little for inventory, it’s an even bigger puzzle. Hope you guys are having a great holiday. We’re spent another quiet one at […] The post The Numbers: December 19-25, 2021 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
What Sells On eBay: Johnny Astro toy, VCR, Brass Anchor Candle Holders, Record Player, Movie Poster
December 24, 2021 00:28 Post your What Sold video in the forum>> The post What Sells On eBay: Johnny Astro toy, VCR, Brass Anchor Candle Holders, Record Player, Movie Poster appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: December 12-18, 2021
December 19, 2021 19:28Solid week of sales. Candlesticks seemed strangely popular. We love helping home designers make their places cool 🙂 Check out our coffee! ► broadporch.coffee Join the conversation in the forum>> HERE Our Store Week December 12-18, 2021 Total Items in Store: 7862 Items Sold: 30 Gross Sales: $1,814.06 (including eBay fees, shipping, and taxes) Net […] The post The Numbers: December 12-18, 2021 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
What Sells On eBay: Pink Flamingos, Stereo equipment, Sears typewriter, Harley Davidson jacket
December 16, 2021 23:54 Post your What Sold video in the forum>> The post What Sells On eBay: Pink Flamingos, Stereo equipment, Sears typewriter, Harley Davidson jacket appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: December 5-11, 2021
December 12, 2021 15:17We haven’t done any serious scavenging in months as we work through our backlog of inventory. We’re hoping that when we’re ready to buy from auctions again, prices will have gone down. But maybe the pandemic has permanently forced most estate auctions to go online which means a lot more buyers have found a new […] The post The Numbers: December 5-11, 2021 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
What Sells On eBay: NAPA Cassette boxes, Panasonic radio, Darkroom timer, Labyrinth game
December 10, 2021 15:16Post your What Sold video in the forum>> The post What Sells On eBay: NAPA Cassette boxes, Panasonic radio, Darkroom timer, Labyrinth game appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: November 28-December 4, 2021
December 05, 2021 14:22Sales are slow and steady. Can’t say we’re benefitting from any kind of holiday rush, which may be because we’ve moved so far into “weird, old stuff for sale”. Hard to say. We like what we’re finding and selling 🙂 For not being clothing sellers anymore, 35% of our sales were clothes this week. We […] The post The Numbers: November 28-December 4, 2021 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
November 28-December 4, 2021
December 05, 2021 14:22Sales are slow and steady. Can’t say we’re benefitting from any kind of holiday rush, which may be because we’ve moved so far into “weird, old stuff for sale”. Hard to say. We like what we’re finding and selling 🙂 For not being clothing sellers anymore, 35% of our sales were clothes this week. We […] The post November 28-December 4, 2021 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
What Sells On eBay: Pochade easel, GameCube, Zenith radio, Nut bowls, Stereos, Dyson parts
December 05, 2021 08:13 Post your What Sold video in the forum>> The post What Sells On eBay: Pochade easel, GameCube, Zenith radio, Nut bowls, Stereos, Dyson parts appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: November 21-27, 2021
November 28, 2021 14:24We had a good solid week of eBay sales. Ryanne has been on a listing spree as we get through our death piles. We’re constantly amazed at what sells. You just never know. Home prices in our area have skyrocketed as they have across the country. Talking to our realtor friends, they say many of […] The post The Numbers: November 21-27, 2021 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: November 14-20, 2021
November 21, 2021 22:03A much slower week for us. With our weird old inventory, it’s not uncommon for the holidays to be blah since so many people purchase brand new electronics, etc for gifts. On the upside, we’re now listing a lot more each week now that we have a consistent helper. I think we have at least […] The post The Numbers: November 14-20, 2021 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
What Sells On eBay: Clicker remote, Nintendo games, DVD VCR Combo player, TV Stand, Garrard 301 turntable
November 18, 2021 23:35 Post your What Sold video in the forum>> The post What Sells On eBay: Clicker remote, Nintendo games, DVD VCR Combo player, TV Stand, Garrard 301 turntable appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: November 7-13, 2021
November 14, 2021 13:42We had a decent week of sales though most were around $30. It always feels great seeing that people are still purchasing random items we’ve had listed for multi-months. Our business model works because we purchase these items so cheap. We like that eBay is so low risk because it allows us to take risks […] The post The Numbers: November 7-13, 2021 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
What Sells On eBay: Turtle lamp, Angel Xmas Chimes, Guitar amp, Remote control
November 11, 2021 00:17 Post your What Sold video in the forum>> The post What Sells On eBay: Turtle lamp, Angel Xmas Chimes, Guitar amp, Remote control appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: October 31 – November 6, 2021
November 07, 2021 14:42We had our best week in six months that was helped by a huge sale. A set designer purchased $1300 worth of vintage markers (the kind used in elementary schools). We mentioned that we purchased three shopping carts of these four years ago and they keep selling. Definitely long tail. Otherwise, I wonder if eBay […] The post The Numbers: October 31 – November 6, 2021 appeared first on Scavenger Life.
What Sells On eBay: Vintage exercise bar, Dansko clogs, Pioneer amp, Napkin rings, 8-Track deck
November 03, 2021 22:48 Post your What Sold video in the forum>> The post What Sells On eBay: Vintage exercise bar, Dansko clogs, Pioneer amp, Napkin rings, 8-Track deck appeared first on Scavenger Life.
The Numbers: October 24-30, 2021
October 31, 2021 19:28Probably one of our best weeks since the summer because of five sales over $100. We’re slowly selling off used cafe equipment we purchased for our coffee shop before we knew what we were doing. Nothing ever goes to waste in a Scavenger household. We appreciate everyone who is still buying coffee from us. We […] The post The Numbers: October 24-30, 2021 appeared first on Scavenger Life.