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<p>[QUOTE="ola402, post: 420709, member: 182"]Glass Reference books at auction are a lot less expensive now because a lot of people would rather look on the internet. </p><p><br /></p><p>You sound a lot like me when I first started out. I had just a few books that I carefully purchased based not only on what I like to buy but also what will sell. So the first books I acquired were about Fenton Glass, Elegant Glass and some others. I have about 100 books now, more or less. Be sure to buy used books. The values they give are not relevant anyway. You need to research sold prices on venues like ebay.</p><p><br /></p><p>What I did while I was learning was only buy pretty things that I thought others would like as well. Then asked myself "what would I pay for this item at retail?" And paid accordingly. There's a lot of overhead in selling - cost of goods, fees, rents in malls, fixtures, etc. And of course, finding a place for all of it in your home, basement, whatever. All of that needs to be factored in to what you pay for something.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, as an FYI, glass prices are way down right now, so go carefully. Everyone loves pretty glass but people are able to do without it, as opposed to food, clothing and other essentials. Collecting is no longer a Thing. </p><p><br /></p><p>I love estate/tag sales because they are more relaxed and you see what type of person might buy an item. But auctions are usually cheaper and more aggravating. </p><p><br /></p><p>Why do you want to venture into selling? If I'm not being too nosey.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="ola402, post: 420709, member: 182"]Glass Reference books at auction are a lot less expensive now because a lot of people would rather look on the internet. You sound a lot like me when I first started out. I had just a few books that I carefully purchased based not only on what I like to buy but also what will sell. So the first books I acquired were about Fenton Glass, Elegant Glass and some others. I have about 100 books now, more or less. Be sure to buy used books. The values they give are not relevant anyway. You need to research sold prices on venues like ebay. What I did while I was learning was only buy pretty things that I thought others would like as well. Then asked myself "what would I pay for this item at retail?" And paid accordingly. There's a lot of overhead in selling - cost of goods, fees, rents in malls, fixtures, etc. And of course, finding a place for all of it in your home, basement, whatever. All of that needs to be factored in to what you pay for something. Also, as an FYI, glass prices are way down right now, so go carefully. Everyone loves pretty glass but people are able to do without it, as opposed to food, clothing and other essentials. Collecting is no longer a Thing. I love estate/tag sales because they are more relaxed and you see what type of person might buy an item. But auctions are usually cheaper and more aggravating. Why do you want to venture into selling? If I'm not being too nosey.[/QUOTE]
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