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Post by susancinpa on Jun 21, 2023 21:02:24 GMT
Hi everyone,
I will be participating in a group crafting supply sale this Saturday (being held during a scrapbooking retreat). Trying to figure out reasonable pricing for some things, would love some input.
Embossing folders - 4x6 (primarily Anna Griffin/Cuttlebug/Sizzix/Quickutz)
Embossing folders - 6x9 (mainly Anna Griffin)
Washi tape (full rolls, various scrapbook manufacturers)
Quickutz alpha sets
Quickutz hand tool (was thinking $5 as I don't know if there will be much interest in this)
Spellbinders Wizard die cutting machine (with places, embossing mat, and metal spacer plate)
6x6 paper pads (full)
Full-size Tim Holtz Distress ink pads (open, barely used and still very inky)
Thickers (unused & unopened)
Punches (primarily Martha Stewart, most only used 1-2 times, like new)
I need to be realistic and downsize a lot of my scrap supplies, what items do you look for if buying scrap supplies from a crafting yard sale? Just trying to get an idea of what will be in higher demand that maybe I should pull out from my stash.
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Post by Linda on Jun 21, 2023 21:10:12 GMT
good luck
I think it's best to decide if your goal is to make money or to downsize. Most people will be looking for bargains - the cheaper the better. Some people will be hoping to find something they regret not getting when it came out or that they love and want to replace - those people will be willing to pay a little more but it's hard to guess what those items will be. Here at refupeas? I would say October Afternoon and Basic Grey would sell well.
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Post by papersilly on Jun 21, 2023 21:19:45 GMT
what items do you look for if buying scrap supplies from a crafting yard sale? bulk paper dies ink pads if i see a tool i've been wanting to try but didn't want to pay retail for, i will take a chance on buying it at a yard sale. |
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Post by scrapperal on Jun 21, 2023 21:26:55 GMT
Here's what sold for me at a recent LSS garage sale:
Used embossing folders sell well at $1-$2.
Specialty paper (embossed, shaped, metallic, die cut, overlays), two or three for $1
Border punches 3/$5
6x6 pads $2
I sold most of my Asian themed stamps, embellishments, and embossing folders.
New dies (QK, Sizzix) did not sell, even though I think I priced them fairly (20 to 30% of MSRP).
To your original question as to what I look for? I just look for deals because there isn't anything I need, lol. If you don't sell your QK alphas at the sale, post them for sale here. I know that Linda and I are both QK fans.
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Post by susancinpa on Jun 21, 2023 21:33:57 GMT
scrapperal, your prices are in line with where I was thinking. I was leaning towards $1 for a 4x6 embossing folder and $1.50 for the larger size, $2 for 6x6 paper pad, $2 for Martha Stewart punches, and patterned paper at 5/$1.
Washi tape I was thinking of 2 rolls/$1.50. The Quickutz alphas are harder, I was hoping for $10/set for most sets.
My goal is to do some downsizing, but still recoup enough to be worth the time, effort, and cost of the table. It is only running one day, 9 am to 4 pm. Not sure how much traffic we'll see. This is the first time the host has added a crafting yard sale to the retreat and June is always the lowest in attendance due to people taking vacations & the weather being nice.
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Post by joblackford on Jun 21, 2023 21:35:08 GMT
I think it's best to decide if your goal is to make money or to downsize. I agree with this. If the goal is to make space I would price things low. Take more joy in reclaiming space and passing things on to someone who can use it - the money was spent long ago. I haven't been to a scrappy yard sale at a retreat so my pricing might be way off but I think it follows the same logic as a regular yard sale. Things that cost $6-8 new like embossing folders and paper pads probably shouldn't be more than $1-2 if you want them to go. I would buy things at that price. Anything more than about 40% of the buy it new price will probably leave you with a lot on the table (unless your stuff is very desirable like dearly departed brands). Most of us have more than enough of most things so unless it's really super cute stuff I would keep the prices at 10-25% of the new price. I would take anything you're ready to part with, as much as you can, because I would assume you'll be coming home with at least some of it. The more you take the more (space, money) you'll make. I would also have a plan for the stuff you bring back - are you going to donate it? Or put it back into your stash? Whichever one, I would do it asap afterwards. I hope the experience goes well! I've heard better things about crafty yard sales than the regular kind. |
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Post by scrapperal on Jun 21, 2023 21:50:07 GMT
For me, doing the sale was worth it because the fee was only $10 and I did not have to staff my table. BUT the store kept 30% and I was issued store credit, not cash. I did price some things a little higher because of the 30%.
Oh, large paper pads sold okay, Echo Park kit collections did not. All my premade pages sold, but they were priced pretty low at $2-$4 for double, well embellished pages.
As I was gathering stuff to sell, I noticed some of my sticker sheets were losing their stick, paper corners were frayed, and other wear and tear that said I kept my goodies for too long.
My friend who sold at the same sale said that her paper did not sell well.
Oh, and it depends how many people will be at the retreat. If only 20-30 people, don't be disappointed if you don't sell a lot.
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Post by miascraps on Jun 22, 2023 1:21:05 GMT
, what items do you look for if buying scrap supplies from a crafting yard sale?
Mostly hard to find items. Even really old stuff.
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Post by aj2hall on Jun 22, 2023 13:10:27 GMT
A local stamp store recently had a yard sale. Most of the punches were $1-$2, at most $3. Full size Time Holtz ink pads were $1-$2. 6x6 pads were $2. It was mostly stamp/ card making so there were not a lot of thickers, but there were a few for .50. Good luck!
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Post by GiantsFan on Jun 22, 2023 15:14:30 GMT
I sold a LOT of stuff recently. I wasn't out to make money, just to get rid of excess. I thought my prices were cheap and I sold most of it
Embossing folders and Stencils - $2
Washi - $0.50 a roll
Quickutz alpha sets - Priced at $5-$10 - none sold
Quickutz hand tool - Priced at $5 - did not sell
6x6 paper pads (unopened) - $2-$3 depending on the company
Paper pads (opened, including a couple of random mixed packs) - $1
TH items (not ink) - I priced a little high because, well Tim, and all of it sold.
Punches (fiskars border, EK border and "whale" style) - $1-$4
Old SB-ing books - none sold even at $1
Not thickers, but full alpha sticker sheets - $0.50
If I'm shopping at a yard sale I'm looking for stamps and dies, technique stuff I want to try (TH sprays, paints) and most importantly I'm looking for a deal. When I priced my items, I seriously looked at it and priced what I would be willing to pay for it, not what I paid for it. Some stuff was older and I priced very low. Other newer-ish stuff I priced at $5-$10 per stamp and die set.
Good luck with your sale.
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