EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques

of pine cones from the back yard and make a pile of money. I had one similar experience to yours that soured me, but I only lost about $50 total and the item was returned in good condition from Great Britain. What's nudged me away is the sheer volume of items available and how, if you wait long enough, you can buy just about anything for nothing. I have no interest in selling items for 99 cents - it's not worth my time. Most recently I noticed a Royal Doulton figurine for sale at the thrift shop for $85. I checked ebay and, sure enough, one had just sold for $17. The figurine is now marked down at the thrift shop to $45 and still no takers. To make a decent amount of money you have to put something on that is really wanted and really rare. I haven't got the patience. I've gone back to brick and mortar.