While Christmas ornaments are often considered a seasonal item, that’s not the case on eBay. Collectors are always looking for the perfect ornament to complete their collection. If you search for Christmas ornaments on eBay, you’ll be surprised at the number of listings you’ll see year round. Here are a few tips to help you decide what ornaments to sell.
One brand that does well is Christopher Radko - his ornaments have sold on eBay for more than $200 each. Christopher Radko ornaments are made from glass and are beautiful, very sparkly and brightly colored. They normally have a Christmas theme (such as angels or bells). Sterling silver ornaments are also popular, especially those made by Gorham. Each Gorham ornament normally sells for $25-$50.
Another good seller is vintage blown glass ornaments. Unless you have a very unique ornament (such as a well known character or certain cars), it’s best to sell these in lots. Vintage plastic ornaments can also do well if the ornament is unique. Hand painted, figural, and indented ornaments are popular as well.
And of course, Hallmark ornaments are one of the most popular ornaments on eBay and a must to look for. They can be found in a lot of different place, such as estate sales or thrift stores. Limited edition ornaments sell the best, as well as Star Trek, Barbie, Star Wars, and Wizard of Oz. Ornaments in the box will bring the highest price, some more than $300.
it a point to look for all of these popular ornaments whenever you’re at a yard sale or thrift store. A lot of people don’t pay attention to Christmas ornaments in off seasons, and most people don’t understand how much they are worth. To determine what your collectibles are worth, click here for eBay's research tool.
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