Costumes

Favorite Flips Friday, Costume Edition

January 18, 2019 by Kari @ She Thrifts 6 Comments

I just had the worst week of sales – probably the worst week I have had in years. Dismal. But instead of dwelling on it, I thought I would share with you something that has been selling. Costumes!

Seems random, right? Talking about costumes in January?

Costumes are one of my favorite things to sell. In September and October 2017, I sold a LOT of costumes, and those two months were some of my highest sales months ever.

Unfortunately I timed things wrong after Halloween that year and I missed out on all of the post-Halloween costume sales. I wait until stores have costumes at 90% off, and unfortunately I waited too long and missed out on the good sales. Which meant that when Halloween season 2018 rolled around my sales dropped dramatically from the year before because I had almost no costumes left to sell.

Fast forward to post-Halloween, 2018 and I was determined to stock up once again on costumes. And stock up I did. This year I timed it exactly right and shopped 90% off sales at three different stores, and purchased around $500 worth of costumes (making the retail cost around $5000!). Costumes are pretty easy to list, so I got them all up in a month or so. And guess what? They’re already selling. Below you will find images of costumes that I purchased in November, 2018 that have sold in the last month and a half or so. A handful of those shown have had multiple sales of the same costume.

The costumes above are mostly just bread and butter sales, nothing jaw dropping.

Yard sales are also a good place to pick up costumes, I have picked up some in years past selling for $$$! (Adult talking Eeyore/Pooh costumes have been my highest sellers!)

If you’re interested in past costume sales I have posted about them quite a bit in the past. You can find some of them HERE.

Have you had any costume related flips you were excited about? I would love to hear about them!

Costumes!

October 5, 2017 by Kari @ She Thrifts 1 Comment

‘Tis the season to sell costumes! One of my favorite things to sell. I just did a quick tally, and I sold 47 costumes in September, and another nine the first four days of October. Here’s hoping they keep selling!

I went to a consignment sale yesterday and found an adult Winnie the Pooh costume from the Disney Store which I picked up for $8. It isn’t one of the talking costumes which sell for more (I’ve sold a couple in the past in the $150-$200 range), but I’m still hoping it will be a good ~ and quick ~ flip.

What costumes are you always on the look out for? And are you dressing up for Halloween? Do tell!

Favorite Flips Friday, 4/28/17

April 28, 2017 by Kari @ She Thrifts 1 Comment

Here are a few of my flips from the past couple weeks. Nothing major, just slow and steady.

I always like to start with plush. I have another just like this pup that I picked up at the same time, only it is black and brown.

Kellytoy 29″ Floppy Plush Dog
Paid: $3.99 @ VV, Sold: $34.95 (month after listed)

This plush has been listed for awhile. I got several inquiries about it, and every one of them was international, which I found interesting.

Boo Boo 1985 Applause Sheep Plush
Paid: $0.25 @ ys, BO: $25 + shipping to Canada (listed since July, 2016)

All three of the blankets above were sold when I was running a sale, for $22.45/each.

My best recent costume sale:

Suicide Squad Killer Croc Teen Costume
Paid: $2.49 @ Wal-Mart, Sold (on sale): $37.15 (listed since December, 2016)

A few clothing sales:

This dress is so pretty. I got a really nice note from the buyer.

Betsy & Adam White Dress
Paid: $2 @ VV, Sold: $29.95 (listed since January, 2017)

I picked up three of these last year, NWT. The first two sold long ago, the last one *finally* sold.

NWT Tracy Negoshian Sunbathers Dress
Paid: $3 @ TJ Maxx, Sold (on sale): $26.95 (listed since February, 2016)

Ralph Lauren Crest Blazer
Paid: $2 @ VV, Sold (on 7-day auction): $30.95

And other random sales:

Fossil Crossbody Shoulder Bag
Paid: $0.50 @ ys, Sold: $29.95 (listed since November, 2016)

I had a couple totes of vintage Little People that I had been collecting for awhile. In January I separated them all out into lots to list, and they have been selling here and there since.

5 Chunky Vintage Little People
Sold: $16.95

The same person bought both lots below:

8 Vintage Wooden Figures / Farm Lot
Sold: $44.90

If you have a fun or exciting flip, I would love to hear about it!

Favorite Flips Friday, 4/14/17

April 14, 2017 by Kari @ She Thrifts 1 Comment

Here are a few of my sales from the past couple weeks.

As always, I love to sell loveys!

Baby Gund Sprinkles lovey set
Paid: $2.99 @ VV, Sold: $34.95 (8 days after listed)

I thought this pig was super cute.

People Pals Pig Plush
Paid: $2.99 @ GW, Sold: $24.95 (a month after listed)

Circo Chevron Elephant Blanket
Paid: $1.79 @ VV, Sold: $29.95 (one month after listed)

Cutie Pie Truck Blanket
Paid: $2.99 @ VV, Sold: $29.95 (listed since June, 2016)

I really liked the design of the blanket below!

Circo Cloud Blanket
Paid: $2.09 @ VV, Sold: $29.95 (two weeks after listed)

I still sell costumes fairly consistently.

Kaos Skylanders Costume
Paid: $1.99 @ Wal-Mart, Sold: $24.95 (listed since 2015)

Katana Suicide Squad Costume
Paid: $2.49 @ Walmart, Sold: $29.95 (listed since December, 2016)

And clothes. Never my favorite, but still a consistent addition to the bottom line.

I really liked the dress below. I was hoping it would sell high, but no such luck. I sold a motorcycle dress of the same style last month for more, and a bit faster.

Chevrolet Wrap Dress
Paid: $2 @ VV, BO Accepted: $20 (sold two months after listed)

Cherokee 5X Scrubs Lot
Paid: $6 @ VV, Sold: $29.95 (8 days after listed)

A couple s-l-o-w sales

Kristen Blake Green Coat
Paid: $2 @ VV, Sold: $34.95 (a year after listed)

London Fog Coat
Paid: $2 @ VV, Sold: $34.95 (a year after listed)

St. John Brown Pants
Paid: $2 @ VV, Sold: $33 (on 7 day auction)

I love these hats. I bought about 15 of them last year (in both tan and blue). I paid 75¢ each, and have sold them for $19.95 each. The tan ones sold quickly. I’ve sold three of the blue hats in the last couple weeks, and only have one left.

NWT Columbia Blue Olympics Cap
Paid: $0.75, Sold: $19.95

And a couple random sales.

The Lego figures below were in a bag I picked up at a thrift.
I gave some of the Legos to my boys, and sold these.

Series 3 Lego Figures
Paid: $2.44 @ VV, Sold: $24.95 (5 days after listed)

These were listed for-ev-er!

NEW 6 packages 3.5″ x 5″ photo album pages
Paid: $5.94 @ VV, Best Offer Accepted: $35.00 (listed since 2015)

As you can see, not everything I sell is a quick flip. I’d rather not hang on to things indefinitely, but it does seem like everything will sell . . . eventually.

Favorite 5+ Friday, 2/17/17

February 17, 2017 by Kari @ She Thrifts Leave a Comment

Here are some of my favorite sales of the past week.

I feel like I have to include clothing in this list because it is something I sell regularly, although it’s not my *favorite* thing to sell. I thought this jacket was really cute though, great for spring or Easter.

Ann Taylor LOFT jacket
Paid: $2 @ VV, Sold: $24.95 (listed since Dec)

Build a Bear can still be one of my weaknesses. I love picking up the outfits, but they’re often not worth the amount of time I put into listing them. This is probably my best BABW sale recently.

Build-A-Bear Merida (Brave) Outfit
Paid: $3 @ ys, Sold: $24.95 (listed since June)

I was super excited about these when I picked them up! I couldn’t believe someone was selling their P&P collection, obviously some effort was spent in collecting them and all the books looked/felt new. I knew it wouldn’t be a super fast flip, but I hope the person who receives them loves them!

Pride & Prejudice PBK Book Lot
Paid: $3 total @ ys, Sold: $34.95 (listed since June)

Costumes sell all year long!

Suicide Squad Katana Teen Costume
Paid: $2.49 @ Walmart, Sold: $29.95 (listed since Dec)

This sale is most notable because someone from Germany purchased it. I shipped it directly to him, not via GSP, but shipping was still pretty spendy.

NWT Puma Plush
Paid: $3.99 @ GW, Sold: $34.95 + international shipping (listed since Dec)

The last two items I listed two days ago, and both sold within hours!

Folkmanis Llama Puppet
Paid: $3.59 @ VV, Sold: $34.95 (less than 2 hours later)

And the frog below currently has a 100% sell-through rate, which is kinda crazy. I listed it Wed night, it had sold by Thurs morning. Check out completeds here.

Natural Wonders Big Frog Plush
Paid: $2.69 @ VV, Sold: $39.95 (morning after listed)

I’d love to hear about your favorite sale(s) of the week!

HAPPY (thrifted) HALLOWEEN (costumes)

October 31, 2016 by Kari @ She Thrifts 4 Comments

Rocket Raccoon and Jack Sparrow,
trying to give his most pirate-y expression.

Of course I thrifted my boys’ costumes, and was able to pick them up for $2/each! + $6 for the Rocket mask on Amazon. Whadda deal.

I love selling Halloween costumes, and usually sell a bunch, but it doesn’t seem like I have sold as many this year. The ones below I sold in the $15-$35 range:

I guess that was quite a few costumes, and for a few I sold multiple of the same costume. Usually I have a handful of higher-selling costumes (in the $50-$100+ range) but this year notsomuch. Costumes are fun though, something I really enjoy selling all year long.

P.S. I did get the following cute note with the costume below:

Thanks so much. My daughter is dressing up as a
crazy cat lady and wanted her little brother [to be] a cat lol

Happy Halloween!

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BOLO ~ Chasing Fireflies costumes

September 18, 2016 by Kari @ She Thrifts 3 Comments

I especially like the Candy Fairy!

Tis the season for selling costumes. Chasing Fireflies is a great brand to keep an eye out for. Check out completeds HERE.

March 2016 Sales

April 1, 2016 by Kari @ She Thrifts 6 Comments

Another month has come and gone. Seriously, we’re over 1/4 of the way through the year already! The weather has been incredibly nice here over the last week too, sunshine every day. It’s almost yard sale season, yay!

Here are a few of my sales from March. I sold a bunch of clothes, no surprise.

NWT Jones New York Sea Island Knit Dress
Paid: $2 @ VV, Sold: $34.95 (listed since January)

NWT Chico’s Black Pants, Size 3.5
Paid: $2 @ VV, Sold: $34.95 (listed since January)

I also had a few cute St. Patrick’s Day sales.

Max Studio Tiered Green Dress
Paid: $2 @ VV, Sold: $19.95 (15 days after listed)

Maggy London Dress
Paid: $2 @ VV, Sold: $24.95 (18 days after listed)

NWT Catherine’s Shirt
Paid: $2 @ VV, Sold: $24.95 (7 days after listed)

Plush too, of course!

Martha Speaks Plush Dog
Paid: $2.99 @ VV, Sold: $34.95 (19 days after listed)

Disney Parks Beast Plush
Paid: $4.99 @ GW, Sold: 44.95 (13 days after listed)

Some of you helped me ID this guy a few months ago, and he finally sold.

Jungle Junction Taxicrab
Paid: $1 @ consignment sale, Sold: $24.95 (listed since October)

This Superman toy had been listed since 2014! I had it listed at $40, but revised the price during my inventorying, and it finally sold.

Return of Superman Action Figure
Paid: $3 @ ys, Sold: $29.95 (5 days after price was revised)

I bought several of these tumblers from the Disney Store a couple years ago, and they sold very quickly. For some reason I had one left (maybe I was thinking about keeping it for myself?) but it was just sitting around so I finally listed it.

Monsters University Tumbler
Paid: $6.99 @ Disney Store, Sold: $34.95 + $30 shipping to Japan
(4 days after listing)

Cutco items usually sell well for me.
I generally ship them in a Regional A box.

Cutco Knife Block
Paid: $2.09 @ VV, Sold: $27.95 (listed since November)

And even though Halloween is long over, I still sell costumes consistently.

How was March for you?

Early December = Sales!

December 8, 2015 by Kari @ She Thrifts 8 Comments

‘Tis the season. Sales are good right now. I am hoping to hit my sales goal for the month by the 20th because I know sales will drop off almost entirely then, if not before. Here are a few of my better sales over the last few days.

I bought a LOT of costumes at 90% off after Halloween. I’ve been listing a few here and there, and several have already sold. (Including a vampire costume. Who buys a vampire costume in December?) The Sonic the Hedgehog costume below also sold very quickly.

Paid: $1.99 @ Wal-Mart, Sold: $24.95

I bought a Mo Willems pigeon plush for my youngest on eBay for Christmas last year. For some reason they were selling it with the Pokemon plush below. It was in good condition, so I listed it. Wasn’t a super fast flip, but I sold it for more than I paid for both plush originally.

Pokemon plush
Paid: ?, Sold: $29.95

snoopy mug 1
Snoopy Mug
Paid: $4ish @ VV, Sold: $34.95

Perfection isn’t always a fast seller, but it always sells eventually.

Paid: $2ish, Sold: $39.95

And a few Christmas-y sales!

I picked up a bunch of animated (move and play music) hats on post-Christmas clearance two years ago. Almost all of them sold last year, with the exception of three of the style below. Two of which have sold so far this year.

Paid: $3ish, Sold: $34.95

This tapestry blanket was super cute, and in great condition.

Paid: $4ish @ VV, Sold: $49.95

I picked up all 12 of the plush below at a church rummage sale over the summer. I paid $25 for 3 bags of plush. I am sure I made my $25 back long ago on other plush sales. Apparently these Rudolph plush were sold at CVS years back.

Sold: $74.95