http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/auctioning Questions tagged with 'auctioning' at Ask MetaFilter. Sat, 14 May 2005 12:38:25 -0800 Sat, 14 May 2005 12:38:25 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/18724/Online%2DAuction%2DTips Cleaning house, looking to sell books, CDs, toys etc., and I'm LOST. Need advice both specific and general. Is eBay best for books and CDs, or are there other places to get better value? With the 'Net awash in Star Wars paraphernalia, how do I find a price for this elaborate <a href="http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?image=toys/acvaderhelmet.jpg" title="Mint in box">1998 14" talking Darth Vader</a>? (I've checked books and they're mostly about "vintage" SW toys.) How do I value odd things for my uncle, like this <a href="http://argybarple.katgyrl.com/imgs/pipe.jpg" title="Ceramic, wood and metal with elaborate painting on bowl">pipe from Germany circa 1890 or earlier</a>, or some <a href="http://argybarple.katgyrl.com/imgs/xmascard.jpg">Xmas cards circa WWII made by Chinese Xtian nuns in Tsing Tao</a>? Is there a market for historical magazines and newspapers, for example with headlines about the first moon walk? Darth is in mint condition, but has been removed from and returned to the box. The cards are intricate paper cutouts overlaid on metallic embroidered background and could be considered WWII memorabilia. <br> <br> I don't mind selling books and CDs cheap, but would like to maximize the $$ while not spending too much effort. Is something like a first edition hardcover of DaVinci Code worth more than other "just books," though?<br> <br> Thanks. Any advice is welcome. tag:ask.metafilter.com,2005:site.18724 Sat, 14 May 2005 12:38:25 -0800 auction auctioning auctions books collectibles eBay pricing selling toys Shane