My mother starts radiation treatments next week and I am going to sell a few glasses to help pay for her lodging. She lives 2 1/2 hours from treatment center in Louisville so she will have to use lodging for 5 weeks. Does anyone know of a site or place to sell other than trying to use EBay? I appreciate all of your time and help, Todd
I would think Ebay would be the best. Though, I really don’t think the glasses are worth a whole lot. I am no expert. I have a bunch of them though.
Prayers to you and your mom.
http://stores.ebay.com/HORSE-RACING-MEMORABILIA/Kentucky-Derby-Glasses-/_i.html?_fsub=2
Most of the glasses seem to be in the 20-30 dollar range and there are a lot of them
The mint julep glasses from 1950s appear to be selling for $200 each!
These are from 51&52 and actually sell for quite a bit. The 51’s go for around $300 each.
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I would think Ebay would be the best. Though, I really don’t think the glasses are worth a whole lot. I am no expert. I have a bunch of them though.
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Thank you very much!
Ebay is still probably your best bet. As much as I have a love hate relationship with it it will get you the most views in the shortest amount of time.
You could try Etsy although it works pretty much the same way as EBay. They have a big vintage section.
No idea, but jingles for your mom!
If they’re not older than 1970 it’s probably not worth the hassle to list them on eBay. (Also, note the ca. 1950s ones are ASKING $100-200; none that are auctions have bids, a lot of the Buy It Now ones are near expiration meaning no one’s bitten. The 1960s ones take a precipitous drop into the 10-30 range, newer ones you’re talking $5-10.) Unless you happened to hit one that quite old and in good shape and/or an important year, they don’t hold much value. If they’re 1996 or older (ie qualified as ‘vintage’ by Etsy rules) I would consider an Etsy store simply because they can stay up longer and the fees are lower.
The 51 should bring close to 300 and the 52 a little under 100.
They are worth listing on ebay in my opinion if you can take quality pictures.
Your other option is to sell them to a dealer for much less dough but possibly less hassle.
I can’t tell you where dealers are set up anymore though.
I’ve purchased a lot through antique stores and have specifically gone there looking for them…
