Friday, May 19, 2006

$30 investment = almost $1000

Today was a new record for me!

Last month, at an auction, I picked up 2 unloved, broken old violins for 15 bucks each. One was unwanted by all the dealers there so my $15 bid was the only one. The other had been purchased by somebody else for $20, who resold it to me for $15 (because he only wanted the bow).

I set them up at 10-day listings on the most recent 10-cent listing day. Deal, eh? I used a fun site, www.auctiva.com, that gives free photo hosting and templates. Take a look; they're cute!

So, the verdict: $736 and $177.50!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7413890273
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7413889536

The expensive one is paid and in the mail! I sure would love to know what made it so desirable. More than that, though, I hope the buyer just loves it!

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