Think you'll never be able to afford art to resell (or find any customers who can afford to buy it)? Art does not have to be museum-quality or painted by a well-known artist to attract a buyer. In this episode, we break down real-world art categories that sell, from figural pieces like cast iron doorstops, chalkware, porcelain figurines, and garden statuary to one-of-a-kind folk art, handmade “make-do” objects, and upcycled pieces. We talk a bit about what makes some quilts and embroidery samplers folk art (and what makes others craft projects). And we even discuss some surprises we've found along the way that can actually sell: amateur paintings, paint-by-numbers, velvet art, roadside motel art, and vintage prints (including bookplates and illustration art). The good news is, you don't have to be an art expert. Your love of vintage is all you need.

Vintage technology is having a moment, and some retro gadgets are surprisingly profitable for online resellers. In this episode, we break down the vintage tech items that we're seeing consistently sell, from 1970s Princess rotary phones and colorful transistor radios to Atari games, Bakelite radios, and reel-to-reel audio equipment. We also talk about overlooked sellers like phone tables, metal office devices, typewriters, Big Chief tablets, and early movie projectors, plus how industrial parts like tractor seats and galvanized tubs are finding new life in garden décor. If you sell antiques or collectibles on eBay, Etsy, or in antique booths, this episode will help you spot profitable vintage tech inventory buyers are actively looking for.

Clothing can be one of the most unpredictable categories for John as an antique and vintage seller. Some months, everything flies out the door, and other times it just sits. In this episode, we break down the clothing items that are actually selling for him right now. From 1970s and 1980s fashion, varsity jackets, fur coats, and Harley Davidson boots to designer pieces like Juicy Couture, Ralph Lauren, Coach, and Michael Kors, we talk about what buyers are searching for and what’s worth picking up at garage sales and estate sales. We also cover sports jerseys, graphic T-shirts (think Christmas and Star Wars), cowboy boots, prom dresses, vintage jewelry, and designer shoes. And be sure to stay tuned to the end, where we reveal one of the strangest clothing items John consistently manages to sell.