Reddit

Just  quick post to link to some of my favourite junk collecting related subreddits.

Thift Store Hauls - I've been following this one for awhile and it's gotten really popular. It's a good way to feel jealous but also helps feed the picking itch when I can't actually go out. Lots of good appreciators of junk!

Flipping - This one has loads of great info on flipping and stuff like selling on ebay and amazon. I think amazon is starting an Australian site, so it will be interesting if they let people sell on there in the same way as they do in he US.

Vinyl - What else needs to be said? a subreddit about all things vinyl!

Analog - This one is all about Film photography. A nice getaway when you are tired of all the digital bias in most photography communities.

Cassette Culture. - I'm convinced cassette collecting is destined for bigger things. They are everywhere and are hitting the time to be a nostalgic sweet spot. Probably won't ever be as amazing as the vinyl revival, but they're a niche I'm interested in. I like that bands bring out small runs of tapes with unique art, too. Reminds me of zine culture.

Game Collecting - All about collecting video games. Lots of awesome pics of huge vintage game collections!

I might do a post about my favourite Facebook groups at some stage, but I feel like it might give away too many secrets!

Movin On Up...

 I am thinking I should start updating this blog again. About 3 months ago I started a stall at a local vintage market. It all started with trying to declutter. I have so much old junk that  I needed a way to get rid of it. I don't like throwing things away, and I am good at finding things "worth" something, so I decided a stall would be a good way to go. It took awhile to fill a stall, but it's starting to look quite packed.

The main things I've been selling are not what I would have first expected. Things like west german pottery and vintage cameras have been selling quite slowly.  Some big sellers have been denim jackets, shoes (from vans to docs) and books! I didn't actually think anyone bought books anymore, but if you find the right one, I guess people still do (I buy books, but I'm a hoarder!)

Anything NBA related also sells. But then, some things have also been getting stolen! I luckily started putting magnetic tags on most of my clothing, but before then a few tees and jackets walked out. I can't understand what type of person would steal from a vintage market, it seems really low. Especially when the product isn't being mass produced, it's hand picked and flipped. It might be one of a kind. If I saw anyone wearing the stolen tees and jackets, I would know straight away, becaue they are vintage and not made anymore. I'd probably punch them - I've considered putting something along those lines on a sign in my stall.

Its been interesting so far, and it's something I'd like to eventually do full time. I just wish I'd gotten into it earlier. The best part about it is I get to op shop now with less guilt. There's nothing more fun than finding something cheap and flipping it for 10x the price.