Pick 5 Future ebay stars

[camsmom]

With the retiring list being so large-I know there are a lot of SU! sets that folks will miss out on. I have been thinking about this lately-especially seeing apost where 1 set went for around $150!!!!
Pick 5 sets you think will be *hot commodities* on ebay in teh future with your reasons why.
(get your crystal balls out, LOL)

Here are mine (I have a bigger list in my blog with reasons, but here are the top 5)

*Cruisin' Christmas-not a lot of folks bought it, hasn't been in the catalog for long, but I think it will be wanted by bike motorcycle enthusiasts later on
*Classic Pickups-masculine sets are always sought after later on
*Power Up-can be used for so many things-plus it is masculine
*Pines-great for campers, scrapbookers, manly carsd. Solid images are easy to use.I do not think it is super popular so I think it will be hard to find later on.
*Cheesecloth bg-has just started to really gain popularity-great for beach projects, cooking (like the voila chef), and great texture

Share yours!

[jpmayo]

..adding those 5 sets to my order...

I agree with Cruisin Christmas
I'll just guess on a few here...
Maybe Fav. Teddy Bear
Do The Hula
Stampin' Fun for Everyone
and
I Love Soccer

[jpmayo]

Oh, and the Gnome sets, too!

[BasketMom]

I love Soccer (only been in one year)
Hip Hip Horray (also only 1 year)
Classic Pickups
Living Large (only 1 year)
all the wedding sets

PS: I agree with Cruisin' Christmas - it's weird, when it's there, no one buys it but when it's unavailable, everyone wants it.

[jailbirdstamper]

hmmmmmmmmm I'm thinking I should add power up to my list.

Cheer Thing (have)
En Pointe (ordered)
Do The Hula (ordered)
Pretty Princess (have)
Madonna and Child (don't have /don't want)

[jailbirdstamper]

maybe swell news too.

[camsmom]

most of those listed above by you guys were also on my blog big list-wonder if we will be right!?
LOL

[Emily Ann]

What about French Script? It sells for over retail now so once it is retired it should sell for even more.

I agree with the Classic Pickups and Cheesecloth as well.

[StampinHay79]

Cheesecloth
Roses in Winter
En Pointe
French Script
Pretty Princess(too cute to leave)

[Scrapping&Stamping]

I agree with roses in winter...probably french script, classic pickups

[chrisations.ink]

Here are my picks:

French Script, Cheesecloth , and Wild Hearts BG's for sure.
Roses in Winter
Warm Words II
Petal Prints
Seaside Sketches

[jailbirdstamper]

ok now I'm just *mad*...

I ordered the only two sets I thought I wanted.. and now looking at the list and catalog again... I'm seeing some money flying out of check book soon!

[jailbirdstamper]

what kind of sentiments do you use with power up?

[Katie018075]

Classic Pickups
French Script
Seaside Sketches
En Pointe
Cheer thing

[Katie018075]

Oh yeah, I think On Gossamer Wings will be a good one too.

[ktc_texas]

I love Sew Seasonal and the corresponding wheel. Another one that was only with us for one year.

[Rubbernecker]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jailbirdstamper

what kind of sentiments do you use with power up?

I have this small acrylic one from River City Rubber Works that says "not the sharpest tool in the shed". That would probably make good "Sorry, I messed up" cards.

[Motherof6]

My Guesses:
French Script
Classic PickUp
Best of Cluck
Favorite Teddy Bear
A New Little Someone

[Anemone]

French Script
En Pointe
Cheer Thing
I Love Soccer

[Inkalicious]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jailbirdstamper

what kind of sentiments do you use with power up?

I like JanTinks sentiment- http://stampspaperscissors.typepad.c...o_show_of.html

She cracks me up!

[SCRAPPERGALORE]

This is hard:

I love Soccer
Hip Hip Hooray
Classic Pickups
Living Large
It's A Cheer Thing (is that even the name? I'm going by memory)

[ClaudiafromGermany]

what sets were this sold on ebay for that kind of money...????? just wondering, cause many sets i dont know from the past.

so when you buy in order to sell them later for good money on ebay, and you dont own this set are you not using it at all and just wait for a good time to sell it?
i was thinking to order classic pickups but i would like to make a few cards with it but i dont think it is a keeper for me. so would you rather not cut it up?

[kellyklp]

My predictions are:
Classic Pickups
En Pointe
Bugs & Booties
Santa Post
Cheesecloth

[palval77]

I love Soccer
Pretty Princess
Roses in Winter
Pines
WashDay Jumbo Wheel
Best of Cluck

[GWTW Junkie]

Classic Pickups--I'm telling all my customer to buy it!
I Love Soccer
En Pointe
French Script
Open for Trade
World Tour

Limited-audience sets are what go for the biggest bucks once they've retired.

[camsmom]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClaudiafromGermany

what sets were this sold on ebay for that kind of money...????? just wondering, cause many sets i dont know from the past.

so when you buy in order to sell them later for good money on ebay, and you dont own this set are you not using it at all and just wait for a good time to sell it?
i was thinking to order classic pickups but i would like to make a few cards with it but i dont think it is a keeper for me. so would you rather not cut it up?

Hey Claudia-I know teh most recent I saw a post about was a cowboy set called "Wild Wild West" but I have also seen :Wolf" go for big bucks-and of course the Girl Scout set is a big winner as well!

I personally do not buy stamps just for investments-I buy sets I want and use them. If you want to use them and then resell I would:
*seal my wood blocks 1st so the wood stays in good shape (you can use wood sealer and just go over them a few times before adhering the wood)
*mount really carefully
*clean stamps really well after I use them each time-the least amount of ink stains possible

I do not sell stuff on ebay, but I think people want in really good condition if mounted.

[Cynamom]

It seems that the "hottest" sets are those that are more specific -- broader use sets, meaning birthday sets and nice flower sets are not that hot, but those focusing on a specific topic (cars, camping, sports, cheer, etc.) are more valuable. I think the reason is that a lot of us tend to buy the ones we can get the most use out of, but we tend not to buy if we think a set is too specific... either it doesn't fit our needs or we feel we just won't get enough use out of it, so there are more of the "generic" ones out there to have, but less of the "specific" ones. Maybe that's why some (soccer, cheer, etc.) are going after only one year, just not big enough sellers. Who knows... just my take on it.

[ClaudiafromGermany]

Hi Britta,
thank you... for the tips.
i think thats what iam going to do. i take good care of my sets already but the wood sealer is a good tip.
i will get the ones i like for now and than i still have the possibility to sell what i dont like. unfortunately the ones i had were never a big seller.

Quote:

Originally Posted by camsmom

Hey Claudia-I know teh most recent I saw a post about was a cowboy set called "Wild Wild West" but I have also seen :Wolf" go for big bucks-and of course the Girl Scout set is a big winner as well!

I personally do not buy stamps just for investments-I buy sets I want and use them. If you want to use them and then resell I would:
*seal my wood blocks 1st so the wood stays in good shape (you can use wood sealer and just go over them a few times before adhering the wood)
*mount really carefully
*clean stamps really well after I use them each time-the least amount of ink stains possible

I do not sell stuff on ebay, but I think people want in really good condition if mounted.

[LSN]

Here's my top 5:

Knobbly Gnomes (although I'll never part with mine)
Classic Pickups
French Script
Cruisin Christmas
Cheesecloth

It will be interesting to see what's popular!

Linda

[SDiegoGal]

Here's the top five according to this post (so far):

French Script - 9 votes
Classic Pickups - 8 votes
Cheesecloth - 6 votes
En Pointe - 6 votes
I Love Soccer - 5 votes

I would have to agree with all of these too!

[camsmom]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cynamom

It seems that the "hottest" sets are those that are more specific -- broader use sets, meaning birthday sets and nice flower sets are not that hot, but those focusing on a specific topic (cars, camping, sports, cheer, etc.) are more valuable. I think the reason is that a lot of us tend to buy the ones we can get the most use out of, but we tend not to buy if we think a set is too specific... either it doesn't fit our needs or we feel we just won't get enough use out of it, so there are more of the "generic" ones out there to have, but less of the "specific" ones. Maybe that's why some (soccer, cheer, etc.) are going after only one year, just not big enough sellers. Who knows... just my take on it.

ITA-from my blog here are some criteria I used:

Quote:

What I have noticed is that the “highly sought after sets” seem to be ones that meet at least 1 of the following categories:
*not a lot of folks bought
*were not in the catalog long
*appeal to a hobby/activity (basically appeal to a niche market)
*can be used for both scrapbooks and cards

it will be interesting to see-especially in like 3 or 4 years-what is *hot*

[shann106]

I think:
Roses in Winter
Cheesecloth
Best in Cluck
French Script
Do the hula

[Onita76]

WHAT?!? You guys don't think that Nice and Easy Notes is going to be a highly sought after, money maker????? I'm shocked!

HA HA HA! Totally kidding and no offense to the set or anyone who likes it... I like it actually, but I imagine ebay is going to be swamped with this set now that it is finally retiring.

Okay seriously, my top 5 guesses are:

1. Classic Pickups (although if we all buy it cause we think it's going to be a big seller someday then it probably won't cause there will be lots for sale! )
2. What's for Dinner (unless they replace it with a "better" recipe card set)
3. I Love Soccer
4. En Pointe
5. Power Up

I also think Best of Cluck, French Script, Wisecracks, Words by Wilson, and Computer Quips have a shot at being big sellers... or at least above their current price.

[Erin K]

I think
Gnobly Gnomes (which I recently sold to a friend for cheap, and I'll probably wonder if that was a good idea)
The french Script. (Why do people buy them for more than the list price when they can still get them?)
That motorcycle Santa

[chaikitty]

I'd have to say Best of Cluck

[rubberinker]

the thing is, when more people purchase these sets in anticipation of scarcity, it creates a situation where more sets become available to the secondary market. The more of them that are available, the less likely it becomes that there will be intense demand for them. For example: if a huge amount of people purchase and hoard 'i love soccer' in anticipation of high demand later, they will find that they they are competing against many other sellers who also hoarded. Buyer demand may not exceed the seller's supplies and there fore prices will stay low.

[denidill]

Classic pickups....is that retired from last year? Or is it still available? I was looking in the catty, but can't find it. But I remember it from last year and am kicking myself for not buying it. Perfect for my dad and nephews for cards.

[jent]

Quote:

Originally Posted by denidill

Classic pickups....is that retired from last year? Or is it still available? I was looking in the catty, but can't find it. But I remember it from last year and am kicking myself for not buying it. Perfect for my dad and nephews for cards.

It is available thru the end of June.

[hobbydiva]

Denidill, it's on page156.

[camsmom]

Quote:

Originally Posted by denidill

Classic pickups....is that retired from last year? Or is it still available? I was looking in the catty, but can't find it. But I remember it from last year and am kicking myself for not buying it. Perfect for my dad and nephews for cards.

I think for some reason it was not in the Canadian catalog-but could be ordered through DS?
(am I imagining that? Canadian demos please set me straight )