Today's post is contributed by Miriam Otto who writes the blog "The eBay Life!"
I love Swarovski crystal figurines and ornaments.They are gorgeous! They are so gorgeous that I collect them. (I'm a minimalist, so that's a big deal!)In fact, I was a "member" of the official Swarovski club.
Swarovski figurines are definitely hot on eBay. But how can you tell if a figurine is real? That's easy. Look for the frosted swan insignia. It is usually found on the bottom of any piece that is authentic.
In order to get the most money for Swarovskis when selling them on eBay, it is best to have the original box and certificate of authenticity. Each piece comes with a sturdy box, foam inserts, and a special certificate. I keep all of my boxes together in a safe place.
And where do you find Swarovski figurines? Most people love their collections and don't give them away, so estate sales are going to be your best bet. People who host estate sales often don't know what they have. I once found a Swarovski at the bottom of a box at an estate sale. It was a duck, and I ended up adding it to my collection. This specific piece had been retired, so it was no longer available for purchase from the manufacturer.
Swarovski commemorative Christmas ornaments are also hot sellers. A few years back I found a Swarovski Christmas ornament at a garage sale for a quarter! Swarovski releases a new one every year. The one I found was from 2005 and came with the original packaging. It is currently selling for between 50 and 60 dollars on eBay.
So the next time you’re at an estate sale, keep your eyes open for Swarovski figurines and ornaments. They are beautiful pieces that hold their value!
Miriam Otto is an eBay PowerSeller and adult school teacher from Northern California. She sells an average of 150 items per month. Her eBay store, Bluefrogshoes.com, features shoes in hard-to-find sizes. She also writes a blog called The eBay Life! which features a “score of the week.”
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