Car boots anyone?

[Kazz]

Does anyone do car boots and if sohow much do you sell an average paperback for or a Video VHS.

I am trying to clear out and am overrun. :roll:

[Mags]

I've never done one or been to one Kazz but you have just reminded me that I should have a clear out....... I'm an awful hoarder..:roll::D

[alexgirl73]

I've done loads Karen, love 'em lol!!! Tbh, it depends on whether you want good money for them or just want rid! I usually sell my paperbacks 50p each or 3 for £1, and my videos rom £1 - £2 depending on how new they are, always be open to offers though!

[babycakes]

It does depend what books you are selling. If its novels then they usually go for 50p-£1 range or 3 for.... whatever. If its a video recorder then it will be £10 up depending on condition. If it's tapes then they are around 50p as everyone has dvd's now so they don't sell. Visit one at the weekend and see what other people are doing, unless you are planning to do one this wkend

[Grete]

As a buyer of books at car boot sales, 50p or even £1 if it's a current title and in very good condition. 3 for a pound will usually get rid of the dregs too ;)

[Kazz]

Thank you all. I am fed up of bumping into boxes.

[Kazz]

Okay then you experts what about paper weights??? you know the glass sort with coloured glass in them.

And thank you all.

[alexgirl73]

Hmm, this is more of a tricky one! Again it depends on the quality of the paperweights. These can be quite collectible, so I would check this site out to make sure you dont have any valuable ones

http://www.collectorcafe.com/interest/paperweights.html

Otherwise around the £5 mark for pretty ones!

[babycakes]

Hmm, this is more of a tricky one! Again it depends on the quality of the paperweights. These can be quite collectible, so I would check this site out to make sure you dont have any valuable ones

http://www.collectorcafe.com/interest/paperweights.html

Otherwise around the £5 mark for pretty ones!

I have to agree they may not be to everyone's taste but if they are collectable then they may be worth putting in auction rather than car boot, they can go for more than you would think.

While we are on the subject.... I have an old fashioned roll top enamel bath with claw feet!!! it needs re enamelling and undeneath isn't great. what would you advertise that in the paper for???? could post pics if needed

[babycakes]

I have to amend that post as they are not claw feet they are more rounded

[alexgirl73]

A roll top bath!! Oh I'd love one of them. I'm not sure about a price for it though, what about having a look at a local free ads mag and see if there is anything similar advertised!

[dandysmom]

BC, I have no idea what that would sell for, but I'd love to see a pic! I have fond memories of bathing as a child in my grandma's huge old bathtub with claw feet! But don't know what a rolltop is...??????

[Mags]

I've heard of a roll top desk but never a roll top bath........... you have me puzzled now! :-D

[babycakes]

It doesn't edge at the top it rolls over I'll show a pic

[babycakes]

Alright batteries are down in camera you will have to wait.

[Mags]

Alright batteries are down in camera you will have to wait.

http://bestsmileys.com/anxious/4.gif.................

[alexgirl73]

Here you go folks, examples of roll top baths...

http://www.bathroomheaven.com/sp_brochure/roll_top_traditional_baths

[babycakes]

Here you go folks, examples of roll top baths...

http://www.bathroomheaven.com/sp_brochure/roll_top_traditional_baths

Cheers alex thought I was making it up for a minute... Mine is like the blake one in the middle in shape but so not a luxury

[dandysmom]

I was too curious to wait, so found this link! It's nothing like what I was thinking of... like a rolltop desk!
http://www.shop4classics.com/category.asp?cid=57

[Mags]

Thank you ladies, all has been revealed ......not a bit like I imaginged either! :lol:

[babycakes]

I was too curious to wait, so found this link! It's nothing like what I was thinking of... like a rolltop desk!
http://www.shop4classics.com/category.asp?cid=57

Yeh that's what I mean, is it the one you have memories of?? The roll top is the lip it has.

[alexgirl73]

great minds think alike Eileen lol!

[babycakes]

http://www.salvoweb.com/bathroom/reclaimed-salvaged/forsale.html#33203
The one labelled below (1930's)
FOR SALE : CAST IRON ROLL TOP BATH

Have alook on here its the same although ours has staining inside but has all four feet

[dandysmom]

I think my gran's was metal, (iron?) and I know it was green, and very tall! Although that may be because I was very small....

[babycakes]

Here it is
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb56/babycakes469/Picture021.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb56/babycakes469/Picture022.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb56/babycakes469/Picture023.jpg
This is the rusting it has
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb56/babycakes469/Picture024.jpg
Example of roll top
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb56/babycakes469/Picture025.jpg