My next six auctioned items consisted of the following:

1. A pair of vintage 1940’s pumps, worn by me once
2. A autographed Hootie and the Blowfish CD – an embarrassment; don’t ask why I had it
3. A stamp collection started at age 12
4. A talking translator, in need of batteries
5. A pair of binoculars
6. A chipped cheese plate and spreaders

This auction-fest was less lucrative.  I cleared $62.51, with the big seller being the translator for $21.50.  The binoculars did not sell.

Things I’ve learned:

1. Auction small, easily packable things
2. Auction things that don’t break easily
3. Auction light things – postage costs are mostly determined by weight
4. People will buy anything, including expired film and chipped plates