The What Sold Podcast - Episode 51 - Scrappers and Mudlarking

The What Sold Podcast

In this episode of the 'What Sold Podcast,' hosts Brandon and Matt, aka Rusty the Merchant of Madness, dive into a listener's question about using reserve prices on eBay. Matt shares insights on when to avoid reserve prices to maximize sales. They also explore the world of scrappers who buy gold and silver, revealing how even broken or outdated pieces can be lucrative. Matt displays some of his recent sales, including a vintage bracelet and an arrowhead he found as a child. The episode wraps up with Matt's ambitions to preserve a painting by Scottish artist Hugh Collins, considering potential donations to museums. Additionally, Matt teases his upcoming trip to the UK, where he plans to try Mudlarking along the Thames. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 01:48 Listener Question: Using Reserve Prices on eBay 04:32 Explaining Reserve Prices 06:19 Auction Strategies and Personal Experiences 08:36 Recent Sales and Interesting Finds 15:45 Creative Selling and Hobbies 19:29 Encouragement for Creatives 19:54 Embracing Failure and Learning 21:14 The Genius of the Show 23:25 Introduction to Scrapping 23:40 Understanding the Scrapping Business 25:22 Selling Scrap Gold and Silver 29:09 Ethical Considerations and Business Math 36:03 Part-Time Reselling and Silver Lining 37:42 A Personal Story and Future Plans 40:50 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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