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 They also explore the world of scrappers who buy gold and silver, revealing how even broken or outdated pieces can be lucrative.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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