Flipping Experiment #1: Comic and Anime statues, comics and posters - Month #24

April 18th - 6 Darkchylde Comics

Sold for: $25.00 Fees: $3.08

I took a best offer on these, but just glad these are selling. Any money we can make off this lot now is gravy, and I could use the storage space for other stuff.

April 18th - Fathom Poster

Sold for: $20.00 Fees: $3.41

One of our few remaining posters sold - this one is of a more obscure character Fathom. I was asking for more, but got an offer and am just eager to sell the remaining items. 

The Numbers:

Initial Cost: $2,000 

Number of items sold in April: 4

Number of items sold overall: 158

Gross Profit for April: $89.99

Fees to eBay: $15.33

Net Profit for April: $74.66

Net Overall Profit: $4,951.30

Chris and I have recouped our initial investment, and each made a profit of $2,475.65

April 6th - 12 Vampirella Comics

Sold for: $35.00 Fees: $5.11

This lot of 12 Vampirella comics. We probably could have received more had I sold these individually, but when we listed these I was not selling a lot of comics and selling as a lot seemed easier. At this point I'm just glad that I'm still making money off this purchase. Even 2 years later it is still making us money.

April 8th - Lady Death Trade Paperback

Sold for: $9.99 Fees: $3.73

I'm always surprised when something from this lot sells, but I'm glad that it is still selling. We are so close to breaking $5,000 in profit on this lot (that's pure profit after making back the initial $2,000 investment and all fees).

Bowling Ball Odd Ball Puzzle

Sold: $19.99 Fees: $3.17 Profit: $16.82

This is a small logic puzzle brain teaser toy. I got this as part of a lot from an auction that was actually on my in-laws street, which made pick up convenient (my father-in-law graciously picked them up for me). One of the lots had a number of board games, none particularly valuable, as well as a number of these small vintage logic toy which is why I bought this lot. This one toy paid for half that lot, so it shouldn't be too hard to make a profit. This toy is off to the UK!

Yardley Foundation Cream Lidded Jar

Sold: $18.50 Fees: $3.13 Profit: $15.37

This is an empty jar for foundation cream. The jar is glass with a plastic lid, and is apparently collectable to some. This was from the Cornwall auction last year. Took a while to sell, but I'm glad it finally did. 

America West Pin

Bought: $0.00 Sold: $4.99 Fees: $0.83 Profit: $4.16

This is a plastic pin from America West Airlines, probably something they gave to children as a souvenir or something. 

MS Noordam Pin

Bought: $3.38 Sold: $14.99 Fees: $1.86 Profit: $9.75

Chris's 10% Commission: $0.98

A pin that was in a baggie Chris picked up, and the sale paid for the whole bag and then some. It is a pin of a cruise ship from Holland America Line, and these tend to sell well. 

Heavy Metal Presents Moebius

Sold: $29.99 Fees: $4.32 Profit: $25.67

This is a magazine highlighting the art of Moebius, a famous comic artist. A great price for this!

Current profit off the comic auction: -$494.69

Rip in Time #2-5

Sold: $14.99 Fees: $2.02 Profit: $12.97

This is four issues from a 5-issue series. I am always glad to see these less mainstream comics sell, and for a great price!

Current profit off the comic auction: -$520.36