We recently went to an auction in Central Connecticut that featured a large collection of mostly diecast models – cars, motorcycles, tractors and airplanes. A HUGE collection and from a local collector. I was astounded at the number of tractors this collector owned. We picked up some very nice inventory of Mint in Box items.
I am amazed at how much I enjoy going to these auctions and browsing through the inventory looking for usual or unique items to bring to our eBay store. But the big plus is the research that it takes to properly identify the items. If you think about it, it is very difficult to sell something at the right price that is not described properly. If the item it is not described properly, no one can find it on eBay. Finding the correct keywords that people use to search for items is a real art. As time goes on we get better and better. BTW I grew up on a farm in Ohio and here is a picture of a very cool tractor.