When you have been in this business for any length of time, you learn to look at junk in a different light. I have been given so much free stuff over the years because folks didn't see the potential. There's good money to be made with salvaged parts. So the next time you break something you shouldn't be so quick to throw it away. Look at it closely. Maybe there is something that can be saved.
You know the old saying another man's trash is another man's treasure. This definitely applies to broken items. Architectural salvage is a big, money-making business. Don't toss out that old chair either. Does it have spindles or perhaps a visually appealing back? Here are some examples of items being sold right now on Etsy.
Chair Parts
Did you break a lamp? Grab that metal base or any other parts that could be sold. Chances are you will not get as much for it in your booth, but you can get more for an item on Etsy or eBay. You have a much broader market on these platforms than you would in your booth.
Couches & Foor Stools
My neighbor moved out and left a raggedy couch on the curb for trash day. I salvaged the wood bun feet and sold those for $40.
Here is a vintage footstool frame I sold for $49
LAMP PARTS
Here is a pair of ornate metal lamps bases that were recently sold on eBay for $59.
Hardware, Drawer Pulls & Garden Tools
Other items to look for are decorative drawer pulls, hardware, doorknobs, hinges, rake or shovelheads, parts of old picket fencing just to name a few.
We hope this blog post helps. The next time you are ready to throw something out just give it one more lookover to see if there is anything you can salvage for parts.
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