I started my eBay career selling golf shirts on eBay. I live in Atlanta, the golf mecca of the South. My thrift stores are plentiful and abundant, and full of golf (polo) shirts. Many of them were brand new with tags. Golf shirts are given out at tournaments as gifts, prizes, or inside goodie bags. More often than not, the golfer didn’t get his size and just takes the shirt anyway. I am guessing that these brand new shirts end up at the Goodwill store and other thrift shops.
I started experimenting with sizes, colors, logos, brands, etc. I found the #1 hottest seller to be the Masters Golf shirt. Historically, before eCommerce and the internet, Masters shirts were only sold the week of the Masters, at the tournament. They aren’t available any other time at Augusta National Golf Course. You can find them on the internet (as people buy them only to resell them), but prices range upward of $150.00. Look for these in thrift stores for $3 - $5.
For those unfamiliar with golf, The Masters is one of four major championships in men's professional golf, and is always played on the Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, GA (about 90 minutes from Atlanta). The Masters takes place during the first week of April, it is the first of the majors to be played each year.
Look for the little yellow USA logo with the red flag. These are hot sellers used, and if you find one new, plan on making at least $60 on eBay. Any size of any type golf apparel with a Masters logo is a good seller. I have found vests, jackets, sweaters, caps, and even Women’s items (even though Women are not allowed to play at this tournament). As long as it doesn’t look like it has been run over by a car, you can pretty much sell anything with the Masters logo on it.
Here is a "pre-owned" Masters shirt that sold on eBay for $33. Click here to see the actual listing.
Click here for my free list of thrift store items to sell on eBay.
You can learn about other golf shirts to sell on eBay in my Golf Shirt Bible.
Happy Selling!
I'm love love loving your info and blog as my blog is about thrift stores too. I can only imagine the damage you and I could do together! haha. Lots of good ideas you are sending my way. thanks so much. I look forward to your articles.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for all the info you are sharing.
ReplyDeleteI found a 1999 US Open (Pinehurst)white polo shirt, size XL, at the thrift store for $1.00. I plan to list it Sunday night. I know its not as popular as the "Masters" ones. But, I'm hoping.... Thanks for the tip!
The washing instructions say: delicate cycle, line dry. They've got to be kidding! I'm sure this thing as been put in the dryer. I think I'll take a chance. If I mess it up, its only $1.00. What do you think?
Debbie J.