The weather in my area today is quite windy, following three days of cloudiness and snow.
Consequently, the most comfortable place to be is at home, where I have occupied my time to counteract the dreariness outside.
Today, I devoted my time to sorting my vintage postcards, categorizing them by subject matter, and gradually working through my collection which I collected throughout my thrifting adventures.
Over the years, I have successfully sold numerous postcards, often in bundles rather than individually. This approach has taught me that while a single postcard may fetch only a few dollars, selling them in multiples can significantly enhance profitability.
As night falls, I retrieved my American Postcards Collector’s Guide and began flipping through its pages. One postcard particularly caught my eye as it resembled one I had just sorted. Upon reading the accompanying description, an idea sparked in my mind: “Why hadn’t I thought of this before?” I realized I could use my head-mounted magnifier to inspect the fine print on the back of the card.
This led me to a significant revelation: many of my postcards date back to the 1940s or even earlier. I could enhance their listings by specifying that they were produced by a well-known company, as this information is imprinted on the cards and could command a higher price.
I find myself pondering why I had not considered this sooner?
However, it is not too late to implement this newfound knowledge. Armed with this understanding, I can move forward confidently.
For instance, take a look at this 1930 Rural Comics postcard produced by Curteich Color.
It is truly gratifying to discover and learn something new, and I take pride in my progress.
