The fun part of reselling is that you never know what you’re going to find out there. Most items don’t fall under neat categories like dolls or plush. The following are some of the best finds of the year in a whole variety of categories.
Lisa Frank is very collectible – especially the older prints. This clipboard was at a school sale for $1. I was concerned it might not sell because it was not in good condition – it had creases in it. But I guess it was a desirable print because it sold in a very short time for $49.

This pink plastic poodle caught my eye at the thrift store. It had a kitschy vintage look. It’s called a Shampoodle and was a shampoo bottle. It cost about $5 and sold for $49.

This bright red bakelite die was at a church sale. It was a large one at about 2.5″ square. I wasn’t sure it was bakelite when I bought it but it was cheap so I took a chance and it tested positive. It sold for $49.

Speaking of bakelite, I found these three bangles at a church sale on a random table. I didn’t know if they were bakelite but they were the right colors and I took a chance. They also tested positive as bakelite and sold together for $74.

I used to pass by these funky looking vases when I saw them until I learned that they are called swung vases and are a collectible item from the 1960s. This pretty blue one was at a church sale for about $5. It sold after a while for $74.

Usually I don’t do well at regular garage sales in my area but this sale was an exception. There was some vintage Christmas at this sale and I saw this Holt Howard pitcher marked at $4. I don’t find much Holt Howard but am always on the look out. I debated keeping this one but decided to sell it for $79.

This weathered wooden bucket was at a church sale for $5. I liked the yellow paint and farmhouse style. I learned that it is called a Firkin bucket and can be collectible. It sold for $80.

My daughter taught me about these vintage handheld game systems called Game and Watch. This one is for a game called Chef. She was able to test it for me which helped it to sell for $85.

I don’t often find Pyrex for a good price at sales anymore. This large green polka dot bowl was at a church sale for $5. It sold quickly for $124.

This dog print by Huneck was $10 at a fundraiser sale. I had purchased a similar print once before and so I recognized it. It took a long time to sell but finally went for $129.

My best find of the year was a vintage soap dispenser. This one was from 1964 and featured a picture of Frankenstein. People seem to be going crazy lately for creepy/Halloween items. The challenge here was how to ship it safely. We were lucky to find someone who was certified in shipping this type of item. It sold for $187.

I would say that 2022 was certainly filled with some unusual and unexpected finds!