Crooked Chicken Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 I'm doing a boot sale on Sunday (5.30am start - yuk!!) Hate doing them (done 2 in the past), but a good way of getting rid of your junk I guess, and boy, after sorting out my garage and loft, have I got some junk!! Among the junk (actually my other halfs junk), I've found and box full of beer mats and a Sinclair Spectrum (all boxed up). Do you think these sort of things are worth anything - not lots I know - but more of a collectors thing, or should I just car boot them for a couple of quid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 I think the Sinclair Spectrum may be worth something - try some computer boffin sites on the net to get its going rate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Sue,look on ebay to get a rough idea of prices on these things. If you have boot sales,why not sell on ebay - you certainly get more money for your stuff,& its a lot less bother too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Oooo the sinclair is a real blast from the past Ebay would prob be the best place for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 I too can vouch for flEaBAY clic "wesley's gone" on my signature. I would never have got the same figure for advertising locally and the listing cost is comparable to Auto Trader but I get a heck of a lot more exposure online through Ebay! Probably your best bet with the boxed up items as that's a better way to make sure that more people who are interested see it and hopefully bid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehallfamily Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Hi When you have a price for your Sinclair, let me know. I am sure my hubby would love it!! He is really into old computing stuff. Angela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 the last zx specrum to selk on ebay (on its own - ie without loads of games) went for £16 (plus £6 postage) - and attracted 11 bids - it ended this morning. There were several different bidders and it was won by a total newbie. there are a couple ending soon that will fetch about the same. beer mats are much more of a lottery - depends what you've got - but they don't sell for much on ebay - not even vintage 1950s mats... I'd take the beer mats to the boot sale and flog the spectrum on ebay. With beer mats - you might very well get an impulsive passer-by - whereas an ebay buyer will give it a lot more thought... Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crooked Chicken Posted July 7, 2006 Author Share Posted July 7, 2006 Thanks for all your thoughts. I think you're right, e-bay would be best for the Spectrum. I'm ashamed to say I'm a complete e-bay newbie - I signed on to it for the first time last night! I'll take the Spectrum to the car book and perhaps not drop below £10, if it doesnt sell, then put it on e-bay. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crooked Chicken Posted July 23, 2006 Author Share Posted July 23, 2006 Thought I'd tell you that the Spectrum went for £10 and the Beer Mats went for £6. Over two boot sales I made £240 - not bad huh for all my rubbish. The next day I took all my left over bits (8 sack loads) to the charity shop. Gradually getting clearer in the house - and it feels good to get rid of stuff. Have a good Sunday. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
