They filmed an episode at an auction house near me last year. The auctioneer announced that they were comming a month or two ahead of time and the auction house couldn't take in as much stuff to auction from the regulars that month because the show was bringing a truckload of their own stuff to auction off. I didn't attend but did watch the episode. There were lots of sealed boxes full of mystery stuff that sold for hundreds of dollars. I don't remember where the show claimed all these boxes of stuff were supposed to have come from but it was definitely not the norm for this auction house so I would assume that is what they do for most or all of the episodes, just bring stuff to a location and stage an auction.

I've sold quite a few in lots and done pretty well. Best one was a civil war soldier in uniform in a gold foil frame. Sold for a little over $100. Other than that mostly lots of photos ranging from late 1800's to early 1900's sold in large (several hundred) groups ranging from $75 - $150 ish.

My family is in the swimming pool business. That is an older system and I'm pretty sure the company that made it is out of business. You may find a buyer who needs it for parts though.

Luckily I have not lost money on a unit yet. Here's hoping the streak continues.

Might want to consider knocking on wood about now....just sayin...

Well, first off we have two daughters so they tend to lay claim to some of it. Gold jewelry usually gets saved up and eventually sold for the metal value. Silver usually gets sold on EBAY either by the individual piece if it's something nice or unique or in lots with a minimum bid based on current silver value by weight. I've sold costume jewelry at garage sales and in lots on EBAY depending on what I have.  Currently I am trying to get through a massive hoard of vintage costume jewelry obtained through an estate we purchased. Probably will sell most of it on EBAY.

"the sad thing about ebay ad them favoring buyers is that the buyer doesn't even have to send a similar looking bag. the buyer could send a box full of underwear back and as long as the weight is similar to a bag its basically a he said she said and a tossup between whether they side with teh buyer and seller"

I was thinking this same thing.  Hopefully the buyer isn't this devious but would definitely get away with it. As far as the buyer getting the option to return it, I'm pretty sure EBAY will always side with the buyer and let them return for a refund but the buyer would definitely have to pay return shipping. Hopefully you will only be out the original shipping and get your product back. Heck, maybe you can sell it again and get more now that we are getting closer to the holidays.

definitely a scam.