A-Z Brands: G

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A-Z Brands: G 

G-Star Raw 

G-Star Raw is a designer clothing company founded in 1989 in Amsterdam. G-Star Raw produces urban clothing that is inspired by vintage military apparel. 

G-Star Raw introduced luxury denim to the streets. The company promotes the inherent beauty of denim by creating washes and treatments that bring out its unique characteristics and qualities. 

Socially, G-Star Raw collaborates with Pharrell Williams on a project called "Raw For Oceans," a collection of denim made from recycled plastics found in the ocean. 

G-Star Raw is gold on eBay! Currently, there are only 1,756 items listed and 2,012 have sold recently. The best sellers are jeans, jackets and boots. As I'm going through the A-Z list, I'm noticing a pattern of jeans, jackets and boots being the best sellers for several brands. Explains why those are my favorite items to sell! The worst sellers are plain shirts. Here are a few examples of pre-owned G-Star Raw items sold recently: 

I haven't found any G-Star Raw items lately and have only found two items ever. I sold a women's graphic T for $20 and a pair of women's jeans for $40. 

You probably won't find G-Star Raw items very often; but if you do: BUY IT! The men's clothing can be very profitable as well as certain women's items. As usual price, condition and style should determine if you buy it. 

A-Z Brands: G 

Givenchy 

Givenchy is a luxury French brand of haute couture clothing, accessories and perfumes. The company was founded in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy in Paris, France. Givenchy is known for modern, lady like clothing. Givenchy was the first high fashion house to create a ready to wear clothing line. 

In 1956, Balenciaga and Givenchy presented their new collections together and were headquartered next to each other. The designers and their companies formed a tight relationship. In 1969, Givenchy launched his first men's clothing line. Passionate about design, Hubert de Givenchy was chosen in the 1970's to design every Hilton Hotel room worldwide. He was even selected to design the Lincoln Continental Mark V luxury car. In 1995, Givenchy left his own brand, but remained on the Board of Directors. He was succeeded by Alexander McQueen amongst others. 

Celebrities LOVE to wear Givenchy. Audrey Hepburn wore Givenchy in her most famous movie roles; including the "little black dress," worn in Breakfast at Tiffany's. Lauren Baccall, Jackie Kennedy, Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Garner, Charlize Theron, Kanye West, Russell Westbrook, Jay Z and Beyoncé are known for wearing Givenchy. Alicia Keys is currently the spokeswoman for Givenchy perfume. 

Currently, there are 5,294 Givenchy pre-owned Givenchy items listed on eBay and 4,322 have sold recently. The best selling Givenchy items are purses, shoes, graphic T's and sweaters. The louder the better! Anything with flashy colors, attention grabbing designs or known characters will sell for more. Givenchy is one of the brands where newer items sell better than vintage items. Vintage items seem to use the logo with four squares and the new items lack the squares or whatever they are. See: 

 

Here are some recent sales of Givenchy items: 

Ebay buyers love of brand names never stops amazing me. $250 for a pair of used pool slides! Wow!!! 

With the high selling prices of Givenchy items, you'd think it would be hard to find but its not. I've found a lot of Givenchy items lately. Some I bought, some I didn't. I've purchased a shirt, two jackets and a couple ties so far. The shirt was a mistake but it was the first Givenchy item I ever found and my excitement for the best of me! One jacket I sold in two days (priced it to sell) and the other I haven't listed yet. The ties I'm waiting to find a couple more so I can sell them in a lot. Here are a couple of my Givenchy items. 

 Men's XLT shirt I never should have bought. Might donate it. 

I could've gotten more for this jacket, but I wanted to sell it quickly. I got the jacket for only $2.40. So, it was a nice profit. 

In terms of Givenchy, newer items are better but you might not find those second hand. I'd look for bright, attention grabbing items. Or very high quality items like my jacket above. It was in perfect condition. If the price is right: BUY! 

Next A-Z Brands: H 

Hudson Jeans  

A-Z Brands: F

A-Z Brands: F 

Eileen Fisher 

Eileen Fisher is a women's clothing company started in 1984 by Eileen Fisher (the woman seems amazing!). At the time, she was an interior and graphic designer, who only had $350 in her bank account and couldn't sew. She wanted to make clothing with simple shapes and took four basics items to a Boutique show in New York. Encouraged by $3000 in sales, she expanded her line to 8 items. Her second show brought in $40,000 in orders and suddenly she was Eileen Fisher Inc. 

  Today, Eileen Fisher employs 1100 people in more than 60 stores. The company is very innovative with its employee relations; offering open air work areas that encourage connections. Eileen Fisher focuses on design. They listen to what women want and keep clothing simple. Eileen Fisher is known for clothing you don't have to think too much about. You put them on and know they will give you the comfort, ease and elegance to move with confidence through your day. 

  Eileen Fisher is committed to organic and sustainable fibers, manufacturing clothing in the United States and recycling clothing with Green Eileen. The company is very socially conscious. Eileen Fisher, the woman, wants to positively change the world through business. 

  The opposite of Edwin Jeans, there are A Lot of Eileen Fisher items listed and sold on eBay everyday. Currently, there are 14,497 pre-owned Eileen Fisher items listed on eBay and 21,599 have been sold recently. The best items to sell are coats/jackets and anything made of leather. The worst items to sell are plain shirts. Here are a few recent sales of pre-owned Eileen Fisher items: 

     This one surprised me! $112.50 for used bedding!!!! 

I've only sold one Eileen Fisher item. I generally only sell women's jeans and jackets. Honestly, don't have the patience to look through all the other women's sections at thrift stores. So, my number is lower than yours might be. 

The jeans had a problem with the threading in the back of the waist or I could've sold these for much more. 

I'd say if you find Eileen Fisher items buy them. The only way I'd pay shirts though, is if I found a group for really cheap and could sell them as a lot. Definitely buy anything jackets or anything made of leather! 

Next A-Z Brands: G

G star Raw 

Givenchy 

Ahead of Schedule

On my quest to save $1000 by Black Friday to cover all my holiday expenses, I am half way there. I have $500 left and over 7 weeks to go! By Thanksgiving I'll be in need of a MAJOR break, but will wait for Christmas Day for that break. Here are a couple things I've sold this week. Nothing big but it all adds up. 

      Silver Sukuzi Women's Jeans size 16

                       Cost: $4.99 

                      Sold: $39.00

           Salt Valley Men's Western Shirt 

 Salt Valley is a great brand to look out for 

                      Cost: $3.37 

                     Sold: $19.99 

      Budweiser Vintage Men's Sweatshirt 

                       Cost: 5 cents 

                        Sold: $9.00 

                  Hudson Junior's Jeans 

                        Cost: $1.00

                        Sold: $9.00

         Ralph Lauren Camel Hair Blazer 

                         Cost: $2.49

                        Sold: $15.99 

                  Gates of Hell VHS 

When looking for valuable VHS rare horror VHS and wrestling VHS are always what I look for. I don't have much luck but I keep looking. 

                      Cost: $1.00 

                     Sold: $11.00 

Lately, I have been a lot more picky about the items I buy; so the profits should be higher. I don't mind making $8-$15 on items I bought 6 months or more ago. Quite a few things I sold this week has been sitting in the closet for months. I'm happy to free the space and make a little bit of money. 

Tomorrow I'll continue the A-Z list with F.  

A-Z Brands: E

Thank you for all the positive feedback on the A-Z Brands list. Keep it coming! I want to help everybody be successful; whether it's in flipping on eBay or just buying high quality items for personal use. So, thank you! 

A-Z Brands: E

Edwin Jeans 

  Edwin is a Japanese clothing brand founded in 1947 that focuses on denim jeans. In 1961, Edwin produced its first pair of denim jeans. I'm guessing Workd War II and its destruction were the reason for the delay in production of jeans. Edwin produced the world's heaviest ringspun denim jean, featuring the famous three color rainbow selvedge; which is still being used today. In the 1970's, Edwin became the first company to develop an 'old wash' designed to replicate denim which has been worn from its rigid, unwashed state. The jeans were traditionally designed for work wear due to its durability. Edwin invented 'stone washing' in the 1980's, revolutionizing the entire denim industry. The invention influenced every denim company in existence today. In 2003, Edwin Europe was founded to develop exclusive product for the European market and bring a selection of Japanese items to a new audience. Overall, Edwin is known as an authentic denim brand priding itself on innovation and craftsmanship. 

  Edwin might be the least ebay saturated brand on my A-Z list. There have only been 115 pre-owned pairs sold on eBay recently and only 172 pairs are currently listed. There isn't a large amount of competition selling Edwin jeans; but there is a reason for that: they are hard to find! You won't find Edwin jeans in most thrift stores in America. So, if you do find a pair: BUY IT! 

Here are some recent sales of pre-owned Edwin Jeans: 

Personally, I have found only two pairs of Edwin jeans. Both were in the same Goodwill in Baltimore, Maryland and probably donated by the same person. I sold the white pair quickly for around $23 and the other pair is still listed at $19.00. 

The selling price of my jeans was lower due to the very small size of the jeans. The waist of each pair is only 27". Some tips for selling Edwin jeans: 

1. In terms of Raw Selvedge jeans, Japan is King! Definitely offer international shipping on Edwin items. Honestly, I just use ebay's Global Shipping Program so I don't have to deal with it. 

2. Include Raw Selvedge in your title. Edwin jeans appeal to a certain audience looking for those words. 

3. Edwin jeans are thicker, heavier denim. Make sure to get your shipping weight correct. 

You won't find Edwin jeans every day. When you do, I'd suggest buying them! 

Tomorrow's Brand: F 

Eileen Fisher 

A-Z Brands: D

I'm back with my A-Z Brands list and we are on to D. Sorry for the delay! I went to the Goodwill Outlet and a few other thrift stores yesterday....I NEEDED time to recover. On with the list! 

A-Z Brands: D 

Dr. Martens 

Dr. Martens is a British footwear and clothing brand; distinguished by its air-cushioned sole, upper shape, welted construction and yellow stitching. 

Klaus Martens was a doctor in German Army during World War II and injured his ankle in 1945. He found that his standard issue army boots were too uncomfortable, so he designed improvements to his boots. When the war ended Martens found supplies and started a boot company. In 1947, the company started having success after using rubber from Luftwaffe airfields. Sales grew so much, Dr. Martens opened a factory in Munich in 1952. In 1959, British shoe manufacturer R. Griggs bought the patent and began manufacturing the shoes in the UK. Griggs anglicized the name, slightly re-shaped the heel and added the trademark yellow stitching. 

  Initially, Dr. Martens were popular amongst postmen, police officers and factory workers. In the 1980's, they became popular with scooter riders, punks, musicians and members of the youth subculture. The shoes popularity with skinheads led to the brand gaining association with violence. Dr. Martens were a HUGE segment of the 1990's grunge culture. 

  Dr. Martens produces about 5 million pairs of shoes per year. The company's popularity and revenue shrunk significantly over the last 15 years. Overall, 100 million pairs of Dr. Martens were sold between 1960 and 2010 but the number sold each year is decreasing.

There were 12,727 pre-owned pairs of Dr. Martens sold on eBay recently. The price ranges from $5 to $300; with one pair going for a surprisingly high price of $500.00. Like most brands on eBay, vintage sells! If you find a vintage pair of Dr. Martens: buy them! Recent pairs can be sold for a profit as well if the condition and price are right. Here are some recent sales of pre-owned Dr. Martens: 

* Personally thought these were cool* 

I have found 2 pairs of Dr. Martens myself. Growing up in the 1990's, all the rich kids had Dr. Martens. So, naturally I didn't! I kept one of the pairs I found and sold other. Why not feel like one of the rich kids....even if it's 15 years later? The pair I sold was listed for about six months (a LONG time for me), but had A LOT of views and watchers. I settled for a lower price than I wanted but was happy for the sale. This is not the greatest picture, maybe that was part of the problem? 

                    Cost: $4.99 

                   Sold: $22.99 

Tips for finding and selling Dr. Martens: 

1. Look for the signature yellow stitching 

2. They are heavy! Price your shipping accordingly. 

3. Thrift stores know Dr. Martens can be valuable. Make sure the profit margin is right before buying them! 

Honestly, after reading about Dr. Martens' history I might not buy and sell any more pairs. There are some brands or items I refuse to buy and sell due to moral reasons. I'm not sure I feel comfortable selling a brand that got its start in the German Army and has been associated with violence. I will have to research the company a little further before making a determination. Are there any brands or items you refuse to sell due to personal morals? 

Tomorrow's Letter of the day: E 

Edwin Jeans