Author: Marion Cullen
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Promoted Listings on eBay: When to Use Them and How Much to Bid
TL;DR What Are Promoted Listings? Promoted Listings are eBay’s built-in advertising: you pay a fee to boost your listing’s visibility in search results, suggestion carousels and other high-traffic spots on the site. Instead of only relying on where your item lands organically, you “sponsor” it so more buyers see it. With the standard option, you…
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Saved Searches & Alerts: Find Deals While You Sleep
TL;DR – Quick wins Why saved searches are a superpower If you only browse eBay when you have spare time, you’ll miss great listings that appear and sell between visits. Saved searches flip the workflow: you describe exactly what you want, and eBay lets you know the moment a matching item appears. This is powerful…
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Fat Lava Pottery 101: Textures, Shapes & What to Look For
TL;DR If you love bold mid-century ceramics, chances are you’ve already scrolled past a piece of “Fat Lava” pottery and paused. Chunky, cratered glazes, drips that look like cooling volcanic rock, and colours that glow against timber and glass, it’s hard to ignore. This guide walks you through what Fat Lava pottery actually is, how…
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Selling on eBay: A Beginner’s Guide to Turning Stuff into Cash
TL;DR – The Short Version Why Start Selling on eBay? Selling on eBay is one of the simplest ways to turn unused items into extra cash. You don’t need a shopfront, a fancy camera or a big plan. If you can take a photo on your phone and get to the post office, you can…
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How to Buy on eBay: Tips, Tactics & Buyer Protection
TL;DR – Quick Game Plan Disclosure: This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn from qualifying purchases—at no extra cost to you. Why eBay is still great (for almost anything) From everyday essentials to rare collectibles, eBay’s global marketplace brings together private sellers, small shops and specialist dealers in one searchable place. With a…
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Uranium (Vaseline) Glass: Safety, Identification & Display Ideas
Few collectables stop people in their tracks like uranium glass. By day it’s a soft yellow-green; under a UV (black) light it snaps to an electric lime glow that feels straight out of the atomic age. If you’ve been curious but cautious, this guide explains what it is, how to identify it confidently, how to…
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Retro Bar Cart: Glassware You’ll Actually Use
A retro bar cart isn’t just décor, it’s a small, rolling invitation to unwind. With a few well-chosen vintage pieces, you can build a cart that looks mid-century chic and works hard for everyday drinks, from Friday G&Ts to weekend spritzes. The secret is to keep things simple: a core set of glasses, one striking…
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Beginner’s Guide to Mid-Century Glassware
Mid-century glassware looks as fresh today as it did on 1950s–70s sideboards. Clean lines, lush colour and sculptural forms make it perfect for everyday use and display. If you’re just getting started, this guide will help you recognise quality, understand the shapes and textures you’ll see most often, and care for your pieces, so you…