A good key too is when things are going up, sell. Right now, if you're sitting on 1914 Cracker Jacks, it's a great time to sell. The prices will [likely] come back down. T210's is an example of this to some extent. They were sky high a few years back and have retreated some now. 1952 Mantles are hotter than ever now. Study what you want to sell and what you can buy stuff for and what and where you can sell it. What you can sell on the BST of this board, you can ensure discounting it 10-15% over what your starting price is on ebay since you have ZERO fees thanks to Leon's benevolence....joking....Buying lots is great advice and pulling a few, selling the rest. There are TONS of auction houses-Huggins/Scott, Legendary, Lelands, Hunts, etc that do larger lots where occasionally (not often) lots that contain a lot of oddball stuff or quantities of stuff will go for an amount that gives you opportunity to break them up, be patient, and make 30-40% on your $$ (or more) even with ebay/paypal fees. At the same time, you have to be ready to absorb a loss or two on things. And the don't be a collector AND a dealer is great advice. It's expensive. You will not get rich but with research and time, you can offset what you spend with what you sell and maybe pocket a buck or two in the end.
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