Analysis paralysis - sell groups by brand or style?

[maeday76]

I'm inundated with costume inventory. Mostly 1960s to today. I will go insane listing each item individually (even though I know individual pieces sell faster and for better prices.) 

If you need to sell in groups/lots, do you all expect buyers/collectors to hunt for a specific brands, Monet, Trifari, KJL etc.,  or does it make sense to put pieces together that  make more sense visually, regardless of brand? 

Ex: these are all "Etruscan," archaic in style and make sense together. They're 3 different brands. 

This Trifari bracelet and Monet earrings were made for each other:

After sorting by brand, there's no aesthetic through line or appeal other than the name. 

So, is it more important to group by style similarities or brand-loyal visual schizophrenia? 

Any additional input on trying to unload faster without getting fleeced is very welcome 

[jklfindings]

From my experience, the people who are up for buying lots, are resellers.  As long as the price is right, the mix really doesnt matter to them.  I personally have had very little luck in selling matching lots to the general public.  Not really sure why, but I always end up breaking up the lot in the end lol.

[maeday76]

@jklfindings 

So I think I just heard you say that lots are only going to sell for bargain basement prices? 

And that the organization of visual similarities vs. brands is not a factor in your experience?

[njcarpetbagger]

I haven't done that well selling in large same-brand costume lots, though rarely a lot does sell for a nice price. I think the small matching lots aren't worth your time.

Unfortunately most costume, even from the 60s, is kinda worthless right now. Just list the notable pieces and maybe make a junk lot of the rest. I've been throwing mine towards the local auction house instead of listing on ebay lately. 

[doodledog8]

I was researching vintage Trifari a few days ago and just checked again before replying here. I disagree in that you CAN get good money in lots. If you type in vintage Trifar or Monet, then highest prices + ship, then sold items you will find lots that have sold for $1000's  of dollars. There was a seller who had some smaller lots than the super large ones, where the jewelry coordinated with each other and they were getting $100's of dollars.

I think you could do well this way. Try a couple and see how it goes.

Best of Luck .

[maeday76]

@njcarpetbagger Your auction house takes vintage costume? Are you selling it by the pound? How does that work? Thanks for replying I'm very curious about this possible solution.

[maeday76]

@doodledog8 

I'll have to do a closer look for lots + highest price. Thanks!

[njcarpetbagger]

Yes, by the pound, random amounts. They take 35 percent.