Selling tip: Seize the day [in history]!

[duchess-at-speakeasy]

Wondering what to sell and when -- and how best to market the product? One choice is to tie the item to a day in history.  An event, a famous person, a nostalgic memory, births, deaths, anniversaries, celebrations.

For example, on this day in history:

July 20, 1969 - Astronaut Neil Armstrong walked on the moon

July 20, 1973 - Martial arts innovator died at age 32

You can look up any day, any year, and find something around which to "sell" your product to a target audience.

August marks the 40th anniversary of Elvis Presley's passing (17th) and the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana's passing (31st).  Sad events and celebrities in the news seem to generate the most interest, but there are plenty of historical dates and "national" days to celebrate.  Wasn't there a "National Eat a Donut Day" recently?

In late September 1997, I remember doing an antiques and collectibles show at the Tacoma Dome.  What was selling like the proverbial hotcakes?  Yup.  Anything related to Princess Diana, the British royal family in general and really anything marked "made in England."   Alas, not my cup of tea . . . but at least the buzz surrounding a nearby booth filled with Princess Diana and other royalty memorabilia spilled over to mine!

~~C~~

[divwido]

Who is the martial arts innovator?

[a*river*runs*through*it]

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@divwido wrote:

Who is the martial arts innovator?

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Bruce Lee.

[a*river*runs*through*it]

Here is a link to find all the info you need:

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

[retrose1]

OJ got paroled today, he might be looking for some more of his memorabilia.

[duchess-at-speakeasy]

Bruce Lee.

His grave in Seattle's Lakeview Cemetery has been a "must visit" destination by the MA faithful and other admirers for decades.  

~~C~~

[a*river*runs*through*it]

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@retrose1 wrote:

OJ got paroled today, he might be looking for some more of his memorabilia.

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@retrose1 wrote:

OJ got paroled today, he might be looking for some more of his memorabilia.

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Now that is freaking hysterical!

[timemachine777]

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@duchess-at-speakeasy wrote:

Wondering what to sell and when -- and how best to market the product? One choice is to tie the item to a day in history.  An event, a famous person, a nostalgic memory, births, deaths, anniversaries, celebrations.

For example, on this day in history:

July 20, 1969 - Astronaut Neil Armstrong walked on the moon

July 20, 1973 - Martial arts innovator died at age 32

You can look up any day, any year, and find something around which to "sell" your product to a target audience.

August marks the 40th anniversary of Elvis Presley's passing (17th) and the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana's passing (31st).  Sad events and celebrities in the news seem to generate the most interest, but there are plenty of historical dates and "national" days to celebrate.  Wasn't there a "National Eat a Donut Day" recently?

In late September 1997, I remember doing an antiques and collectibles show at the Tacoma Dome.  What was selling like the proverbial hotcakes?  Yup.  Anything related to Princess Diana, the British royal family in general and really anything marked "made in England."   Alas, not my cup of tea . . . but at least the buzz surrounding a nearby booth filled with Princess Diana and other royalty memorabilia spilled over to mine!

~~C~~

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All famous recently deceased people.

[ersatz_sobriquet]

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@retrose1 wrote:

OJ got paroled today, he might be looking for some more of his memorabilia.

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I don't think it's safe to list it....he might show up at the door.....

[sockmonkeydave]

10-31-1959  all hollows eve....

Lee Harvey Oswald walked into the American office in Moscow

He said " I know things about the spy plane"... and he did.

At the same time, on the other side of the world...

A teenage girl gave birth to a boy child.

And the nurse, at the home for wayward girls....

put a sock monkey in my arms...

And the rest is history...

[duchess-at-speakeasy]

Yes, recently departed celebrities always generate sales.  I notice that Martin Landau memorabilia is doing quite well on eBay this week. As for OJ, I imagine people will continue to capitalize on his notoriety in the foreseeable future -- good, bad or indifferent.    Personally, I prefer to concentrate on positive role models and worthy accomplishments, but my point is the same.  Timing and relevance are important aspects of selling, whether it means jumping on a bandwagon or starting a trend. By the way, today is also my 20th anniversary on eBay.   Nobody famous here, folks, but longevity counts for something, doesn't it? ~~C~~

[ebuyingcat]

Congratulations!

Twenty years is something to be proud of, I know I will be someday.

Best Wishes.

[z50com]

Congratulations on your 20th year at eBay, that in itself is an accomplishment.

And you're still selling!

[pikabo-icu]

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@duchess-at-speakeasy wrote:
 By the way, today is also my 20th anniversary on eBay.   Nobody famous here, folks, but longevity counts for something, doesn't it? ~~C~~

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Congrats!!!  That's is definitely an accomplishment. 

[a*river*runs*through*it]

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@ersatz_sobriquet wrote:

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@retrose1 wrote:

OJ got paroled today, he might be looking for some more of his memorabilia.

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I don't think it's safe to list it....he might show up at the door.....

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Especially if you stumbled upon the lost knife and listed it.