Flip it or Skip it: Recent Episodes
Danna Crawford and Wayne Jordan
Join Danna Crawford and Wayne Jordan weekly for laughter, stories, and a common-sense approach to buying and selling (flipping) antiques and collectibles.
The death of Queen Elizabeth and ascension of Prince Charles as King has caused the collectibles market to kick into overdrive. It's a good time to sell, but is it a good time to buy?
High end cufflinks regularly sell for five figures or more. But, how do you tell designer knockoffs from the real deal? And, is costume jewelry valuable?
Copper cookware is an abiding heirloom sought by many collectors. But, flippers need to know how to evaluate the items to achieve the best prices.
Restaurant menus are great items to flip once you understand why collectors want them and what they are looking for. Join Danna and Wayne for a lively discussion on flipping menus.
Casino collectibles are everywhere: chips, cards, clothing, souvenirs and more. But how much of it is valuable? Join Danna and Wayne for a lively discussion of the topic.
Christmas nativity sets are produced by some of the top ceramics manufacturers worldwide. They are good items to flip all year round.
Once icons of American pop culture, Ronco products are now hard to find on the secondary market. But they are fun, usable, and profitable. Join Danna and Wayne for a lively discussion of Ronco.
Vintage camping equipment is hot, and camping stoves are in demand. But, stoves are temperamental. Join Danna and Wayne for a lively discussion on how to evaluate vintage camping stoves.
Bamboo fishing rods have been collected for generations, and they have a strong presence in the secondary market. The fortunate few who know a bit about these rods stand to make a nice profit flipping them.
Glassybaby votive candleholders and cups are hot right now. Demand is growing. They are generally inexpensive to buy and prices on the secondary market are trending up.
Pinback buttons are popular items to collect and flip. They are relatively inexpensive and can bring a good return on investment. But, sellers must know which ones to flip and which to skip.
How to spot trends, how to predict trends, and how to catch a trending wave are the topics of today's conversation.
Liquor decanters are everywhere. But which ones are valuable and which should you avoid? Danna and Wayne discuss the ups and downs of flipping liquor decanters.
Danna's recent trip to NYC inspired this lively discussion of flipping New York City souvenirs.
A practical guide to the Brimfield Antique and Flea Market in Massachusetts. Danna gives a full report of her visit in May 2022.
Collecting match covers is the second most popular hobby (after stamps). Though not as pervasive as they were a generation ago, they are easy to find and flip (sometimes for a lot of money). Join Danna and Wayne as they discuss the ins & outs of flipping match covers.
Discover what the most valuable postcards are to flip. Join Wayne and Danna for a discussion of how to evaluate, price, and market postcards.
Vintage Tupperware is hot! But, not all of them are worth "big bucks." In this episode, Danna and Wayne discuss where to find Tupperware, how to clean the stains, and how to list them for resale.
Ikea is hot, whether furniture, toys, or gadgets. Best of all, most folks have no idea what it's worth on the resale market, so so you can buy low and sell high. Join Wayne and Danna for a peek at this relatively unknown opportunity.
Vintage and antique floor lamps are everywhere, but you have to look closely to find ones that are safe as well as stylish. Join Danna and Wayne to explore the ins and outs of flipping floor lamps.
Demand is strong for cuckoo clocks, whether vintage, antique, or just for parts. Join Wayne and Danna as they discuss how to profit from these finds.
How to identify and authenticate antique samplers is today's topic. Join Danna and Wayne for a deep dive.
Hess toy trucks have been a popular collectible for over 50 years. The market is stable and sales are brisk. Join Danna and Wayne as they discuss this in-demand item.
We live in an electronic world, and every new device brings with it an opportunity to flip old electronics. Join Danna and Wayne to discover where the opportunities are.
The resale market for militaria is booming! (No pun intended). Join Danna and Wayne for an up-close look at how you can profit from flipping vintage military items.
The market for vintage Polaroid cameras is thriving! Join Danna and Wayne to learn how you can profit from Polaroid's comeback.
Cookie jars can be profitable, but there are a lot of fakes out there. Join Danna and Wayne to discover which ones to flip and which ones to skip.
Many think old newspapers aren't worth the trouble to flip. But, Danna and Wayne offer many ways that old newspapers can be profitable.
Are Corningware pieces really selling for thousands of dollars? Maybe. Danna and Wayne investigate.
Whether you dig them up or buy them at a yard sale, fossils are a fun and profitable item to flip.
Teacups are fun and profitable to flip if you know the basics: how to distinguish between bone china and fine china, how to spot repairs, and what to look for in sets and singles.
Today we go treasure hunting at the Cabin Fever antiques show in Lincoln, NE. Danna shares stories from vendors and pickers.
Guitars are everywhere. Which ones are good to flip, and which ones should you skip? Danna and Wayne take a deep dive into the fundamentals of guitar flipping.
Ashtrays are an often overlooked item for flipping. However, they are usually inexpensive to buy and bring remarkable prices when sold. Danna and Wayne introduce you to this great flippable.
Yearbooks - whether school, corporate, literary annuals, or other - are all surprisingly good items to flip for profit.
Ebayana (a.k.a. eBay swag) is easy to collect and flip if you know where to find it and who to sell it to. In this episode, Danna and Wayne have fun with the topic.
Vintage eyeglass frames are stylish and a great way to save money on your next pair of glasses. Better still, they are great items to flip!
Fast food toys are the subject of this episode. Are they worth anything? Which ones sell best? Danna and Wayne fill you in.
Sewing stuff is everywhere, and some of it is really profitable. In this episode, Danna and Wayne discuss what to look for, where to find items, and how much some things are selling for.
Danna and Wayne discuss the hot market for vintage blank media: cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs, VHS, thumb drives, and more.
Danna and Wayne discuss treasure hunting at the Springfield, Ohio Antiques Show extravaganza!
Danna and Wayne discuss designer purses, off-brand purses, and a surprising revelation about what cohort is NOT buying name-brand goods.
Danna and Wayne discuss the legalities and opportunities in buying and selling taxidermy and crafts that use animal parts.
Danna and Wayne look at the market for Olympics memorabilia: what's hot and what's not.
Join Danna and Wayne for a look at flipping one of the most popular and enduring inventions of the 20th Century: Bakelite.
Danna and Wayne delve into the unusually profitable world of flipping ham radio equipment.
Danna and Wayne cook up a fun episode on the ins & outs of finding and flipping cast iron cookware
Danna and Wayne have a lively conversation about flipping books: where to find them and how to research and price them.
Danna and Wayne discuss finding and flipping vintage and designer marbles. How to discover what you've got, how to research, photograph, and list on eBay.
Danna and Wayne explore flipping weird medical devices, quack medicine, patent medicine bottle, counterfeit labels, and more.
Danna and Wayne have fun with flipping Barbies, and Danna shares a weird way to authenticate vintage Barbie dolls.
Join Danna and Wayne as they share their recipe for flipping kitchen appliances and gadgets.
Danna and Wayne discuss the fun of flipping Snoopy collectibles and share their experiences.
In this episode, Danna and Wayne discuss trucker hats: what they are and how they differ from baseball hats and dad hats. How should they be priced? How should they be shipped? Should you flip them or skip them?
Join Danna and Wayne for a lively discussion of finding, buying, and selling Video Home System (VHS) tapes.
Danna and Wayne share their shipping experiences and offer tips on packing, insurance, and how to get free USPS and UPS boxes and shipping supplies.
Join Danna and Wayne as they discuss the finer points of flipping vintage cowboy boots. Topics include types of leather, stitching, heel sizes, and more.
In part two of flipping records, Danna and Wayne discuss the finer points of finding, buying, selling, and shipping 78 RPM records.
In part one of two, Danna and Wayne discuss the finer points of finding, buying, selling, and shipping vinyl records.
Join Danna and Wayne as they explore the ups and downs of buying and selling comic books.
Join Danna and Wayne as they explore the ins-and-outs of buying and selling vintage photos.
Join Danna and Wayne for a lively discussion of framed decorative artwork: what's worth buying, what isn't, how to price it, and where to sell it.
Zippo lighters have been a favorite collectible for over 80 years. But, prices vary wildly. Join Danna and Wayne as they discuss the dos-and- don'ts of flipping Zippo lighters.