Thimbles may be a thing of the past, but you would be surprised what thimbles will fetch in terms of money. Perhaps most of you reading this article have thimbles in your attic or basement for example. You’re probably scratching your head, wondering what to do with them. Popular auction websites such as EBay can expose your thimbles to a huge audience.

Also, flea markets may be a good place as well. You never know who might be looking. Here are some things you’re going to want to consider when selling collectible thimbles on the internet and elsewhere: look on sites like EBay to get an idea what collectible thimbles are worth. This way you'll know what to charge.

Research your data on thimbles in general through books, magazines or websites. The more you know about the history of thimbles, the better off you'll be. You shouldn't probably sign for an account for EBay if you haven't done so already. Pictures speak a thousand words, so it's a good idea to take photos of your collective thimbles. It's more likely that somebody will be interested in buying your thimbles.

Another thing, you want to take quality photos of your thimbles so people looking on EBay can get a get a good feel for what you’re selling. It might be a good idea to touch up your photos in Photoshop or some other graphics software. Make sure that if you are selling your thimbles online, they should be cleaned and in good condition. If your thimbles are in better condition, the more likely you'll get larger bids.

When selling your collectible thimbles, you should be completely honest about what you’re selling. Nobody likes scams or people who aren't telling the truth. If your thimbles are broken, you probably shouldn't sell and list them on EBay. Make sure your descriptions are well detailed so people know what they are getting into.

Here are a few ideas.  Let the bidder on EBay name their price for your thimbles. This may be a better method to selling your thimbles. Go to local flee markets in your area and talk to some of the vendors about selling collectible thimbles. This way you'll know what to expect when selling at a flea market. Besides, you never know who might want to buy collectible thimbles. Post an ad in your local paper about your collectible thimbles. This option may cost a little bit of money, but in the end it will be worth it.

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