Browsing the archives for the toys tag

Some tips for antique, vintage & collectible sellers with stores both online and off

My husband and I found a new antique mall this weekend and we were checking it out. Now, most of the time, we go to stores just to say, “Oh, my grandma had one of these!” but the longer I have been in the eBay business, the more these trips turn into “Remember how long [...]

CPSIA, unofficially, allows for the sale of vintage toys and books

In an update to the article we posted here, the Consumer Product Safety Commission posted the following small business guidance on 2/10/09:http://cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/smbus/sbguide.pdf
Question 17: Can I sell vintage children’s books and other children’s products that are collectibles? Yes. [...]

How does the new CPSIA law impact online sellers and crafters?

THE ISSUE:
Signed into law on August 14th, 2008, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) includes updates to existing consumer protection laws and notably imposes strict regulations for the manufacture and sale of “children’s products” (designed for 12 years of age or younger) containing harmful lead and phthalates. The crux of the matter is the [...]