Old Concert T-Shirts - The Black-Gold of Pop Culture
What it is:
What to Look For:
The big names of Rock-n-Roll are always in demand: Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Lynard Skynard... the list goes on.
Bands tend to do much better than individual artists, but there are exceptions to every rule. Don't pass up Jimmi Hendrix or Bruce Springsteen. Shirts from early in a band's career usually sell for more than later shirts.
Just buy them all, as they shouldn't cost more than a dollar or two.
Selling Strategies:
Auction Title:
Include the name of the artist or band and the date, as well as the words 'concert', 'tour' and 't-shirt'.
Category:
Entertainment Memorabilia > Music Memorabilia > Rock, Pop
or
Clothing, Shoes & Accessories > Vintage
Use both categories for the more desirable shirts.
or
Clothing, Shoes & Accessories > Vintage
Use both categories for the more desirable shirts.
Pricing:
Start your bidding at $9.95 and let collectors fight over it!
Highlights:
Wouldn't you love to have been the seller of any of these?
- $312 for a 1967 Monkees shirt
- $279 for a 1991 Iron Maidon shirt
- $178 for a 1982 Clash shirt
- $152 of a 1981 Rolling Stones shirt
- $140 for a 1994 Motley Crue shirt
- $102 for a 1980 Bruce Springsteen shirt
Doesn't get much easier. Fold the shirt and put it in a plastic bag. Place in a padded mailer.
Avoid:
Since you never have to pay much for these, there is really nothing to stay away from. Even a many of the dogs will sell for $10 if you want to bother listing them.
Of course, any shirts you sell should be clean and odor free. Some people like them to show some wear, but those with large holes should be avoided.
Target Selling Range (Profit Potential):
Most of the shirts you find will sell in the $25 to $50 range. $100+ sales are not uncommon.
Go see for yourself on eBay. Click Here to see what vintage concert t-shirts are currently selling for.
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