Hobbies And Interests
Instructions
Visit the Storybook Knits closet at Home Shopping Network to view the various collections that are currently available. Pay close attention to sweaters that are about to sell out. Since no Storybook Knit design is repeated, retiring garments are a good choice for collectors.
Determine the "type" of sweater grouping you desire. For example, some women may opt for pieces that feature dogs, cats or horses. Others may prefer the brand's whimsical fairytale sweaters, nautical looks, Americana or occupational designs.
Narrow the focus down to specific sweaters wanted for the collection. Those collecting for fun and personal use will make choices geared toward their own tastes. Those collecting for profit will want to identify the garments that tend to pull the greatest sums of money in the secondary market. This can be determined by monitoring selling sites like Ebay to see the kind of money each piece seems to garner.
Search sites like Shopping.com or Shopzilla to determine the various sources available for obtaining the specific Storybook Knit sweaters desired.
Compare the cost for a desired sweater design across the various sites that carry it. Auction sites like Ebay may start with lower bids while other sites only offer the item at a pre-established price. Based on the desirability of the sweater grouping as well as the specific design, one can make a determination whether or not to risk losing it in a bidding situation.
Establish a budgeted amount for the entire collection. Break the budget down into the amount to be spent on each sweater grouping. Then break that down into an allotted amount for each individual sweater.
Rank each sweater on a scale from one to 10 according to its overall desirability. This will help to focus the collection process.
Begin soliciting the purchases desired. Stay within budgetary constraints.