Hobbies And Interests
Instructions
Determine Its Worth
Search Web sites like eBay to determine how much buyers are willing to spend on sea glass pieces comparable to your own.
Price your sea glass based on whether it is genuine or artificial. Genuine sea glass found on beaches and created through the natural process is more expensive because it is rarer. Artificial sea glass is easy to produce and allows the creator to make pieces in every color--even very unusual colors--so it is worth less.
Auction off genuine sea glass at higher prices based upon color. Rare colors such as red, purple and yellow can be sold for higher prices. Further, some sea glass has a natural 'C' pattern in it, which can also increase its value.
Know that sea glass has become more valuable in recent years because it is harder to find due to increased environmental awareness.
Find a Market
Take a cue from other sellers. Pick up on the key words and phrases they use to target sea glass hobbyists and use this lingo to sell your own pieces.
Choose an online resource such as eBay to auction off your items. An Internet auction provides the best opportunity to reach out to the greatest number of potential buyers.
Gear your auction toward the groups most interested in purchasing sea glass, including hobbyists, craft store owners and jewelry marketers.
Provide Background Information
Prepare adequate information for each item you wish to auction off, such as where the sea glass was found. Be sure to mention if the glass was man-made or perfected in a rock tumbler.
Take clear digital pictures of the product to provide credibility, allowing buyers to gain an accurate idea of the glass they may purchase.
List as much additional information on the glass as possible, including detailed descriptions of the color, shape and size to give it a better chance of selling.