Top 10: Quirky collectibles, antique items, and more up for sale in Warwick and Southern Downs
Gaming cards in mint condition, vintage homewares, and even a book printed more than 200 years ago! These are the most unique items up for grabs from Warwick to the Granite Belt, and how they can be yours today.
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From pristine gaming card collections and antique cookware to a book printed more than 200 years ago, the Southern Downs has no shortage of wacky and wonderful items for sale.
Getting your hands on almost any item has never been easier than in the world of online shopping, with Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, and auction sites such as eBay making those unique finds accessible to all with just a few clicks.
Check out some of the region’s best online buys below:
1. Antique collector’s book
ASKING PRICE: $100
This edition of The Complete Letter-Writer: Containing Familiar Letters on the Most Common Occasions in Life has been dated back to an Edinburgh printing press in 1799.
The seller wrote in the advertisement that “all pages (were) there and condition to my eye would be good … the leather cover (showed) signs of wear, but not falling apart”.
Filled with English and grammar instructions for every occasion, the unique find is an ode to the now almost-forgotten art of letter-writing.
Click here to view the full advertisement.
2. Donga
ASKING PRICE: $16,500
Whether you’re looking to downsize or are looking for a new addition to your property, this 8m x 3m donga up for grabs near Goondiwindi could be just the item.
The self-contained unit features a gas-fitted kitchen with a stove, grill, and oven, along with an open-plan living area.
Click here to view the full online advertisement.
3. Genuine opal
ASKING PRICE: $750
A shining example of Australia’s national gemstone could be yours right here on the Southern Downs, with this 7.8 carat opal currently up for sale.
The online seller claims the stone was “purchased in the rough directly from the ‘blacklighters’” in Coober Pedy, South Australia.
Click here to read the full advertisement.
4. Retro china display cabinet
ASKING PRICE: $40
This furniture find from the 1950s or ‘60s could help bring a bit of vintage flair to your home.
The seller states the retro cabinet is about 90cm x 30cm x 91cm, and designed to display chinaware or other decorative pieces.
With a few scratches on top but in otherwise good condition, the cabinet is available for pick-up in Warwick.
Click here to read the full advertisement.
5. Collectible plate
ASKING PRICE: $30
This Royal Doulton ‘Teddy Says His Prayers for Dream Street Foundation’ limited edition plate is another collector’s item up for grabs online.
Made in 1995 and complete with The Franklin Mint Heirloom logo on the back, others of its kind in good condition have sold for more than $40 on auction sites such as eBay.
Click here to read the full advertisement.
6. Pokémon card collection
ASKING PRICE: $40 – $150
One Warwick gamer is selling a huge range of Pokémon cards and collectible items online.
The majority of the cards are in either mint or pristine condition in their original cases, and include a number of sought-after editions including Oleana Hyper PSA10 and Pikachu Vmax 96.
Click here to view the full advertisement.
7. Antique door fittings
ASKING PRICE: From $5 each
Another item for the keen renovator or antique lover could be this collection of vintage door knobs and handles.
The advertisements states the range includes vintage, retro or mid-century, and modern items in a variety of shapes and colours.
Pick-up from Stanthorpe or Casino, NSW.
Click here to view the full advertisement.
8. Vintage canister set
ASKING PRICE: $230
If kitchen items are more to your taste, this set of antique canisters and tins could fit right into your cookware collection.
The top-condition set from the 1940s or ‘50s includes tins for flour, sugar, tea, rice, and coffee along with a three-tier cake, biscuit, and pastry tin.
Pick-up is available in Warwick, or items can be posted at the buyer’s expense.
Click here to read the full advertisement.
9. Fully equipped Singer machine
ASKING PRICE: $200
This 1955 Singer sewing machine (model 306k) comes with all attachments, including 12 disks, a knee switch, and a hardcover case.
The vintage find could prove an excellent collector’s item, with machines in a similar condition previously selling online for $500 and up.
Click here to view the full advertisement.
10. Celebrity-signed shirt
CURRENT BID: $120
An Apple and Grape Festival shirt signed by Australian icons such as Daryl Braithwaite is currently being auctioned online to raise funds for the Rare Breeds Trust of Australia.
The entirely volunteer-run organisation is dedicated to the conservation and breeding of endangered domestic farm livestock.
Click here to view the full advertisement, and click here to register for the auction.