Ebay Shopping: Tom Mix Silent Film for Toy 16mm Projectors

There's nothing that I love then a good cowboy and Tom Mix was one of the first. A true pioneer staring in 336 film and only 9 of them were silent. Pick up one of the silent ones off of ebay -- bids are only around 10 bucks. Looks like Cowboy Mix might have taught John Wayne a few things or two.

Ebay Shopping: Vintage Roller Skates

As little girls growing up, we owned a few pairs of these old roller skates. That is until our mom found some fabulous wroght iron gates from the 1920s that were discarded in the trash. We strapped the roller skates on to the gates and tied a rope to our car. Now talk about fireworks! There were more sparks flying then the Macy's Forth of July display over Manhattan. Awww, one will do for some beautiful metal work. Of course kids don't try this at home -- we suggest just strapping them onto an old pair of sneaks and let the fun begin. Bids are at $5.32 for these little gems with about four days left. Good Luck!

Ebay Shopping: Fantastic Mr. Fox!

This little guy comes from the '30s and he may or may not be a Steiff. Either way, he's adorable! The reserve hasn't been met yet, so good luck!

Ebay Shopping: Vintage Fly Wind Up Toy

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Even though I hate bugs I just love this wind up toy from the 1920s/30s. Bids start at $175.00 so don't swat this one down.

Ebay Shopping: Kids in Zepplin Pedal Cars

This was obviously coolest kid on the block with having THREE of these fantastic pedal cars. But you'll be even cooler if you pick up the ladybug soap box durby car that we're selling at Hovey Vintage. Bidding on this photograph is currently at $16.59.

Ebay Shopping: F.D. Peter's Child's Skis

With temperatures soaring into insufferable territory this weekend, we have our minds set on chillier seasons. How fun would it be to need to bundle up and strap on a pair of these! These wooden skis are going for $6 on ebay.  You'll need to add the little straps and Alpine boots (red laces required).

Ebay Shopping: Indian and Egyptian Lead Soldiers

Militaries have done so much for fashion. What would Michael Jackson have done in the '80s. What would every American man do without khakis? The Egyptian and Indian armies had even better ideas. Look at these beautiful costumes! These British made lead soldiers are a must for any collector. Bidding is at £6.50 with less then a day to go on Ebay UK.

Ebay Shopping: Child's Folding Beach Chair

Despite it's allure, I've never been much of a beach person. Seaweed is slimy and gross...the sun burned me and left me looking like a dalmation...and most terribly, I always got sand in my bathing suit. If only my parents had thought to bring a vintage wooden folding chair with striped canvas to the shore! With stripes like these, you can make this weekend's trek to East Hampton feel more like a Riviera jaunt. It's only $14.99 on ebay.

Ebay Shopping: 19th c. Carved Carousel Horse

Daddy, I want a pony! You could probably buy a real horse for the price of this antique carousel one, but just think of all you'll save in grooming, feeding and board fees. Bids for this guy start at $3,300, but if you win him, shipping from the Netherlands is free!

Ebay Shopping: Rain Rain Go Away

We're tired of all this rain that we've been having in New York. But, it might ok if you get to sport these great Bata rain boots (childern size 11) from the 1950s. They're sooo much cooler then your standard Wellington, we love how they buckle on the top! Buy them now for $31.20.

Ebay Shopping / Things We Love: LEDERHOSEN

This photo is everything we love all rolled up into one thing: 1930s, lederhosen, photography, and Ebay. I don't think my day can get any better! You can buy this now for $3.50.

Ebay Shopping: Steiff Zebra

The aution for this great Steiff zebra ends in 6 hours. Bidding is at $23.00. Good luck!

Ebay Shopping: 1940s Paper Dolls

Bidding for the fabulous paper dolls from the '40s is a must! The current bid is $10.49. Good luck!

Ebay Shopping: Steeple Chase Pinball Game

In loving memory of Eight Belles who died tragically at the finish line of the Kentucky Derby. Bidding on this steeple chase themed pinball machine starts at $19.00, but the reserve has not been met yet.

Ebay Shopping: 1940s Backgammon Set

I always loved sports, but was never one for games (of the dating or board variety). I'd answer Trivial Pursuit questions, but couldn't be bothered with the dice and all those little pies. Porter inherited none of this obstinance. If she or my father came within 20 feet of a bakelite disk or a domino, a heated game would ensue. When going the backgammon route, Porter and my dad most commonly stacked their chips on an amazing brown and peach needlepointed gameboard, which, for aesthetic purposes, allowed me to appreciate the game from afar. But standing by my principles, I never had an urge to personally put it to use. This beautiful set from the '40s can be appreciated by a stick-in-the-mud aesthete as much as an actual gaming fanatic. Bids currently sit at $10. The auction ends in 2 days!

Ebay Shopping: Salvadore Dali

Start the appriciation for the great surrealists at an early age! This Salvadore Dali painting is up for auction on Ebay. Bids starting at $999.00 or you can just buy it now for $2,500.00.