Many people (myself included) can’t imagine people paying good money for a button… but they do!  Here are some examples why selling old sewing buttons are a good thing to sell on eBay.

The seller had over 18 photos of these buttons.

Title: Vintage 100 Button Lot Rhinestone Victorian Glass

eBay Item number: 350315766991

SOLD: $415.00

Here’s what the seller, MATLOT4 says about this lot:

BEAUTIFUL LOT OF ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE BUTTONS- RHINESTONES- CARVED PLASTICS CELLULOID OR BAKELITE ? – VICTORIAN – GLASS- PLASTIC- AND MORE- WILL INCLUDE 100 BUTTONS AND 6 BUTTON COVERS- SEE MANY PICTURES- LARGE RHINESTONE FLOWER BUTTONS ARE GORGEOUS- AURORA BOREALIS RHINESTONES- AND MORE-

Title: 5 Huge Authentic Chanel Metal Buttons

eBay Item number: 280466676040

SOLD: $215.00

Here’s what the seller, the_material_girl says about this lot:

This is a lot of 5 extra large authentic Chanel metal buttons with the CC logo on the front and a cartouche on the backs that reads “Chanel CC Made in France”.  These are approx 1 and 1/8″ in diameter and lean toward 1 and 3/16″ in diameter. They are nice bright buttons with metal shanks.  The condition is excellent.  It is very difficult to find 5 of these in a nice large size.

Title: Antique Enamel Button

eBay Item number: 180466723255

SOLD: $178.25

Here’s what the seller, marthamia56 says about this button:

Exquisite antique enamel button in excellent condition. It is part of my grandmother’s collection. It measures 1 and 1/4 inches in diameter. Thanks for your consideration. Paypal only. United States shipping only. Others considered on request. Please email me first through ebay. Thank you.

Title: Collection of Fabulous Vintage Bakelite Buttons

eBay Item number: 110492588654

SOLD: $113.61

Here’s what the seller, HorsestoHamsters says about this lot:

Fabulous Collection of Vintage Bakelite Buttons… There are a several nice Bi-color Buttons in the mix…Please note that the Large Red/Yellow Geometric has a small flake on one of the sides that is worth a mention….Shades of Green, Red, Yellow, Orange, Black…Some really nice pieces in this group…From simple Ball Buttons to Special Chunky Carved Bakelite…The largest piece is the Red that measures just a hair under 2″…They are all in nice, clean, ready to use Condition…Sure to Please

Title: Beautiful Lot Mother Of Pearl Buttons

eBay Item number: 330405323751

SOLD: $76.00

Here’s what the seller, hkettinger says about this lot:

This is a beautiful collection of mother of pearl buttons!  The pictures just don’t do them justice!  Buttons range in size from 1/4 inch to 1 3/8 inch. Almost all of the buttons have carved designs, with the exception of the decorative buttons in photo #11.  There are lots of beautifully carved large buttons – rare.  Interesting snowflake design – photo #7.  There are over 200 buttons in this lot!