🎃 5 Halloween Categories That Sell for Hundreds on eBay

5 Halloween Categories That Sell for Hundreds on eBay

Every year, Halloween comes and goes — but for resellers, spooky season never ends! Whether you love digging through thrift stores, garage sales, or estate auctions, these five Halloween categories can bring in serious profit. Some pieces sell for hundreds of dollars if you know what to look for.

 

So grab your coffee, your tote bag, and your eBay app — let’s go treasure-hunting!

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1. Outdoor Vintage Halloween Decor

Nothing screams nostalgia like a glowing pumpkin or skeleton from decades past. Vintage Halloween yard décor is hot on eBay — especially pieces from the 1950s–1980s.

What to Look For:

  • Rosbro and Kokomold blow-molds — especially pumpkins, skeletons, witches, and the Pumpkin Carriage.

  • Empire, TPI, and General Foam Plastics also made high-value blow-molds.

  • Oversized pieces like giant skeletons or multi-piece pumpkin sets.

Reseller Tip:
Even if paint is faded, collectors love authentic vintage patina. Clean gently, but don’t repaint — original condition sells higher.

Example Sold Listings:

  • Rosbro Pumpkin Carriage: $250–$400

  • Giant skeleton blow-mold: $300+

  • Empire Witch on Broom: $150–$250


2. Indoor Halloween Lamps & Lights

These are sleeper hits many thrifters overlook! Small lamps, light-up wall decorations, and ceramic lighted houses sell quickly around August–October.

What to Look For:

  • Ceramic pumpkins with cut-outs for light bulbs

  • String lights shaped like ghosts, black cats, or candy corn

  • Vintage tabletop lamps with flicker bulbs or painted shades

Bonus:
Themed “Halloween Town” buildings (similar to Department 56 or Lemax) are collectible. Sets or villages can fetch several hundred dollars, especially discontinued ones.

Example Sold Listings:

  • Lemax Spooky Town “Haunted Carousel” – $200+

  • Vintage ceramic lighted pumpkin lamp – $75–$150


3. Halloween Jewelry That Sparkles and Sells

Halloween jewelry isn’t just fun — it’s profitable! From whimsical pins to statement necklaces, collectors love these pieces year-round.

Top Brands to Watch:

  • Kirks Folly – Known for dreamy, magical designs with moons, fairies, and cats. Halloween-themed Kirks Folly pieces can reach $200–$400.

  • Disney – Especially Mickey Mouse Jack-O-Lantern and Haunted Mansion jewelry.

  • MacKenzie-Childs – High-end enamel or hand-painted Halloween accessories with signature patterns.

Quick Tip:
Look for signed jewelry, limited-edition releases, and holiday collections with original packaging — that can double your profit.

Example Sold Listings:

  • Kirks Folly Halloween cat pin: $250

  • Disney Mickey Pumpkin earrings: $125

  • MacKenzie-Childs bat brooch: $200


4. Collectible Character Decor

Certain characters are tied to Halloween nostalgia and bring strong emotional value for buyers.

Keep an Eye Out For:

  • Peanuts Halloween décor — Snoopy as a ghost or pumpkin patch themes.

  • Disney Halloween — Mickey, Minnie, and villains in costume.

  • Vintage black cats, especially ceramic figurines or chalkware styles.

Example Sold Listings:

  • Peanuts Great Pumpkin figurine set: $150+

  • Vintage black cat wall plaque: $100–$200

Reseller Tip:
Bundle smaller themed items together (like 3 Peanuts mugs or 2 black cat figurines) — bundles can attract collectors building displays.


5. Modern Halloween Inflatables

While not vintage, holiday inflatables can bring massive profits — especially discontinued ones.

Best Sellers:

  • Large Disney-branded inflatables (Jack-O-Lantern Mickeys, Haunted Mansion, Nightmare Before Christmas)

  • Older Gemmy inflatables (pre-2015)

  • Animated or light-up versions in original boxes

Example Sold Listings:

  • 12-ft Jack Skellington inflatable: $300–$500

  • Vintage Gemmy ghost trio: $250

Pro Tip:
Test and photograph your inflatables fully inflated before listing. Buyers love to see they work — and you’ll get fewer returns.


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🎯 Final Thoughts

Halloween items are some of the most fun — and profitable — things to resell. They blend nostalgia, whimsy, and high demand. Whether you’re a seasoned eBay seller or just starting out, learning these categories can help you find treasures others overlook.

So the next time you spot a dusty pumpkin or a smiling ghost at a garage sale… check eBay before you pass it by. 👻

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