This month, Silly Putty hits the big FIVE-O! (Hey, it's older than I am!) In its honor, I've searched eBay's completed toy auctions (14 March 2000) and brought up a few familiar names. These should bring back a few memories!
Silly Putty
Number of items: 8
High: $34.00
Low: $3.25
Average: $14.79
Sell through rate: 88%
Etch-a-Sketch
Number of items: 10
High: $4.25
Low: $1.25
Average: $2.95
Sell through rate: 60%
Slinky
Number of items: 109
High: $200.00
Low: $0.58
Average: $15.48
Sell through rate: 62%
Yo-Yo
Number of items: 743
High: $585.00
Low: $1.75
Average: $25.39
Sell through rate: 55%
Mr. Potato Head
Number of items: 118
High: $100.00
Low: $0.99
Average: $14.04
Sell through rate: 62%
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Michele Alice is EcommerceBytes Update Contributing Editor. Michele is a freelance writer in the Berkshire mountains of Massachusetts. She collects books, science fiction memorabilia and more! Email her at makalice @ adelphia.net eBay ID: Malice9
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