Sand collecting is a new trend, with 100-500 items for sale on eBay at any time. Some collectors focus on cultural or historical significance, while others collect from exotic beaches or around the world. Prices can range from $20-$50 for a small vial to hundreds of dollars for sought-after samples. Joining sand collecting groups can be a good way to start.
If you think you’ve heard it all when it comes to weird collections, you’re in for a treat. What if I could tell you that next time you’re at the beach, you should consider packing up some sand and then selling it on eBay? Sound crazy? Sand collecting is a new trend that is making waves on the internet. At any one time, there are 100 to 500 sand-collecting items for sale on eBay. Examples include the sand of Cannon Beach in Oregon, home to Haystack Rock, and the sand of the island of Okinawa.
Collecting sand is not a casual adventure. Some people only collect sand that has cultural or historical significance, while others go even further, collecting, for example, sand samples that have to do with World War II or other important but specific historical events. Sand collecting is also practiced as a more informal hob by people who have traveled to exotic beaches and want to take home a true memento of their trip. Other people approach sand collecting from a geographical point of view, collecting samples of “African sands” or “sand from around the world”.
Collecting sand can get expensive. A sample from a hard-to-reach beach in a distant country can cost an average of $20 to $50 US dollars for a small glass vial containing a few grams of sand. Prices can go up due to the historical importance, heritage connection and even the presence of celebrities in the area. Sand collecting is too new an area to talk about records, but it’s not hard to estimate that some sought-after samples can easily run into the hundreds of dollars.
If you are interested in sand collecting, a good way to get started is to search online for sand collecting groups and blogs. Many people who are active in sand collecting form groups to trade samples rather than buy their sand. This is a great option if you have something to pay back and don’t mind the hassle of dealing with shipping.
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