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Message:: [QUOTE="say_it_slowly, post: 434014, member: 50"]Sorry you're in a tough place right now. I only sell occasionally on Ebay and Etsy (actually not at all the last two years but that my own story). What I will say is that for online sales it's often all in the name and condition. So when researching it's important to record all info about marks or lack of marks as well as doing a really good look for any damage. Checking sold listings is a good way to see if it's worth your effort. At flea markets some people, usually looking to re-sell, are also very interested the the maker and other people just want decorations. Everyone is looking for a deal. My daughter started selling on Poshmark and did fairly well with certain name brand clothes she found at thrift stores but did a lot of time researching what was hot and is very picky about condition. She's since shifted to mostly jewelry and has does well but again she's researching hot styles and maker's marks all the time. She checks sold prices. They take a hefty percentage of the proceeds I think but it's an another option out there. Anyway, on the blue and white teapot it might help to know any marks on it. Calico or chintz are possible search terms. In general without knowing the maker I'd say that where I am it's a style that was popular 10-20 years ago but I don't think so much now. Other areas could be different.[/QUOTE]