Since we got our new storage building, we’ve been on a quest to de-clutter our house. So far we sold our big 11 ft long Ikea sectional couch that we never cleaned behind and we made $200! Thanks Craigslist! Jay continues to obsess over food prep and bought these salad bowls so we can be cool like Chipotle. Carry on.

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Our Store Week Jan 14-20, 2018
Store #1
Total Items in Store: 5804
Items Sold: 49
Cost of Items Sold: $105
Total Sales: $1,708.45
Highest Price Sold: $175 (Kohler sink)
Average Price Sold: $34.86
Returns: 2
Money Spent on New Inventory This Week: $700
Number of items listed this week: 50
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Bonanza/Trugether:
Sold 1 items for $25
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Store #2
Total Items in Store: 976
Items Sold: 7
Cost of Items Sold: $18
Total Sales: $240.63
Highest Price Sold: $120 (vintage book)
Average Price Sold: $34.37
Returns: 0
Number of items listed this week: 0

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Whatever business we happen to be working on (eBay, rentals, video), the process is the same- lots of little steps and actions make the end goals a reality and pay your bills. Not glamorous, not always easy, not always fun, but always true.

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Our Store Week Jan 7-13, 2018
Store #1
Total Items in Store: 5815
Items Sold: 42
Cost of Items Sold: $125
Total Sales: $1,650.04
Highest Price Sold: $200 (vintage necklace)
Average Price Sold: $39.28
Returns: 1
Money Spent on New Inventory This Week: $40
Number of items listed this week: 100
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Bonanza/Trugether:
Sold 2 items for $50
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Store #2
Total Items in Store: 981
Items Sold: 15
Cost of Items Sold: $30
Total Sales: $470.01
Highest Price Sold: $150 (vintage maps)
Average Price Sold: $31.33
Returns: 0
Number of items listed this week: 0

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Another very cold and busy week of solving problems and getting stuff done. What’s new? Hope your week is warming up!

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Our Store Week Dec 31 2017-Jan 6, 2018

Store #1
Total Items in Store: 5806
Items Sold: 57
Cost of Items Sold: $95
Total Sales: $2,133.00
Highest Price Sold: $260 (vintage knife)
Average Price Sold: $37.42
Returns: 0
Money Spent on New Inventory This Week: $200
Number of items listed this week: 30
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Bonanza/Trugether:
Sold 0 items for $0
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Store #2
Total Items in Store: 993
Items Sold: 9
Cost of Items Sold: $20
Total Sales: $355.87
Highest Price Sold: $150 (vintage book)
Average Price Sold: $39.54
Returns: 0
Number of items listed this week: 0

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We had a great time in NYC visiting family, scavenging and relaxing. But we’re excited to be home to get back to the work of listing, listing, listing (and selling, of course). Don’t forget to look for your eBay Shipping supplies coupon for this quarter here. Happy New Year!

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Our Store Week Dec 24-30, 2017

Store #1
Total Items in Store: 5823
Items Sold: 54
Cost of Items Sold: $155
Total Sales: $2,576.30
Highest Price Sold: $300 (two wood boxes)
Average Price Sold: $47.70
Returns: 3
Money Spent on New Inventory This Week: $400
Number of items listed this week: 20
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Bonanza/Trugether:
Sold 4 items for $100
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Store #2
Total Items in Store: 999
Items Sold: 10
Cost of Items Sold: $38
Total Sales: $357.20
Highest Price Sold: $70 (set of ceramic bowls)
Average Price Sold: $35.72
Returns: 0
Number of items listed this week: 0

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On our way to NYC for 10 days to scavenge, see family and relax/work. Just changed our handling time. Santa guy paid. It’s going to be a great, scavenger Christmas!

eBay bought Terrapeak. USPS is raising their prices, as they pretty much do every year.

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Our Store Week Dec 10-16, 2017

Store #1
Total Items in Store: 5891
Items Sold: 65
Cost of Items Sold: $180
Total Sales: $2,617.15
Highest Price Sold: $280 (shearling hat)
Average Price Sold: $40.26
Returns: 1
Money Spent on New Inventory This Week: $150
Number of items listed this week: 50
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Bonanza/Trugether:
Sold 0 items for $0
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Store #2
Total Items in Store: 1011
Items Sold: 14
Cost of Items Sold: $24
Total Sales: $388.05
Highest Price Sold: $100 (Polaroid software)
Average Price Sold: $27.71
Returns: 0
Number of items listed this week: 0

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We play Vegas style bingo in a local fire hall. We meal prep for the week. Jay hoards SmartWool socks from a discounter online. Check out the new Thumbs Up button on all the forum posts. Happy Winter!

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Our Store Week Dec 3-9, 2017

Store #1
Total Items in Store: 5881
Items Sold: 81
Cost of Items Sold: $215
Total Sales: $3,621.84
Highest Price Sold: $900 (Wilderness Santa)
Average Price Sold: $44.71
Returns: 0
Money Spent on New Inventory This Week: $50
Number of items listed this week: 75
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Bonanza/Trugether:
Sold 1 items for $14
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Store #2
Total Items in Store: 1025
Items Sold: 12
Cost of Items Sold: $16
Total Sales: $282.40
Highest Price Sold: $70 (Leather Bag)
Average Price Sold: $23.53
Returns: 1
Number of items listed this week: 0

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We bump up against the age old questions about auction vs buy now, cancel and sell again for 20x the price, what would you do in this situation? Also these are our meal prep containers that we’re obsessed with. Special thanks to Kate for helping me with the denim jacket research.

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Our Store Week Nov 19-25, 2017

Store #1
Total Items in Store: 5889
Items Sold: 70
Cost of Items Sold: $175
Total Sales: $3,601.07
Highest Price Sold: $1,125 (vintage denim jacket)
Average Price Sold: $51.44
Returns: 0
Money Spent on New Inventory This Week: $50
Number of items listed this week: 50
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Bonanza/Trugether:
Sold 2 items for $40
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Store #2
Total Items in Store: 1044
Items Sold: 9
Cost of Items Sold: $29
Total Sales: $388.39
Highest Price Sold: $150 (vintage cooking pan)
Average Price Sold: $43.15
Returns: 0
Number of items listed this week: 0

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Average week for us even in the holiday season. Sales are picking up today. How is your store?

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Our Store Week Nov 12-18, 2017

Store #1
Total Items in Store: 5860
Items Sold: 61
Cost of Items Sold: $87
Total Sales: $1,726.25
Highest Price Sold: $70 (vintage buttons)
Average Price Sold: $28.29
Returns: 0
Money Spent on New Inventory This Week: $1025
Number of items listed this week: 100
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Bonanza/Trugether:
Sold 0 items for $0
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Store #2
Total Items in Store: 1067
Items Sold: 13
Cost of Items Sold: $30
Total Sales: $265.00
Highest Price Sold: $50 (mannequin)
Average Price Sold: $20.38
Returns: 0
Number of items listed this week: 0

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Holiday shopping can really give a boost to an eBay seller’s bottom line. But we try to keep a level head about it and average out the months, the quarters and the year. How’s your store so far?

We mentioned the Planet Money Podcast “Cat Scam” about drop shipping that we thought was interesting. It’s also a great podcast to binge listen to while listing!

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Our Store Week Nov 5-11, 2017

Store #1
Total Items in Store: 5836
Items Sold: 75
Cost of Items Sold: $156
Total Sales: $2,729.55
Highest Price Sold: $100 (vintage sweater)
Average Price Sold: $36.39
Returns: 1
Money Spent on New Inventory This Week: $50
Number of items listed this week: 120
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Bonanza/Trugether:
Sold 1 items for $43
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Store #2
Total Items in Store: 1067
Items Sold: 14
Cost of Items Sold: $35
Total Sales: $271.89
Highest Price Sold: $35 (vintage jeans)
Average Price Sold: $19.42
Returns: 0
Number of items listed this week: 0

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