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Last night it was snowing heavily
This morning we woke to this
Oh, awesome! Thanks Mike!
Hahahahahaha! You’d think, right? We were horrified to discover it’s priced higher than average. The “reasonably” priced tracts were going for $10k an acre! Where it *is* cheap is on the border, due to the ongoing drug conflict; nobody wants to live where you can get caught between a drug lord and his mule route.
P.S. It’s still snowing!
Thanks, Mike, you have simultaneously blown my mind and made me feel inadequate! LOL. Thank you again for your help. My original listings were created on the basis of your posts and I have carefully read through the advice you’ve given others and tried to take the information practically. However, I’m not sure that I did enough research now!
The loupe I used makes a period sized dot about the size of the small letter a for comparison’s sake in a written format here . vs a. It shows a lot of detail. I didn’t go over the entire painting, no. I will unpack them and go over them again. Perhaps the fault is mine because I assumed they were prints based on the fact that the framing is paper backed and the paper is that odd waffle weave, as you called it.
I have no idea if I can photograph through a loupe, but I’m going to hunt for those “dots” now and see what I can find! You are an awesome treasure and I appreciate you!
12/07/2017 at 8:07 pm in reply to: Postage price hikes? How do you update shipping rates on listings #28369Most of my store is calculated shipping, but a fair number of my first class items are flat rate, in 3 classes: small, medium, and large. I find it easier to list First Class postage items this way, it keeps the shipping rate low in the buyer’s eyes and I still make a tiny profit (Mike! LOL) I also have some items that are variables, and so charge a flat rate so that I can add the additional postage cost on if folks buy more than one item.
The saving grace for me in times of rate hikes is that I use the Policies option. For me to adjust any item, I just go to the relevant Shipping Policy, change the price, and it updates every listing with that policy. So, instead of updating hundreds of items, I change about 4 policies.
LOL, Inglewood, my daughter lives in the UK and said they haven’t had any yet either! 😉
Jay, I live in the Hill Country indeed. Double great catch there as, before we bought here, we seriously looked at Big Bend too! 😀
I bought a batch of these paper soap boxes to use as gifts. I only add it to purchases over $30, but it seems to have not made any difference to my buyers leaving feedback, unlike my handwritten notes.
Retro, I write a personal note on every packing slip. If I know the history of an item and it’s interesting, I’ll put a salient fact about it. I’ll comment on how it may add value to the buyer, or suggestions on how to use it.
For example: for a pair of candle holders, I wrote “these are so elegant, they’re sure to glam up any arrangement”; for a pair of boots, I wrote “hope these keep you warm and snug”; for a child’s onesie “may your cutie look precious in this.” For personal history, for example, I sold some camera equipment for a widow and wrote that the owner was meticulous about caring for his equipment, for some masks I sold from Africa, I wrote a couple lines about the carver from whom I bought it.
I know it’s appreciated by my clients. I’ve even had feedback that was entirely a delighted comment on the note.
Uh oh! Not a good start to the Holiday season. Hope it wasn’t an employee with a grudge.
The last two years, I made edibles; cookies one year, chocolate dipped pretzels the next. I put together two packages, one for the USPS delivery guy, and a large one for the Post Office ladies (all ladies in our tiny rural post office and we’re all on a first-name basis.)
This year my husband had a bumper crop of hot peppers and made jars of Hot Pepper Jam. He used an old African recipe (I’m originally African) and folks are almost breaking down the door to get some. Guess what I’m giving the Post Office this year? 😉
I print packing slips, on the very bottom corner write the SKU, shipping method and weight (but in shorthand so it’s not obvious to the client), then go pack the items. I don’t seal them, but put the packing slip into each one. A page on which I write the measurements and weight returns with me to the computer and I print all the labels. Then I slip a packing slip out of its package, match it to a label, and done. I only label one package at a time to avoid mistakes, but it has been faster.
Recently, it occurred to me that I could carry my laptop out and do all the point to the printing on the spot. Then go fetch the printed labels and match as before. It would save the written work and would mean each item is packed, weighed and printed on the spot. The only way for me to make it faster would be to have the printer in my packing area. If I ever upgrade to one of those rollout type printer (Dyson?) I might do that.
PDX_Cyndy – HUGE thanks!
I just freaking love this group!
I looked at this a while ago and the biggest drawback for me was the amount of work you need to do. As one reviewer put it beautifully: “…it’s all about digital ass kissing…” Apparently you need to share, like follow, attend Posh Parties, and comment. It’s a major time suck.
Apparently, the market for the items they will accept is also fairly limited. You need to read the rules, I believe.
There have been conflicting reports on the seller support system. Some say great, others say they always side with the buyer. The fee is a flat 20%, which includes a preprinted label up to 2Lbs, after you wich pay an additional $1.99/Lb for any overage.
As I have neither the time nor inclination for socializing my closet, I opted to forgo it. Perhaps someone who did try it will comment.
Blew up the view and I agree with you that the last name is Harrison. Bit stumped on the first name. Here’s a blow up of the first name if anyone wants to take a shot.
Wipe them down with cucumbers
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