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I loved that story. Thanks for sharing.
“A going out of business event for one person’s life.” What an apt way of putting it.
It was a very sobering moment years ago when I helped a friend clear out her grandfather’s tiny apartment in a retirement community. It was one bedroom, a pocket-sized bathroom, a kitchenette and a small one-room-fits-all, 4 rooms in total and those barely large enough to swing a cat. But his whole life was squished into that teeny space and we were just emptying it out. Most of the crew had a “let’s get rid of this crap so that we can go on with our lives” attitude (it was before my scavenging days) and I felt incredibly sad for the old man. It definitely changed my life. My daughter says I’m the only person she knows who, the older I get, the less I own. My goal, eventually, is to have all my death piles listed and to live in a home that only had what I need – and a lot of empty closets! 😉
Daisy, I’d also be interested in a YT video on angles. I often “angle” my items in photos, so it’s interesting to see if my weird point of view is actually a good selling angle. Ha! Punny!
Wow, it’s been a whole month since our last challenge! I know that I can’t do a thing until after my Show, with only 15 days left and 7 costumes still to finish, but perhaps I should give you guys all a kick up the keister? 😉
05/24/2019 at 3:13 pm in reply to: Don't you love when thrift shops tell you what you can do with your own items? #62412Thanks Antique Frog.
Fabulous stuff, we learn on this forum!
05/22/2019 at 2:49 pm in reply to: Don't you love when thrift shops tell you what you can do with your own items? #62270The hardcore ones carry UV torches and jeweller’s loupes, look at pictures from a very oblique angle, run their teeth over the edges of porcelain and sniff the metalware.
Antique Frog – I’m missing something important here. What does a UV torch do? Why look at pictures obliquely? And what do teeth and nose say about porcelain and metalware?
Thanks Vintage Treasures, you are absolutely correct. I’m blaming Costume Crazy for missing that! I’ll post zeros then until she comes back.
On that same note, I’m guessing Liz is still down with her back out.
Jealous – raffles are illegal in Texas!
No, but it sounds like you did the right thing. Report both of them to eBay so that there’s a record on the Buyer’s account.
Spreadsheet updated, winner this week Vintage Lacy.
Dunno what happened to everyone else! If you post your numbers, I’ll bring you up to date so that your YTD is accurate, although you won’t win the week even if your numbers were highest.
Vintage Treasures – I hope to hear of your progress!
Vintage Lacy – OMG!!!! How exciting for you! That is the best kind of feeling. Keep us updated on how that goes!
Zero for me last week. Down to the wire now before the Student Showcase and the hubs decided we needed a break and took us off to Houston for the weekend! Doh! Thursday packing, gone from Friday to Sunday. 4 days lost! Aaaaaargh! However, he was right and the rest was exactly what we needed – although we both agreed Never Again! That Houston traffic is abominable! We’ve decided we’re going to try Austin next.
Every single item I buy online is searched for on multiple platforms, including eBay. I often find stuff cheaper on various platforms, not just eBay. However, I’ll buy anything on eBay that I like the price of, with a good description, within the time delay I’m comfortable with, and with good seller feedback. The list of stuff I’ve bought on eBay is large and comprehensive; from office supplies, to clothes, to cleaning supplies, to auto parts, to decor items, to candles and bath salts.
Oh, Liz, that’s rough! Lots of sympathy. It’s amazing how much we use our backs and it hurts like a sumbeach when it’s out. While you’re “down and out” look for Treat Your Own Back by Robin McKenzie. I managed to find a used copy for $6 online. It was recommended to me by my orthopedic surgeon and, while dated, the information is amazing. Once I’d read it through, it was passed on to my dance group and it has been doing the rounds. We’re all astounded at how much it has helped! Hope it helps you too.
Sorry for not posting that the spreadsheet had been updated, although it was ready for you all yesterday. Winner Vintage Treasures. Well done, you!
Vintage Treasures: YES!!!!!!!
Yay, got one listed. Yup, just one. But it amused me no end to see, as I updated the spreadsheet this morning, that it takes me to exactly 100 items YTD. Wheee! LOL
Madly working on costumes, only a month left until our Student Showcase. And working on my new choreography. It is a 2-fer; with a candle tray and a sword. So far, after going through the entire section flawlessly, I dropped the candles when I was taking the tray OFF my head! Who knew you had to keep the tray perfectly level when you’re taking it off as well as when you’re putting it on? Heheheh.
As to the sword section…. it’s on hold until I get to the store for a new box of band aids…. 😀
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