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Thanks, ebaymom. Yea I’ve used up the 250 auctions for the around the house cheapies, but still run out (it’s really 80+ items listed 3 times if they don’t sell). I’m considering getting another ebay id, NO store, for the cheapies, that would give me another 50 and 50 for free. I’m just having trouble committing to the Premium store, as my health still can drag me down for awhile if I get glutened (I have Celiac’s), and would be wasting the fee for about a month if I have to throttle back. I’ll sleep on it.
I really appreciate your perspective and input!!!
Yup, I understand, people have said that, except for 3 things:
1. I do it all the time with no problem (cover up “FLAT RATE” words and the bar codes)
2. I’ve shown my box to my mail carrier and he said it was fine (I know, other people have asked and told it is not).
3. I remember reading it in the USPS pages…I just wish I could find that page. I do remember it was in an obscure place in the help, a place where I wouldn’t have thought to look for it, but it was there. And I can’t find it now… must be with my keys I can’t find either.
USING FLAT RATE BOXES FOR REGULAR PRIORITY: Many months ago, someone posted a link to the USPS Help pages that stated something about using flat rate and regional rate boxes for Priority BY WEIGHT. Something to the effect that it was ok to do so. I’ve searched in the forum, but cannot find the conversation. I’ve searched the USPS pages and can’t find it. Anybody have it still???? I SHOULDA BOOK MARKED IT THEN!
STORE OWNERS …. HAS ANYBODY RECEIVED ANY SPECIAL OFFERS FOR ADDITIONAL FREE INSERTS LATELY? If so, what’s your store size? Do you usually use up the usual free inserts that come with your store each month?
I just have a basic store, but running out each month. I hate to pay insert fees for some of the cheapie stuff from around the house, and the leap to the next store level is a bit much for me. They gave me tons of special offers last year, but this year, absolutely nothing.
I put a restocking fee on some listings NWTs. But I put a additional note that if it’s returned in same condition as sent, tags still attached, no signs of use or wear, not worn outside, etc., then the restocking fee will be refunded. I’ve only had to enact it one time, a motorcycle bag that did not fit their m/c was returned, everything there and tags attached, so no loss to me. Buyer paid shipping both ways.
EBAYMOM … well pooh on the Vero! Sorry. I also had a slow week, after a flurry last week, only 1 sale this week. Oh well, back to researching and listing. I’m considering upgrading to next store size, but it’s a big leap in cost from Basic to Premium, wish they had not removed that one in between. I’ll do it when I get pissed off enough I guess.
Another idea on dealing with musty leather … freeze it! I got a very musty buckskin jacket, covered in powdery mildew. I found various ideas on the internet, but the one I went with was to freeze it, like the Indians did. I put it in a garbage sack and stuck it in the freezer and forgot about it for about a month, then pulled it out, let it defrost, and hung in the basement for a few weeks. At that point, it only smelled like buckskin. Sold it and the guy gave me fantastic feedback.
Thanks, Steve! I was concerned about what to do with the tone arm, great suggestion.
Thanks again for sharing another good video, especially for the extra long doggie play time and Kitka! Looks like the neighbor dog wanted to join in too!
Ok, Steve, the expert…how do I pack this one up to make sure nothing gets broken in transit…it weighs just under 20 lbs:
…but the doggie kittie portion was a little too short … ;o)
MANY THANKS to Ryanne! She mentioned old back braces and corsets and found this one covered in dust and spider webs at a garage sale, never used…bought for .50 sold for best offer of $45:
To top it off, the buyer sent me a note after he received it:
“Wanted to thank you for this back brace extremely comfortable. Best one I’ve ever tried going to get a lot of use from this one thanks again for a great product and service and have a great day.”
This is what makes it so much fun for me!
