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You have two stores. It seems like that could figure into this as well. Perhaps you have her list on the small store when she’s ready in case she misses some flaws, etc.
On the other hand, clothes and shoes do not do it for me. She could burn out too if she is working a lot of hours. You’d have to get a feel for that but you can always change it up.
Have you considered having your employee full on list your lower end and less interesting items like non-vintage clothes and shoes, etc. while keeping her to photos, cleaning, and measuring on the more unusual items? It seems like perhaps this frees up Ryanne to a greater degree and your employee won’t necessarily see the really high asking prices and solds or quickly learn to pick the rarer items from your relatively limited sourcing locations nearby. Of course, she can still learn by browsing your store. Just a thought.
Love that you found at the by the pound place! I don’t have any big scores but love midcentury Xmas so sharing a recent find: @$2
If anyone has good sites for an overview of California art pottery, I’d love it if you would share. I find a tremendous amount of vintage glazed stoneware in particular, often in earth tones. I’d like to learn at least the biggest names so I can decide quickly. I’ve also purchased a few nice pieces without looking them up. I’ve started a pinterest board with one example
Kate, I was thinking you might know of somewhere I can educate myself, or if this category of art pottery is not really in demand. Thanks!
Oh my goodness Kate! I love your Instagram posts and your store. Gorgeous items.
I had their baby bargains book and it was awesome. A lot of practical ideas and advice. https://windsorpeak.com/bridalbargains/
Our biggest waste was inviting and feeding coworkers out of obligation (who were out of our lives shortly after) and just generally having too many guests. it was pretty exhausting interacting with so many people. Our favorite moments were with our closest friends and family – we had time with out of towner close friends the day & night before. The photographer was our biggest splurge – no regrets there.
I’m a recovering ballet flat wearer (bad arches) but if you want to look at some high end brands, check out Garnet Hill online or Nordstrom (you can narrow down the search by flats).
Awesome! She’s one of the few Youtubers I am still learning from. I like her midcentury and Scandinavian stuff and I’m not into clothes (she’s (probably wisely) gotten more into that) but I still love her videos. With the rental, she’s definitely in your wheelhouse, except for the part-time aspect.
Thanks for sharing about the promo. I might try that too. I try to push multiples in my listings. I figure if it makes Ebay like me, I should give it a go and hopefully will be rewarded by the mystery system.
Active items in store: 348
Sales: $102
COGS: $38 new RA + $3 used
Highest price sold $43 New Anthropologie Brownie Pan
Average price: $25
Intl Sales & Returns: 0
Spent on new inventory: About $20
New items listed this week: +/- 25Well, a really slow week for me and the month is pretty crappy I must say. But I was able to finally get back to listing and I’m creeping toward hitting 400 items in my store. I went thrifting once and it was quite fun because here they hold back the holiday stuff and I hit several just as they put it out. An early Christmas present for a scavenger!
I haven’t yet listened to the podcast, so I probably shouldn’t comment on the election effect. But we aren’t doing business in a vacuum here. I live in So Cal and the day after the election it felt similar to 9/11 because the Trump victory was a total surprise. The mood was not good and everything still feels subdued. As Trump picks his team and there have been some protests and racial events (in schools), I think that has added to the feeling of dread and uncertainty. Like the election result or not, our great country is having an identity crisis and that’s sure to put a damper on sales at least to Coasters. Regionally, we are still in a drought and the temps were hot until yesterday, so it doesn’t feel like Fall here to boot! That’s just a snapshot of my general consumer climate here. I’m curious what things are like in Trump states – whether consumers feel confident that Trump will deliver what he promised or if they are feeling cautious too? I think as small business people, this is what is worth discussion here – along with saving money in times of uncertainty.
Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Scavengers! I look forward to seeing some fun sales posted in the forums. Also, quick reminder that Small Business Saturday is coming up in case you want to offer a little promo sale. Thanks to R & J for the new platform – love it!
Thanks for your thoughts. I started watching a couple of two egg bundles but I suppose I should list now with the big shopping weekend coming. Someone has the green one up for $4k – in the title is “I need to fix my car” “) The real danger is probably my daughter finding the box!
Thanks Ryanne. The 30% package was going nearby so that makes sense.
Eye Candy – Holt Howard Christmas Dishes. Atomic + Christmas = I heart this. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/343399540321706637/
Take a look – the chip and dip is worth like $300
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