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I don’t watch tv much at all but had read this article during my lunch break. I like the ads. The gist is finding the perfect unique gift – kind of taking on etsy. Smart approach I think. The mood is sh*t around here with the election shock, but people will get back to shopping soon I’m sure and turn their attention to the holidays.
Hi – yes, same artist. I added two more photos to the board.
I shop a few online deals Thursday or BF am but mainly for gifts. I’ve also gone to brick & mortars after the first rush and looked high & low for items misplaced by the crazy am crowd, but most items I was targeting were gone. RA is much better for me on 12/26. I always hit my favorite store when they open. My eBay sales were actually better in January than December last year.
Hi Sheldon,
What kind of knife are you using in your shipping videos to slice cardboard? Also can you show it if you are using a thank you card please? Thanks!
Thanks Jay! If I am able to make some headway on my vintage backlog next year, I’ll have some cool sales to share in the future. I’ve kind of forgotten what all is in there. Definitely some items I wouldn’t buy again too. I pay more per item while thrifting, but that’s the kid free limited time I have to shop.
Not sure my strategy is too different but the online RA items move faster and keep my small store active so I don’t mind the hybrid with a higher COGS.
My kids tease me about couponing “Mom loves coupons” and selling on Ebay. So far, they just want me to sell their stuff and give them the money. Of course, I tell them they have to do the work – typing, photos, packing, etc. – and I will help them sell on my account. This is my daughter’s first listing:
ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT”>http://www.ebay.com/itm/Build-a-Bear-Disney-Princess-Ariel-Palace-Pet-Cat-Kitten-Treasure-Skirt-RETIRED-/231986185891?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
She got all artsy with her photos and overpriced it. Just like her mother! “) But it was fun to explain the options and process to her.
I’m with you Anna. I actually had an even worse week than this selling a single item. Unfortunately, I countered an offer for $200 that I should have taken too. No listing – non Ebay life is very demanding right now and some post-surgery residual pain is getting in the way. I also dropped my usual sales % to 10 from 15 or 20. Hopefully this coming week will be better.
Don’t forget it’s a holiday weekend (Veterans Day Friday) so it’s a good time to run a sale.
Retro Treasures I agree. Some of my new RA items don’t return as much but they sell faster and keep my store active. I’m also editing my used purchasing habits based on listing and packing time, because my time is so limited.
Hi Kate, this happens often. I find cool art that I respond to but I cannot make out the signature and I’m not quite sure of the medium. Looks 60s. The poor photos were done hastily – sorry. Thought I would run it by you.
Sorry my reply wasn’t clear. I meant Ryanne: I don’t see the avatars on my phone. And to Cindy (and others): J&R are working on improving the mobile display.
Just FYI I’m not seeing the avatars on mobile. They are working on mobile.
I didn’t sell anything of particular interest this week (mostly RA bread and butter) but I wanted to post and say I love the links!! And Sheldon, I hope you are feeling better. Thanks.
Hi Guys,
How do I (or can I) limit email notifications to replies to my comment and not the topic generally? Love you guys, but… “) I see the box for notification and probably had forgotten to uncheck it. It would be preferable to me to have the default as no notification or notification to my own replies only.
Thanks – it’s great!
R&J you may have had notice that I was locked out as a spammer. When I turned off the bold that went away. FYI
Total Items in Store: 319
Items Sold: 7
Cost of Items Sold: $10 (used) + $69 (new RA)
Total Sales: $225
Highest Price Sold: $68 (Set of new cocktail napkins and plates – paid $36 in summer)
Average Price Sold: $32
Money Spent on New Inventory: $15
Number of items listed this week: 1Hectic life outside of Ebay this week and a pretty quiet week on Ebay. I’d just love a full day to peacefully list on my own. My inventory overflowith a bit into laundry space. We are also having random internet connectivity issues – so frustrating because it’s some devices and not others. Started about the time of the DDOS attack, but as far as I know most other users are ok. Burned a few hours at Apple, calling the cable company, and buying a new router, yada yada.
Thanks for your work on the blog! Have a great week.
