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I find ties one of the hardest things to research. I had a plethora of ties and got tired of trying to figure out what each one was worth (I paid an average of .50 per tie) so, I just threw them in a bag and donated them back. I did save a few more distinct ties, but didn’t feel that it was worth my time. Are men still wearing ties as much anymore? There is casual Fridays in offices, and the millennial workplace attire seems to be more “t-shirts, jeans, and Nikes” these days, but I don’t know.
In my early days of selling on etsy, I sold a beautiful, pop art tie for $29. and the buy insisted a 20% discount. Me being inexperienced, I gave him the discount. Come to find out, there is a huge following of vintage pop art fashion collectors and I could have asked a premium for this tie.
After all his, the buyer had all kinds of shipping instructions like, “fold tie in half, then in half again, place tie in white tissue paper, then place in a zip lock bag, put that zip lock in another, then…” I was like omg. Who IS this guy?
Had I known Jay’s advice “Who’s hungrier?…Make them work for it…” I know now. Sound advice.
Congratulations on the Superhost status, ironman! That’s exciting. I so look forward to just getting people in my place. I would love to say that I will be listing within the next month, but that would be ambitious. If I had a crew, it would be possible. It’s not easy to find dependable help. I had the chimney flue put in and those guys worked really hard I will say. Apparently, I had small amounts of carbon monoxide leaking for years with the setup I had. So relieved to have that taken care of and behind me. Hopefully the last of the major repairs.
Amatino, do you find that Worthpoint is worth the monthly fees? I am thinking of using it, but not sure it is worth it. Do you find yourself using the platform often? I would love to sell more on ebay, but I have a lot going on and find it hard to find the time I’d like to list all the things. Just wondering if it is “worth” it. Thanks
annawilliams2, those are some pretty sweet ties! Good luck with selling those!
ironman, do folks usually just go with what is on the 1st page? If you change your search criteria as a guest, is that likely to change? I have never used an Air bnb, so I don’t know how to use it. I supposed I should delve more in to it.
You are right, Jay. I have a few duplicates. I may post the duplicates using your suggestions. This lady is a bit much. Thanks for your suggestions. I am learning so much through this forum and the SL podcasts!
O.m.g. This lady who low balled me has e-mailed me almost everyday. I pulled all the cookie mold listings because I was still under pricing them. I can’t seem to find prices for all of them, so this makes me think there are some “rare” ones in the mix. I know 1 mold I have is going for $109.99 on ebay and is listed as “rare”.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Springerle-Speculaas-Butter-Cookie-Paper-Print-Stamp-Press-Mold-8-LEAVES/264320406369?hash=item3d8ab95361:g:aWQAAOSwvPBcwRDh:sc:USPSPriority!60647!US!-1What do I tell this lady who already purchased 4 and is pretty relentless asking me all kinds of questions? Today she is asking if I’ll be posting any more any time soon. I told her not at the “give away prices” I had them for.
She inquired about 4 specific molds, and one of them I cannot find anywhere on the net. I told her that I decided to go in “another direction” with them and she responded “Opening up a bakery? :)” to which I replied “Close. A cookie mold museum.” Her response “Really? There is such a thing? Where? Are you starting one?” to which I replied “I jest.”
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Julie, I hear ya. I’m about to do the same thing with my closet. I will binge watch Hoarders and follow that up with Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners. I cannot watch some of the Hoarders videos in their entirety because I start to hyperventilate just seeing all that “stuff”! And as I write this, I am in the midst of cleaning out a room because I just can’t deal with too much “stuff”. So while I am at my computer, my friend calls me (she is an extreme clean/neat freak-to a fault). I tell her she “buys things-just to throw them away!”. She is bringing me a Michael Kors purse she paid $150. for at Marshall’s. She said I can have it because “it just didn’t work out for me”. Yea. I’ll be posting THAT on ebay as soon as I get it next week! She is giving it to me know that I’ll be selling it. She throws out brand. new. things. all. the. time! jeesh. Must be nice.
As long as you keep your expectations low, you won’t be disappointed. 😀 Remember, I did a lot of it by myself. Getting a new chimney flue today. They should have finished yesterday, but had problems getting the clay tile out (my building is over 100 years old). Saturday I get the plumbing issues wrapped up and also the repair to the damage done by not having a decent chimney liner. And I think it goes without saying-I’m not doing any of this myself. Leaving those things to the pros.
Great listening to the new S&B podcast. Will miss Jay though. However, it gives a new twist and voice to what you do. Always open to hearing new ideas. Winding down on my air bnb. Hope to start in later July-fingers crossed.
Yea. I thought the auctioneer was the Sheriff. This is enough to make never want to step into another thrift store. I think after watching (part of) this, I’m done. I got anxiety as soon as I saw what was in that basement. I can’t see the whole video. I think my thrifting days are done. omg
I used to knit a lot, and did not realize what a hoard of yarn I had. I started to put it all together and realized I had about 3 totes of almost worthless yarn (pennies on the dollar) and I thought I’d donate it. But to whom? I got on Craigslist “free” section that night and found a lady who wanted to swap fabric for yarn. I sew, so I thought “Well, at least fabric you can get more for your dollar!” so, I e-mailed her and went to sleep. I awoke to an e-mail from her and that weekend we swapped. She stated that she felt she shortchanged me because I gave her more yarn than she gave me fabric, but I assured her I don’t need fabric, and it’s okay! When I got home, I looked at the fabric and immediately smelled cigarette smoke-yuk! But she did give me some beautiful fabric! I can always sprinkle baking soda on the fabric, or if I use it, I can wash with ammonia and the smell will dissipate. For now, the fabric is in the garage in an open box. The smell has subsided, but lingers. I have yet to sprinkle baking soda-but I will!
As an update, we swapped 2 more times (I feel like old friends now) and in one of the swaps, she gave me about 20 quilting rulers, and a ton of other sewing accessories that I can flip on ebay-it’s all in great condition-much of it is new, unused!
@Amatino! This is hilarious! I swear-this was like a story straight out of Reader’s Digest! Too funny-okay-not for you so much-but for the reader. Thanks for sharing. I hope you make a “crap load” of profit on that haul! Good luck.
Ryanne, I guess I was wrong! The lot of 4 just sold today. Guess I’ll be posting as many as I can tonight. Hope to keep this train rolling! So far I have recouped $120. of my approximately $500. investment. I love cookies!
Thanks for the tip, @Retro Treasures. I will definitely try that. As Mark pointed out, listing one at a time is the way to go. I could almost hear Ryanne’s voice the time she talked about how she listed pencils one by one. Which reminds me-I have a shoe box full of pencils to list. I put up a listing for a “lot” of 4 cookie molds, but right after I listed it, I realized someone may not want those particular 4 molds. Decisions, decisions.
