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03/04/2017 at 11:39 am in reply to: Canadian West Kootenay father/husband/artist/thrifter/flipper #13780
I was in Nelson last night. Such a unique place. Yes, I’m looking forward to garage sale season!
I’ll look into Etsy…they have a certain amount of free listing I think.
Self promotion…better ramp up my social media presence.
Thanks. Like the Gallery Plus you’ve been talking about…at least this one doesn’t try to sneak fees in the listing.
02/27/2017 at 8:00 pm in reply to: Canadian West Kootenay father/husband/artist/thrifter/flipper #13486Hi Winchester38, I appreciate the advice. I’m not aware of a cross-border shipper in my area but I’ll looking into it. As far as driving across the border that’s something I certainly will consider in the future. I’m a a seven minute drive from the border. Do you know if I would have to declare the items I’m shipping because it’s for a business? Paying duty may cut into my profit.
I’m originally from Alberta, grew up in Lloydminster on a beef farm. Married a Kootenay girl moved to BC and haven’t looked back. The winters out here are a dream compared to where I grew up. Not sure what you sell or how you source but it is a downside to living in a smaller area as far as thrift stores go. Spokane WA. is my closest city and it has some good thrifting but its 2 and a half hours away. Still I do all right just hitting up the local ones and getting down to Spokane a few times a year.02/27/2017 at 5:04 pm in reply to: Canadian West Kootenay father/husband/artist/thrifter/flipper #13474Hey Paul,
I’m a little jealous your a stay at home dad…I miss my twins when i’m working. Glad to hear you gained acceptance over time with eBay and your spouse. That’s what i’ll be working toward in the future.
02/27/2017 at 3:11 pm in reply to: Canadian West Kootenay father/husband/artist/thrifter/flipper #13466I certainly do my share of diapers. I do my eBay thing on my own time. Nothing would turn it from being uninteresting to annoying faster than me not helping out with the babies.
Your friend moving to Canada will be shocked at the shipping prices. Within Canada not so bad but outside of Canada if you want tracking it’s very expensive. The cheapest option for a package leaving Canada is airmail. Airmail has a bar code and a number right on the label but they won’t scan it at the post office. So no tracking. I’ve used this a few times but I know it’s just a matter of time before someone opens a not received case and I won’t be able to prove it was delivered. Canada post doesn’t have free shipping supplies like flat rate mailers. Also no global shipping program, if someone wants to ship internationally they do it without eBay’s assistance. some challenges to be sure but it’s just how things are right now. I’m making it work and still love scavenging and selling. -
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