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Thanks guys.
I have submitted a missing mail search request. I asked the buyer whether he would be willing to wait a week, and then, if still unfound, I would refund him in full.
Let’s hope they find it, or at least he’s OK with the wait.
-MrsK.
Hi. I’d say antique. End of depression-end of WWII era. Traditional, very desirable maker, but a rare item/special item.
Just got lucky – right place right time. Like all of us sometimes.Week of March 20-26.
Total Items in Store: ebay – 82
Items Sold: 10
COGS: ~$130
Total Sales: $1,947.95 (!)
Highest Price Sold: $1200 (furniture – paid $60). Second-highest: $500 (fabric lot – paid $30)
Average Price Sold: $194
Items listed this week: 3
Bought this week: 6-8 items or so.
Returns: 0I am new-to-register here but a longtime-lurking fan. I’m still trying to keep myself anonymous, so I’m avoiding some specifics. This has been my best week ever by far! I certainly would never have made this money if it wasn’t for Jay, Ryanne and the community here. I appreciate you all so very much.
I am a part-time seller with limited storage space, but your strategies still work great. Thanks to all of you, I have learned to be very selective, so I pass over items I don’t think I can make at least $50 from long tail – or $25 quickly. It depends on the item, and the storage space and shipping materials it will require.
I got lucky with my two high-dollar sales. These were items that took up a lot of space but sold fairly quickly (fabric, found at Savers, gone in a few weeks; the furniture, found at a local charity thrift, in less than a week – thank goodness, because it was a gamble and took up a lot of space).
I’ve learned to look for high-end or well-known brands and items in nice condition and eschew tempting items that would net me $10 or $15 but have a lot of identicals for sale. I shop nearly always at thrift stores, on weekends and on my way to or from my full-time work sometimes. My older inventory is slow to sell but I can tell by how quickly my newer items sell that I’m getting a better feel for it. It’s taken me about a year. I do all sales via Good ‘Til Cancelled/Best Offer. I’ve learned to price high and see what happens (Thanks, Ryanne!) with good success.
Congratulations on your 300+ podcasts and on your excellent adventures in eBay and the rental houses (I also listen to Shampoo and Booze – love it!).
All the best and sincerest gratitude,
-MrsKensington
