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I listed 7 items. Just lots of stuff outside of eBay plus a software update gone wrong at work; basically totally took up Thursday’s plans.
For the popup challenge, my listing process includes:
cleanup/processing of new items: (I didn’t do this last week)
Photography: It took 34 min for 8 clothing items, so about 4.25 min each
Starting the listing: (I didn’t time this)
Uploading photos via eBay app: (I didn’t time this)
Completing the listing and posting: Timed three clothing items at 7 min, 5 min, 2 min
I timed one clothing item for the last three steps above: 17 min
About 9-10 months into my part time job, I found two bins in the back of the building where they put used bubble wrap, packing peanuts, and foam. Since it is an engineering lab, most of the bubble wrap is pink, which is specifically for electro static sensitive devices. I particularly like the envelope bubble wrap packs where I just roll smaller items, and the top has a sticky tape flap that closes on its own. Sometimes I bring in a garbage bag and tip all the peanuts in to take home.
Except for the boxes, I haven’t bought any kind of packaging for two years.
I have a few to mention:
Fancy Waterford salt and pepper shakers sold for $78; again, from my neighbor who got married in the mid 80s, but he and his wife hardly used any of the stuff they got as gifts.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/185754623560
Small perfume sold for $92 on offer for a repeat customer. I would have asked more, but the perfume was found in my neighbor’s attic. I figured that the scent is somewhat diminished.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/185771046777
I purchased these celluloid items in a live auction in 2018 for a few dollars. I only knew they were celluloid because the auctioneer said so. Sold for $24.
I’ve been noticing a recent trend that many of my buyers are on the west coast, and they’ve been paying up for shipping, sometimes about the same price of the item itself. It has happened in the past, but I’ve had maybe five or so since the beginning of the year.
My numbers are good because I sold a number of higher priced items.
Week of Feb 5 – 11
Total Items in Store: 1802 eBay, 32 Etsy
Items Sold: 12 eBay, 0 Etsy
Cost of Items Sold: $15.50 + $179 Commission
Total Sales: $566.50 eBay, $0 Etsy; includes fees but no shipping
Highest Price Sold: eBay $170 Donna Karan CHAOS Eau De Perfume Spray 1.7 fl oz
Average price: $47.08
Returns: 1 (refunded for damage)
Money Spent on New Inventory This Week: $0 (although I spent $68 on lamp parts for current and future repairs)
Number of items listed this week: 8I just realized, but I had three items that I listed and sold right away. So, change my total to eight.
I listed five. Not sure why the number isn’t higher, but I do have a number of vintage clothing items ready to go.
Am I the only one that doesn’t have Barbies in my death pile? LOL
In my town, and in other towns around me in NJ, many defunct shopping centers or industrial areas are being torn down and rebuilt as multi-use housing and retail. A Wonderbread manufacturing plant, that has stood unused for 20 years or so, will be apartments, an ice skating rink, municipal facilities, and stores. Another shopping center has been torn down, and another is slated to be torn down (although there are viable stores there).
My concern is that in five years there will be too much housing and a vast additional number of kids in the schools. I’m thinking it will pull down the house prices due to an over abundance, but maybe only rentals because there isn’t a similar increase in building single family homes.
Steve – Looks like you got plenty of snow. We’ve only had some flurries. Someone said to me that they were disappointed in our lack of snow so far. Personally, I’m fine not having to deal with it.
I found this vintage game in my neighbor’s attic. It sold for $28, and it is going to Canada.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/185746683888
Nothing crazy about these pillows. They were given to me for free. They sold for $32, and the buyer didn’t pay right away. I figured they had sticker shock on the shipping and thought they wouldn’t pay, but, yes, $24 shipping to someone in CA.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/185576545297
Another item from the attic; a very cool vintage desk set for $40.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/185742104942
Remember seeing these advertised on TV? I wonder whether someone is really interested in using it or is it a gag gift? Sold for $22.
@Amatino – Just to be sure, I was kidding you since making a special trip to buy fabric seemed a bit much for your little Trash Elf competition here. Mentioning winners online is about all that is really needed. Any little gift is most appreciated, but absolutely above and beyond on your part! It is a reflection of the person you must be.
Did the guy actually bring $1700 in cash?
Nothing too special for me this week.
Week of Jan 29 – Feb 4
Total Items in Store: 1807 eBay, 32 Etsy
Items Sold: 11 eBay, 0 Etsy
Cost of Items Sold: $0 + $47 Commission
Total Sales: $244.86 eBay, $0 Etsy; includes fees but no shipping
Highest Price Sold: eBay $40 Vtg Raggedy Ann Andy Executive Desk Set
Average price: $22.26
Returns: 0
Money Spent on New Inventory This Week: $0
Number of items listed this week: 13I listed 13 items. My daughter is in school now and doesn’t have time for photography, so I’ve been getting items ready, but nothing photographed yet.
I FINALLY researched the lamp parts I needed (with the help of my husband and customer service from the online lamp parts company), ordered what I needed, and received it at home!! This is huge as I have had these lamps for about five years. I also have three others that just need new wiring. The two that needed the special parts are unique, and I’ll post them here when they are finally listed. I just need to open that box and get to work!!!!
I recall (a few years ago) someone on the forum posting that they sold a vintage pair of Barbie shoes for $40! I can’t get that for some full size adult shoes! I loved my Barbie dolls back in the day, and I do recall that shoes were not plentiful, and they were easy to lose. So, if you find those in your DPs, make sure to price optimistically!
Did you click on the link in the message? Just curious if has specific information.
What category did you put it in?
Does it require a code to use the game? I’m wondering if they are cracking down on used games where you can’t register it again if someone else already used it. I have no idea really; just throwing it out there. Could also be new VERO software.
@Amatino – You crazy or somethin? Headin out to Versace to select the finest fabrics and reserving an artist time? All for a trash elf? Come on.
Love you 😍
One other thing, I was doing some research for an Asian style serving bowl recently. Just before I posted, I received an email on one of the bowls I looked at. It said “This is listed by xxxx, an experienced eBay seller” where the xxx was Jay and Ryanne’s store.
I already posted in the link that Retro opened, but I’ll paste my numbers here as well.
That is neat news on Ryanne’s move to the nationals. Congratulations! I seem to remember that she also placed last year as well?
My husband’s car from 1999 (about a month older than our marriage) has 290k miles, and my 2007 Toyota Sienna has $270k. The Sienna is not reliable for long trips any more, so I will be buying a new car this year. I’ve been doing some research, and I did some test drives last year. We’ll keep the Sienna for local hauling and an extra car for when my husband works on his. I’ve decided that my new ride must have a third row seat for when my parents visit.
Week of Jan 22 – 28
Total Items in Store: 1806 eBay, 29 Etsy
Items Sold: 20 eBay, 0 Etsy
Cost of Items Sold: $11 + $149 Commission
Total Sales: $499.29 eBay, $0 Etsy; includes fees but no shipping
Swap: $14.15 no fees or shipping
Highest Price Sold: eBay $90 Catalyst for men EDT 3.4 oz
Average price: $24.96 (not including Swap payment)
Returns: 0
Money Spent on New Inventory This Week: $0
Number of items listed this week: 21
