tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82635947230653150762024-03-05T01:13:58.113-08:00Babe With a BudgetA Mulberry Girl's Adventure in Saving MoneyKristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16372988727575644425noreply@blogger.comBlogger227125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263594723065315076.post-55962367785970967112016-07-05T16:54:00.000-07:002016-07-05T16:54:05.056-07:00Holiday Weekend<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Hope you all had a Happy Fourth of July! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We realized late in the game that we didn't have plans so we quickly invited some friends over to BBQ, play games and light fireworks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The party got a little out of control when the kids started going upstairs and walking around the roof but I'm sure that will be an awesome memory for them later on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But never again since they've been banned from the roof except to hang Christmas lights!!! YIKES!! That stressed me out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had a few sales this week! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been working like crazy to add listings and finally things are selling! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Woot Woot!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is what I sold:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finally! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This Eddie Bauer shirt has been taking up space here for over a year. I bought it for $3.00 and it sold for $29.99 and I am SO glad it's off to a better place. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bought for $9.00 and sold for $69.99</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bought for $7.00 and sold the same day listed for $39.99</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />I am so happy sales have picked up! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I really had to take a break and step away from eBay for a little while. I was feeling so frustrated with the lack of sales when I KNOW what great, quality items I had up for sale in my store.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will add that all of the ever changing rules were a bother also. Having to add free shipping, 30 days returns, blah. blah. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just was stuck in the "<i>I really like the way things USED to be</i>" mode and we all know that's not how life works. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It felt good to take a hiatus and I can't say I'm back into my weekly super sourcing ways like I was before. But you do have to feed the machine to keep it running so I'm shopping here and there and seeing what I can find at yard sales to add to my store. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm just learning to be content with the lower income level, which is not too bad given that it gives me a lower stress level along with it. I only wish I had a money tree growing in my backyard though!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are my finds this week that I have just listed:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/191900574282?roken=cUgayN">White House Black Market Navy Lace Dress</a> Size 6 $69.99</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/201606281067?roken=cUgayN">Cache Knit Dress</a> Size Medium $49.99 </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I've never seen this brand before, <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/191900593581?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649">Desigual Rainbow Dress</a> Size Large $49.99 </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It seems to sell well from the completeds so I'm testing this one out! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/201605418742?roken=cUgayN">J. Crew Wool Blend Red Coat</a> Size 6 $69.99</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have a few more to list today...we are celebrating a few special dads for Father's Day around here this morning and planning on a BBQ tonight! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm lucky to sell 4-5 a week now when I used to do double or triple that. I told my husband that I am just not actively sourcing anymore. I might still list things I find from time to time at yard sales or whatever, but for the most part I can't keep filling my house with thrift store finds. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As organized as I am it still takes up a considerable amount of room. It's totally bugging me lately. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I'm working on listing what I already have and not shopping for now. Here are my new additions: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/191820481558?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649">Laura Ashley Vintage Black Silk Dress</a> Size 10 $199.99</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/191820480089?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649">Ralph Lauren Side Buckle Skirt</a> Size 14 $39.99 </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/201535881137?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649">Maeve Sun Dress </a>Size Small $39.99</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/191829877467?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649">Boden Polka Dot Skirt</a> Size US 4 $39.99</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy New Year! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and are full swing into the New Year! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am one who loves New Years Resolutions, setting new goals and I think New Years is the perfect time to do that. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Weirdo I know! Ha! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All three of my kids are in school all day and I have started thinking sometimes that maybe I should get another job somewhere. Then I think of how much I love being home at the "crossroads" with them, there at all of their comings and goings. I realized that ebay is a perfect job for me at this time. I can be home to take care of my family, which for me, there is no more important job. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I realize what a luxury this is to some and I am so grateful that this is something I can choose to do. This money goes to pay for extras like birthday parties and a new couch for our basement! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hadn't been shopping in a long while but decided to pick up a few things last week to see if I could get sales from my ebay store to pick up. So far that hasn't worked but hopefully it will soon. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sales are still coming in here and there enough to cover my basic goals so at least I have that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are some of my new finds....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ralph-Lauren-Paisley-Career-Sheath-Dress-Size-8-/191781256981">Ralph Lauren Paisley Career Sheath Dress</a> Size 8 $39.99</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Betsey-Johnson-Pink-Evening-Strapless-Prom-Cocktail-Dress-Size-6-/201502188242">Betsey Johnson Pink Evening Strapless Prom Cocktail Dress</a> Size 6 $59.99</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jewels-by-Julie-Knapp-Maroon-Leather-A-Line-Skirt-XS-0-2-/191792055279"> Jewels by Julie Knapp Maroon Leather A-Line Skirt</a> XS 0 2 $49.99</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Banana-Republic-Womens-Heritage-Wool-Black-Plaid-Jacket-Small-/191794794719">Banana Republic Women's Heritage Wool Black Plaid Jacket </a>Small $89.99</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Disney-Parks-Mickey-Mouse-Hoodie-Small-Argyle-Zip-Up-Jacket-Womens-/191794811190">Disney Parks Mickey Mouse Hoodie Small Argyle Zip Up Jacket </a> $37.99</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Anthropologie-Maple-Clockwork-Dress-Small-Black-Ivory-Green-Kimono-Dolman-/201514129454">Anthropologie Maple Clockwork Black Ivory Green Kimono Dress</a> Small $69.99</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soft-Surroundings-Long-Dress-Medium-Purple-White-Floral-/191794804426">Soft Surroundings Long Purple White Floral Dress</a> Medium $69.99</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How is everyone doing with their sales? Has the postage change affected you very much? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I recently finished participating in my local Just Between Friends Consignment sale. There is one up north from me in Farmington, Utah that fills two large out buildings at the state fair park. I hate driving all the way up there but I love getting the check from that one, it's usually pretty decent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This year I did a little over $500.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then the same franchise
owner holds another one in the Salt Lake Valley and it has been bouncing
around location wise the past three times. What a bust, I only made
$200 which I'm not sure is worth the effort to list, tag, haul and
volunteer. But money is money I guess.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Consignment sales just aren't that big of a deal around here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sales have been slow but then again, I haven't been listing a ton. But with over 400 listings you would think it might be a *little* better, right? Here are two recent sales....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bought for $7 sold for $44.99</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love this Ralph Lauren dress, I bought this for $9.40 and it sold for $39.99</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Prices for sourcing are going up and I feel like my profits are just going down. I am not making nearly what I used to a few years ago doing this which is frustrating!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just got back from a fall break vacation to the Oregon coast with the family, maybe it's time to step it up with ebay again and see if I can pay for Christmas!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Did the summer slump start early this year? I've hit a new record - 470 items in my store, one return on the way and ZERO sales in FOUR days!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dear Sales,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please come back. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I have sno cones and sandals to buy. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This is so depressing. </span><br />
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<img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/396/9247983359D13671A2B8D6E1FFD794FD.png" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0pt none ! important;" />Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16372988727575644425noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263594723065315076.post-42571992642793864652015-05-26T11:06:00.001-07:002015-05-27T15:26:09.037-07:00Back From London!<span style="font-size: large;">It's difficult to keep your chin up and keep going with this job when sales get so slow. As far as I've heard this is a common theme among sellers right now although I personally don't recall May being such a bad month usually? I am dreading what July will be like. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been gone a little while! I had the chance 20 something years ago to do a study abroad in England with Brigham Young University. It was honestly one of the best four months of my life! I recently got back in touch with two friends from that time and we went back to London the first week of May. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our home sweet home back in the day - 27 Palace Court!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was a DREAM trip! I couldn't believe I was there again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am in love with England and London never disappoints. It was everything I remembered it being! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had an amazing week full of plays and musicals each night, touring Windsor Castle, Hampton Court, seeing things we missed before and a few new treats like the London Eye. We were there when Princess Charlotte was born and everything was lit up pink for her. I really think London is the best big city in the world and it was fun to pretend to be rich for the week, shopping in Harrods and having afternoon tea at Fortnum & Masons. Sigh.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My husband and parents were so great at taking care of the kids so I could go for a week and now I am back to the grind. List list list so I can save my pennies up to take my whole family back! </span></div>
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Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16372988727575644425noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263594723065315076.post-81974963856890398422015-03-29T20:10:00.001-07:002015-03-29T20:16:53.025-07:00Just Between Friends Spring Sale<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I just finished a local Just Between Friends children's consignment sale this weekend and I am pretty excited about the results! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know the Utah one isn't nearly as big as some of the other ones I have heard of, but either way, it's a great way for me to make a good paycheck and fast. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This time around I brought 353 items. I sold 132 items and ended up making about $530! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some of these items were my kids clothes but the majority were items that I purchased at yard sales for .25-.50 cents a piece. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think that is a pretty good flip!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have you done your business taxes yet?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I always put it off until March, too much going on in February around our house. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's never as bad as I make it out to be in my mind but STILL...this year the results made me MAD.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">WHY AM I DOING THIS?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Extra cash flow? Yes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do I love doing it? Mostly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do I think I am decent at it? Yes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Does it enable me to stay at home? Yes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do I HATE the inventory in my basement? YES! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've read that for a small business it's a good goal to have your profit be at least 20-25% of your totals. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mine is at 34%, so I guess I'm not failing completely. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just gave up for 24 hours. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now I am back at it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ebay, I just can't quit you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It had been a very sad week for our family, neighborhood and church family that came to an end yesterday morning when we learned of the passing of our sweet neighbor and friend. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">She was 27 and had been fighting lung cancer for almost two years. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Christina was just a light to everyone she came in contact with. She was always so positive, so upbeat, she had a great laugh and you felt like you were her best friend when you were with her. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She also loved music and was my daughters' piano teacher over the past year and a half. I am so grateful that she shared that gift! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lauren is determined to have me find another teacher quickly for her because "<i>Miss Christina wants me to keep playing and I know she will be able to hear me.</i>" </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She leaves behind her husband and darling five year old son. It's just heartbreaking. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">You can read more about her story <a href="http://www.youcaring.com/other/christina-murray-nygren/296316#.VMVurZhtOkL.facebook">here</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I hope I have a good week - everything I make this week I plan on donating to their family. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Please help by donating and sharing this link if you feel it is something you can do. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Linking up to <a href="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/">Ivy and Elephants </a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2015/01/show-and-share-no246.html#more">Coastal Charm </a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">FOUR returns in the last two weeks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Whhhhaaaaaattttt</i> is going on? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do they think my store with 430 items is Nordstrom? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Seriously. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If it didn't fit, <b>maybe</b> you didn't read or check the measurements that I waste my time putting on each listing? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We just had to pay $800 for car repairs yesterday and I've got a bill coming any day now for x-rays from Lauren fracturing her foot on New Years Day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Poor little thing had to wear a boot that weighed more than she did!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm still going through inventory and listing items that had fallen off. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There were A LOT. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A sale or two would be great right about now. I keep reminding myself that we are only half way through the month. It will be fine. Right? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Evil thoughts of getting a real J.O.B. have been going through my mind. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How is January for everyone else so far? </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have let my inventory go all willy nilly on me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's everywhere! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I usually am super organized - mostly to avoid that dreaded "<i>it just sold, now let me spend 2 hours tearing everything apart looking for it!</i>" headache. (We've all been there, right?!)</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/J-Crew-Size-00-XXS-Pink-Black-Floral-Watercolor-23003-Mini-Skirt-/201259301118">J. Crew 00 Floral Mini Skirt</a> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just did all my denim jackets (six were not even listed!) and now I am moving on to two bins of skirts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">TWENTY TWO of which are not listed. </span></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;">What? </span></b></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Who runs this place?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They are just wasting space and not making me any money! Somehow these items fell off my listings, I didn't re-list...who knows. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I do know that I am not shopping this week or the next, I am just going through bin by bin. Getting my inventory organized and EVERYTHING listed!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I never expect a ton of sales in December due to my type of inventory. Let's face it, not a lot of people are shopping for used clothing this time of year. I've only had eight sales since I turned my vacation settings back off last week. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even though I KNOW this - it doesn't stop my from HATING the bins of clothes that take up part of my basement. It's one thing to know they are moving out as I bring more in, but right now it just feels like more and more keep accumulating. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/191443516252?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649">London Fog Kelly Green Trench Rain Coat</a> - Large</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I LOVE this jacket, wish it was in my size so I could keep it!</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/201238380103?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649"><span style="font-size: large;"> Lands End Blue Plaid Down Vest - 3X </span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was going to go out today to do some Christmas shopping but my husband got called into work leaving me with the kids today. Tonight we have his work Christmas party, always a nice dinner at a country club but a little forced conversation with people I don't know at all. I'm not the best at small talk. :( Wish me luck!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are back from our vacation - hard to believe this was my view in La Jolla, California last Saturday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We spent 4 days in Disneyland with the kids and then a quick stop to San Diego to see my cute sister in law and her family. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My store was turned off for over a week and it was BLISSFUL! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love the sales, but a break from all the listing, photos, shipping was much needed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We got home Sunday night and I was back to sourcing on Monday. Spent today listing and getting the store up and running again. Making my Christmas lists and finishing up the shopping. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I love this time of year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh the highs and lows of selling online! Last week I was about to scream and throw all my inventory out into the garbage - sales were SO SO bad!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week? I have been doing a happy dance all week! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Weekly sales before fees have topped out at $974.00</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dressers paid for and delivered. Nightstands are on backorder - should be here by end of December. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To top off the great sales, my local thrift store had a 50% off all clothing for Veteran's Day. I was able to stock up and get quite a few new great items to list at great prices.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/191410506668?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649">MOTH Anthropologie Sweater Shrug - Medium</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/191413679672?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649">Harley Davidson Tyler Boots Size 8.5</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've changed my listings up by revamping titles and lowering prices a tad - perhaps I was being a bit too greedy. Whatever it is, it's working! How are your November sales going?</span></div>
Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16372988727575644425noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263594723065315076.post-5004919250476053742014-11-06T09:18:00.001-08:002014-11-06T15:04:04.461-08:00This is Pathetic<span style="font-size: large;">$28 in sales this week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">478 items listed. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I'm listing at least 1-3 daily.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Except there are NO BUYERS. This is honestly, the worst week of sales I have had since I started doing this as a job and was excited to make $100 my first week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm so frustrated with eBay right now. I would call but I don't want to be on hold for 55 minutes like last time. </span>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16372988727575644425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263594723065315076.post-76389628085154884422014-10-12T10:46:00.001-07:002014-10-12T10:46:05.883-07:00Counting (spending) Chickens...<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Guilty...and now I am stressing about money. Gah. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just booked our family trip to Disneyland in December! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I always use <a href="http://www.getawaytoday.com/">Get Away Today</a> - they are simply hands down the easiest company to work with when booking a trip to Disneyland. <span style="font-size: small;"><i>(And no, they don't pay me a dime to say that, but they should, I tell everyone I know!) </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have always paid for our Disney trips in cash from my ebay store earnings. It's a great feeling knowing that the trip is paid for before you go, down to the spending money, etc. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I need some money for that. Just a little. ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And I bought this on Friday:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Two dressers, a mirror and two nightstands. We've been using cardboard boxes around here since our remodel and I'm ready for furniture! We have been married 13 years and have never bought a bedroom set - before we used my set from Ethan Allen that I got when I was 12. TWELVE.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I got a great deal on the set at 45% off </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and paid for half of it in cash upfront. Which means I need the other half of that money in four to six weeks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I currently have 503 items listed and not a lot of money to buy inventory. So I am going through a lot of stuff lying around the house and trying to list those things first. I'm also listing a lot of things on local yard sale sites on Facebook. We have some pretty good ones here - I made $40 yesterday just selling some soccer cleats and a fish tank. Small change sounds like just that until it starts adding up!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have a few high priced items in my store right now - it would be REALLY great if some of those would sell and quick! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I did get my check from the JBF sale - I made $664.00 this time! LOVE that sale!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was so pleased with my results with the local JBF sale in August that I decided to go for round 2. The same woman who runs the sale by my house also runs the one 40 minutes North of me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I took the items I had left over and already tagged, revised a few and started adding to the pile.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I ended up with 326 items to take. Mostly kids clothing, a LOT of books (early readers/level type) and some toys and shoes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Instead of bartering, I did a volunteer shift when I dropped my items off and then I did the pick up one as well. I figured since I had to drive there, I might as well stay and get some more money back on my check.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The back of my van was FULL. Happily, I only brought around 100 items home - and made about $650.00 in the process. The sale is really well run, not too big that it's out of control and all the women who I've met volunteering are so nice. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is all going to our Disney vacation this winter - and as far as the JBF sale goes, I'm hooked! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That consignment sales were so easy? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(<i><span style="font-size: small;">A lot of you knew that already I'm sure!</span></i>) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was seeming like such a pain and I hated having the piles around here getting ready, but now that I have one under my belt, I'm hooked.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I took 203 items to my first Just Between Friends sale, sold a little more than half of what I brought, and made $502.00!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I did work one volunteer shift as well as I bartered by bringing some postcards around to a few local schools. It went great and I was thrilled to get that check in the mail.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was the first sale, about 75% set up, a lot of bigger items came in later. Nothing like some of the other ones I've heard - they are huge. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ours is pretty small at this point. I think our marketing here leaves a little to be desired, but maybe that is just my PR major coming out? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is another sale coming up here shortly where I am taking my previous items as well as a lot more. Kids clothes has been such a slow seller for me on eBay that I would rather these cute Gymbo clothes go somewhere else besides my storage room! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nothing motivates me more to list than hearing that sound! I was so happy to wake up to five sales and then have two more this morning. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Still not super enthusiastic about doing the JBF consignment sale coming up - I don't know if I like having all this stuff hanging around here all summer. I hope it pays off when the sale comes and I can cash a nice sized check. Any sort of check? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is what I'm hoping will sell this weekend...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/191237423524?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649">J. Crew XXS shorts</a> - ADORABLE!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I have over 20 watchers and yet these won't sell! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Buy some cute shorts people!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/201140059220?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649">Quacker Factory Butterfly Shirt</a> - Large. I love this brand! I always pick this up when I find it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have a family event to go to in the morning. Not sure I'll be able to go to any sales. Forcing me to finish for the sale and list some things I already have. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We love summer around here but it seems like my kids short break has flow by! We are year round school so it's only six weeks. We have had cousins visit from Georgia and friends from Oregon, along with all the usual family parties and happenings...so garage sales and thrifting took a back seat while I focused on cleaning up our basement to make it guest worthy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Which you all know means hiding the junk in bins until you can get around to listing it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I sold these shoes that I bought two weeks ago for $3 fairly quickly. I wasn't wanting to keep these around all winter for an extra $5-10 so I listed them at $19.99. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Speaking of which, I have a rule of thumb that I use where I try to get at LEAST four times the amount for something I paid. So on these, I wouldn't list them for anything less than $12. Which would still hardly get me anything after fees, but it wouldn't be a loss either.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been digging around listing some older items too....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/201136294972?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649">Anthropologie Maeve Dress</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=201136314153">IXIA Pink Rose Dress</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/201137805242?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649">OILILY Cargo Skirt</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/191263778172?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649">Dr. Martens Monk Strap Oxfords</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While I'm waiting for these to sell, I sent these three back to school...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My daughter had a different first day for first grade, so no I didn't send her to school with crazy hair like that. :) One is ALREADY home sick today and the other tried to fake it this morning. They are trying to convince me to homeschool them and I'm still not sure how I feel about that! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Linking up to <a href="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/">Ivy & Elephants</a></span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dan was a brave soul and took our 9 year old up to Cub Scout Camp. Greg is usually the one to wake me up to go while my oldest, Graham hold zero interest in this interest of mine. But I promised him a doughnut and we got off to a very late start. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not much of a haul I know, it was SO HOT. I couldn't stand the thought of being out there digging through boxes of clothes. Bleh.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The desk it's all sitting on is new, I've been looking for one for my front room and saw this on a local Facebook site for $50. Dan needs to reglue one of the legs, but other than that, I'm pretty happy with it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I got the 2 super nice plush pig and dog costumes for $2 each and she gave me the baby toys for free. Car seat cover was $2, Bebe Sounds was $1, Clarks were $3 (like new) and the cute baby cowboy boots were $2. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Certainly not my best trip out but I had a lot of fun with my 11 year old and got to hear him sing in the car. Priceless.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Remember this <a href="http://www.babewithabudget.blogspot.com/2014/03/garage-sale-stories-slow-start.html">Paul and Shark shirt</a> I grabbed for $5.00? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After several low ball offers thrown at me, I accepted an offer for $130.00 on it. I was hoping for a tad more but my windshield broke and the cash will come in handy to replace it this month. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also sold the blue <a href="http://www.babewithabudget.blogspot.com/2014/06/what-where-have-i-been.html">Garnet Hill dress</a> for $55.00...another one I'm glad I held out a little longer for a higher price. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Still pleased with flips like that! I wish they all were this great!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now if I could only get this <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/191233506693?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649">Roberto Cavalli dress</a> to find a home, I would be tickled pink! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I'm still here, listing my little heart out and listening to the crickets sing in my store while my listing numbers get higher and higher. Isn't summer miserable that way for eBay? I love hitting all the yard sales but MAN, my house is overflowing with inventory! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used to have a wedding flower business, but stopped when we had our daughter. Now I just do weddings for friends, family and by word of mouth. I did these last month for a couple who got married up in the canyon...they smelled AMAZING! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Love those David Austin garden roses! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have managed to go to a few yard sales and you can bet my wallet is fat with ones ready fore the morning! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I picked up this lot three weeks ago:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Dance leotards (<i>already sold one for $20</i>) 2 NWT Justice bathing suits. The big pile in the bag was brand new clothes I got for my 11 year old. It's rare for me to find things his size! And oh yeah, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Practically BRAND NEW <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/191216010940?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649">COLE HAAN dress shoes</a> for $1! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I have a store full of lookie loos right now...over 12 watchers on each of these items. Just waiting for someone to jump and buy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/201102492792?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649">J. Crew XXS Shorts </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/201117684025?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649"> Anthro Lithe Skirt Size 12</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/191228107114?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649">Lucky Brand Cashmere Cardigan Medium</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/191226802072?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649">Garnet Hill Blue Cotton Gauze Sundress </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I've had 2 offers already on this dress, it retails for $98 but is on sale for $48 right now. However, Garnet Hill is no longer offering this color. I am holding out at $60 with f/s for at least another week with so many watchers so fast. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Can't wait to go out tomorrow morning! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hoping the summer slump passes quickly, is it just as slow for you? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Linking up to <a href="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/">Ivy And Elephants</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope everyone had a very happy Easter Sunday! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Easter Bunny found my three and they had so much fun finding eggs. We went to church and dinner at my mom and dad's afterward. Now that we are all sugared out, I need to get back to work</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The kids have been off track from school (<i>we are year round here</i>) so they go back tomorrow. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's a lot of fun having them home but I'll admit I didn't get much done. They did help me out at a yard sale with some friends on Saturday morning. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I made a whopping $40.25. </span></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;">FORTY DOLLARS! </span></b></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That is the WORST I have ever done selling at a yard sale. It was fun hanging out with friends but I was a tad disappointed I didn't get at least $50!</span> Booooo.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since my kids absolutely hate going to thrift stores with me, I have been trying to shop the house to see what I can come up with. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I bought this David Warren faux wrap dress years ago at TJ Maxx for $15 and never wore it. I finally listed it and it sold a few days later for $54.00. Not a bad return for cleaning out my closet! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>(I spoke too soon, a return has been started on the dress, grrr.)</i></span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I picked this <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/191130649927?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649">GK Leotard</a> for Lauren to wear to tumbling class at a yard sale last summer for 50 cents. She wore it once and it said it bothered her. I've got it listed now and have 5 watchers on it so far. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have a church activity next Saturday morning that is going to keep me from going out to yard sales, so I'm going to have to look around a little harder for things to list.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How is the shopping going for you? Yard sales are just popping up and I can't wait until 2 weeks from now when I can really hit some hard! </span></div>
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