Here’s what I’m going to try to accomplish today.
The Man and I took our family out on a little trip this last week. It’s hard to travel with a family of our size comfortably. Since #2 has flown the coop, it is a bit easier to travel with 8 people instead of 9.
This is the first 10 minutes of our trip. You can see #4 is already asleep.
#6 was impressed with the fact we had “the executive suite”. He fancies himself a little business man, and was ready to handle business at the hotel. Also.. that’s the only room in the hotel that sleeps 8.
Just in case you did not know.. he’s a “BIG HUNK”
I thought I might buy a few things on the trip to re-sell. My expectations were not high, as it turns out, it was so successful, I had to rent a trailer to get it all home.
The family truckster, the family and the U-Haul.
Here are a few tips to insure your success when out shopping in the retail world.
Since tomorrow is my birthday. Here are the top 5 things I’d like on eBay for my birthday. (in no particular order)
Coach Hologram Derby Tote I love this blue green color. It’s being sold for an average of 185.00
Endless Pool This 9×16 stationary swim pool is a the top of my wish list. (after I win the lottery) Average eBay price for one of these 36,000. BUT this one is a bargain for 20K.
John Johansen Tall Vase Needlepoint canvas. This is selling for 199.99. It’s really a bargain, and if you do no know about John Johansen’s work you should look him up. He has some unusual needlepoints.
Mackinzie Childs Poppy Chair Oh how I love this. It is selling for $2700.00 or best offer. I love this brand, and poppies are my favorite flower.
Starbucks Alice & Olivia Tumbler I have a little thing for Starbucks tumblers. THIS tumbler I think looks a little like me. The only problem is these were only sold in Korea, and are 49.99 + shipping.
Dear eBay Queen:
I really need someone that I can talk to about my eBay success’ and problems. Is there such a thing? Where can I find one? I sometimes just feel a little isolated doing what I do.
RTT, Oklahoma
Dear RTT:
I have a few really good eBay friends. I met most of them on Yahoo groups ( a billion years ago). Yahoo groups have gone out with the times, but Facebook groups are kind of the same now. There are so many Facebook groups you can join relating to eBay. Here are a few that I love (in no particular order)
You can also try the eBay boards, or even a local meet up group.
I met one of my best friends at a local auction house. She would bid against me on what seems like every item I would try to buy! We’ve known each other about 18 years. She is the one I call when I need help loading my car, or when I want to tell some crazy story about being hexed on eBay. 😉 If you can find a friend like Tammy I would recommend one.
The one draw back I can think to having an eBay friend.. is you want to make sure they won’t give out your eBay secrets or maybe your “eBay fishing hole”. I hope you find your Tammy!