The Big Challenge Week 15

In case you didn't read my comment on Yesterday's posts I thought I'd add it here:

Thank you for ALL of your comments. I love how fired up everyone got over this topic- true passion for resale. Here's what I'm gleaning from you:

1. I will continue to post my buy and sell prices
2. I will not advertise to my clients- unless they ask, and I will warn them that I do this for a living and my goal is, not only to save them money, but to also turn a profit.
3. I will take pride in this talent I have and continue to buy trash and turn it into something pretty.
Thank you again, for your support and honest opinion.

Okay! On to The BIG Challenge. I have one more week to reach my goal. If you're just joining in you can learn more about The Big Challenge here. I just read over week 1 and had to laugh that my total profit for the week was $55.00! Boy have I learned alot this past 15 weeks. Let's take a look at my top sellers ...

Overalls really are the bread and butter of ebay. This pair of L.A. Blues size 22W overalls sold for 9.99These Gap Size Large overall capris also sold for $9.99

And these Gap size small denim overall shorts sold for $10.50
Remember this adorable new with tags mud pie baby outfit that I picked up for 2.00? It took 3 weeks, but it sold for $14.99This new with tag express design studio suit was just $1.00 for the set at Goodwill. Even though it's completely out of season, some smart shopper couldn't pass it up for $14.99. Laura would generally hold on to these types of items until they're in season- I'm a little OCD and can't stand to have stuff waiting around- so if I don't think I can sell it now, I don't buy it.I seem to do really well with Tall clothes. Tall jeans and dresses have consistently sold- unlike petites that are hit and miss and size "Short" that seems to rarely sell. This Eddie Bauer size Large Tall denim dress sold for $10.53.I could tell this tank top was good quality but I didn't recognize the name brand Aryeh. I bought it for $1.00 and did a little research on the brand. (I go to ebay, type in the brand, and then select completed listings so I can see what it has really sold for in the past) I found out this brand is sold at Anthropologie. I listed it at $9.99 and it Sold for $9.99.

Although I feel like I've learned so much these past 15 weeks about ebay- there are still things I will never understand. This Lane Bryant size 20 tan skirt was listed for 4 weeks- first at 7.00, again at 7.00, then at 5.50 and lastly I listed it this week for $2.99- if it didn't sell this week it was going in the return pile. It sold for $15.00- figure that one out!

And finally, my BIG seller of the week- actually my biggest seller of all time. I know this looks like an ordinary black skirt. It happens to be an Eileen Fisher and I purchased it for $1.00. It sold for $27.00. I can't tell you how excited I was about that! So obviously ebay was fantastic this week. What about the sell? Also fantastic. Here are a few items to spotlight...
Little tikes is always a great resale item. I paid $2.00 for this shopping cart and sold it for $12.00.
Remember my little black tables. I paid $25.00 each and sold them for $125.00 for the pair.
This asian inspired table was $15.00 at a garage sale. It needed a lot of cleaning up and a small repair. It sold for $55.00 and will look great in the buyers new yoga studio.
The beloved kidkraft retro kitchen was $40.00. I had women clawing through the phone to get this. It sold for $100.
This amazing antique desk was purchased for $40.00 and sold the same day for $125.00.

I sold tons of other furniture and decor items for a total of $592.00 my cost was $187.00 for all of those items- so I'm thrilled with my $405.00 profit- this will all be listed under craigslist profits. I'm sooooo close to my goal, but will need this last week to meet it. Wish me luck. Love, Kelly

Ebay Profits: This week: 372.77 Challenge Total: 2763.54

Craigslist Profits: This week 592.00 Challenge Total: 2802.00

This weeks Costs: 0.00 (clothes- I had a return) -66.57 (ebay fees) -21.96(paypal fees) -187.00 (Cost to buy craigslist items)

Total Challenge Costs: 1691.84

Total Profit: $3873.70

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