Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Trash to Cash Wednesday

Let's take a look at what sold this week. I picked up this pampered chef stoneware breadpan for $2 at a garage sale last weekend.
It sold after just one day for $10 on craigslist. That's it for craigslist, thankfully I also have ebay. Here's my top sellers.
Women's Venezia size 18/20 black denim jacket sold for $9.99Miss Me size M Denim jacket sold for $9.99
LLiz Claiborne is a brand I usually stay away from because it seems to really be hit and miss on ebay (mostly miss) but I couldn't resist this Liz Claiborne black wrap dress. It sold for $11.50.
I'm a huge fan of anything Ann Taylor. When I found this Ann Taylor size 8 burgundy party dress I was so excited. It sold for $14.99.Laura loves hot cotton and I'm starting to love how well it sells. This Hot Cotton size L Tan Linen Top sold for $11.48J.Crew is another of my favorites. This J.Crew size M tan linen jacket could use a good ironing, but that didn't stop bidders from bidding. It sold for $10.50
You've read about Eileen Fisher from Laura and it never seems to disappoint. This Eileen Fisher Petites size L Italian yarn purple sweater (although not beautiful to me) sold for $13.01
This Banana Republic size 6 black cotton dress has belt loops, but no belt. I hesitated to buy it for $1.00 because I don't like selling items that have anything wrong with them. Thankfully I did and it sold for $18.00.

I was iffy about purchasing this Ralph Lauren size 2 Petite Brown Tweed jacket. Why? Because it's a petite and I don't usually have much success with Petites- However, When I read the materials label and found out it was Silk I snatched it up. It sold for $20.50

Overall a steady week. Fees were a little high because I listed a bunch of items (105), but here's the breakdown...


Ebay Profits: 476.20

Craigslist Profits: $10.00

Costs: 98.00 (clothes), 84.09(ebay fees), 44.83 (paypal fees) 2.00 (cost of craigslist items)

Total Profit: 257.28


Everything I earn is now going toward a new computer! For a mere $2500.00 I can have the most up to date Macintosh computer that will help me make even more money on ebay and craigslist. It's been 2 weeks and only $1824.78 more to go! Love, Kelly



3 comments:

  1. Wow. I never look at the clothes at yard sales. That trend stops TODAY! Even the ebay prices are amazing. I'm missing out. I might just have to remedy that.

    Thanks for sharing, that rebel, Olivia

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  2. Thanks for all your brand tips! I've sold over 100 items in the last 30 days and have almost hit $1000 in sales for the month! Yipee!!! :) Keep up the inspiration!

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  3. What an amazing accomplishment. That is fabulous. I lost my nursing job of 21 years eighteen months ago in massive budget cuts in San Francisco - and retired, with an income drop of $90,000 annually. I would never have thought of this as a way to make money.

    At 65, I've done it! My poetry book - Life's Journey by Carmen Henesy - is out on Amazon! ( Poems about the things that have been important to me in my journey through life, some humorous, some sad, some that may have meaning to you as well )
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