Does anyone else look forward to Trash to Cash Wednesday? I know I do. Mostly because that when I sit down and add everything up for the week. Sometimes I'm surprised with the total, sometimes disappointed. But either way I think it's important to know exactly how much you're making. Let's take a look at the top sellers of the week...
After 4 weeks on the auction block, this Anne Klein size 12 black skirt suit sold for $14.50.
This Men's new with tags banana republic size XL blue argyle sweater sold for $16.50
These Lane Bryant size 16 Tall brown career pants sold for $17.50. And my top seller of all time...
This Giorgio Armani size 8 black silk cocktail dress sold for $99.00. It's on it's way to Australia! I paid $1.00 for all of these items at local thrift stores. Here's the weeks totals...Ebay Profits:$541.00
Craigslist Profits:0
Costs: 75.00(clothes), 73.05(ebay fees), 36.48 (paypal fees)
Total Profit:$429.43
I know I said I was going to save for a camera, but my sweet friend Laura reminded me of the good camera deals on black friday (the day after Thanksgiving) so I think I'm going to wait. But I did put my profits to good use this week... I bought one of these...
I already have the small personal cutter, but so many of my crafts require the larger machine. I bought a brand new machine with bundle that had no shipping fee on ebay for $168. It comes with design studio software, etching cream, vinyl, transfer tape, instructional DVD, project DVD and tons more stuff. What a deal! I can't wait until it arrives so I can show you all the cool projects. And, after this week I still have enough left over for the camera- can't wait to see what kind of a deal I can get on that. Have a great day. Love, Kelly.
Kelly, I too look forward to reading your Wednesday posts. It's so much fun and every week I get inspired and say I'm going to get back to my Ebay (I do Craigslist too, but I need to rev it up there too).......hopefully, this will be the week I do. Thanks for always being so inspirational. :) Pam @ Sallygoodin
ReplyDeleteRock on with that Armani dress.... awesome!! I'm starting to get back into ebay sales after taking a break when the economy slumped. I love hearing about what's selling for other people. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing what you've sold.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE YOUR WEDNESDAY POSTS! BECAUSE OF YOUR EBAY BLOGS I HAVE GOTTEN BACK INTO SELLING ON EBAY ALSO. SELLING ON EBAY HAS EASED THE PAIN OF MY HUSBANDS JOB LOSS AND HUGE INCOME LOSS. I WORK FULL TIME AND EBAY SEVERAL HOURS A WEEK. I HAVE HAD SOME "OMG" EYE POPPING SALES. RECENTLY SOLD A SEWING PATTERN FOR $157.50! JUST UNBELIEVABLE. AND A 1.00 VINTAGE TABLECLOTH THAT SOLD FOR 46.OO. IT IS JUST SO MUCH FUN AND I KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR AT GOODWILL BY READING ALL YOUR BLOGS. THANKS!! I GOT THE MOST INCREDIBLE 1.00 THINGS THIS WEEK. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT THEY BRING IN. THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION.
ReplyDeleteYou never fail to amaze me with your finds and sales! I have been been meaning to ask you...how long do you list for (5,7 or 10 days?) and are there certain days that you find the listings you do on those days do better (like listing on Sunday ending on Sunday does best or something like that?) I always love to hear your advice.
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~Barb~
More questions, more questions! How do you figure shipping to other countries? I'm three weeks into selling, and I've about figured out that most clothing items ship for around $6, but I only ship in the U.S. - should I be accepting bidders from other countries?
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ReplyDeleteLaura and I do a flat rate international shipping of 14.00. If you're shipping to Canada it's great because you may only have to pay $5-$6 dollars, if it's Australia- depending on weight- it may come in at 13.00- you will want to ship in a regular manilla envelope (you can do up to 4 lbs for international) and do first class international mail. If for some reason the shipping is more than 14.00 when you get to the post office, just switch it into a flat rate priority envelope- those ship for 13.90- so no matter what the 14.00 covers your international shipping. International customers expect to pay a little more- You need to remember that you're paying paypal fees on the money you collect for shipping, you have to stand in line for international shipping (you can't use the automated machine after hours) and you have to fill out a customs form. For me, it's really fun to see where your clothes are going. I've shipped to Japan, Romania, Bosnia, Australia, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Canada, London, etc. etc. Good luck.
Barb,
ReplyDeleteI list for 7 days. I think there's really something to having your item run all week. I really don't pay attention to the best day to list. I have to do ebay when it's good for me (which is Monday's and Tuesdays from 6:30am-8:30am most of the time) Ending in the early morning is definitely not the best time, but it works for me. I've heard people say Sunday nights are the best. But Sunday is our family day- no computers, no T.V., no music - No distractions. I always do my relists in the evening so they'll end in the evening because I do thing more people are on ebay at night- but really, if it's on for 7 days I don't think it really matters when you list it. Hope that helps.
Thank you so much for always answering my questions...I'm learning so much from you and it really is helping my family since I've had to stop working. You are an angel!
ReplyDeletePeace & Love,
~Barb~
I'm mesmerised by your site, I love it. Please send me away I have things that must be done!
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