Monday, August 1, 2011

Sometimes, It's the little things that count . . even when it's just a little.

Every once in while when I'm out shopping for trash, I'll find something like this:
A bumbo chair.
For $2.00, I can't pass it up.  
Because I know I can list it for $20.00 on Craigslist.
Now, I know $18.00 isn't a huge profit, but I find the little things add up.
This headboard was $10.00.  I later sold it on Craigslist for $30.00.  Another little profit, but what if I sell a few more little things.
A little end table; paid $15.00, solid it for $40.00.

Purchase for $5.00, sold for $25.00.

I paid $5.00 for this beauty and solid it for $25.00 also.

These crates were $10.00 for the bunch.  I sold each for $10.00, making the total sale $40.00.  A $30.00 profit isn't too bad.

I paid $2.00 for this Pottery Barn lamp and sold it for $20.00.

This knee board was $5.00 and I sold it for $40.00.

This vintage suitcase was $6.00 and I sold it for $25.00.

This Brighton watch was $2.00 at a garage sale and it sold for $15.00.

Little things can sometimes add up.
Like spending an afternoon browsing art galleries in Scottsdale with my baby sister Anna

or eating BBQ on a summer's night

or wishing someone you love Happy Birthday.

"Make a wish!"

I've heard it's the little things that count, but when it's selling trash it takes on a whole new meaning.

5 comments:

  1. Its great to see that this ebay thing hasnt totally cushed your love of trash selling. It is awesome that you still have several other venues to sell! I have been so intimidated to sell on craigslist but after this post I'm thinking of giving it another try! In fact I was thinking of blogging a story about that too! Come check it out at:
    athriftyfind.blogspot.com

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  2. This is so true. I don't have the knack that you do and over here in Australia, bargains like the ones you find just don't seem to exist, but I do list occasionally on Ebay and also on another Aussie selling site and even though I may only make a couple of dollars profit on things, at the end of the month it is amazing how all those little sales add up. Sometimes it may only be $2.00 profit but I figure that is still $2.00 that I didn't have before, that is 2 litres of milk for my family that I didn't have to pay for.
    I love your blog, it is always inspiring!!

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  3. I love reading post like this, keeps me inspired.
    I know that someday I will be able to get back into doing what I love most, hitting yard sales for fun and profit, but until then I live vicariously through amazing blogs like this.

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  4. I agree about the little things adding up. When you think about it that is a fantastic return on your investment. 10x! Try that with the stock market or your savings account lol - not going to happen.

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  5. While I'm dabbling in ebay again, I absolutely love craigslist. No ebay/paypal fees, no shipping fees, no feedback... the buyer gets to see & feel the item before buying and that makes for a happy customer.

    With electronics, I always have an extension cord handy so they can test the item before they buy. And I don't let them in my house, I have the item out and ready for them when they get here. You do have to be careful with strangers coming to your home, and if you get even a tiny inkling of that uncomfortable pit in your stomach, call it off or meet them in a public place.

    Good luck to you & keep on going! :)

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