About me and an update

So far the consignment sale has been a WASTE of my time. However, this is partially my fault. I thought tagging and prepping my items would be a breeze. It wasn't, and Tuesday morning, as I was desperately trying to finish tagging (since I had to get the items in that afternoon) I stopped at 70 items. I know, I was a QUITTER! My kids were cranky, I was cranky and stressed, and I was sick of tagging. Oh and did I mention ironing? I ironed and starched everything. 70 items is a lot of stuff, but I prob had about 150 items I could have easily tagged. Next time (if there is a next time) I will not wait till the weekend before to Tag everything. Last night I checked the tagging system and at the presale I only sold 3 things. 3 things? I am 80% sure I wont be doing that again.

------Today I am hopping back on the eBay train. And I am happy to get back!

Since starting this blog, I have already acquired a handful of readers.. Which makes me so excited! I seriously thought NO ONE would read this blog, and it would be a little way to escape mom life, and get some stuff off my chest about selling. So needless to say, this has started off way better than expected. I am so flattered to have some of the people I blog stalked for a year comment on my posts!

Its only appropriate now to tell you a little about me, since there is really nothing about ME on the blog other than a tiny description of myself.


I am Ashley, a 25 year old girl that lives in California. (I am starting to feel like this already sounds cheesy)

A few years ago I started chit chatting with this handsome guy on Facebook. Ya you heard right... FACEBOOK! That is where is all began. We knew each other growing up (We both went to the same church) but never really kept in contact or even acted like we were friends....My husband likes to say its because I was "too cool" for him. He is probably right....

Anyways he was living in another state. We knew right away we were meant to be and he moved back to CA!

Shortly after, we sealed the deal. I have to brag for a second. I have the best hubby. We are opposites about alot of things.. But very similar too. He is my BEST friend, and I seriously cant enough of this guy. I was also lucky enough to marry into the BEST family. (Cant beat that!)

(Me pregnant with our daughter)

We have TWO beautiful kids. A 2 1/2 year old girl. And a 9 month old little guy. They are our pride and joy. You probably wont see too many pictures of them on here. We don't like posting their pics on the web. (call us old fashion I guess).

I supervised an after school program for elementary kids for 7 years, but quit when our little guy was born last year. (I miss that job, but love being a stay at home mom). I also have a photography business that I have had for about 5 years. I have put alot of it on hold with 2 small kids, but still do occasional shoots and weddings for people. My hubby has a great job as a financial advisor.

A few months ago we bought our very first home!! I never in a million years would think our first home would be a brand new home, built with everything we wanted! We are very blessed.

(My instagram picture when we closed escrow)

 This little guy came into our lives a few months ago. Winston the OES (Old english sheep dog).  Holy cow he is a handful, and not so little anymore since this pic! No one told me that puppies are so much WORK! We told our daughter that if she got rid of her binkie she could have a puppy... ya it worked. She got rid of the binkie... but I am not sure anymore if a puppy was worth it!

A few facts about me:
-I LOVE anything sweet. Mainly chocolate.
-I am obsessed with J.Crew
-I could eat sushi 5 days a week.
-I love the "rush" or "thrill" of finding a good deal or a fabulous item to flip on eBay. LOVE IT!
-I have 1 coke a day (pepsi YUCK!)
-I live for weekly costco trips.
-I started selling on ebay to support shopping habbits, help out with a few bills and to pay for our families  fun extra activities. (Like our Disneyland passes!! woohoo)

And now I am a brunette. 

And that is my life in a nutshell.

The end!

Yay! Powerseller!

 

Wait, WHAT?

 

I just found out that I am a Top Rated Seller, AND a PowerSeller!!

 

I seriously am NOT familiar with either of these... its not something I ever thought about trying to get on eBay. So if anyone wants to tell me the perks to this I would appreciate it.

From what I have heard, I get a shipping discount, and a discount on final value fees? And top results on "Best Match."? If all of that is true, I will be one happy lady!

 

 

.... And now back to tagging. I have to turn in all my stuff tomorrow morning it 9am! Its going to be a long night. (REALLY LONG).

 

 

 

On the back burner!

Ebay has taken the back burner this week, (which explains my 1 SALE!). I have so many listings to do before my store opens in a WEEK!
One problem.
I totally forgot I signed up for a local kids consignment sale.
Just Between Friends. Anyone heard of it? I think its an West coast one.
Anyways. I HAVE SO MUCH TO DO STILL! Ive been ironing, and organizing. And now I have to tag everything tonight.

This is my first ever consignment sale. If anyone reading this that has experience with these sales, I would  greatly appreciate some tips.

On another note.....
I DID have some time to stop at a goodwill this weekend for some inventory. I realized that overpriced Goodwill isnt a place I should stop at anymore for items. I dont get it. Is this just the Goodwill in my area? First of all they mark with sharpie the price of the items in ridiculous spots. I saw a nice designer dress that had $11 dollars marked on the inside of the dress. ON the dress. WITH A SHARPIE! And dont worry it bled through and you could see $11 on the back of the dress. The other thing that bugs is that our Goodwill here has a deal with Target. They get all of Target's overstock, and clearance items that dont sell. Heres the annoying part...... You know those $1 dollar items that they have at target in the bins when you walk in? Dont worry, my Goodwill marks them up to about $5. Or even that clearanced clock from Target that was $10 bucks... Goodwill has it marked at $50.
Ugh. Im Over Goodwill.

Well enough complaining. Thats my rant for the week.
Wish me luck on the consignment sale!

Last Weeks Sales

Last weeks sales were nothing spectacular....I sold quite a few printers. If you havent seen my post below, I have well over 100 Canon printers sitting in my garage. I bought them from a local overstock auction that sells store returns and overstock from all over the country. I am so lucky to have one of these auction warehouses in my home town.

Anyways I think I sold 8 printers. Most of them sold for around $30 plus shipping. (A few best offers mixed in there) and I paid around $1 a printer. 
Also sold:

                                                               XL Caboodle Case- Paid: Free
                                                                Sold $20 plus shipping

 Mens Vans Paid: $1 Sold: $18.99 plus shipping.

I seriously need to step up my game. My goal is 100 listings May 1st. I have like 17 right now. THATS IT! This week I am going listing crazy.

Me on eBay Radio!

Have you listened to eBay Radio with Griff and Lee?

eBayradio.com

Yesterday I was on it! They "dished" one of my listings. A listing I CANNOT get to sell, even though I know its worth something!

To listen to me, sound dumb,  go here! (I am about half way through the segment)

They gave me a score of 4.9 out of 5. I still have some revisions to do to my listing, that they advised me to do. One suggestion is to have a return policy. I DON'T have one. I really don't want to hassle with it, or be used and abused by buyers. I'm considering it though for some listings. A few listeners of the show messaged me afterwards and advised me to change my return policy. We will see.

Here's the item they "dished." A Nielson illustrated bible from the 40's. I found one similar listing that sold for over $80. I haven't seen anything like it on eBay since. Its in its original box and in really good shape. I get tons of watchers on this thing... but nothing. Then I relist it after 30 days, and I get 2 watchers.... Then tons again, then none. Its so strange. I think I have re listed it 4 times so far. My husband picked it up at an estate sale for $1. It was a great find.

Here's to hoping this bad boy sells!