MORE Great Finds!

Boy am I having a good weekend so far! Garage sale season is officially in full swing here. I love it! Here is what I found today, between garage sales and thrift stores:


I can't believe it! A new bottle of Nivea Silky Shimmer Lotion!
And it's the rarer med-dark shade. Sweet. AND for only .25!
These are discontinued and have sold recently
for $35.99 A BOTTLE. WOW.








A pair of foo dogs. They are funny little Chinese figurines or statues that look like a cross between a dog, a lion and a dragon. This pair is tiny, only 2" tall. I got the pair for .50 cents. The last time I sold a pair of these the bidding ended at $20.00 for the pair (which I had also paid .50 for).


I also got a bunch of mens Polo by Ralph Lauren polo's and some other clothes for .50 - $1 each.


I got a Diaper Gene for free! I sold one a while ago on eBay for $12.



A pair of Dansko clogs for $5.



Check out my list of things to look for at thrift stores and yard sales!

My Thift Store Finds Today!

YAY! I had a great thrift store day today! I had 40 minutes between dropping my husband off at a massage appointment and taking my son to physical therapy. And there so happens to be one of my thrift stores just down the street. Perfect! Here is what I got:

2 pairs of Chico's Travelers slinky pants, size 3 - $2.50 each
2 pairs of mens Polo Ralph Lauren pants - .99 each
1 pair of mens Chaps Ralph Lauren pants - .99
1 pair of womens Lauren Ralph Lauren pants - $2.50

I came home and got them right up on eBay. I'm excited. I love finding Chico's Travelers pants! And Ralph Lauren anything always sells well too.

I love selling mens clothing... not only is there not as much competition at the thrift stores (I think most women who shop for relisting on eBay mostly stay in the womens section) so it's not as crowded and there are more things left for you to find but then when I sit down to list the item it is just SO much easier and faster.
I generally don't measure mens clothing so that cuts down on the time it takes to list an item.
With womens clothing on the other hand, it is a good idea to have ALL the measurements in the listing (bust, length, sleeve length for tops and waist, inseam, hips, rise for pants or jeans).


Check out my list of things to watch for at thrift stores and yard sales!

Selling Tip #1

Selling Tip #1:

Sell what you know.
When I first started selling on eBay, I thought that antiques and stuff like that was the way to go, and I know that some of that stuff it worth a bunch, the problem was... I knew nothing about what was worth what. I couldn't (and still can't, except for a few items like Wee Forest Folk Mice) look at a shelf or table of figurines, dishes and what-not and pick out the ones that are worth selling on eBay. So I bought stuff and lost money on things that never sold. Either they weren't worth any thing or maybe I just didn't know what I was doing... the brand and the right keywords and stuff. Either way, I did horribly.
Then I got into women's and men's clothing and learned what brands sell well and that's when I started making decent money.
So, if you have knowledge in a certain category, you probably would do well selling that.