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What To Sell On eBay in August

July 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Well…it’s just about August peeps!  Can you believe Summer will be over in a few short weeks.  The kids will be back to school. My oldest daughter will be in first grade this September.  My days will be filled with running her to/from the bus stop twice a day with my baby on my hip.  Nights full of homework, and early bed time stories. 

Let’s not forget that eBay Back To School Sales will be winding down this month!  Get out those costumes and stock Halloween in your store, if you haven’t been doing so already!  Plus, any winter coats or extra heavy clothing items that you’ve been itching to get out of the house to free up some storage will need to be ready to go this month as well.

Happy Selling!  :-)

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Are You Earning Your eBay Bucks?

July 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Are you earning your eBay Bucks?  Now is the time to check it out and earn some cash back while you shop on eBay!  eBay Bucks is still in BETA, if you join, you’ll automatically earn rewards in the form of eBay Bucks based on your qualifying purchases. Every calendar quarter, the eBay Bucks you earned over that 3 month period will be issued to you in the form of an eBay Bucks certificate. You can use this certificate to buy more things on eBay!

Read all about it here:

http://pages.ebay.com/rewards/faq.html

I am shopping for back to school items for my soon to be 1st grader (sigh)…I know I’ll be earning some bucks back!

Have Fun!  :-)

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Tough Question Tuesday – Shipping Bedding Is A Headache!

July 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment

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Q:  I have some children’s bedding that I would like to sell on eBay, but I’m affraid that the shipping will be outrageous, what do you suggest?

A:  Bedding is an excellent compliment to selling children’s clothing!  Character bedding sells very well, and through experience, full size bedding sets are VERY hard to find – so they sell very well when you can sell a complete set.  I know how hard it can be to sell big bulky items such as a bedspread or a bedding set.  It’s especially hard finding a dang box!  Well, recently while getting some school supplies at the dollar store I happen to come across Space Saver Bags - remember these!!??  They aren’t name brand, but heck, for a dollar – how can you go wrong?  These will surely help making your package more compact and save on shipping.

Hope that helps!  :-)

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Hot Seminar Series – The Final Week!

July 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment

It’s already week 8 – the final week of the Hot Seminar Series!  Last weeks guest was none other than Kelly McCausey.

This weeks Hot Seminar Series guest is Nicole Dean!!  Nicole teaches others how to make money online. Her goal is to show people that earning $200/month online is doable – something we can all use these days!

There is no need to sign up again, if you’ve already joined. You should already have your log in information. If you didn’t join, it’s not too late!

Kelly McCausey will introduce you to real people running profitable businesses entirely on the internet. You’ll find out how they got started and what first steps you can take to get rolling with with your own virtual business this fall!

Join us July 28th @ 11am EST, to learn more about Nicole.

See you on the inside!

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eBay: On Location 2010

July 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Have you checked out the latest announcement regarding eBay On Location?!  This will begin in February 2010, in Orlando Florida.

eBay: On Location will provide just that – an easier way for you to come together, learn about eBay from experts and each other, network and, of course, celebrate. Our goal is to provide eBay: On Location within a day’s drive for as many sellers and buyers as possible. eBay: On Location will deliver a compelling experience that will be easier on your wallet and require less valuable time away from your eBay business.

Check out the full announcement here:

http://www2.ebay.com/aw/core/200907131031202.html

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Are You Selling Christmas In July on eBay?

July 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment

I was just wondering who is on the Christmas in July Bandwagon?!  At last search on eBay there were over 550 items for sale referencing Christmas in July. eBay completed listings showed over 800 ended items.  Some successful – some not.

Searching now is a great way to buy a few items at a great price.  Not only that, it’s a great way to sell items at a great price!

Which do you prefer?

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Hot Seminar Series – Week 7 – Business Coach/Consultant

July 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment

It’s already week 7 of the Hot Seminar Series!  Last weeks guest was Alice Seba.

This weeks Hot Seminar Series guest is none other than Kelly McCausey herself!!  Kelly has several web-sites and she is an all around great gal.  She has coached me with Boutique Bargains, and I couldn’t have asked for a more down to earth, tell it as it is style.  I continue to seek out her expert advice without question.

There is no need to sign up again, if you’ve already joined. You should already have your log in information. If you didn’t join, it’s not too late!

Kelly McCausey will introduce you to real people running profitable businesses entirely on the internet. You’ll find out how they got started and what first steps you can take to get rolling with with your own virtual business this fall!

Join us July 22nd @ 9pm EST, to learn more about Kelly.

See you on the inside!

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Making Real Life eBay Connections

July 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment

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This week’s Spark an Idea post is about Making Real Life Connections with people you know online! 

Have you ever met up with someone you’ve been communication with online for a long period of time?  Does it make you a little nervous to step outside of your home office?

I know it can be nerve racking sometimes when you are wondering if the person on the receiving end of your email even knows what you look like or vise verse.  Sometimes, it’s just not possible to meet face to face and that’s OK.  I haven’t had the opportunity to meet in person with my subscribers.  However, some have chatted on the phone with me several times.  I treasure those phone calls because it’s great to put a voice with a face and really connect, building a lasting friendship.

Other times, when the oppurtunity presents itself – it should be a no brainer to connect in person. When I met Heidi, previous owner of Boutique Bargains – we had a blast.  Heidi lives all the way on the West Coast – I’m on the East Coast!  It was definitely a once in a lifetime opputunity that she was in my neck of the woods visiting family.  It was a great way to build our business relationship and expand Boutique Bargains into what it is today.  I couldn’t have asked for a better business partner and close friend!

Do you have a Real Life eBay connection that you’d like to share?  Let me know how it turned out!  :-)

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Hot Seminar Series – Week 6 – Information Marketer

July 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment

It’s already week 6 of the Hot Seminar Series!  Last week was smokin’ hot, with Tawyna Sutherland

This weeks Hot Seminar Series guest is Alice Seba!  I am getting my spot in the conference room early, because I’m sure the room will fill up in no time.  Alice is an Information Marketer who works smarter – not harder.  I love to follow her blog, and love her down to earth, straight to the point, no fluff attitude.

There is no need to sign up again, if you’ve already joined. You should already have your log in information. If you didn’t join, it’s not too late!

Kelly McCausey will introduce you to real people running profitable businesses entirely on the internet. You’ll find out how they got started and what first steps you can take to get rolling with with your own virtual business this fall!

Join us Tonight, (July 15th) 9pm EST, to learn about Alice.

See you on the inside!

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Tough Question Tuesday – My Kids Destroy Their Clothes – Now What?

July 14, 2009 By 1 Comment

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Hey there! I hope you are enjoying your summer so far. It’s been gorgeous outside the past couple weeks. We’ve been soaking up the nice weather and spending all of our time at the park and taking day trips to meet up with friends for a play date here and there.

This brings me to our Tough Question Tuesday post of the week….

Q: Can you still sell used clothing on eBay even though it would be considered in play condition?

A: Absolutely!!  There is still hope when you have a stain on a piece of clothing that just won’t come out.  People DO search on eBay for clothes in play condition.  Why?  Not all locations have second hand stores, Good Will, Consignment shops and Thrift stores to rummege through.  Play clothes are just that, clothes to play in.  Clothes you do not have to worry about when your kids are at the park or in preschool. 

There are even boutique clothes sold on eBay in play condition! 

I recently did a completed listing search and found a 3 piece Oilily dress lot that sold for $36!  Also, a boys lot, size 18-24M containing 46 pieces – sold for $41!  That’s way more than you would get if you were to have a yard sale!

Be sure to describe each flaw in your listing and sell in lots of similar sizes.

Happy Selling!  :-)

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