I have a friend who has sold lots of stuff on eBay who says it’s been proven that things sell for the most when they start out listed at $.99 with no reserve. He sells mostly sports cards, but said it’s true regardless of the type of item. It’s definitely worth considering.
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I have a friend who has sold lots of stuff on eBay who says it’s been proven that things sell for the most when they start out listed at $.99 with no reserve. He sells mostly sports cards, but said it’s true regardless of the type of item. It’s definitely worth considering.
I’m so upset. I have two handbag tragedies to report.
1) I accepted the offer on the Celine. Then the person backed out of the transaction.
2) I found a bag I REALLY wanted on Friday. But, I wanted to be sure. I went back today to get it and it sold.
I can’t even.
I need to take to my bed.
So sorry! That Celine surely has proven to be a burden for you. For the other bag, then it’s not meant to be.
Such a great look! Love the whole thing!second wear of my Tattoo tote
I'm doing okay on my challenge - I've worn my 2 green bags a total of 5 times (Miss A - twice, Polene 3 times), but not doing as well on using my lower priced bags.
Except that both the green bags are in the lower range… so maybe not too bad? If I wear the other 2 (the AllSaints Kita and the Just Campagne) for the rest of the month, I'll be pretty much on target.
No purses in or out this month.
1 scarf out, but I have been a bad bad girl and bought 4 (3 mousseline, and a 70cm).
I'm so sad H is stopping production on the moussies.
Yeah I have really noticed that, if I'm hoping for $200 for a bag, listing it at $299 BIN OBO or $249 BIN OBO doesn't get offers. But starting the listing at $1 ended up with $225. Go figure.
Similarly for bags I wanted $500 for. The only way I got them sold for that price was with$1 start bid auctions with no reserve. I haven't tried this with goal sale prices much more than that though, so for a thousand dollars or for thousands of dollars I no longer have any experience so it may be very different. But I was not under the impression that you were wanting more than hundreds for your Celine right, @Sparkletastic? This is the correct season to go ahead and start it at a dollar and let it go to the highest bidder. You're not going to ever get a better price for it.
I'm doing okay on my challenge - I've worn my 2 green bags a total of 5 times (Miss A - twice, Polene 3 times), but not doing as well on using my lower priced bags.
Except that both the green bags are in the lower range… so maybe not too bad? If I wear the other 2 (the AllSaints Kita and the Just Campagne) for the rest of the month, I'll be pretty much on target.
No purses in or out this month.
1 scarf out, but I have been a bad bad girl and bought 4 (3 mousseline, and a 70cm).
I'm so sad H is stopping production on the moussies.
Whoa! No more mousies?!?! Somehow I missed this news!
I have a few, but have to admit, I rarely wear them. For something light, I find myself reaching for pareos more.
i always go by the rule of 'i better regret getting it than kick myself for the rest of life for missing it', therefore, well done!! stock up while you can!!I'm doing okay on my challenge - I've worn my 2 green bags a total of 5 times (Miss A - twice, Polene 3 times), but not doing as well on using my lower priced bags.
Except that both the green bags are in the lower range… so maybe not too bad? If I wear the other 2 (the AllSaints Kita and the Just Campagne) for the rest of the month, I'll be pretty much on target.
No purses in or out this month.
1 scarf out, but I have been a bad bad girl and bought 4 (3 mousseline, and a 70cm).
I'm so sad H is stopping production on the moussies.
Your doing really well on the purse front. The scarfs I can understand. If they stopped making something I adored I would buy a few too.I'm doing okay on my challenge - I've worn my 2 green bags a total of 5 times (Miss A - twice, Polene 3 times), but not doing as well on using my lower priced bags.
Except that both the green bags are in the lower range… so maybe not too bad? If I wear the other 2 (the AllSaints Kita and the Just Campagne) for the rest of the month, I'll be pretty much on target.
No purses in or out this month.
1 scarf out, but I have been a bad bad girl and bought 4 (3 mousseline, and a 70cm).
I'm so sad H is stopping production on the moussies.
Hahaaaa! I am definitely doing that!i always go by the rule of 'i better regret getting it than kick myself for the rest of life for missing it', therefore, well done!! stock up while you can!!
2 are 140cm changeant - woot!
Thank you! I love the moussies - they are so light and easy to wear.
Pics! Pics! Pics! Pics! Pics!Hahaaaa! I am definitely doing that!
2 are 140cm changeant - woot!
Thank you! I love the moussies - they are so light and easy to wear.
They're on the way!Pics! Pics! Pics! Pics! Pics!
I hope they'll all 3 be here next week early!
That’s exactly what I am going to do. I’m listing it on Sunday because auctions that end on a Sunday tend to go for more.
Hopefully the auction will work. I haven’t sold anything at auction in a long time.
Good job on listing!!!
And I’m the same way? If I’m busier I post for a little more. And I alway list for more on Vestiare and Tradesy. Not only are their fees more but they are much more of a hassle for sellers.
I can’t consign. Neither Fashionphile nor Yoogie’s take the Edge.
I think I mentioned this before. This was a bag I got interested in because I had just joined tPF and ladies were taking about it. I got caught up in the hype and bought more out of feeling I was aligning with what “people who buy quality buy” than because I loved the bag. Hard lesson learned. The style isn’t me. I don’t want python in a daily wear bag. And, I don’t buy anything without the hope of decent resale. Most of all, I don’t buy anything I don’t love anymore. No matter how popular, how desired, how good the quality, how good the value, how practical, etc. etc. (Hermes, I’m looking at you.) I HAVE to love it.
This is what I’m going to try.
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And in the “when it rains it pours” category, the person who bought my tote got it and immediately asked for a return because she said she bought too much.
That isn’t a valid reason for a return and I could decline but I don’t want her to change her tune, claim an SNAD and possibly send me back a damaged bag. So I’m going to accept it. Grrrrrrr!I’ve calmed myself by doing a lot of online shopping myself. But all things I actually need - home decor to round out our home project and clothes for me. I still don’t have any desire to buy lots of premier clothes. I found a ton of cute things online with Nordstrom, BCBG, and even Macy’s. I ordered two sizes in most things where I wasn’t familiar with the brand. I have found that using sizing charts don’t even ensure a good fit.
I also decided to add some more jeans to my wardrobe.. I don’t typically like jeans but it’s getting harder and harder to find nice dresses. Especially fall / winter dresses.
So, I searched and searched til I found some jeans that are...Sparkletastic. Lol! I wanted some that are fun but, I don’t like faded, frayed, ankle, super high waisted, super low waisted, shiny, weird colors, western, ripped, torn, cropped or lots of embellishment.
I pretty much just like dark or black skinny or slim jeans some kind of interesting construction or a little embellishment. Sooooo...that really limits options. I hope they fit well!!And, Mr. S I taking me jewelry shopping tonight to help make up for the lost bag. It will be fun to pick out items for my bday and Christmas. But it will be hard to wait to see what he selects from what I show him that I like. I am such a big kid when waiting for surprises. I’m super impatient. Lol!
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