I Took The Plunge...

And signed up to be a seller here...



I had a hard time setting everything up last night and had to utilize the online chat today, but everything finally got resolved. Ebay wouldn't recognize me as a "seller" and wouldn't let me open a selling account. Thankfully Joe, the online chat guy was able to figure out the problem for me.

This afternoon I set up a little make shift studio, took pictures of some items I want to sell, and away I went! I listed 5 items and now we'll see what happens. I have so much stuff I'd like to list but have to take photos first. I ran out of good daylight and I work tomorrow so I guess Friday will be the day to list more items. It all just takes time.

I'm not at all expecting to make a fortune by doing this, but I'd like to give it a try instead of always donating everything to thrift stores. It took me awhile to complete each listing because 1) I'm new at it and 2) I'm still not sure about all of the shipping info. I think alot of this will be a "learn as you go" type thing.

I'll keep you posted on how this new adventure pans out. Again, if you ebay sellers have any advice for me, I'm all ears!

Should I or Shouldn't I?

At the start of each new year, I make a goal to declutter, organize, and gain better control over my house. I've been very successful so far this year and have cleaned out file cabinets, drawers, and closets, but I still have alot of work ahead of me. It really is a never ending process!

Again this week I took a large bag to Goodwill for donation...some clothes, books, and miscellaneous household stuff. Good stuff, stuff still in great shape, which got me thinking...

Why not try selling items on eBay instead of donating it 100% of the time!?

Although I've purchased many items on eBay over the years, I've never sold anything personally. Truth be told, I'm scarrrred!

The whole shipping thing has me nervous and having to write descriptions for each item kinda seems like alot of work.

So, for you eBay sellers out there in blogland, is selling on eBay as easy as they say? What is the best way to deal with the shipping aspect?

I really want to give this a try but thought maybe you could give me some pointers and helpful hints before I jump on the eBay selling bandwagon.

Please please, share away...

Thrifty Thursday

Doesn't this bedding just scream Spring!


This is the bed in our guest room. It was one of the first things we bought when got married 28 years ago and hopefully it will be a keepsake in our family for years to come.

So now for the thrifty part...

All of this bedding I've either picked up at Marshalls or TJMaxx for a bargain. I'd seen the duvet and shams at Pottery Barn and loved them (called Trellis if I remember right) but didn't want to pay Pottery Barn retail prices. That's were Ebay came in! I was able to buy the duvet and matching shams for a fraction of the cost. If you've never given Ebay a try, check it out. Only one problem, you may develop another addiction other than blogging!

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Happy Thrifty Thursday!