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Favorite Flips Friday – January sales

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Here are a few of my favorite sales from January on eBay.

Baby blankets are always my top favorite. These all sold between $27.95 – $34.95.

This particular Spark Create Imagine elephant plush seems to have a good sell-through rate.

Paid: $2.99 @ GW, Sold: $19.95
(4 days after listed)

Squishable plush are new for me, but this one sold very quickly.

Paid: $0.40 @ GWO, Sold: $19.95
(1.5 hours after listed)


I sometimes find duplicates of plush or loveys. I usually list one and keep the second in a duplicates tote, and list it after the first has sold. (With used items I hesitate in making multi-quantity listings because the condition may be different). I sold two of these People Pals plush cows for $24.95/ea about 2 months apart … to the same person. She also asked that I let her know if I find any more in the future.

Boo Boo Bear Plush
Paid: $1 @ ys, BO Accepted: $30
(listed since July, 2019)


I picked up this aardvark (??) plush at a small local thrift when visiting my in-laws last summer.

Paid: $0.50, BO Accepted: $35
(listed since Aug, 2019)

Toddler Piglet Costume
Paid: $2 @ VV, Sold: $29.95
(2 days after listed)

Purple Hush Puppies
Paid: $3 @ ys, BO Accepted: $34 + shipping
(listed since Sept, 2019)

JLo Lovelies Jeans
Paid: $2 @ VV, Sold: $39.95
(listed since July, 2019)

VTG Gunne Sax Girls Dress
Paid: $5 @ ys, Sold: $39.95 + shipping
(auction that only got one bid)

Princess Leia Her Universe Dress
Paid: $2 @ VV, Sold: $39.95
(2 days after listed)

The North Face Denali Jacket
Paid: $1.92 @ GWO
Sold: $49.95 + shipping
(9 days after listed)


Did you have any fun sales in January? I would love to hear about them!

January sales on Poshmark

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Another month has come and gone. I sold a total of 20 items on Poshmark – only about 2/3 of the way to my goal of selling an average of at least one item per day.

I have a bunch of things listed. My closet is actually so big it makes it hard to share because there is just so much. It is not curated at all, instead pretty haphazard, a bit of this, a bit of that.

I am super close to being finished going through my closet adding “3/$25” in front of a bunch of my listings in hopes that it will increase bundle sales. Thus far it has resulted in exactly zero bundle sales.

So. Ho hum.

But if you’re interested, here are a few items that did sell on PM last month.

Someone was preparing for the Super Bowl!

Victoria’s Secret 49ers tank
Paid: $2 @ VV, Sold: $22

I do sell a fair number of costumes on PM.

Simba costume
Paid: $1.99 @ WM, Sold: $20

These toddler boots were so darned cute. They were with Halloween clearance, so I got them for 90% off.

Paid: $2.49 @ Target, Sold: $25


Guess what else I like to sell on PM? Shocking no one … plush and baby blankets, of course. Honestly, I sell about as many loveys on PM as I do clothing.

Tiddliwinks Giraffe Blanket
Paid: $1 @ ys, Sold: $20

Carter’s Thank Heaven for Baby Boys Blanket
Paid: $2.49 @ GW, Sold: $25

Ikea Dog Plush
Paid: $2.39 @ VV, Sold: $26

I listed consistently on PM in January, and I have to say I was quite underwhelmed by the results.

How is Poshmark looking for you? Please share.

Bonanza! A sales update.

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Something has been going on with Bonanza. I have my listings set up to automatically import from eBay to Bonanza. Usually I have one sale a month on Bonanza, maybe two. But the last week of December I had three sales! That seemed like a lot all at once. And in the first few weeks of January I sold EIGHT more items.

I actually starting writing this post last week, so in the final week of January I have had zero more Bonanza sales. It seems my streak is over. I think it is still worth sharing though because from what I can tell almost all of my Bonanza sales come from people randomly searching online and stumbling across Bonanza items. The majority of my sales are to people who I can tell just created their accounts to be able to purchase my item.

Wondering what has been selling on Bonanza?

Boys Referee Costume
Paid: $0.49 @ WM, Sold: $14.80
(listed since Dec, 2019)

Pink Kellytoy Plush
Paid: $0.99 @ VV, Sold: $17.77
(listed since July, 2015)

Sheep Blanket
Paid: $2.39 @ VV, Sold: $24.70
(listed since Oct, 2019)

I sold not one, not two, but THREE lollipop costumes to the same person.

Paid: $3 @ Target (each)
Sold: $24.70 (each)
(listed since Nov, 2019)

Mickey Mouse blue lovey
Paid $1 @ ys, Sold: $14.80
(listed since May, 2018)

Little Miracles Chevron Blanket
Paid: $3.19 @ VV
BO Accepted: $35
(listed since Nov, 2019)

Men’s Joker Costume
Paid: $2.99 @ WM
Sold: $29.65 + shipping
(listed since Nov, 2019)

Kellytoy Plush Bunny Rattle
Paid: $1 @ ys, Sold: $24.70
(listed since June, 2019)

Carter’s Musical Dog
Paid: $1 @ rummage sale, Sold: $17.77
(listed since April, 2019)


Although there were more than usual, these are the types of items I typically sell on Bonanza. Of my 200ish lifetime sales on Bonanza, I can only remember selling a couple of clothing items, and those that I do remember selling were coats. I just went looking for a place in my account that lists my total sales and while I didn’t find that, I did find this:

Which confirms that the majority of my sales (at least over the last 30 days) came from Google. I think this holds true in past months too.

Side note. If there is a way to automatically import from eBay to Bonanza, why can’t this be done for PM or Mercari? Do they not want to be flooded with eBay listings? Are eBay and Bonanza affiliated in some way? I’ve actually wondered this for a long time, and it seems like I even looked it up once but wasn’t able to confirm it was true.

Does anyone else still sell on Bonanza? How is it going over there?

Favorite Flips Friday, 12/20/19

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Of course I sold a bunch of loveys. All of those shown above sold for $24.95.

The three listed above sold for $29.95.

This Juicy blanket got a lot of attention on PM, but finally sold via GSP on eBay.

Paid: $2 @ VV, Sold: $26.95
(listed since Oct, 2019)

I thought this phone was really fun, but it took forever to sell!

Paid: $1 @ ys, Sold: $29.95
(listed since Aug, 2015)
2015!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, I pretty much keep things listed until they sell. Thankfully it is rare for it to take that long.

Littlefoot Gund Plush
Paid: $2 @ rummage sale
Sold: $29.95
(listed since July, 2019)

Some Land Before Time plush sell better than Gund brand. Keep an eye out!

Disney Pooh Butterflies Blanket
Paid: $1 @ ys, Sold: $34.95
(listed since July, 2019)

‘Tis the season for selling coats. All of those above sold in the $30-$40 range, plus shipping.

Every year at Christmas my boys’ BABW plush get new outfits. I purchased the lot on the left on eBay for $16.99. I kept all of the super hero outfits, and sold the Disney outfits on the right for $17.95.

Not huge flips, but I have had good luck selling NWT Bark Box dog toys. I bought a box of them at a ys over the summer and they all sold quickly. This one is Vincent Van Squirrel.
Paid: $2 @ VV, Sold: $17.95
(listed since Nov, 2019)


How has your Q4 been? I can’t believe the new year is right around the corner!! Where oh where does the time go?

Favorite Flips Friday, November Sales

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I had fairly steady sales throughout November. Here are a few of my favorite flips.

I sold a lot of loveys in November. These all sold for $24.95:

All of these sold for $29.95:

These sold for $34.95:

This gingerbread plush sold last month. I was watching a new Netflix (Hallmark-esque) Christmas movie not long after and saw the exact same plush! Made me wonder if it caught the eye of someone else watching the movie and motivated them to look it up on eBay?

Paid: $1 @ ys
Sold: $18.66 (on sale)
Listed since July, 2019


Someone bought Kermit at the end of October. He was packaged up and ready to go when I got a cancellation request stating that her son accidentally ordered it. I was skeptical and a bit annoyed since I had it all ready to go and had to void the label, etc, but since I hadn’t mailed it I did as she requested. About a week later I was running a sale and it sold again for a few dollars less. Kermit was still packaged in the box so I grabbed it, removed the old label, printed the new label only to discover … the exact same person bought it again. (Insert eye roll here.)

Paid: $0.50 @ ys, Sold $21.21 (on sale)
Listed since August, 2019

You can sell anything on eBay! These were still new, factory sealed. I picked them up out of a free box at a yard sale over the summer.

Paid: $0, Sold: $14.95 + shipping
Listed since Sept, 2019

I knew I wanted this when I saw it at a GW, but it took me awhile to figure out what it even was.

Coleman oversized dog toy
Paid: $2.99 @ GW, Sold: $34.95
(21 days after listed)

This was the only Ugly Christmas Sweater I picked up to flip this year, and I was glad it sold relatively early.

Paid: $0.50 @ ys, Sold: $24.95
(15 days after listed)

Little Miracles is found at Costco, and is definitely one of my favorite lovey brands to pick up. This was a set of a blanket and mat.

Paid: $5 @ consignment sale
Sold: $44.95
(17 days after listed)


Tis the holiday season. My sales aren’t amazing, but they are pretty steady. How are things shaping up for you? I’d love to hear about it!

Favorite Flips Friday, 10/11/19

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I have had a pretty decent sales week, but they were mostly bread-and-butter, slow-and-steady sales. Here are a few:

(New old stock) notebook paper. You can tell from the packaging that it is vintage. I wish I knew why they bought it, it’s so random.
They immediately left positive FB.
Paid: $0.50 @ ys, Sold: $14.95
(listed since May, 2019)

Benelton Men’s Wool Sweater Vest
Paid: $2 @ VV, Sold: $39.95 + shipping
(26 days after listed)

Elf on a Shelf loveys. Originally listed together, then someone asked to separate and I created a new listing … that they never purchased. Eventually relisted together, finally sold!
Paid: $3 on FB, Sold: $19.95
(originally listed Oct, 2016)

Princess & the Frog Tsum Tsums
Paid: $1 @ consignment sale,
Sold: $24.95
(11 hours after listed)

This is a vintage Care Bears toddler-size sleeping bag. The buyer was super excited, she said it is the same pattern she had when she was young, and she is going to repurpose it into a baby blanket for a family member.
Paid: $1 @ ys, BO Accepted: $25
(listed since July, 2019)

I have sold a few granny squares blankets, I definitely have the best luck with the black ones.
Paid: $3 @ ys, Sold: $39.95
(10 days after listed)

Did you have any noteworthy sales recently? I would love to hear about them!

Favorite Flips Friday, 9/27/19

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Here are a few of my favorite recent flips.

A Wiggles cup! I knew it wouldn’t sell for a lot, but oh the nostalgia. I had to pick it up. It ended up being a quick flip.

Paid: $0.25 @ ys,
Sold: $14.95 (4 days after listed)

I know people say LuLaRoe is dead, but I still pick it up from time to time ~ but I have become much more selective. This dress was a super quick flip.

Paid: $3 @ ys,
Sold: $24.95 (10 hours after listed)

This David’s Bridal dress took awhile to sell,
but it was so pretty I couldn’t leave it behind.

Paid: $2 @ VV, Sold: $34.95
(listed since Feb, 2018)

I picked up several lots of yarn at yard sales over the summer. All sold fairly quickly.

Paid: $3 @ ys, Sold: $24.95
(26 days after listed)

I sometimes pick up Scentsy plush, but this was my first Partylite plush.

Paid: $1.50 @ rummage sale,
Sold: $29.95 (listed since April, 2019)

NWT Circo Bear
Paid: $1.49 @ VV,
Sold: $29.95 (listed since Sept, 2018)

NWT Lambs & Ivy Plush
Paid: $2.39 @ VV,
Sold: $34.95
(19 days after listed)

NWT Purple Hippo Toys R Us Plush
Paid: $1 @ ys
Sold: $39.95 (8 days after listed)

Taggies Kitty Blanket
Paid: $3 @ consignment store
Sold: $39.95 (listed since June, 2018)

Baby Morgan Pink Square Lovey
Paid: $0.50 @ ys
Sold: $49.95 (9 days after listed)

How have your sales been? I’d love to hear about them!

Favorite Flips Friday, 8/9/19

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Here are a few of my better recent flips:

Catherine’s 4X Fleece Jacket
Paid: $2 @ VV, Sold: $29.95 (12 days after listed)

NWT LuLaRoe Dresses
Paid: $3/ea @ ys, Sold: $34.95/ea (19 days/17 days after listed)

NWOT Talbots Jacket
Paid: $2 @ VV, Sold: $44.95 (14 days after listed)
Minnie Mouse Blanket
Paid: $2 @ ys, Sold: $29.95 (15 days after listed)
First Impressions Baby Blanket
Paid: $1.49 @ VV, Sold: $34.95 (listed since May, 2019)
Lot of 2 Dave Ramsey Workbooks
Paid: $2 @ ys, BO accepted: $30 (1 day after listed)
Handy Manny Singing Tool Box
Paid: $5.99 @ VV, Sold: $44.95 + shipping (listed since Jan, 2019)
Mac Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends Plush
Paid: $3 @ ys, Sold: $34.95 (10 days after listed)
Disney Santa Buddies Plush
Paid: $1 @ GW, Sold: $59.95 + shipping (listed since Feb, 2019)

If you have any fun or noteworthy sales to share I would love to hear about them!

First Rummage Sale of the season!

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Today is an inservice day for my boys, so my youngest and I were out running errands first thing and drove by a sign for a rummage sale. I am glad we were out and about because this is a fundraiser for a local MOPS group and I make a point of going every year. In the past it has been in May though, so if I hadn’t stumbled across it I would have totally missed it.

As soon as I saw the sign I took the corner to head to the sale, then realized it was just after 8 a.m. and the sale didn’t start until 9 a.m. We finished our errands and got back to the sale just before the doors opened. We did a really quick in and out because I had groceries that needed to get home and into the fridge. So if you’ve ever wondered what it is I look for at a yard sale – this is it!

This is what I found ~

Plush:
Jellycat pink bunny lovey
Simply Lavender by Partylite lamb with scent pack
3 Caltoy plush bird puppets
NWT Taco Toons plush
Fine Toy brown bunny plush
Serta sheep
Carter’s brown musical dog
Packers plush lovey
Folkmanis Jack-in-the-Box puppet

Baby blankets:
NWT Disney Baby green Pooh blanket
NWT Mini Muffin sheep blanket

Costumes:
NWT Carter’s dinosaur costume (24 mo)
Flash costume + mask (toddler)
Old Navy lion costume (6-12 months)

Media:
NIV Audio Bible (on CD)
NEW Anatomy Flash Cards
Happiest Baby on the Block DVD
NEW Leap Frog Let’s Go to School DVD
NEW Best of Musikladen Classic Rock DVD
4 Beatles DVDs (2 still sealed)
NEW Paul McCartney Wingspan DVD

Clothes:
1 pair pajamas
2 sleep sacks

Because of the groceries in the car I didn’t spend any time looking up items, I just grabbed whatever caught my eye. There are a few duds (some of the DVDs specifically), but overall I think I did pretty well.

For the last few years they have run this rummage sale as “make an offer” which I really, really don’t like. I know it’s less work for them, but I’d rather just know what they want for things. As a result I always end up spending way more than I would at any other yard sale, but … whatever. It’s for a good cause. I offered them for $30 for everything above and they were super happy with that, they even threw in a couple extra things for my son. It’s more than I probably would have spent elsewhere, but I will have no problems making my money back and then some, so it’s all good.

This was my first rummage or yard sale of the season. The weather is finally starting to come around, I am looking forward to finding more treasures. Have yard sales started where you are? Any exciting finds yet this year?

Favorite Flips Friday, 1/11/19

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Here are a few of my better or faster flips from the last week.

I found this Maleficent dragon toy in a tub when doing a playroom purge, and set it aside to list. I’m not sure what I paid for it, or when I even bought it.
Sold: $12.95 (2 days after listed)

I had this blanket with a lot of 5 other Aden & Anais swaddlers, and was contacted a couple months ago asking if I would sell just this one on its own. It’s a lot of work to do that, so I declined. Earlier this week she asked again, and said she would pay $30 for just the one blanket (I had the entire lot listed for $45 + shipping). I decided it was worth my while after all.

Paid: $1 @ rummage sale, Sold: $30
listed since July, 2018

I got the following water bottle for donating blood a couple weeks ago. It just sold today, and I got a really nice note from the buyer saying she knew they were only given to people who donate blood, and thanking me for being a blood donor. (One of my ongoing annual goals is to donate blood at least 5x each year.)

Free gift, Sold: $17.95 (6 days after listed)

I think this jacket sold once before and was returned. I love the cute bow pockets. The buyer has already received it, and left enthusiastic feedback.

Tulle Peacoat
Paid: $2 @ VV, Sold: $29.95 (listed since March, 2016)
Calvin Klein dress
Paid: $1.50 @ rummage sale, Sold: $29.95 (8 days after listed)
Circo blanket
Paid: $3 @ ys, Sold: $34.95 (21 days after listed)
Creative Memories baby boy lot
Paid: $10 @ consignment sale, Sold: $49.95 + shipping
(4 days after listed)

Overall my listing was fairly consistent and my sales ticked up a bit.

How were your sales this week?