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August Recap, Fast Flips + September Goals

September 2, 2014 by Kari @ She Thrifts 6 Comments

It’s been awhile since I did a recap of how long it took for items to sell within any given month.  I had over 100 sales in August, and this was the breakdown of what month each of the items sold was originally listed in:

Listed in August, 2014:  21
Listed in July, 2014:  21
Listed in June, 2014:  11

Listed in May, 2014: 7
Listed in April, 2014:  2
Listed in March, 2014:  5
Listed in February, 2014: 4
Listed in January, 2014: 3
Listed in December, 2013:   3
Listed in November, 2013: 7
Listed in October, 2013: 6
Listed prior to October, 2013: 15

Halloween-related sales: 10
Christmas-related sales: 2


Best Offers Accepted:  16

I still think almost everything will sell . . . eventually.  

And Halloween sales are really picking up already.  Get those costumes listed if you haven’t already!

I met my listing goal for August . . . with half an hour to spare.  This month has reinforced how important it is for me to keep track of my new listings with a ticker.  For a week or so early in the month the ticker website was not working correctly, and I had to try to keep a mental tally of how many new listings I had.  It was a challenge!  I was so glad when the website started working again.  Then at the end of the month I could tell I was cutting it close as to whether or not I would reach my listing goal.  It definitely motivated me to list more than I would have otherwise.

My goal for September is 150 new listings.


 

Here are a few of my faster flips this month:

Folkmanis Frog Puppet
Paid: $0.50 @ ys, Sold: $24.95 (1 day later)
Rocket (Little Einsteins) Pull-Back Toy
Paid: $1 @ rummage sale, Sold: $15.95 (same day as listed)
Rocket (Little Einsteins) Plush
Paid: $1 @ rummage sale, Sold: $14.95 (3 days later)
Old Navy Pink Puffer Jacket, Size 18-24 Months
Paid: $0.50 @ ys, Sold: $14.95 (7 days later)
Puma Toddler Shoes
Paid: $1 @ ys, Sold: $17.95 (3 days later)
Eeyore Plush Backpack
Paid: $2 @ rummage sale, Sold: $39.95 (15 days later)
GAP Maternity Skirt, Size 10
Paid: $1, Sold: $18.95 (20 days later)
Columbia Men’s Shorts
Paid: $1 @ ys, Sold: $14.95 + shipping to Canada (6 days later)
Nike Athletic 2XL Shirt
Paid: $1 @ ys, Sold: $21.95 (1 day later)
Pink Honey Bunny Lovey
Paid: $1ish @ ys, Sold: $29.95 (19 days later)
4 Build-A-Bear Gingerbread Men & Women
Paid: $2 ($0.50/ea) @ ys, Sold: $59.95 (1 month later)

Filed Under: Christmas, Disney, Halloween, Maternity, Same Month Sales

Awful April

May 1, 2014 by Kari @ She Thrifts 11 Comments

Uggghh.  I try not to complain *too much*, but geez, April was awful.  My worst sales month since January 2013.  I had about 2/3 of the sales that I had last month.  I know eBay can be a bit of a mystery at times, but my listings are at an all-time high, and I listed pretty consistently all month long.  I have a bit of everything in my store, at a range of prices.  Why the crummy sales?  Okay, okay, pity party is over.

It was rainy here last weekend so I didn’t get in any yard saling in, and the weekend before I went to four sales.  All four had a plethora of clothing for 25-50 cents, so I picked up quite a bit, and I’ve been listing it for two weeks now.  I’ve liked branching out into selling clothes, they sell pretty consistently, easy to store, ship, etc, but they really are a grind to list.  Not much fun at all.  Thankfully, a few have sold pretty quickly.

Nike Women’s Athletic Pants
Paid: $0.25 @ ys, Sold: $17.95 (1 day later)
Lynyrd Skynyrd Women’s Shirt
Paid: $0.25, Sold: $19.95 (5 days later)
Columbia Men’s Convertible Pants/Shorts
Paid: $2 @ rummage sale, Sold: $24.95 (7 days later)
Silver Walkstar FitFlops, Size 6
Paid: $2.80 @ VV, Sold: $39.95 + shipping to Canada (4 days later)

I bought another pair of FitFlops at VV at the same time I bought the above pair, got them home, and realized even though they appear identical, they are actually two different sizes.  Darn it.  I’ve heard of people listing shoes as replacements or for amputees, so I went ahead and did that.  No bites yet, though.

And a couple kid-related quick flips:

 

BABW Aladdin Lamp
Paid: $2.10 for bag of accessories @ VV, Sold (just lamp): $9.95 (2 days later)
5 I Spy Hardcover Books
Paid: $1.25 total at rummage sale, Sold: $19.95 (3 days later)

I fell 22 listings short of my listing goal for April.  I really thought I was going to make it, and then last weekend I came down with a miserable although short-lived flu bug.  And then my youngest got it.  Sometimes life just happens, huh?  I am going to shoot for 150 new listings again in May.




In a couple weeks the consignment sale I like best that I usually participate in is happening.  I still haven’t registered.  I keep waffling on whether or not to consign.  It’s kind of a time suck without a big payoff.

And, confession time, although I did quite a bit of Amazon related reading, I didn’t send anything in to FBA.  Fail.  There’s always this month though, right?

Filed Under: Amazon, Books, Build-A-Bear, Clothing, Consignment Sale, eBay, Goals, Listing, Same Month Sales, Ticker Challenge, Value Village, What I Sold

Recent Quick Flips + Rummage Sale L♥ve

April 15, 2014 by Kari @ She Thrifts 6 Comments

I found a bunch of goodies at a rummage sale over the weekend, and am still working my way through it all getting it listed.  But, I’ve already had two of my rummage sale items sell, making back almost half of what I spent that day, and I have SO many more items from that haul yet to sell.  

Worn Brand Men’s Corduroy Pants
Paid: $2 @ rummage sale, Sold: $24.95 (within a couple hours)
NWT Kohl’s Wocket Plush
Paid: $0.50 @ rummage sale, Sold: $14.95 (day after listed)

 

And here are a few more fairly quick flips:

Annie Little Einsteins Bean Bag Plush
Paid: $1.50 @ local consignment store, Sold: $14.95 (6 days later)

I love buying and selling Dr. Seuss book lots, but this was a good reminder that the board book lots don’t sell for as much as the hardcover book lots do.  My profit on this sale was really low.

Dr. Seuss Board Book Lot
Paid: Around $4, Sold: $14.95 (8 days later)

And I think I should have priced a little higher on this one.

Mini Lalaloopsy Treehouse Set
Paid: $8? from FB ys site, Sold: $39.95 (day after listed)



A couple weeks ago I happened across a yard sale on the way home from my
son’s school.  They were selling all shirts for $0.25 and all pants for $0.50.

Women’s Neeso Camo Pants
Paid: $0.50 @ ys, Sold: $14.95 (17 days later)

I love finding these “train conductor” style overalls.

OshKosh striped “train conductor” overalls
Paid: $0.50 @ ys, Sold: $15.95 (4 days later)

 I thought these were really cute!


GS115 Distressed Jeans, Size 3T
Paid: $0.50 @ ys, Sold: $19.95 (7 days later)
Electric Purple Fit Flops
Paid: $5.99 @ VV, Sold: $64.95 + $25 shipping to Australia (3 days later)
Baby Blue Disneyland Mug
Paid: $2.99 @ GW, Sold: $29.95 (8 days later)

How have your sales been this month?  April has been a bit weird for me sales-wise.  It started off busy, and then slowed down to almost nothing for several days, then picked back up to normal yesterday.  Here’s hoping the sales continue!

Filed Under: Disney, eBay, Facebook, International Sales, Mugs, Plush, Same Month Sales, What I Sold, Yard Sales

What sold quickly in October

November 7, 2013 by Kari @ She Thrifts 5 Comments

Once again, to satisfy my own curiosity, I did a tally for the month to figure out how long each item that sold in October had been listed.  Here’s the gist:

Listed in October, 2013:  15

Listed in September, 2013:  25

Listed in August, 2013: 6

Listed in July, 2013:  9

Listed in June, 2013: 13

Listed in May, 2013:  5

Listed in April, 2013: 6

Listed in March, 2013: 5

Listed in Feb, 2013:  2

Listed prior to Feb, 2013:  15

Halloween-related sales: 25

Christmas-related sales: 8 

Here are a few of my speedier sales: 

Where the Sidewalk Ends
Sold in 1 day
Quacker Factory Women’s Christmas Wreath Shirt
Sold in 1 day
2 pairs of Carter’s rocket ship footie PJs, size 6
Sold in 3 days
Magic Fairies Paperback Book Lot
Sold in 5 days
Pink Elephant Lovie Blanket
Sold in 7 days
Santa Snoopy Plush
Sold in 8 days
Roo Disney Store Plush
Sold in 22 days
Cruising Memories Photo Album
Sold in 11 days
Erin Hunter Warriors Series #1-6
Sold in 15 days
Erin Hunter New Prophecy Series, #1-6
Sold in 1 day
Erin Hunter Omen of the Stars #1-3
Sold same day as listed
Erin Hunter Power of Three #4-6
Sold in 3 days

Filed Under: eBay, Same Month Sales

What sold quickly in September

October 7, 2013 by Kari @ She Thrifts 8 Comments

Once again, to satisfy my own curiosity, I did a tally for the month to figure out how long each item that sold in September had been listed.  Here were the sales results:

Listed in September, 2013:  15

Listed in August, 2013: 10

Listed in July, 2013:  10

Listed in June, 2013: 36

Listed in May, 2013:  10

Listed in April, 2013: 3

Listed in March, 2013: 7

Listed in Feb, 2013:  1

Listed prior to Feb, 2013:  16

Halloween-related sales: 13

Wondering what sold the same month it was listed?  Here’s the list:

 

Easter Snoopy Plush
Sold in 2 days

Michael J. Fox Rolling Stone
Sold in 11 days

Thomas at the Ironworks
Sold in 3 days

Mickey Mouse Baby Costume
Sold in 4 days

Simba Costume
Sold in 2 days

Jessie Costume
Sold in 4 days

Doritos Locos Tacos Lot
Sold in 7 days

Groovy Girls Tent
Sold in 6 days

Groovy Girls Dressers
Sold in 24 days

Fairy Tales Treasury
Sold in 3 days

Children’s Bible Treasury
Sold in 7 days
Schiff Digestive Advantage
Sold in 5 days

Lisa Frank Binder
Sold in 5 days

39 Clues #1-8 Book Lot
Sold in 11 days

Encino Man DVD
Sold same day listed

Filed Under: eBay, Same Month Sales

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