To Sell or Not to Sell?

When one finds fun or special things

at bargain prices

it is tempting to buy and buy.

When I buy things it is because I really

like them, excepting those rare

times I think I can sell something 

online for a decent profit.

Here are some examples of 

things I actually decided to see

if they would profit me.

I think,

"What if this will bring in a

good addition to a discouragingly

small fund.  Wouldn't I rather

have that than more stuff to care for?"

Well, 

we shall see!

I like this tablecloth.
It was less than $5.
It may not be old.
I couldn't find exactly this
design in exactly these
colors so, it could be rare...
BUT, if it brings in some cash,
perhaps I should sell it.
Well, I've listed it.  We shall see.

This is Grandma from Happy Family.
She has an unusual body type.
I was happy to find her.
Turns out, she's kind of rare.
I've listed her

Bo Peep from Toy Story is
a little unusual.
Later versions have rooted
hair.
I've listed her.
We'll see if any one is interested.

Sometimes, I Like to be Different!

There is nothing very unique in
deciding to attempt to sell
some Tupperware on eBay.

It is a bit of a stretch, for a
packrat, like me, but many
people do it.

I wonder how many of them get bored
with taking "normal" pictures of their
Tupperware and...

start trying rather un-eBay-ish pictures.

Oh, well.  Maybe my pictures will help
to sell my items.  

It's Nothing Personal, Is It?

What is it about putting
my own work up for sale?

I dislike the comparison to
having children.

My Needle Doodles are
certainly not like my children.

There is an element of my
self in my work.

After all, I chose the pattern and
the fabrics.  I did the work and
took the photo.
So, if someone does not
like my product...

...it is kind of personal,
isn't it?
The birds are an experiment.
They are on eBay, right now.
The stars have been
somewhat of a success.
These were sold and shipped.

Starting on Christmas!

I've sold some of these on
eBay.
I've sold patriotic stars
and Christmas stars.
I figured I'd start now
and see how many I can get done
ahead of the selling season.

Wow! You Never Know!

These sold (for nearly 10 times their
starting price.)

These did not (for any price.)

So, this week I am listing these,

these,

these and

these.  :)

We shall see!