Hello Readers!
Today is Saturday and I was so anxious to see the ad I placed for my desk with hutch. But, alas, it was not in the paper! I am unclear as to what happened, but the ad was missing and so all the phone calls I was anticipating answering today, from interested buyers, will not happen.
Instead, since I was not planning on going to any estate/yard sales today I will, instead, make some good use of my time and clean up my house. I will even organize some other stuff that I want to sell.
It is good to keep in mind that when one idea fails to live up to your expectations, having a plan B is useful. It is the beginning of fall and the weather is turning a bit chilly. I got to thinking that this is a good time to post a note about timing. It is good to think about what your customers want at specific times of the year. Spring is good for gardening items, spring and summer clothing, outdoor toys (bikes, roller skates/blades) and other misc household items. Fall is a good time to sell winter sports equipment (ice skates, snow boards), shovels, rakes, fall & winter clothing and holiday items. You can always put out the other things you want to sell, but you will usually have to price the items at a lower rate than 'prime season'.
Happy Tag Popping Readers!!!
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Friday, October 25, 2013
new ad placed
Hello Poppers
Today I am posting another ad. This time it will be for a chair that I found at an estate sale that I visited on my lunch hour. I had been looking for a chair off and on for a while and this one caught my eye. When I entered the house I saw this to the left of the living room, at the end of a hall and it was loaded up with other items. At first I disregarded the chair, but then I thought to go back and have a look. There was a tag on it for maybe $10.00, maybe $12.00, so I took the tag off and went to ask if the chair was sold. Apparently it was still available, so I bought it. It is in excellent condition and it from around the 1940's. The material is gold lamme in color and the texture is not leather or regular fabric, the fabric is like a cotton plastic. Best description I can come up with. I really like the chair, (like I really like all my finds), but I think this is something that will definitely bring in some money. I am asking $250.0 for the chair. I think it is worth it and I hope that is what I get. I hope I am not overpricing this piece so that I can keep it. If it is at the right price, it will sell. People only spend what they think it is worth. My audience (customer) should have refined taste to appreciate this piece, or should I say, to understand that $250.00 for this piece is really a steal.
I will keep you updated. Happy tag popping to you!!!
Today I am posting another ad. This time it will be for a chair that I found at an estate sale that I visited on my lunch hour. I had been looking for a chair off and on for a while and this one caught my eye. When I entered the house I saw this to the left of the living room, at the end of a hall and it was loaded up with other items. At first I disregarded the chair, but then I thought to go back and have a look. There was a tag on it for maybe $10.00, maybe $12.00, so I took the tag off and went to ask if the chair was sold. Apparently it was still available, so I bought it. It is in excellent condition and it from around the 1940's. The material is gold lamme in color and the texture is not leather or regular fabric, the fabric is like a cotton plastic. Best description I can come up with. I really like the chair, (like I really like all my finds), but I think this is something that will definitely bring in some money. I am asking $250.0 for the chair. I think it is worth it and I hope that is what I get. I hope I am not overpricing this piece so that I can keep it. If it is at the right price, it will sell. People only spend what they think it is worth. My audience (customer) should have refined taste to appreciate this piece, or should I say, to understand that $250.00 for this piece is really a steal.
I will keep you updated. Happy tag popping to you!!!
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Posting ads in the paper
It is true that I enjoy popping tags. And... as you know from various posts, I have not been selling what I buy. Today I changed the game and posted an item in the local paper that allows for free ad placement if the item is listed to sell for under $300.00.
The ad placed was for a desk with a hutch and I priced it at $200.00. After closer looks at the ads that were listed for today I may have overpriced my desk. The ad will run next week and I sure hope it sells. I am beginning to get excited for the possibility of getting rid of some of my household goods.
My motivation is to clear out the old to make way for some, but much less, new stuff.
I am planning on placing another ad this evening because you can place up to three ads in the paper for free (under $300.00 of course!).
Happy Tag Popping!!!
The ad placed was for a desk with a hutch and I priced it at $200.00. After closer looks at the ads that were listed for today I may have overpriced my desk. The ad will run next week and I sure hope it sells. I am beginning to get excited for the possibility of getting rid of some of my household goods.
My motivation is to clear out the old to make way for some, but much less, new stuff.
I am planning on placing another ad this evening because you can place up to three ads in the paper for free (under $300.00 of course!).
Happy Tag Popping!!!
Saturday, October 19, 2013
pictures of estate sale finds
My first estate sale find. Paid about $5.00 for it and had it rewired for about $8.00 It is very cool as you can see.
Hello Tag Poppers
Today is the day for tag popping. I am showing you some of my finds during my previous treasure hunting escapades. I have mentioned that I enjoy the process of finding a treasure and have often thought I would sell some of my finds, but I get emotionally attached to my finds and haven't ended up selling anything. I know I could make money on my finds but since I only buy what I like, it is hard to part with my stuff.
Below is what I believe is a chinese intaglia that I bought for $7.60. It was in a cheap frame, laying on a dresser and everyone was passing it over. I wanted it and once bought and safely in the confines of my car, I took it out of the cheap frame and admired my find. I have asked many folks what exactly this is and the most helpful information came from a friend who is from China. She said it is a story that would be with other pieces that also tell stories. Together, they would tell a bigger story.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Pop your tags!
Saturday is Tag Popping Day!
But... I did not pop any tags! I have a friend who rents a booth at an antique mall. She has often offered to sell items that I have found. I have never taken her up on the offer because I figure I can make more money by selling the items myself.
But...I only buy items I like and I don't end up selling them.
But ... this is gonna change, because I need to start getting rid of items in my house that are taking up space. I want to start saving money to send my daughter on a senior trip and I must get moving on this money making venture.
But ... the season is changing quickly. Fall is here and soon the winter will remove the possibility of yard sales so I would have to go through ads in the paper, on ebay and etsy. I actually read through the local paper today and there were so many items listed on the free classified ads that it MAY inspire me to list some items.
But... I did not pop any tags! I have a friend who rents a booth at an antique mall. She has often offered to sell items that I have found. I have never taken her up on the offer because I figure I can make more money by selling the items myself.
But...I only buy items I like and I don't end up selling them.
But ... this is gonna change, because I need to start getting rid of items in my house that are taking up space. I want to start saving money to send my daughter on a senior trip and I must get moving on this money making venture.
But ... the season is changing quickly. Fall is here and soon the winter will remove the possibility of yard sales so I would have to go through ads in the paper, on ebay and etsy. I actually read through the local paper today and there were so many items listed on the free classified ads that it MAY inspire me to list some items.
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