Slow, Slow, Slow

Is anybody else having a slow April? This last couple of weeks have been awful for me. If I don't get any sales soon, Ebay is not going to get paid their fees. Since Friday, I have only had 2 sales. I'm hoping it picks up some. In the mean time, I have been selling a couple of things on Facebook that were from my ebay store.

Lia Sophia Bracelet $8

GI Joe $10

Thomas Pillowcases $5

Vintage Photographs $10

My Little Ponies $5

Vintage train case $10

and items not listed on Ebay

Jewelry Holder $10

Fisher Price Smart Shopper $5

Baby dress $5

Camera $5

Step stool $2

Light up turtle $8

Monkey Pillow $7

wooden shelf $5

Camping Stove $30

These were all sold during Feb- April Not as much money as on Ebay but better than a garage sale and better than nothing.

Facebook Finds

I have gotten some good stuff off of Facebook this pass week. My favorites are these canvas paintings I got for $10 each.  Normally, I would not spend that much but since I am keeping them and not reselling, it seemed like a good price. I noticed the store sticker was still attached to the back and each one retailed for $74.99. They are titled "Out For A Stroll'. The seller told me she bought them to show a house and hadn't used them since. Of course, my hubby doesn't like them.

I would like to find something to replace the candle holder in the center of these two pictures. I would like something big enough the cover the faded spot on the wall.

I also picked up some jewelry I am reselling on Ebay. I have 7 watchers on this bracelet, so hopefully it will sell soon.

Another bracelet I picked up.

I started an auction group on Facebook. It isn't getting as nearly as enough traffic as my garage sale one but I did win this Olympus tape recorder.

Business Sale/Estate Sale

There is a local flower shop/green house that went out of business a few months ago. They auctioned off most of their stuff and are taking offers on whatever didn't sell. My sister and I decided to check it out. There was also an abandoned house with stuff inside. When we got there, the doors were open but we didn't see anyone. Basically everything inside looked like trash. I felt like we were trespassing or we were in some horror movie and about to get murdered. After about 5 minutes, a lady walked in and began telling us to look around and make offers because everything was about to be bulldozed. There were a few Christmas decorations, a lot of plastic planters, some ribbon stuff and floral decorations. Nothing I was interested in. She told us to go ahead and look in the basement. I wish I had my camera to show you the mess down there. I swear it looked like a landfill. I found a styrofoam Santa and reindeer set but decided to pass. I didn't really need it.

Next, we explored the house. It looked like it hadn't been lived in for years. There was no electricity so some rooms were slightly dark. Probably a good thing because who knows how many creepy crawlers were inside.  I found a box of knick knacks but only bought one thing: a family of skunks

Aren't they cute? The had fur on their tails and head but it was dirty and coming off so I removed it. Since it was so dark in the house, I did not notice momma skunk and one baby skunk had been broken and glued back together. I was hoping to sell them on Ebay but now I won't. I'm only out a buck. My sister found a vintage type writer.

Later in the day, I bought some more Lia Sophia. I swear, I'm going to go broke if I don't start selling this stuff.

I also picked up this end table for $10 off of Facebook.

Church Sale

On Friday, we went to a church sale. It was pretty big but since I had Ryker and Robbie with me, I didn't get to look much. I did find a few things for resale and for Ryker.

Keeping:

Water Table I thought this was a good idea but when Ryker came back in the house drenched, I realized my mistake. Paid $5

Changing color Triangle clock. I got two of these and am trying to sell one on Facebook. Was in a bag with Mr Incredible action figure paid .25

I also found Good Night Moon for .25

Selling:

Mr Incredible He talks

Teacher's Pet Cloth toddler Book

Fill and Spill Fish

Baby Einstein Teether

I also bought a crib mobile off Facebook and have already sold it for $29.99

and of course I bought some more Lia Sophia. I'm getting three more pieces tomorrow.

I'm In Love With Lia Sophia

I've been finding a lot of Lia Sophia jewelry for sale on my Facebook group. I haven't done much research but I figure if I can get some pieces between $6 - $8, I should be able to double my money. Some pieces may get me more. Here are some pieces I bought.

Some of the pieces still have the paper tag and the gold/silver chain in the first collage came in the box. I don't think the heart necklace with the key hole is Lia Sophia. I have to check into that.

More Lia Sophia

Most of the Lia Sophia jewelry found on my Facebook page is a little too pricey for reselling but I did manage to find two more pieces. I got these from the same seller I bought the Day Dreamer necklace from. (which already sold)

Greek Isle Slide Pendant

Reversible Pendant on Chain

black oynx

Mother of Pearl