Tuesday Book Sales Wrap Up

Crockett's Victory Garden [Paperback] [1977] Crockett, James Underwood
Condition: Used - Like New
Condition note: spectacular condition. no wrtting, no folds
Order date: 06/15/2012
Your earnings: $6.30

The Returning King: A Guide to the Book of Revelation [Paperback] [2000] Poythress, Vern Sheridan
Condition: Used - Very Good
Condition note: light shelf wear to cover
Order date: 06/15/2012
Your earnings: $6.42

Grace for the Moment: Inspirational Thoughts for Each Day of the Year [Hardcover] [2000] Lucado, Max

Condition: New
Condition note: perfect
Order date: 06/14/2012
Your earnings: $3.62

Gregg Shorthand, Anniversary Edition [Hardcover] [1929] John Robert Gregg

Condition: Used - Good
Condition note: tight binding, hardcover in awesome shape. some writing on several pages. printed 1957
Order date: 06/14/2012
Your earnings: $4.20

Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs [Hardcover] [2004] Eggerichs, Emerson
Condition: New
Condition note: perfect for gift giving
Order date: 06/14/2012
Your earnings: $12.27

Spock's World by Diane Duane (1989, Paperback, Reprint) : Diane Duane

(Paperback, 1989)
ISBN-10: 0671667734 ; ISBN-13: 9780671667733
Price: $1.45
Condition: Brand New
Listed On: 01/17/2012

Sold another 6 books this week. Total Profit $34.26.  The three christian books were gifts to me, so no out pocket there.  Not bad for volume and better than a sharp stick in the eye as far as profit goes.  Keep listing them books,  not everybody "kindles"

Flip Of the Week: Scandinavian Glass Pitcher

I had had this pitcher for a while, listed on etsy on the high side because I knew it was a sure sell.  It is quite beautiful, yet alas I have little kids.   So as much as my heart wanted to keep this piece, the practical me said, "NO!"
I found this  IITTALA THULE 50 0Z PITCHER at my fav thrift store.  I love glass pitchers.  I think it has a lot to do with growing up having had only plastic ones.  When I saw it I was intrigued by how it caught the light.  Then I picked it up and felt how light and delicate it was, I was sold.  I knew nothing of the brand or the design,  but I have been told I developed "the eye for quality."   I will now accept the compliment and give myself credit for having gained knowledge of well made items, countless hours reading and attending the auction has paid off.  The pitcher I paid $2 for and it sold for $76 shipping not included.  A great flip for me.

What not to Sell: Tony the Tiger

Who knew Tony was not so great anymore?  I dont know if its the Kelloggs brand or because the orignal voice has gone silent.  But Tony is not pullig the big bucks as a collectors item.  Sure the occassional rare item still gets much deserved attention but most of his items are now "mundane" and not worth the effort as was the case with my 12” Kellogg Tony The Tiger Plush Team Tony Hockey Player 2004 plus key chain Lot.  I actually lost money on this sale.  

The only saving grace here, there is two less items in my storage room.  Hey don't laugh, around here storage is at a premium and i just gained about eight cubic inches back... thats me... WINNING!

Tuesday Book Sale Wrap up

Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills [Paperback] [1996] Russell L. Blaylock

Condition: Used - Like New
Condition note: a little shelf wear, thats all.
Order date: 06/08/2012
Your earnings: $7.17

Disney Home - Pooh - Let's Be Friends - Cross Stitch (Leisure Arts, #3273) [Pamphlet] [2001] various
Condition: New
Condition note: perfect
Order date: 06/07/2012
Your earnings: $8.90

Crochet Dinosaur Park Nursery (American School of Needlework #1177) [Paperback] [1993] Cindy Harris; Jean Leinhauser
Condition: New
Condition note: perfect
Order date: 06/07/2012
Your earnings: $8.45

The Wit and Wisdom of Snoopy [Hardcover] [1967] Schultz, Charles M.; Schultz
Condition: New
Condition note: Perfect, never read. Smalls signs of shelving. Gift Giving condition.
Order date: 06/05/2012
Your earnings: $7.60

The Official J.A.P. Paper Doll Book: A Stunning Fashion Collection for a Jewish American Prince and Princess, in These Clothes They Can Go Anywhere [Paperback] [1983] Anna Sequoia; Patty Brown
Condition: New
Condition note: very little cover wear, not gift-able but perfect for personal use
Order date: 06/04/2012
Your earnings: $7.60

Totaled I paid about $5.00 for all five books,  and combined they netted me $40.72.  Not too bad for a little time and money invested.  Books are the easiest thing to list and ship.  I dont have to worry they wont fit the buyer or that they will break in the mail.  Dollar for dollar is the less stressful item to sell, Do you agree?

Flip of the Week: BURBERRY RAIN COAT

Like everyone else my sales have been hurting.  Im doing OK selling books... but ebay is killing me.  So my big flip this week was this VTG BURBERRY RAIN COAT WOOL LINER Size 40 REG.  It sold For $28.05 w/shipping.  I had bought the entire Burberry rain coat at auction for $5.  Nobody at the auction would touch it because it had some stains, but I'm not afraid to do laundry.   I took on the stains, Guess who won?  They did!

Luckily my very smart (and beautiful) sister told me I should sell the liner separate because the coat part still had light stains that devalued it.  So a few months ago the jacket sold for close to $20 and now with the sale of the liner at $28  I am feeling OK with the fact that I met a stain I could not remove.  So there is some "happy" to go along with the low sales.

May the good Lord increase Yer Sales 10 fold by weeks end Lads and Lassies!

What Not to Sell: ANNE GEDDES

To be sure Anne Geddes was a genious.  Her photos of babies were clearly spectacular and Adorable with a capital "A"  Yet sadly the market for her cutesy creations is dead.  Maybe people have gotten tired of looking at beautiful babies,  maybe the economy is preventing them from even thinking about about babies.  I know its given me pause!
Anne Geddes anything used to be big money on ebay and a sure sell.  I had this
BABY BUNNY in EASTER EGG  listed for over 3 months.  It finally sold because I practically gave it away.

So there you have it folks... cute babies are not for selling.

Tuesday Book Sales Wrap-Up

I as you can see I had a very decent week selling books.  The fabric book sold within hours of listing.  The local thrift is trying to scale down on books, so I paid .50 cents for that fabric book, a great buy indeed.

Before I get called-out on the Susan Wiggs novel let me explain,  ummm....well you see... ahhh...

Oh, I Know!

"It was a free gift with purchase y'all"   There that explains it, got to run... hope you have many many sales.




101 Double-Ended Hook Stitches: Crochet (Crochet on the Double) [Paperback] [2002] Levyhamburg, Deborah
Condition: Used - Like New
Condition note: very little shelf wear
Order date: 05/29/2012
Your earnings: $22.90

The Art of Manipulating Fabric [Paperback] [1996] Wolff, Colette
Condition: Used - Very Good
Condition note: in awesome condition, cover shows a bit of wear
Order date: 05/31/2012
Your earnings: $12.49

Inside Goa [Hardcover] [1982] Malgonkar, Manohar

Condition: Used - Very Good
Condition note: rare rare book dust jacket shows wear, book in awesome condition, illustrations are incredible. written in English. printed in India!
Order date: 06/02/2012
Your earnings: $31.39

Summer at Willow Lake (Lakeshore Chronicles, Book 1) [Mass Market Paperback] [2006] Wiggs, Susan

Condition: New
Condition note: perfect in every way never read
Order date: 06/04/2012
Your earnings: $2.50