Just sayin’…February 2019 sales were great, but March got off to a slow start…like switching off a lightbulb! And all sellers know just what I mean, and that’s what you have to get used to…lots of ups and downs in this business.
And why am I even talking about February sales in April anyway??? Yes, well…hope you don’t mind “suffering” through it, LOL. I haven’t been able to finish up this thing in a very timely manner…sigh.
I “love” those titles I see on Pinterest having to do with running an Etsy business…
- someone
bragsclaims they have a $70,000 income on Etsy - someone
bragssays they have sales every day - people are making so much money, they can quit their job
Just so you know, that DOESN’T happen to most of us! Never has, never will. I wish it did! But all that to say, don’t allow yourselves to get discouraged.
So on to the sales…32 in all for the month.
February Sales
Let’s start off with…
What Took FOREVER To Sell
A Vintage Tower Craftsman Swing Arm Lamp…someone gave us this at a garage sale, but without a shade, no one was interested. Finding one that worked wasn’t easy.
FYI…most Tower Craftsman lamps have a glass ball near the base, and this one was faceted, making it a bit more interesting.
Cost: 1.00 (shade)
Sold: $40.00
Men’s vintage gold tone cuff links. These were in a gigantic bag of cuff links I found somewhere.
Cost: minimal
Sold: $15.75
Finds From Decluttering the House
Vintage harmonica sitting in a drawer.
Cost: 0
Sold: $35.00
My Grandfather’s Report Cards from Medical School in the 1890’s.
An estate sale person told me recently that report cards are hot…hmm
Cost: 0
Sold: $8.00
Old Photographs & Cabinet Cards from Long Dead Family Members
Cost: 0
Sold: $7.00
My husband’s brother passed along a box of mechanical pencils & pencil leads. This one was new in the package.
Cost: 0
Sold: $32.00
Another brother passed along a vintage Colgate shave stick holder.
Cost: 0
Sold: $15.66
Black and white postcards all from Brussels, Belgium that my dad picked up when stationed in Europe during World War 2.
Cost: 0
Sold: $14.00
A Total Surprise
I bought these winter mittens years ago when I had a booth thinking I was going to make a banner with them. That idea flopped, so I thought I’d give them a try. Lo and behold, someone bought them!
Cost: $1.00
Sold: 16.00
Other Miscellaneous Sales
Vintage Paper Plate Holders
Cost: $2.00
Sold: 16.00
Wooden Scrabble Racks
Cost: $1.00
Sold: $9.00
Bobbins Lot
Cost: $1.50
Sold: $12.99
Old Handwritten and Typed Recipes
Cost: 25¢
Sold: $7.00
Vintage Metal Bath Shelf…a thrift store find
Cost: $3.82
Sold: $34.00
A vintage Hollywood Regency mid century modern tissue box holder…a thrift store find
Cost: $1.00
Sold: $22.00
Really cute fabric with a sewing theme
Cost: minimal
Sold: $16.95
Flower basket…thrift store find I regretted buying, & was surprised it sold.
Cost: $1.00
Sold: $16.00
Vintage Oil Lamp
Cost: $3.00
Sold: $39.90
Vintage Letter Opener…used to be good sellers, but now I find they’re slow movers unless really unusual.
Cost: $1.00
Sold: $18.77
Brass Lotus Dish…thrift store find
Cost: $4.99
Sold: $19.40
Vintage Sewing Trim with 3 pink floral decals
Cost: minimal
Sold: $10.00
Grab bags of left over knitting yarns
Cost: minimal
Sold: $6.00
Large ceramic bunny
Cost: $2.50
Sold: $19.95
Old Photo Album with over 20 cabinet cards
Cost: 0
Sold: $32.00
Vintage yellow sheet set, reminiscent of Mad Men
Cost: 0
Sold: $35.00
Sales from my other Etsy shop, SquareDanceNWestern
Men’s Square Dance Necktie…sold to a guy in Italy.
Cost: 0
Sold: $12.65
Boho maxi skirt
Cost: 0
Sold: $29.00
Boho maxi skirt
Cost: 0
Sold: $29.00
Men’s Western Shirt
Cost: 0
Sold: $29.00
White Square Dance Blouse.
Someone offered me a box full of Square Dance clothes for nothing if I would pay the shipping to get them here. I thought it was a good deal, and this is one of those. I’ve already made up the cost in sales.
Cost: $1.65
Sold: $23.00
Men’s Western Belt
Cost: 0
Sold: $15.00
Men’s Collar Tip & Scarf Slide Set
Cost: 0
Sold: $26.66
And that’s all…what do you think?
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Florence
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You done good! You’re making me want to get back into it! Still, there a couple of reasons it’s not time for me again yet. But your posts sure make me miss it.
What’s going on with you Wanda? I’m glad I’m making you miss it though. LOL
Oh, nothing much, really. Just that my day ends at 2 to leave to pick up our granddaughter, I’m trying to get away from the computer and do other things I enjoy and spend time with that granddaughter when she’s here, and besides, typing makes my wrists hurt these days more than it used to. (On the plus side, March was the best month at the booth that we’ve had in a year! April is starting out pitifully slow, though.)
It’s important that you can be there in these years for your granddaughter! Good for you in doing other things besides sit in front of the computer. I plan to do more of that myself. Typing makes your wrists hurt? Hmm, sounds like a visit from Arthur. Glad your booth did well in March. I’ve always found April is slow…I guess b/c of tax season. Hope you’ll do a post soon on what sold in your booth!
You are so encouraging! BTW, if you have old photos of the family we share, please let me know before you sell them.
All but one were my dad’s side of the family. 1 was Aunt Mary Ann, which I didn’t have a clue you would want. Do you still want a framed one I have of Uncle Bert? I’m saving it for you.
Sure, save them all.
OK, I have it.
My mom had those rattan paper plate holders when I was little!! I love reading these posts because it takes me back to the good old days! 🙂
Aww, thanks Kari! Glad you enjoy them! I suppose they are a trip back in time.
I have some of the old things here!!! Old photos, bobbins, report cards, old jewelry, oil lamp. You would have fun going through my old stuff!!!
Interesting to see what sold!
Brenda
Oh, you know I would!
Wow Florence! I’m impressed! Looks like you sold over $600 worth of stuff that you paid very little for. Nice return! Keep it up cousin!
You got it Becky! Thanks for your comment!
Florence, I always laugh at those Pinterest titles, too. There’s a lot of the same titles that have to do with blogging…like you said, they are certainly the exception. I love seeing what sold, but even more fun is the fact that we had many of these items and they bring back memories. From this month’s sold list, I see the gold tissue box cover we had in our bathroom. So pretty!
Kim, I’m glad you can see the humor, too, in those titles on Pinterest…Come on! So unreal. Glad you enjoy seeing what sold! Isn’t it funny how the “old” stuff is being appreciated once again??!! I always sell those tissue holders you mentioned, so when I see one, I snatch it up!
Florence it really is surprising what sells and for how much. Most of these sales leave me baffled, like the paper plate holders or the mittens. But who am I to question. I’m glad for you that you did well in February. And those sheets look so familiar of what my mom used to buy back in the day.
I know…the mittens, right? Ha, that really surprised me too. I always sell those plate holders too, so that’s a surprise. I snatch them up at estate sales when I see them! Are you going to yard sales too? They are so much fun, aren’t they?
Great month. Can’t believe those plate holders sell for so much. I hated them, I always got splinters 😂
Robin, I know exactly what you mean! Those plate holders are always such a surprise!
This is an excellent haul, way to many things to list. I love so many of the items.
Thank you Debra! Hope you’re doing well.
I used to frequent garage sales when my kids were little. This takes me back. The internet has really transformed selling used stuff. Good for you!
Yes it has changed so much! Thanks for the encouragement Ernie!
Thank you so much for sharing, you are so helpful to someone such as myself who is just getting started (and a very slow start it is) and not certain what to do. All of the articles that you have written that I have read have really inspired me not to quit before I really get started.
I’m so glad I’ve been helpful to you Stephanie! Thanks for telling me so!
It always surprises me to see what people buy. The mittens and those plates????? But the report cards and old photos, oh yes please. Those are awesome. Glad you’re doing okay FLorence even if the sales are a bit slow, hopefully they’ll pick up again soon . Sending lots of love as always
So good to hear from you my friend! I’ve missed you! Hope things are going well for you. Yes, it’s always such a surprise what sells, isn’t it? Those mittens totally surprised me too. Hope you were able to use some of those pics I sent you. Love you back.