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heart sink when you sell?
 

odd thread I know, and it might just be me, as I can be odd......

I was getting sales and my heart sank for particular products, you should be happy if you sell something right?

well, these things were usually bulky, needed courier etc....

I have dropped problem products before, particulaly electronics that got more complaints or returns, never touch clothing apart from my own cast-offs too due to hassle, but for some reason I was still stocking stuff that I found annoying to sell or store, stuff like furniture, breakables ....

so I have sold the last of these and will not reorder, some I gave away to charity as I do not want to sell.......very liberating...........

I just want to sell stuff that is easy, sells well and does not get complaints....

lesson learned......

Re: heart sink when you sell?
 

My heart is in my mouth every sale. Specially with ebay and paypal involved.

Re: heart sink when you sell?
 

I know the feeling.

I have 20+ plates that I acquired for free which will sell for between £30-£100 each but I just haven't got round to listing them yet. I know packing and delivering them will be a massive headache so keep putting it off.

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Re: lesson learned..

Since I sell "one-offs" (means items I have only one of)

I learned long ago not to list big, bulky or odd shaped items that I don't have the correct shipping box for.

There were times if took me a couple of hours to fab one so I could get the shipment out in a timely manner.

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yes odd shaped boxes, cut by myself, all taped up, look like I wrapped a dog, and weird looks from post office staff.

same as you, I was buying vintage lots, pictures in frames, plates, all a hassle and sometimes they do not sell for ages- I store in an outhouse and some spiders are in a box at the back, cos I saw a massive one flash across in to it and I am scared of touching it to see exactly what is in it to de-list, so if something sells from that box then.........I will have to call one of you to help me out......

I will still buy vintage and antique but go for mid to small size and metals are good - vintage trays and candlesticks go really well.....

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I have had these in past many times... Onetime I bought a stock of Coca-Cola Branded mini fridges. They were new $50 and fetched much higher. Pain in the butt and pain t ship, but kept thinking about the profit and it made me feel better. LOL