QOTW - 2/8/10 - Buy, Sell or Trade?

princessy75 · 02-08-2010, 10:59 AM

Are you an ebayer? Do you watch Craig's List? Are you a yardsaler? Do you barter your mad skilz? Tell us how you buy, sell or trade!

princessy75 · 02-08-2010, 11:12 AM

We are cleaning out the house, so I'll start this one off!

I am an avid ebayer - right now with Disney pins (buying to expand my collection, then selling the extras to pay for my habit!) but also with other miscellaneous stuff I find around the house.

I have also had much success selling on Craig's List and I list all my used books on Amazon - they sell eventually.

I often line my hubby up to make us extra money b/c he's an electrician and general DIYer, but sometimes we'll barter his skills for something else we need (like HVAC or plumbing).

My hubby wants to have a yard sale this spring, but I dread the thought of having to go through all that trouble! We live in a rural area so we'd have to take our stuff to a community or flea market. Yuck.

Kristi · 02-08-2010, 03:54 PM

I actually have started selling my kids clothes at resale shops. I have 3 stores in my area that I use. First, I go to the store that goes thru the stuff quickest & pays on the spot. Next, to another store that pays on the spot but takes a couple of days to go thru the stuff. Then last to a store that sells based on consignment. I actually get excited when they call me about picking up a check because I figure 2 other stores passed on the items that they have sold.

When we have a Disney trip coming up this money goes to my Disney fund. Right now there is no trip coming up so trying to decide if it should still go to the Disney fund or if I will use the money when the kiddos need new clothes.

AmyFromKentucky · 05-15-2010, 12:36 AM

I love me some yard & garage sales, I ain't gonna lie. I went to a few last weekend, they were really fun. I spent under five dollars and I got a Pooh & Piglet flower pot, a big porcelain poodle, a Pasta Presto thing (I think that's the name?), a teddy bear pin, and a couple more things that Mom bought. I love shopping on eBay but I try to stay off of it, because once you start buying on there, it's so addictive, you just wanna keep going. I guess this counts as trading... I collect Disney pins and I trade with Disney Cast Members when I am in WDW! I think that's great fun.

02-08-2010, 10:59 AM	#1
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02-08-2010, 11:12 AM	#2
princessy75 Senior Staff Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Finksburg, MD Posts: 870 Images: 65	We are cleaning out the house, so I'll start this one off! I am an avid ebayer - right now with Disney pins (buying to expand my collection, then selling the extras to pay for my habit!) but also with other miscellaneous stuff I find around the house. I have also had much success selling on Craig's List and I list all my used books on Amazon - they sell eventually. I often line my hubby up to make us extra money b/c he's an electrician and general DIYer, but sometimes we'll barter his skills for something else we need (like HVAC or plumbing). My hubby wants to have a yard sale this spring, but I dread the thought of having to go through all that trouble! We live in a rural area so we'd have to take our stuff to a community or flea market. Yuck. __________________ princessy75 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. My Countdown Counting down to: A Big Day! It's Official!

02-08-2010, 03:54 PM	#3
Kristi Crafter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 55	I actually have started selling my kids clothes at resale shops. I have 3 stores in my area that I use. First, I go to the store that goes thru the stuff quickest & pays on the spot. Next, to another store that pays on the spot but takes a couple of days to go thru the stuff. Then last to a store that sells based on consignment. I actually get excited when they call me about picking up a check because I figure 2 other stores passed on the items that they have sold. When we have a Disney trip coming up this money goes to my Disney fund. Right now there is no trip coming up so trying to decide if it should still go to the Disney fund or if I will use the money when the kiddos need new clothes. __________________ Kristi

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05-15-2010, 12:36 AM	#4
AmyFromKentucky Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 226 Images: 32	I love me some yard & garage sales, I ain't gonna lie. I went to a few last weekend, they were really fun. I spent under five dollars and I got a Pooh & Piglet flower pot, a big porcelain poodle, a Pasta Presto thing (I think that's the name?), a teddy bear pin, and a couple more things that Mom bought. I love shopping on eBay but I try to stay off of it, because once you start buying on there, it's so addictive, you just wanna keep going. I guess this counts as trading... I collect Disney pins and I trade with Disney Cast Members when I am in WDW! I think that's great fun.