I Was Shopping

Last Sunday between meeting with buyers and the kids for supper we had some time to spare, so did some shopping. 

I picked up a Amazon Fire 7 tablet, I wanted it for taking pictures and posting to FB. The screen protector (bought separately) which said it was for 7 and 8 inch tablets are big fat liars..lol. I had to cut it into two pieces to make it work. Also had to buy a micro SD card.

 It seems to take ok pictures, I will have to play with it a bit more when I have time. The lighting in this house is truly awful. I take pictures on my stove for a reason lol.

I have been busy decorating the house for Christmas. I made a few arrangements in Vintage planters and such. I have a big bag of Vintage plastic Christmas greens and flowers that I add to all year long. None of these are permanent, after the holidays back into the bag they go...the flowers, not the planters :) 

I have been working on getting all my ceramic Christmas trees cleaned and set up. I forgot about one I bought this summer, it needs a new cord and bulb holder, so will pick up a kit this weekend.

After Christmas last year I had bought several more Village pieces, so have been working on getting them all set up and displayed....I think I need a bigger house :) 

Until next time....

Happy Decorating!!!

What Sold Nov. 19-25 Part 2

Here is the rest of what sold the week of Nov 19-25 th. All Christmas items except for a set of copper mixing bowls.

 The peacock sold for $41

 Mickey sold for $20

Three Wise Men blow molds sold for $29

Sold 4 stands of LED lights for $20. Funny I had them posted the week before with a single strand per lot, starting bid of 5. Never got a bid, so paired them up for a SB of 10.00 go figure lol.

Picked up this older Costco product this summer at a town wide garage sale for 5.00. In perfect condition, sold for $30! Christmas items are usually a good seller, the problem is having the room to store them till November or December. Also can be hard on the purse strings, knowing that the money spent will not be made back for several months.

Very nice set of copper mixing bowls, prices seemed to be all over the place on the interweb...10-100. I decided I would be happy with 20, so that is what I posted them at and they sold for $20

It was a great selling week for me. Happy to get some of the bigger things gone to new homes. Have another donation box on the go, so next time in town will drop that off. 

Until next time....

Happy Hunting!!!

What Sold Nov. 19-25 Part 1

I tried something new this week when posting on a FB Bidding site. I always state the place time and date for a meetup in the City, but this time I gave the option of meeting here in the Village. Should have thought of that ages ago...I sold 15 items and 8 have been picked up here. A massive time saver for me in the long run, less to pack in the truck and less people to wait for. I met them at a public location as I always do to be safe. 

Very nice set of porch trees....that is what I call them anyways :) Sold as is, some bulbs burnt out on one and on the other the entire string did not work. Had lots and lots of bids since I started low. Sold  $18.00

This adorable guy sold for $43.00

Due to their lost hats this sold for $17.00

Stained glass Post Office. We bought this a couple of summers ago at a Garage Sale, and I just finally posted it. Sold $19.00

I have no idea where this all came from, between Auction, Garage Sale and Estates I can't remember. I have boxes of odds and ends that I am always adding to, when I have enough I do a listing for it. Sold $6.50.

My take off on a Jewelry Jar. Ever watch utubey videos of people opening them? Lots of fun!! I am always buying Jewelry, what I will not wear or craft with I just throw in a box. This is the first time I have filled a vase to sell, I have always filled a jewelry box. I will stick with the vase/jar idea as I have lots of those to get rid of. Sold $8.00

I had Santa for years, no idea where he came from. I do know that I did not buy him new.

Sold $10.00

I also sold a wire Sleigh form for $8.00.

I am happy with the sales, the profit really stinks though. The pair of trees, penguin and wooden snow men were from the Christmas items that I purchased from my brother in law, so no profit on any of that, which I am good with. I had intentions of keeping it all, but the yard is only so big, and some of it is just not my preferred  decorations. 

Until next time....

Happy Selling!!!

Selling on Facebook Part 1

I have sold on FB for several years now and thought I would share some pointers on how to do this safely and successfully.

I am going to assume that you all know the basics of FB selling, if not I am sure there are some great how to get started tutorial on the utuber.

I am a member of several Auction/Bidding sites and also an Admin on a few.

In this post I will be talking about selling on a FB Auction/Bidding site, I will cover selling in a group in a later post.

First off read the rules of the group...and read them again...and then for good measure read them again. Know what is expect of you as a seller and buyer, all group have different rules in place that are set by the Admins.

I belong to several 24 hour Auction/Bidding sites, they all have variations of the same rules. If I have not used a site recently, I always take the time to review that groups rules. Does that sound like a bit of ocd? Maybe, but I sell not for a living but for extra income and if I am removed from a site for not adhering to the rules I loose thousands of potential buyers. Not smart...so read the rules people!!

Picture...Take a clear picture of the item. Make sure there is not a bunch of stuff in the background. I can assure you no one wants to see your dirty soup bowl sitting beside a shirt you are trying to sell. No one wants to buy your black sweater full of white dog or cat hair either...just saying. If more than 1 picture is needed, again check the rules, they may have to be placed in the comments of the post.

Description...Short accurate truthful description is all that is needed. EUC (excellent used condition) NIB (new in box) VGUC (very good used condition) Be sure to state if the item is to be picked up or if you will be delivering the item, or if there is a time and place that you will be meeting. 

SB...Starting Bid. Exactly that, what is the least you will take for the item. I know people who start all their items at 1.00 or 5.00, these are people who buy storage units and want to attract lots of attention to their Auctions with a low SB. Trust me that works well for them when they are doing volume sales.

Bump...what the heck does bump mean. Well commenting on your Auction the word bump or a (.) or a super cute but annoying emoji bring your Auction to the top of the page. All sites have their own bumping rules, the ones I am a part of vary from 1 hour, 4 hours and 4 times in a 24 hour period. Also many allow one more bump in the last hour of bidding. 

You got a bid!! On a 24 hour site, the Auction ends 24 hours after the first bid is placed. Calling end times...an Admin can call an end time in many ways eg. Auction ends Monday @ 10;29;59 pm. Ending Monday at 10;29 pm. Bidding ends Monday @ 10:29:59 pm. Or any variation of it. Times can only be determined from a desk top computer...that is right folks a DESK TOP COMPUTER, iphones, i anything, tablets and laptops will all have wonky times. I have witnessed way too many nasty exchanges with people fighting over end times....desk top computer clock determines an accurate time. 

Your Auction is Over!! Calling an Auction....is a term that we Admins use for declaring the winner of an Auction. Again the rules will state who will call an auction winner, a Admin or the seller. Again I have seen many nasty exchanges over this...people arguing over how many seconds in a minute, now I admit that was funny lol. If you think an Admin had declared the wrong winner, be nice about it, use a :) emoji is a good idea too. Everyone makes mistakes, so be nice, I will say though that 99% of the time an Admin is correct, but finger slips do happen....ask how I know lol.

Communication...Your Auction is over and an Admin had declared the winner. Now what? The seller and winner should both try to contact each other my PM (private message, messenger) to clarify set up, pick up, drop off or meet up arrangements.

Follow through...You and the buyer have made arrangements to meet. All goes well and the item and money have changed hands. Be sure to read the rules about when to delete the Auction. Many do not want an Auction deleted until it is paid for and picked up.

I will be back with part 2 soon....

If you have any questions please be sure and comment. 

Catching up..

I have been so busy, not enough hours in the day as the saying goes.

Posted lots of stuff on FB and sold lots of stuff. Will do an update next week with what sold. I posted 18 auctions and 15 sold, so am very happy with that! Will be doing a meet up on Sunday with some of the buyers. Might even stop at a few stores and check out the sales...not that I need anything so plan on doing more looking than buying.

Speaking of buying I bought this on a FB auction site. I collect milk glass & Fenton is my favorite and this was a steal at $7.00

 This is the larger style, over 19 inches tall, stamped Fenton in perfect condition.

Now to find a place for it, maybe on top of the china cabinet. 

Have been slowly pulling out the Christmas pretties, and I mean super super slow. Have plans to get the house all decorated up nice and pretty by the end of next week. Wish me luck I know I will need it.

Until next time.....

Be Happy!!!

The Weekend

What a busy weekend.. and Monday and Tuesday

Finished most of the Christmas display, the weather cooperated for the most part. Was windy and -2 to -8 C. I really need a good pair of winter boots, not that I mind the plastic bags, but it is time lol.

Had bought a large pork loin, on sale for 3.90 a kg. total price was $20.92. After trimming, I now have 30 pork chops, at .70 cents each. That will keep us for a while. 

Monday nite we went to a Hospice Society presentation. It was very informative and the speaker was wonderful. He talked about grief and loss is the most honest way. It did my heart good. I have been struggling with a loss for the past several months, my best friend of 38 years died in May. It was nice to hear what I have have been feeling and thinking are "normal", sometimes I feel I am going off the deep end. 

 I was to take some baking to the event, but knowing that I would not have the time to make from scratch I picked up some loaves. You know what? They were a big hit.

I needed to get some blood work done on Tuesday morning, I was all prepared and made sure to fast the nite before....turns out I did not need to, could have had a coffee at least lol. I am grateful to have a Hospital so close to us in the neighboring town, so easy for routine blood work, no appointment needed. Just register at the Admitting desk, walk to the lab, and in and out in less than 5 mins. 

Yesterday was all about playing catch up, Hubby went back to work after having the weekend and Monday & Tuesday off. Just the usual housework, floors bathrooms and kitchen. I need a maid or a less hairy dog that does not leave tumble weeds of hair all over the house.

Until next time....

Happy Hunting!!!

Christmas Display 2018

We spent some time on the weekend working on the Christmas display. We managed to get the Nativity scene done. It is the first thing we put up every year. It was a cool day -8 C with a bit of a wind. 

We set down this platform made from old fence boards for the base. The blow molds are on top of plastic milk crates that are bolted to the platform. 

I use two pieces of burlap to hide the tacky milk crates. Actually painters drop cloths that I have used for 5 years now and they are still going strong. 

Don't the blow molds look like they have skis on?? Those skis are bolted to the tops of the milk crates and to the blow molds. Everything is very sturdy. 

All the cords are to the back of the display attached to two power bars. Since we can get lots of snow here we are careful to cover and secure the power bars. 

I was lucky to find 2 more angels this summer so had to make the display a bit bigger. I can never seem to pass up a blow mold of any kind! 

We have the base set up for the other blow molds, and will share pictures when that is complete.

I was in the snow so much today I soaked right through my pair of runners and well as my winter boots. I remembered my Mom's trick from when I was little. She would put a used, but clean bread bag over my feet to keep them dry. Well since I do not save bread bags I used Ziplock freezer bags, worked just as I remembered!! Did your Mom do that too?

Until next time....

Happy Decorating!!! 

Lighted Picture

I came across some interesting youtube craft videos and thought I would give one a try. 

Pretty simple, gift bag, picture frame and a set of battery operated lights. 

 I have a stash of picture frames, so used black one that I had on hand. It is 12 1/2 x 18 1/2 inches. Gave it a quick sanding and a few coats of sloppily applied paint. Picked up this cute gift bag at the Dollar Tree the other day, cut it to fit the frame. Simply tape down the lights to the back of the gift bag. 

 This is with the lights on.

Lights off.

This was a super easy and fast craft to do. Took longer to wash the glass than anything else.

I did several layers of paint thinking that I might distress the edges a bit, but like it the way it is with bits of red showing through. 

Battery pack taped to the back. I plan on making several more, so much fun to do.

Until next time....

Happy Hunting!!!

Remember

Remember..........

Meet Up

Had a meet up in town today. I say town, but it is really a city, a small one, but still a city.

Sold 11 items, so was worth while. Will only share a few things. 

Sold 4 Wilton cake pans and over 20 cookie cutters to the same person. Cookie cutters always sell, so pick them up when I see them.

lia sophia earring that were in a jewelry lot that I had bought for myself several months ago. These were not my style, so no sense keeping them. 

Turtle necklace. I had bought this along with the matching earrings, liked the earrings but not the necklace.

Fondue set, bought that at at Town Wide sale this past summer. 

I had this rock lamp for several years and was tired of keeping the rocks clean, so I sold it.

Picked up a few groceries and stopped at the Dollar Tree...really they should change then name here in Canada...I guess Dollar Tree sounds better than The Loonie & Quarter Store lol. I was so proud of myself that I remembered that I needed batteries, now to remember what for!!

I just want to say a big Thank You for the comments!!

Until next time....

Happy Hunting!!!

Stuff

I go down stairs thinking that I will be grabbing the massive jar filled with 1000's of Scrabble tiles and letter trays to post on FB. 

What do I find....a cardboard flat with Christmas stuff....where did it come from...I have no flipping idea....too much stuff.

I need to get organized a little better. I kinda sorta remember having all of it this time last year. So posted it on FB with super low starting bids, if it does not sell it will be added to the donation pile. All NIB except for the two Hallmark glass ornaments, wrong boxes for those.

Scrabble tiles and the letter trays are pretty good sellers for me. I pick up the games all year long at sales, paying no more than a loonie. Not big money makers but the small dime that keeps me going. The boards are great for crafting on, when they get full of glue and paint, into the recycle bin they go.

It is easy to get distracted when preparing to take a load to the Auction, or doing an Estate buyout. Priorities get shifted quickly and my brain can turn to mush.

Until next time....

Happy Hunting!!!

This & That

It has been a puttering day for me.

Back and forth, room to room. Putting on the miles and getting some things done.

Keeping an eye on the auctions I have posted on FB, two end today. Also posted a few more things today. Funny, no Christmas items are selling, so will take those down later today. I like to post on a 24 hour bidding site where the auctions end 24 hours after the first bid is placed. 

Have started a new donation pile. I always seem to have one on the go! A few things that I have tried to sell with no luck, so will just donate instead of hanging on to them. 

Also some items from the Estate buyout we did earlier this summer. No reason to put in the garbage with so many organizations wanting donations. Everything is clean and in working order.

Gently used clothing are always donated as well. There are drop off bins all over the city, so once again, no need for these items to end up in the landfill. Clothing that is full of holes or stains are cut up for rags for us to use in the garage. That reminds me that it is time for me to do a closet clean out.

I am off to putter.

Until next time....

happy Hunting!! 

The Weekend....

The Weekend.......

Had a to do list as long as my arm and accomplished little. Went into town on Saturday to get a few groceries, but first we stopped at an indoor hall sale. It was mostly used/garage sale type stuff. It has been running for a year or so now, many different sellers set up with a table full of goodies. 

I picked up a silver bangle style bracelet as well as a ladies watch. I have been picking up watches here and there with the goal to make a bracelet with them. 

Notice how small the band is on the watch?

I will polish up the

bracelet and wear it. 

I also picked up this set of Angles ornaments made with safety pins. Looks like one is having trouble with her wings, so will have to fix that.

They are about 2 1/2 inches tall, I imagine lots of fiddling to make these. For 50 cents they were a steal.

Clocks were turned back an hour on Saturday....I have still not recovered lol!!

Sunday this is what I woke up too...

Snow snow and more snow...oh and wind. The plan was to get some more Christmas lights up, and some is all we did. We are so far behind this year, just too many things have got in the way, also lack of ambition on my part is not helping! 

I will share more pictures when it is all done.

I see I have some comments.....thank you so much, I am thrilled :) 

Until Next Time....

Happy Hunting!!!

Vintage Finds #2

Vintage Finds #2

Went to a "garage Sale" the other nite, it was was in the gentleman's covered veranda in the backyard. 4 large tables of nothing but Christmas....it was wonderful. Only picked up the Ceramic Santa (no idea who Carol is but she did a great painting job back in '92)
and the plastic Snowman. The Snowman is much older, Hong Kong is stamped on his backside.
He was telling me that his late wife had "a thing" for Christmas. 

The other half bought these at the Habitat For Humanity Restore. Throughout the year all the Christmas donations are stored away, and put out for sale around Halloween. The bottom right ones are not old, but for a loonies a box, still a great deal.
I am always super careful taking off the old metal hangers, no one needs Tetanus! 

Until Next Time....
Happy Hunting!!

Stone Soup

My version of Stone Soup, use what is on hand. It was yummy....a picture to prove that I actually use the stove for more than taking pictures.

Until Next Time....

Happy Hunting!! 

On The Fence

On The Fence

Have you ever bought something with no idea of what you are going to do with it, do you even really like it?

That was me with this painting, the frame is beautiful. I sold the frame last week. I shared it in my last post....and no...I have no clue how to link back to that....I am still amazed that I have kinda sorta figured out this bloggy thing..any hoo....

The painting was super dirty (seems like everything I buy is...sigh) and overall ugly.

Out came the hot soapy water and Lysol, frame and painting. I figure only the strong survive.

Now I kinda sorta like it. Thoughts? Pardon the poor photo, this house is horrible for lighting.

Until Next Time.....

Happy Hunting!!!

What Sold #4

What Sold #4

Picked up this frame at the last auction. This is massive almost 3 x 4 feet! The detail is so pretty. The buyer is going to paint and distress it. 

I picked this up last summer at a Town Wide Garage Sale. The woman was adorable, so friendly. She told me she use to be an antique dealer, so spent some time visiting with her. Picked this up for a dollar, a steal with the keys. I also bought some glass items that she packed in this, when unwrapping at home she had used newspapers from the 1980's. 

Another suitcase found for 1.00 this summer. Sold to lovely lady who has its twin, she was pretty happy to find it.

All of this plus a bit more was sold through a local FB Auction site. It is a great way to sell in this area.

Back soon with a few more Vintage finds.

Until Next Time....

Happy Hunting!