I debated about submitting my first photos – one didn’t have an all white background – but went ahead and uploaded a few new photos. One of the photos was not accepted by Shutterstock because of a shallow depth of field. However, the same photo was accepted by Istock.com. You can view my small, but […]
Shebley
A Game Plan for Selling Stock Photos
If I’m going to sell more photos to iStock.com the first thing I need to do is noodle out a few strategies for adding the extra workload. I’ll also need to run some numbers on the possible extra expenses. What I’m posting here isn’t an official Business Plan but it’s always good to have something […]
Rekindling an old Love
Every small business person needs to see the tides of change. They should be agile enough to set sail in a new direction before the tsunami hits. The trick is to know what changes are small ripples and which ones turn into mega waves….. But, this post isn’t about business metaphors it’s about how I’m […]
Love Free!
I’m always looking for a good deal on stuff – but Free is the best! Check out the store to see what I’m selling these items for.
CloverCity – 15 Years Selling on eBay!
We’ve been selling on eBay for 15 years!
Fun Facts About Annalee Dolls
We just bought a collection of Annalee Dolls from a long time collector. They’re available for sale in our eBay Shop – to celebrate we thought we’d share a few fun facts about the creator. Here are a few: In 1933, Annalee sold her first dolls through the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen and to […]
The Picker’s Log Book
My partner Dany and I have been traveling all over the Puget Sound (and beyond) looking for treasures to sell on eBay. Most of the items we buy are from estate, auctions or family run garage sales. We learned many years ago was that cash is best. To get the best price, or simply to […]
A Hidden Treasure
The other day I found a boxed set of Cutco steak knives at an estate sale. They were priced right for resale so I added them to my bag of items. Nothing out of the ordinary, really…. Cutco knives are popular and sell quickly on eBay. So, if I find them I buy them to […]
How Often Do You Accept The First Offer in Negotiations?
When you are negotiating a better deal, either as a buyer or a seller, how often do you accept the first offer? The party offering has hit your target price (or is lower than you expect) and you say: “Yes” without pause. My partner Dany and I have found ourselves in that spot many times. […]
Collection of Lincoln County Garden Club by Marge Crunkleton
“How much are the Old Ladies if I buy the lot?” I asked My partner looked at me as if I might be asking something rude – or perhaps I’d just lost my mind… Luckily, the gal running the estate sale knew what I was talking about – and was happy to negotiate a deal. […]