Since I had so many items, I decided to open an Etsy store about a year ago. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ngpopp?ref=pr_shop_more and it has been the most rewarding and fun experience of my life. I love it when I sell an item for way more than what I paid for.
I can still remember the feeling when I opened an email from Etsy.com CONGRATULATING me for having my first sale.
I sold this cute little Shabby Chic vintage three tier folding floral desert tray, that I found at the swap meet for $5 and sold it for $24.91 shipping including.
I loved how this unique item folded for easy storage and someone else thought it was worth my asking price. They snatched it and I was happy to sell it to them.
Since I sold the tier AND made a profit, my itch started and I wanted to see what else I could sell.
So, I started listing items I had at home already, mainly brooches and purses.
My first experiences were so-so, some were great, some good and some where learning curves (more like life lessons). Today, I refuse to claim to be an expert on selling online, I have a long way to go, but I am more aware of what I am selling and how to sell it (or list it for that matter) than a year ago. I currently have 13 followers (wooo hoooo, you may say), yes not many but for someone who has no clue, that is really good. What I am trying to say is that, if I can make a profit selling my thrift stores, yard and estates sales finds, so can you.
I want to venture with you or whoever wants to follow me on the search for hidden treasures that are waiting for me ( us, you and me) to find and make a profit.
I am as amateur as you can get but I believe that I have what it takes to find something amazing.
Follow me and together lets find precious hidden treasures.
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