tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250656902009-02-21T01:04:57.182-05:00Name: Sandra Cheek Petersburg Va USA I have a full time job and run a website ( www.mamas-attic.net ) and an eBay Store. This blog will be about a "Little Bit of Everything" I have many experiences and probably more opinions. This is just a place for me to ramble, rant and share.Sandy - Mama's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464725297140655795noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25065690.post-1151232609800199442006-06-25T06:28:00.000-04:002006-06-25T06:53:15.656-04:00<span style="font-family:arial;">Hi World, It's been a while and I've been busy, but I answered a post today and though I'd share what I had to say. </span><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">The question was "<span style="font-weight: bold;">How do i sell without it costing me lots of money? I have items that did not sell. Could anyone give me good ideas?</span>" </span><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">My answer could go on forever but Here is what I had to say: </span><br /><br /><p><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Not knowing what you have, my suggestions would be: If they are unique, I'd pay for a eBay store (14.95 I think) and 3 cents an ad is not bad while waiting for that unique buyer..they will find you in searches and you can capitalize on auctions once in a while when eBay has a listing special. Also you can get a free website (there are many to be found) and sell there, use paypal, they are not as hard as you may think but do take time. The flea market or a yard sale, depending on your items may rid you of some items quick. I did notice you are costing yourself money by not adding in shipping and handling. Boxes, packing material, the sheet of paper for an invoice, tape, ink, your time, etc all cost something. I could say more but I am no expert either. The one thing I have learned is - It takes time, practice, and continual learning and improving on techniques, Just be true in what you believe in and treat your customers right. You have made a good start, don't get discouraged! </span><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">In this world of instant gratification - somethings just take time. There are many sayings from the past that are just as true today: </span><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">"Good things come to those that wait" </span><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">"Patience and perserverance will prevail" </span><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Til Next time</span><br /><br><span style="font-family:arial;">Sandy</span><p><a href="http://www.mamas-attic.net">Mama's Attic</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-3655666752532138"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "FDFFCA"; google_color_bg = "FDFFCA"; google_color_link = "0000CC"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/25065690-115123260980019944?l=mamas-attic.blogspot.com'/></div>Sandy - Mama's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464725297140655795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25065690.post-1146339656413322132006-04-29T15:32:00.000-04:002006-04-29T15:40:56.420-04:00<span style="font-family: verdana;">I have to say those that say you can work a few hours a week and make a lot of money are either lucky or blessed. I have a full time job and then I have my website(s). I now have 2 full time jobs plus a house and family! One day I guess it will all pay off (if I live long enough) but all I can say is "Gee I'm tired". I need more hours in my day!<br /><br />I won't get discouraged because I still get a thrill when I succeed in making a sale or find out I must have done something right to have people visit my site! So I will keep plugging away and wait for the day it all comes together.<br /><br />My biggest advise is, If it sound to good to be true.....It probably will make someone else money!<br /><br />Just venting,<br />Til next time,<br />Sandy<br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-3655666752532138"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "FDFFCA"; google_color_bg = "FDFFCA"; google_color_link = "0000CC"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/25065690-114633965641332213?l=mamas-attic.blogspot.com'/></div>Sandy - Mama's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464725297140655795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25065690.post-1143829144194097512006-03-31T13:03:00.000-05:002006-03-31T13:23:22.646-05:00<div style="font-family: arial;">It has been reported several times that some of you are having problems with the shopping carts.<br /><br /></div> <div style="font-family: arial;"> </div> <div style="font-family: arial;">I have 3 different shopping carts, if you could tell me what you were doing or what you were ordering when you were having problems I could help you more.</div> <div style="font-family: arial;"> </div> <div style="font-family: arial;">Here are some Known Issues:<br /><br /></div> <div style="font-family: arial;">1 If you were in the Bargains store - You must use Internet Explorer.</div> <div style="font-family: arial;">2 If you were in the Silver Crosses - no known at this time.<br /></div> <div style="font-family: arial;">3 If you were in the Full Silver Store - no known issues.<br /><br /></div> <div style="font-family: arial;"> </div> <div><span style="font-family:arial;">Be sure to check your blockers, firewalls, and cookies. Some of these will block Java and other internet functions.<br /><br />Til Next Time<br />Sandy<br /><a href="http://www.mamas-attic.net">Mama's Attic</a><br /></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-3655666752532138"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "FDFFCA"; google_color_bg = "FDFFCA"; google_color_link = "0000CC"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/25065690-114382914419409751?l=mamas-attic.blogspot.com'/></div>Sandy - Mama's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464725297140655795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25065690.post-1143734256692337522006-03-30T10:31:00.001-05:002006-03-30T11:44:26.193-05:00<span style="font-family:arial;">I have never blogged. I am not much of a writer. I do how-ever have opinions and events in my life which I can share with anyone interested.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Topics of this blog will range from:</span><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Experiences building an eBay and website business. Much of which I am still learning.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">People who's opinions and soultions I trust.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Sites that I have found valuable information on.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">My general opinions on anything that has me wound up for the day.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Advice that may be helpful.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Things to ponder.</span></li></ul><span style="font-family:arial;">This blog could go anywhere.<br /><br />That's it for today.<br /><br />Sandy<br /><a href="http://www.mamas-attic.net">Mama's Attic</a><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-3655666752532138"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "FDFFCA"; google_color_bg = "FDFFCA"; google_color_link = "0000CC"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/25065690-114373425669233752?l=mamas-attic.blogspot.com'/></div>Sandy - Mama's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464725297140655795noreply@blogger.com0