Sell Your Swank! (August 16th-17th, 2008) - Page 4

wolfy999 · 08-02-2008, 10:32 AM

Dawned on me....we have NO SHADE in our front yard!

Anyone have one of those tarp thingys to give us sellers some shade?

Disneyphile · 08-02-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by wolfy999

Anyone have one of those tarp thingys to give us sellers some shade?

I have an EZ-up that I plan on using over the cash table.

Also, I do have some tarps to display more stuff on the lawn if needed.

Oh, and I'm going to make up a flyer and can send the file to anyone who wants to print some for their work break room, etc. I'd like to list some of what we're all selling. So, does anyone have specifics like furniture, art, cookware, etc.? I already figured that clothing is one of 'em.

And, I will also need the specific hours that the sale will be open.

wolfy999 · 08-02-2008, 10:52 AM

I'm thinking let's only do 1 day...August 16th and have it run from 7AM until 3PM.

Disneyphile · 08-02-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by wolfy999

I'm thinking let's only do 1 day...August 16th and have it run from 7AM until 3PM.

Since just one day, how about 'til 4 or 5? It's your home, so the final decision is yours, but there are sometimes latecomers.

Disneyphile · 08-02-2008, 11:35 AM

Ok, just spoke to Wolfy.

We're doing it on Saturday only from 7am-3pm, with the option of running later if customers are still coming.

Please bring a dish or snacks to share and your own drinks (a cooler and ice will be provided). We'll have a nice little potluck buffet set up all day in the kitchen for the sellers.

Also, if you have any collectibles that you wish to sell, but don't want them handled much, Wolfy is offering an inside table for display upon customer request. A sign will be posted on the EZ-up that reads, "More collectibles available inside, viewable by request."

For anything that doesn't sell and you don't want to haul back, a donation pick-up will be scheduled.

katiesue · 08-02-2008, 11:39 AM

We've been cleaning closets here. Mostly Maddy's clothes so far but I'll get to the better stuff next weekend.

Any general guidelines on pricing?

Disneyphile · 08-02-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by katiesue

Any general guidelines on pricing?

I usually price-to-sell. So, here is my basic guideline for non-collectible items:

10-15% of the original price/value, depending on condition and brand name of item.

(i.e. $100 evening gown worn more than 5 or 6 times - $10. $100 Guess jeans in good repair - $15. Generic Walmart jeans - $2. Basic coffee maker - $2. Short veneer bookcase, no scratches - $6. Tall oak bookcase, light scratches - $15.)

The only exception to that rule are well-read paperback books which I'll usually price at 25-50 cents each.

I keep it cheap, and I usually have very little left by day's end, and a nice pile of cash.

wolfy999 · 08-02-2008, 11:41 AM

Whatever you think you can get.....? People are cheap, keep that in mind.

Sub la Goon · 08-02-2008, 11:54 AM

I like boobies.

And pancakes.

Make sure you mention any collectible type stuff on a Craigslist posting and probably post on MiceChat Collectible - Merch Buy/Sell/Trade forum.

Wish I could go and shop, but finances are tight.

JWBear · 08-02-2008, 11:58 AM

We have a rolling clothes rack, but no way of getting it there.

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08-02-2008, 10:32 AM	#1
wolfy999 Eyes like Sapphires! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2.4 miles from Disneyland Posts: 1,523	Dawned on me....we have NO SHADE in our front yard! Anyone have one of those tarp thingys to give us sellers some shade? __________________ Diane "Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin 1937-2008 DISNEY IS FINALLY PAYING ME BACK......STILL OWES ME ABOUT (oh, wait....way too much)!
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08-02-2008, 10:52 AM	#3
wolfy999 Eyes like Sapphires! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2.4 miles from Disneyland Posts: 1,523	I'm thinking let's only do 1 day...August 16th and have it run from 7AM until 3PM. __________________ Diane "Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin 1937-2008 DISNEY IS FINALLY PAYING ME BACK......STILL OWES ME ABOUT (oh, wait....way too much)!
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08-02-2008, 11:35 AM	#5
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	Ok, just spoke to Wolfy. We're doing it on Saturday only from 7am-3pm, with the option of running later if customers are still coming. Please bring a dish or snacks to share and your own drinks (a cooler and ice will be provided). We'll have a nice little potluck buffet set up all day in the kitchen for the sellers. Also, if you have any collectibles that you wish to sell, but don't want them handled much, Wolfy is offering an inside table for display upon customer request. A sign will be posted on the EZ-up that reads, "More collectibles available inside, viewable by request." For anything that doesn't sell and you don't want to haul back, a donation pick-up will be scheduled.
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08-02-2008, 11:39 AM	#6
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	We've been cleaning closets here. Mostly Maddy's clothes so far but I'll get to the better stuff next weekend. Any general guidelines on pricing? __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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08-02-2008, 11:41 AM	#8
wolfy999 Eyes like Sapphires! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2.4 miles from Disneyland Posts: 1,523	Whatever you think you can get.....? People are cheap, keep that in mind. __________________ Diane "Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin 1937-2008 DISNEY IS FINALLY PAYING ME BACK......STILL OWES ME ABOUT (oh, wait....way too much)!
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08-02-2008, 11:54 AM	#9
Sub la Goon Ride me! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The line forms here... Posts: 326	I like boobies. And pancakes. Make sure you mention any collectible type stuff on a Craigslist posting and probably post on MiceChat Collectible - Merch Buy/Sell/Trade forum. Wish I could go and shop, but finances are tight. __________________ You roll the dice, you move your mice.
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08-02-2008, 11:58 AM	#10
JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	We have a rolling clothes rack, but no way of getting it there. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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