budgeting

[5PrincessMommy]

Originally Posted by TrammellyFamily I do good with kids shoes and gap and gymbo clothes. I know 5princessmommy said she resells Victorias secret items. I've found several nwt Victorias secret bras at our thrift store and sold them.

funny, b/c gap is just not a top seller for me!

[5PrincessMommy]

I do have to say, that it is a lot of work, and you will make mistakes, and expect to lose some money at first, but you keep learning, and keep getting better, and if you are really dedicated you can make it work. As long as you know your weakness (such as mine with photography) and take steps to improve it, you will be okay. Feedback is so important, as is a top rated status. I also read a lot of blogs and things on selling on ebay, and always, always make sure any high end things (like purses) are authentic. I even went so far as to email George Gina and Lucy with pictures and details of a bag I got at a thrift store to verify identity. It was pretty funny, because they are in Germany and responded with very broken English, but I got the info I needed.

[5PrincessMommy]

I do have to say, that it is a lot of work, and you will make mistakes, and expect to lose some money at first, but you keep learning, and keep getting better, and if you are really dedicated you can make it work. As long as you know your weakness (such as mine with photography) and take steps to improve it, you will be okay. Feedback is so important, as is a top rated status. I also read a lot of blogs and things on selling on ebay, and always, always make sure any high end things (like purses) are authentic. I even went so far as to email George Gina and Lucy with pictures and details of a bag I got at a thrift store to verify identity. It was pretty funny, because they are in Germany and responded with very broken English, but I got the info I needed.

[ittybittycoconuts]

I buy the poly mailers on amazon. Longest length and cut them in half to fit smaller items when possible and seal with tape. Cuts down on what I need to buy

[5PrincessMommy]

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS.../chrisficti-20

wow, this is a great deal!

[ittybittycoconuts]

Originally Posted by 5PrincessMommy http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS.../chrisficti-20 wow, this is a great deal!

Yup that's them! Half size is perfect for single kid items

[5PrincessMommy]

Originally Posted by nikkicaligirl Yup that's them! Half size is perfect for single kid items

I can't believe I didn't find those before! Now I'm mad LOL. They are 1 cent cheaper per bag than my 1000 in bulk! Who knew!

[TrammellyFamily]

Originally Posted by 5PrincessMommy I can't believe I didn't find those before! Now I'm mad LOL. They are 1 cent cheaper per bag than my 1000 in bulk! Who knew!

Lol! One cent! Dang it! What kind of thrifty mama are you!

[5PrincessMommy]

Originally Posted by TrammellyFamily Lol! One cent! Dang it! What kind of thrifty mama are you!

hey, over 1000 bags, that's 10 bucks! hehe

[KrisM]

Originally Posted by weareborgswife The "minimum" for a 1099 is $600, but as PP said are still supposed to claim it on your taxes.

I don't think ebay or paypal send a 1099 at $600. I want to say it's 200 transactions or $20,000.