Shirley U Geste
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Cats, cats, cats and more cats!!
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Post by Shirley U Geste on Jan 22, 2015 3:52:21 GMT
Well *oily freshwater fish*, Shirley, I'm blonde and I'm senior. Double whammy brain farts. Give me a list so I don't let anything else out of the bag, 'K? Well heck, I can't drive so I can't come and silence you, so you get off lucky this time.
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Post by deltas*delights on Jan 22, 2015 3:52:52 GMT
Hey everyone, thanks for the invite!!
I've been selling on ebay since '99, full time since 2013. My store is www.salesfromthesouth.com I have about 950 items but I'm hoping to double that this year!!
Ronda
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Post by pyrexandpearls on Jan 22, 2015 4:11:45 GMT
Hi guys!
I'm Becca but you probably know me as 80smusic4life from the other place and the GMM thread. I decided to switch up my name so it is no longer the same as my ebay ID.
I've been selling on Ebay around 1 1/2 years but sold on Etsy for a while before then. I work full time as a bank teller so this is more for some extra fun money. I have part of an accounting degree and plan on finishing it when I meet the deadline at my job to be eligible for tuition reimbursement.
I like to sew, bake, and hoard all vintage kitchenware. I also love to thrift as I'm sure most of us here do.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2015 5:02:09 GMT
Hi everyone-- thanks Terri, for the invite.
I am Christie, I have been selling on ebay for about 14 years, but have been doing it mostly full time for about 1.5 years. I am a certified teacher, but I love the flexibility of subbing and selling on eBay. It helps me be a better and more available mom to my 4 kids-- ages 14, 10, 9 and 7.
I try to go camping as often as possible, I love to be at the lake or the beach.
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Post by chapeaunoir on Jan 22, 2015 8:10:21 GMT
thanks for the invitation, classring, and to Val and all who started this group!
i'm chapeau-noir on ebay, chapeaunoir on etsy and type in lower case because my wrist is in a splint (broke it).
i sold on velvet garden before i sold on ebay (1998 on) but have sold on ebay on and off since 2002 and for regular income since 2012, and just started on etsy. i live with my excellent husband pat (cancer researcher and mathematician) and two cats, cassie the tuxedo-in-trouble and jamie the infamous leafy butt.
for my day job i work at a data mine. i enjoy reading, writing and sports, and used to bike race and box.
and yes, i really did have a mohawk back in the day.
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Post by zoesam on Jan 22, 2015 8:12:45 GMT
Chap I love your avatar!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2015 8:48:03 GMT
Hey gang (Goodwives?) I/We sell under brian-i on ebay. Brian is my husband of 11.5 years (but who's counting?) He had an existing account when we got married, complete with feedback, so when I began P/T selling shortly after we married we sold on that account. I've never bothered to open a second account or change the name. I'm not great with change. It's taken me 4 kids and several board do-overs to realize that. I prefer to think of myself as going with the flow, but in reality I find it too stressful. And the older I get the less crap I feel like dealing with. We have 9 and 5 year old sons, Little Girl is 3, and was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease at 10 weeks old, and then the baby guy is 8 months old. We're homeschooling, and running (or attempting to run) ebay F/T. Oh, and we have one indoor kitty. I used to be a CCL before I had all these kids. Our max during married life was 4 kitties. DH had to put down his beloved Malamute just before we were married (she had a HUGE abdominal tumor and had quit eating), and we've never owned a dog together, though I loved his Pepper very much. This is the "make-it-or-break-it" year for this as a F/T family business for us.
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Post by Emerald_Door on Jan 22, 2015 12:25:20 GMT
I have a real name, but I think I prefer to be called Emerald! I've been selling on eBay off and on since about 2001. Dh and I have three kids who are high school seniors (triplets) so I see the empty nest in the near future. I'm originally from upstate NY, then lived in Austin, TX for a few years, where I sold antique sterling flatware in an upscale antique mall. We've been in NC for 20 years. I've been selling on eBay off and on since about 2001.
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Post by homecomforts on Jan 22, 2015 12:48:06 GMT
Most of you know me as homecomforts but my real name is Terry. That's me, in the avatar, giving hubby a smooch....back in the day when I was a brunette. I'm a blonde these days. The old boy and I will be married 30 years in February.
I've been selling on eBay for a crazy amount of years. At this point, I am trying to reduce my stock and back off on using eBay as an income source. Hubby is getting ready to retire and I am thinking about going back to work. You know, the kind of work with a steady paycheck? Yeah, that kind of work. I hate being a slave to the clock again but I would like the security of a paycheck again. Of course, once the old boy retires, he might not want to share me with an employer so we'll see how that all transpires.
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Post by SA on Jan 22, 2015 13:29:10 GMT
Hi! I'm Liz. I've been selling PT, on and off on eBay, for nearly 13 years now. I have seen the ups and downs of eBay, and try to just keep a positive attitude thru it all and simply push on the best I can. So far, it's worked for me. I also have a small full time gig in the Air Force I've been married to my soulmate for nearly 21 years and we have an 18yo who recently left for college, a 12 yo who keeps us both on our toes and a 7yo german shepherd who acts like my 12yo's twin, only harrier. Harry-er. ? Know what else is cool? I'm also practically zoesam's neighbor
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2015 15:15:25 GMT
Hi everyone! I'm Dantes*ri.alto. I've been selling and buying on ebay for over 10 years. Love the boards. I've learned so much information over the years from the people on them. I just hope people have taken away advice and info from me as well. Married to a great guy. My youngest daughter is 17 and she's my best friend. Actually, all three of my girls are my best friends. My avatar is my little border collie, Flyer. Thanks for inviting me, Zoe!
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Post by Tabby on Jan 22, 2015 16:35:05 GMT
Hi - I'm Tabby. I'm more of an eBay buyer than a seller, so I don't have much to contribute to the selling-related threads. Oh, and I'm a former - and recovering - Crazy Cat Lady. Thanks to Kritter for the invite.
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Post by jesmelric on Jan 22, 2015 17:18:47 GMT
Hi, thanks for the invite I'm Cathy and my kids are all grown and moved out!!!
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Post by frakinfashion on Jan 22, 2015 17:26:29 GMT
Hello. It's me.
I'm frakinfashion in the other place and bivy or bivy designer discounts on eBay. I've been selling for about 10 years. Thanks to Elly for inviting me here. It's a swell group. And, yes, this is what I REALLY look like.
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Post by RetroMonde on Jan 22, 2015 17:28:29 GMT
Hi & thanks for the invite! I'm Sandra, aka retromonde. I've been selling on eBay for over 10 years under 1 id or another. But since I'm branching out with a website of the same name, I put on my cloak of invisibility and changed my name LOL.
I live in the 'burbs near Portland Oregon with dogs, cats, chickens and family. Been married for 39 years, have 3 kids that I'm very proud of and 2 grands that I adore! Life is good, hence the new name.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2015 17:37:07 GMT
Hello Everyone! Thank you Classring for the invite and to the peeps that approved me. My name is estee my ebay store id is e.acaliforniastore link. I have a few others but they are dormant at the moment. I started selling on ebay early 2013. My mom is an ebay junkie, so I think it started there. I started selling only new clothing, hats, and purses from wholesalers. Then I discovered people would buy used items online...I couldn't believe it!!! So currently I thrift and sell what I find full-time. I also sell on Amazon, ecrater, and tradsey. I am a parent to a 8-year-old girl named Ava, (E&A California Store, E for Estee and A for Ava). I home school Ava and she does all of my Thank You cards for the business. She also finds things to flip at the thrifts for a way to earn money. I am also a mom to a one-eyed daschund mix from downtown L.A kill shelter. I live in Valley Center California about 45 miles from San Diego and 10 miles from Palomar Mountain. I am so thankful to all you sellers, I can't thank you enough for the help. I hope I can provide some as well.
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Post by zoesam on Jan 22, 2015 18:02:37 GMT
Frakin, I never realized you were Bivy LOL.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2015 18:09:19 GMT
Hello. My RL name is Suzette. I am currently on a selling break and haven't listed since December. The most interesting thing I can think of is I gave my real age and b-day a few minutes ago. I have skipped talking about that for years.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2015 21:41:48 GMT
Hi and thanks for inviting me! My name is Karen and I've been selling on eBay for just a tad over 4 years. I work full time in museum retail as manager and creative director and really love my job. I have two children, DD is 17 (and will be going away to college next year ), and DS is 14. I have a DH too, but I won't reveal his age... We all live in a 95 year old house on Long Island in NY. And we have two cats who live outside the 95 year old house - Mystic and her son, Pancake. We used to have a white mouse named George (Harrison), but he (or she - we were never sure) died last year. Well that about sums it up. Happy to be here.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2015 21:53:40 GMT
I'm Andrea, and I'm a recent transplant from the SF Bay Area to Texas. I started selling again a few months after we moved here. DH and I had stopped to get the oil changed on his truck and there was a bit of a wait. I walked next door to a TS, and the rest is history. I still have a lot to learn, and am so grateful for this wonderful community. I'm chugging along but learning something new every day. We have 2 dogs, no human children. Happy to be here!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2015 23:01:51 GMT
I'm Terri. Hedgehogdesigns. I've been selling on eBay for about 4 years now. Divorced for about 20 years. Have a boyfriend, but he's on my S List right now. I have 4 grown sons. 7 grandchildren (a new granddaughter born 1 week ago!). I'm kind of an old bleeding heart hippie. Started going to yard sales in the 60s. I wish I could time travel back to those days and buy up all the vintage clothing that was selling so cheap. At the time, I had no money. I waitressed for about 30 years, always tried to be making sell-able crafts, had 2 vintage clothing stores (named The Hedgehog), raised the boys (paid for all the broken windows). Just always got by. Now eBay is my main income with some grand-children watching thrown in. About once a year I do the costumes for the local theater. Right now I'm working on "As You Like It", Elizabethan period. It's taken me a month and a half to finish the jester's costume. I have about 3 weeks to do the other 29 costumes. So, some panicking going on for sure. I'm happy Val and others started this forum. I'll try to contribute, but I have to be careful speaking/writing, because even though what I want to say it sounds good in my head. it doesn't always come out the way I meant it too. One cat named Monkey who we think is about 18 years old.
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Post by labbypaws on Jan 22, 2015 23:18:41 GMT
Hello. Stopping in. I don't sell much anymore but I still read the boards. I specialize in Coach Briefcases.
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Post by blissfullymiserable on Jan 22, 2015 23:25:50 GMT
Blissfullymiserable here been selling for many years while working part time at a bank call center. 7/11 I ditched the part time job and went full time. I only miss the sweet benefits they offered. I wish I would have started my Ebay career sooner, I love hearing about the days when things sold without pictures (I think I came along a few years after that in 05) Happy to be here, thank you for the invite and putting this all together.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2015 0:32:06 GMT
Thanks for the invite. I'm fashion*boulevard on eBay and have been on eBay since about 1998 I think, first few years as a buyer then started selling out of my closet then sourcing inventory to sell. I'm a third generation (at least) thrift shopper and first learned about eBay from my mom, who's both bought and sold, but doesn't do either any longer. I tried Bonanza and Etsy for a time, but found maintaining two sites too much. I do this part time and work part time at a historic site managing daily operations, giving tours, and doing pretty much everything else that needs to be done there. I have a BA in psychology and a certificate in historic preservation. I have two cats and care for 7 ferals who live at my work. That's all I can think of. Love the avatar maker.
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Post by jandsknight on Jan 23, 2015 0:38:50 GMT
Hello, old friends & new. I'm Shirley in real life, jandsknight & walburgtx on ebay. I'm a former math & science teacher, grades 6-12. Now, I'm a grand-mother to 5 girls. We have 2 sons. My husband & I have been married for 53 years. We live in central Texas, have also lived in east Texas, Alabama, California and Pennsylvania. We were in PA (Chester Co.) for 15 years, the longest not in Texas. We were both born in TX. I grew up in the southern most part. I started buying on ebay in 1998; selling part-time in 2005. I'm mainly a closet cleaner type seller. I also sell some things I make, like knit hats for chemo patients. I donate them locally, too. I sell some books on Amazon, again I'm selling from my too large collection. I have a Bonanza account; sold some there for a while. I'm going to start listing some things there again real soon. Thanks for the invitations from Elly & Classring. It took me 2 days to see the messages on the other forum.
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Post by dutchjazz on Jan 23, 2015 1:14:52 GMT
Hi. My name is Pam and I'm from the Pittsburgh area. Started selling on ebay PT after I retired in 2012. I do better with structure and routine and ebay was a good fit. I didn't want to retire, but saw the handwriting on the wall. Worked in a small coal mining town where I was the only one in the office, dare I say Post Office. Loved the job and my customers.
I have one married son who has one 3 yo daughter that I babysit a couple times a week. My husband made up for the children I wanted, but didn't have. He has 6 kids, 12 grands and 2 greats. Keeps us busy.
I love learning about everyone that I "met" on the other site, but didn't know anything about.
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Post by frakinfashion on Jan 23, 2015 1:18:38 GMT
Frakin, I never realized you were Bivy LOL. Yes, it's true, Zoe! I'm also Frakinfashion on Bonanza and FritziRitz at Shop Hers.
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Post by dutchjazz on Jan 23, 2015 1:20:26 GMT
I forgot to say that I sell under clintster28 and giasgg. At least I try to sell.
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Post by parelex on Jan 23, 2015 2:00:10 GMT
Hi everyone, I'm Laura and I live in Washington State. I have two kids Zoey (3.5) and Rosie our new baby born in November 2014. I have two Pomeranian dogs. Worked as a geologist a few years back before I was laid off the week after Zoey was born. I had a fun stint as a 911 operator but now I work from home doing administrative stuff for a family business & also selling stained Chico's on Ebay part time so I can stay at home with the kids. I started selling on Ebay in the early 2000's slinging Pokemon cards & occasional thrift shop finds. Despite all the frustrating changes, I still really, really enjoy selling on Ebay.
I sell under Parelex and also Seattle_Shopper where all my turds go.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2015 5:49:50 GMT
Thanks for the invite! Casual glance has the place looking very nic e!
This is KyDerbybelle... Name I sell under... But I am going to just go by Derby here.
Question: is this site part if the same app that I accessed the other eBay sellers site through? I want to be able to access it easily via my phone
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