Rescue

Today marks one year since we adopted Buckeye and Gator Bait. They were going to be euthanized the next day if not adopted and it broke my heart. 

Thousands of healthy dogs are killed every year due to a lack of space in shelters. So, I'm just taking this moment to ask: rescue a dog if you have the opportunity or ability. It will positively change your life forever. 

So how does this pertain to selling on eBay? As an ebay seller and disabled woman, I spend a lot of time at home. In August 2014, my best friend DISNEY passed away from Cancer. Here is DISNEY: 

We were extraordinarily close due to all my health issues and our life experiences. Initially after she died, I went into ebay overdrive. I bought, bought, bought and listed, listed, listed. I threw myself into learning everything I could about clothing brands and fashion trends. It was all a distraction from the pain of losing my best friend. When the shock wore off and I felt alone for the first time in my life; the distraction wasn't helpful anymore and my ebay work fell off a cliff. Last January and February were my worst months ever selling on eBay. I was hurting and didn't have it in me to buy or sell. 

On March 6, 2015, a friend I coached basketball with in Tampa shared a post on Facebook about a dog in the shelter there. Here is the picture: 

If she wasn't adopted the next day, she was going to be euthanized. It broke my heart! Her eyes looked so sad. I sobbed so loud that Courtney woke up and thought I had something wrong with me. Courtney said: we will save her tomorrow. Then, we looked at other pictures of the dogs who were being euthanized the day....I know it sounds like torture! One dog reminded me of DISNEY. They don't look that much alike but I just had a feeling. I'm not a religious person, still I feel like DISNEY sent them to me. Here is the other picture we saw: 

In our neighborhood we are only allowed one dog but we wanted to save both dogs. We didn't know if we could keep them both; yet we were going to save them both. Luckily (I guess), Courtney and I both have serious medical issues and we registered the dogs as service dogs; thus allowing us to keep them both. 

The point is: my ebay sales climbed to new heights after adopting Buckeye and Gator Bait. They made me happy and I wanted to work again. I wanted to better their lives and my life. Just keep in mind: your ebay success depends on more than just prices, finds and descriptions. Your happiness and overall attitude are huge factors. Find your happiness and your sales can soar. Thank you for reading this long post. 

Here are a few items I sold this weekend: 

   J. Brand Bootcut Black Jeans Size 27

        Cost: $4.80          Sold: $25.99

                    Fendi Silk Tie 

         

        Cost: 80 cents          Sold: $8.99

I thought this tie would sell for more. I didn't take the greatest pictures. At least I made a profit and got to cross an expensive brand off my list. 

         Scottvest Travel Jacket/Vest 

          Cost: $8.00          Sold: $26.00

This jacket would've sold for around $60 if it didn't have a huge rip in the back. Courtney sewed it up but it was still obvious. I didn't notice the rip when I paid $8.00 for it. It was in an odd spot. Not sure if I would've bought it but probably not. This is the only Scottvest travel jacket, I've found. If you find one: BUY IT! 

      Chris Bosh YM Miami Heat Jersey

          Cost: $1.00          Sold: $9.99 

I found this jersey at an estate sale. Definitely need to start visiting more estate sales. This wasn't a huge sale but was worth the $1 risk.