January Seller Update

January is one of the months that my business really shines. Since so many of my listings focus around home-centered activities, it only makes sense that my items are highlighted when the weather turns cold. 

I am in the final round of my sewing pattern sessions. On Good Friday, there was a half day off at thrift and I happened to be there when a box of sewing patterns was rolled onto the floor. A donation from a long-time pattern collector with nearly all of them around 20 years old. 

My favorites of this listing session are these two stunners. Fiesta de Talavera shown finished in both the light and dark colorways. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/186260505030

https://www.ebay.com/itm/186260369089

The oldest of the patterns I listed is from 1982. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/186256124708

January is also my best month for selling Christmas CDs. I believe a person may hear a song or discover an artist, then look for that music even after the holiday. 

When I am pricing a Christmas item for sale, I tag on the "Christmas Premium."🎄 I know it will sell so I add a few more dollars to the price. When there are no suggested comps when I am listing the item, I add even more. That there is the Tami Pricing Method. 

I have now sold 2 greeting cards on eBay. It encourages me to list the 10 or so waiting in the wings. 

I am so glad I stumbled onto this business as I move into my retirement from public service. I had always wanted a business but just couldn't envision myself having a brick and mortar store. I think of my storage room as the Sewing Pattern Repository. 

Ooooo 😶I am so tempted to keep some of these specialty patterns but I have to be realistic on what I can actually make. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/186260406913