Early Spring Clean : Anyone for a 400 pounds by Easter challenge?

[Gameboy]

Was listening to a radio programme the other day about making money from your old things and it made me realise how much stuff I've got 'waiting to go on eBay'.

Just wondered if anyone fancied a challenge to see how much we can each make from selling the unwanted stuff we have by Easter. I reckon I could get to about ?400 maybe?

We'd have to share our eBay names, and then keep a running total of everything we sell between now and 31st March?

For simplicity's sake I'd suggest we just tot up the totals invoiced (incl. P&P)rather than the net profit IYSWIM?
To include only unwanted items - not trading of new goods etc....

I thought if it became competitive it might spur me into action more !

[charliecat]

You know thats a bloody good idea. My id is catcantbecrushed. Seeing other people doing it will spur me on
Whats your name and ill add you to my list.

[Gameboy]

My ID is Benollie.

Haven't listed anything yet, but have just dug our some old skiwear!

We could keep the thread 'live' by added updated totals as the sales mount up?

And then, of course, have a smug "what I'm going to spend it on.." thread

[fannyannie]

oooo yes - I was going to keep myself awake this afternoon by putting stuff on ebay - so I may just join you.....not sure I'll make £400 (though it's a nice thought LOL) but I'll certainly give it a go. my username is Gwenick

[Gameboy]

Excellent! C'mon folks - just think of what you could do with a couple of extra hundred pounds...

[fannyannie]

well I've started listing some old PS1 games - don't know if they'll sell but I'm putting them on with low starting prices so it won't cost me too much if they don't LOL.

[fannyannie]

Right CC and Gameboy - I've added you both to my 'favourite sellers' list in "my ebay" so I can keep track of you .

I'm sure you'll have much more success than me - I'm crp at writing stuff about what I'm selling.....and my stuff is pretty crp too LOL

[Ceolas]

I could buy my pram...

[katzg]

i'll do it but not keen on sharing my ebay name as its my RL name

[fannyannie]

that's fine Katz - just keep us updated on your totals

[katzg]

ok i have lots to get rid of - need to fund my new kitchen

[fannyannie]

I have to say the thought (not that it's likely to get anywhere close to that with that trash I have to sell - I think I'll be lucky to get anything for some of it) of £400 is quite nice - it would leave me only £150 short of the Bugaboo that I'd love......

[suzycreamcheese]

fannyanny you are a born salesperson!
i need to do this too can i join in been threatening to do t his for ages,,,and er my stuff if great! (it is!)

[fannyannie]

born salesperson??? ermmm where did you get that from - I take it you haven't had a nosey at my first few listings yet

Of course you can join us (she says even though it wasn't her idea in the first place but she continues welcoming people in LOL).

[suzycreamcheese]

it made me laugh that you were saying your stuff to selll was crap..

[fannyannie]

well it is.......for me - if I didn't think it was cr*p I wouldn't want to get rid of it...and actually my hymn book I've just listed is lovely - I just never use it anymore - and probably never will.

Thinking I may get some 'bundles' of sheet music on there too - got LOADS that I've been given over the years and it never gets used.

[Quootiepie]

oooh, I'll join in. I have LOADS to get rid of, I just need to find my camera charger and take photos then list them. ID is qtpiegodofwar ~ why do you need the IDs?

[fannyannie]

"why do you need the IDs"

So we can be nosey I guess

[katzg]

ok to list i have:

bottle warmer
breast pump and bottle
breast milk freezer bags
PS1 and PS2 games
Camera - SLR
Digital cam corder

hope i get close to £200!! but dount i'll get near the £400

[fannyannie]

ooo Quootiepie looks like we've got a 'private' battle on our hands - I see you and I have EXACTLY the same number of feedback - 42.....race you to 75

[Quootiepie]

75? Goodness! GO on then. lol ! I better go find that charger otherwise I will be lagging behind...

[fannyannie]

well - ok lets aim for 50 to start with - perhaps 75 is a little ambitious LOL.

[Gameboy]

Oh - excellent to have you all on board! (Thanks for taking on the 'Deputy' role, Fanny ! )

SuzyCreamCheese - are you going to share your ID?

I just thought if we saved each other as sellers than when we got a 'new listing from your favourite seller' e-mail it would motivate us to all list more!

[charliecat]

OK, I have 1 thing on so far...Got to write it down havent we....ohhh effort lol

[Gameboy]

Oh - wow CharlieCat - that looks good, and you're quite close to me too.....

Are we allowed to buy each otehr's things! LOL

I'm turbolisting and will probably upload tomorrow...

[charliecat]

Oh yes..feel free to start the bidding