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Summer Ebay Challenge!!! Shall we try for another £300?

612 replies

mogs0 · 18/04/2009 20:10

I need motivating to de-clutter and make my bank account look a bit healthier!!! I've got loads of bags and boxes packed with car-boot stuff that didn't sell the other week so might start with that and list those things at 99p just to make a bit of space.

Anyone with me? Shall we set the deadline for end of Summer term (about the 18th July here)?

OP posts:
blametheparents · 30/04/2009 21:05

tortoise - I know what you mean, but all that customs form stuff is such a drag.

Tortoise · 30/04/2009 21:08

So far only had to do customs form for things i send to my parents in Turkey. I think only need customs form for non EU counties.
And then it is only brief description and value plus signature.

Flappythebat · 30/04/2009 21:08

I put on my listings UK only postage but always seem to get at least one person asking how much it would cost to post to other countries.

Custom forms have put me off!

Aimsmum · 30/04/2009 21:43

Message withdrawn

Tortoise · 30/04/2009 21:46

Aims Like i said, customs forms are only if outside EU i believe. I haven't had to fill form out either.

Funny how we all seem to loose motivation to sort and list at some point. It does get boring, especially if things don't sell.

Flappythebat · 30/04/2009 22:00

Sent stuff out to NZ once, never again - ok form did only take about 5 mins to fill out but..........

Might start sorting out clothes tomorrow, they are all clean but it's been a while since they were washed.
Wonder if some fabric freshener spray and an iron would be enough?

notcitrus · 30/04/2009 23:37

Wahey - credit card statement today showed £100 credit from Paypal. Plus £20 or more since.
Person who said didn't want item paid up and gave +ve feedback, so good. Still chasing person who hasn't paid fo rthe item I posted by mistake.

Tortoise · 01/05/2009 17:39

Notcitrus Thats good news. Glad they paid up.

I have 1 bid so far!
DS1's mobile has none and only 1 watcher. He is getting worried it won't sell. Asks me everyday if anymore watchers/bids.

If i can wake up a bit, i will list some more bits later.

Aimsmum · 01/05/2009 17:46

Message withdrawn

Tortoise · 01/05/2009 18:37

It does have 3 days left so plenty of time really.

Tortoise · 01/05/2009 21:41

more items listed

Fingers crossed this lot sells. Last chance for some of the re-listed items!

Flappythebat · 01/05/2009 22:02

trying again to do a link

only seem to have problems linking to ebay but thought I'd give it another go!

Tortoise · 01/05/2009 22:03

Well done. You did it.

Flappythebat · 01/05/2009 22:08

finally

Tortoise · 01/05/2009 22:09

Looks like silver DS is more popular than white so far. Expect bids will go up nearer the end.

Flappythebat · 01/05/2009 22:11

hope so, need to find the money to pay for my outfit!

SNOWBall4girlz · 02/05/2009 11:55

All looks good tortoise
good luck with the DS and stuff flappy

motivation is what I need aimsmum

slow day today dh at work kids fighting like mad

I am taking pics and listing tonight found a beautiful little darlings outfit to sell

my bra has a few bids and the little next shoes has a few watchers and 3 bids

so we will see

SNOWBall4girlz · 02/05/2009 11:57

little shoes here they are very pretty

here

anyone else not impressed with the new ebay layout it is too wide for my little screen

Flappythebat · 02/05/2009 12:07

Thanks SnowBall, have had a quick look at your items and love the pink Abella dress!

Might have to bid on it as need a dress for dd2 for the same reason I am selling our DS Lites!

Not sure about the new layout, fits my computer and seems less cluttered, suppose it will just take time, like the new mumsnet!!

Tortoise · 02/05/2009 13:29

Aww cute shoes SNOW.

Yes my little laptop screen is too small for new layout too. Only the My Ebay area though. Listings seem normal size to me.

Have a couple of watchers on the new listed items.

SNOWBall4girlz · 02/05/2009 13:38

thanks tortoise and flappythebat

I will be listing a couple more 2-3 yrs dresses when I find them ( inc a yellow abella one with collar)
gutted about the pink abella one bought it and never put it on her is prettier than pic
tried selling the vertbaudet one on here but nobody wanted it

off to look

Tortoise · 02/05/2009 14:34
bubblerock · 02/05/2009 20:11

Awww those shoes are adorable!! I go gooey over all gitlie things though having 2 boys lol. Tort - you need to change the title of your 'why do stars/starts come out at night'. I've only listed 1 thing, need to get some motivation from somewhere.

Tortoise · 02/05/2009 20:40

Thanks Bubble. i would do but having the same problem as the other night! When i click on revise item, i keep getting sent to sign in page. When i sign in it come up with the sign in again!

bubblerock · 02/05/2009 21:23

Oh no - that's really weird, and a pain in the arse!