Every small business person needs to see the tides of change. They should be agile enough to set sail in a new direction before the tsunami hits. The trick is to know what changes are small ripples and which ones turn into mega waves….. But, this post isn’t about business metaphors it’s about how I’m […]
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A Hidden Treasure
The other day I found a boxed set of Cutco steak knives at an estate sale. They were priced right for resale so I added them to my bag of items. Nothing out of the ordinary, really…. Cutco knives are popular and sell quickly on eBay. So, if I find them I buy them to […]
How Often Do You Accept The First Offer in Negotiations?
When you are negotiating a better deal, either as a buyer or a seller, how often do you accept the first offer? The party offering has hit your target price (or is lower than you expect) and you say: “Yes” without pause. My partner Dany and I have found ourselves in that spot many times. […]
Collection of Lincoln County Garden Club by Marge Crunkleton
“How much are the Old Ladies if I buy the lot?” I asked My partner looked at me as if I might be asking something rude – or perhaps I’d just lost my mind… Luckily, the gal running the estate sale knew what I was talking about – and was happy to negotiate a deal. […]
eBay Radio Party & Conference 2014
The dates are set for this years eBay Radio Party in Las Vegas. They are: Tues., June 17, 2014 at 9am PDT -to- Thurs., June 19, 2014 at 5pm PDT This annual event started several years ago and has grown to be one of the premier places to learn about selling on eBay. With a […]
Thrift Hunters on Spike TV
It’s with a great deal of pleasure I can say “I know those guys” – the new stars of Thrift Hunters on Spike TV debuted last night. The show follows the same formula we all know and love – but with a slightly different twist. Jason & Brian visit Thrift Stores, purchase items cheaply, then […]