Tips on How to Measure a Jacket to Sell!

 

So, when you go to measure a jacket you want to sell just measure your jacket following these steps. I found this years back from another website, I forgot the name of that site, but this is what I learned from that site. It has helped me over the years and I think it helps eBay buyers feel more confident buying a jacket online knowing they have some approximate measurements to go by!

(1.) measure the chest: Measure from one underarm to the other. Multiply that number by 2.

(2.) measure the sweep(waist): Measure across the waist from one end to the other. Multiply that number by 2.

(3.) measure the shoulder: Measure across the upper back from one shoulder to the other. (DO NOT multiply by 2)

(4.) measure the sleeves. Measure from the top shoulder down to the hem of the sleeve. (DO NOT multiply by 2)

(5.) measure the back. Measure from the top neck down the middle to the hem. (DO NOT multiply by 2)

I hope this helps all of you eBay sellers just starting out. Selling can be so much fun and very beneficial if you have the right tools and advice. Have fun selling!



How to Sell Your Kids Used Clothes- The Clothing Cycle!

 

 

How to Sell Your Kids Used Clothes- The Clothing Cycle!

I'm a homemaker. I love to help my kids and do all the mommy things with them. I also like to make sure they have the appropriate clothes for school as well! This can get costly with three growing children that are not back to back in age and sex, so "hand me downs" don't work with me!

I started selling on eBay to help with this issue. I'm not rich nor am I poor. I'm just an average mom. I love finding great deals. This always helps financially. But I also realized that great quality clothes is very important as well. To get these great quality clothes I need to shop at Gymboree, Crazy 8, Lands End, OshKosh, Lord and Taylor, Neiman Marcus, Zulily, Endless, Zappos....etc. It's important for me to have good quality clothes because they last longer through washes and wear and most importantly, there is a resell value.

The key is to shop clothes for your children at the stores listed above or stores similar to them, and be sure to shop using coupon codes and other discounts they are offering such as Gymbucks or free shipping or % off.

So anyway, I buy my children these appropriate clothes and they wear them and get many compliments. I also make sure I wash them according to the tag so that I don't ruin them by shrinking, or washing the color out. But, when they have outgrown them or the season doesn't permit, I turn to eBay.

I have been selling on eBay since 2005. My oldest daughter was then age 2. I love Walmart so much, but I didn't wanna be shopping there forever. I love clothing that are unique and comes with an assortment of matching accessories and what not. Anyhow, eBay worked the very first time. But I noticed that I was spending MORE money than making any. That's how it seemed at the time. I quickly realized that hey, I'm doing this to bring in extra cash, so that I can buy my little one some more clothes to replace the ones I just sold and to buy better clothes. I looked at all the charges to sell an item, and all the charges to mail an item. I then realized my mistakes.

First, I realized I was using boxes to mail everything! Big no no. So I began to use Polymailers! They are weightless and durable. Only use boxes if your are shipping bulk items. Polymailers are great because you can stuff quite a few items in a 10 x 15 bag and not tear the bag, the items inside are sealed and protected. Polymailers come in a variety of sizes. The great thing about this that you are paying only to ship the item itself and not adding in the extra weight of a shipping box. I also buy my Polymailers from eBay. There are sellers who sell them in bulk. I usually buy 100, which cost around $11 total!

Secondly, eBay has a shipping service linked into their site. You can choose your own carrier. I always use USPS. Back then I would take my boxes to the USPS store and have them weigh it and stamp it and send it off. Now, I ALWAYS use USPS shipping online via eBay or Paypal. You get a small discount for printing out shipping labels yourself. If you take your package in to your local USPS, they will charge you slightly more- which is not good if you are shipping 10+ items! I buy my shipping labels on eBay as well. There are sellers that sell them in bulk. I buy 50 or 100 full sheets. Each sheet has two labels! This costs me about $10 total! When I say "total" I mean w/ shipping costs and everything!

Thirdly, I used to start the bidding amount too high, I believe. A lot of people would pass it by. I would end up re-listing it and pay the fees to do so, including the fees to list it originally. eBay now has it so that if an item doesn't sell, you will not be charged any fees. It wasn't always like that. Back then, you had to pay sold or unsold! Now, I start the bidding at .99 cents. Every item! Unless it's a really good quality item like leather, cashmere, designer...etc. This way when my invoice arrives, the fees for each item sold will be .50 or less. There are fees eBay now drops even if the item sells, this saves me money and make selling easier. But you still have Paypal fees...omg! It all adds up in the end. But the key is to not pay $50 out your pocket after selling and earning only $40.

Also, I purchased a USPS scale. I use it all the time. I love it. I think it cost me around $30. The scale I bought only goes up to 10lbs. I use it to weigh my items I just sold, and then I enter the amount it reads on the scale when I'm printing out my shipping labels. You can't go wrong with this scale. I bought it directly from the USPS website. Thee perfect scale! Remember to weight your item after you've packaged it and place the label on the package last.

The great thing is that I now shop wisely. I buy good long-lasting quality clothes and then re-sell them and then use that same money to purchase more clothes for my ever growing kids. It's a continuous cycle. It works for me and so far, here in 2011, I have no complaints because it's working so well.

Break Down:

-Sell at low prices online

-Ship using Polymailers only

-Print out your own shipping labels via eBay or Paypal only!

-Try to mail the item off 1-2 days after the payment clears through Paypal

Other tips~

It's always best to describe the item you're selling with complete accuracy. The last thing you want is someone getting it and finding a stain or tear. They may ask for a refund!

Speaking of refunds, you should offer refunds. Ive noticed that people are more likely to buy your item if you are willing to accept a return. Just put in the listing that you will gladly accept returns ONLY if the item was not as described! You will not accept returns simply because you changed your mind or you can't fit it, or whatever. This is why it's very important that you look over each item you're selling and if there are any problems, give it to The Goodwill or list it in your item description!

Also, always remember to get delivery confirmation with each item you ship. This comes automatically when you ship using eBay. Packages get lost all the time in the mail or it can easily be sent to a different part of the country. This tracking helps you to keep track on where the package is going. The buyer also get to see the tracking too, on their end.

Selling on eBay is my passion. I've loved it since I started. But some people just sell on eBay for the extra income alone or simply because they wanna make a little bit of cash. Any reason you sell on eBay, you still want to make a profit. This is the only way you'll be happy with the transaction.

Selling on eBay can be fun, if you have the right tools and information. I'm here to help. Thanks a lot for reading!



Make Thin Hair Appear Fuller with a Curly Look!

 

 

You can easily make your thin-looking hair appear fuller with just a large 1-1/2" or 2" curling iron, rat tail comb, and some hair clips. Just do this:

 

 

1. Wash your hair and be sure to condition it well. Rinse.
2. Apply a heat serum to your damp hair. I use the Mizani brand.
3. Blow dry your hair with a detangling comb and a brush. I usually first detangle my hair with the comb, then use the brush to straighten the hair and dry it out even more all while holding the blow dryer to it on medium heat.
4. Then decide where you want your bang to cross over. Use a clip and clip that section of hair up.
5. Then section your hair into 3 parts. The back part and two front sides.
6. Start curling the back part and do a small section of hair at a time. Curl it as if you're trying to make candy curls. Not under like a bob. Curl the bang the same way.
7. Then when you've done your entire head, use the rat tail comb to pick out your curls lightly. This will add a lot of volume. The curls will fall perfectly like loose curls.

 

Basically, in the end you will have a head full of thick, cute loose curls. Your hair will look fuller and should have some bounce to it as well. I do this look all the time and get many compliments. I don't like to add weave to my hair because it get itchy and uncomfortable. Also, I like to wash my hair regularly.

 

Look at how cute:

<----- Mine looks more like this when I'm done.

 

 



10 Ways to Help with Anxiety Attacks!

 

 

Do you have anxiety attacks regularly? Here are some techniques to help you calm down and relax. Try it, I have anxiety attacks and these are ways for me to relax faster and get a hold off myself quicker during an anxiety attack.

 

 

1. Take deep and slow breaths. Breath in through your nose and out through your mouth.
2. Walk outside (if you can) and breath in the fresh air. If you can't go outside, just open a window and breath the fresh air in through the window.  Sit down by the window.
3. Keep telling yourself that it's just an anxiety attack and not a heart attack. Tell yourself it's your fear that's causing your heart to beat fast.
4. Sit on the floor on your bottom with your legs straight out and apart. Bend your torso forward to stretch a little. Do this three or four times.
5. Drink a glass of cold water.
6. If your watching TV, turn it off or put it on a channel that's not emotionally stimulating. For instance, you probably shouldn't watch a crime show or a dramatic reality show, instead watch cartoons or HGTV.
7. Get a pad and pen then write down exactly what you were doing and thinking before the attack happened. When you visit your counselor, psychologist, therapist or psychiatrist tell them what you've written down. They can help you better this way.
8. Read that book you've always wanted to finish.
9. Try going for a walk in a park or walking trail. Don't go walking on a busy street- too stressful.
10. If you have prescription anti-anxiety pills, take ONE and sit down.

 

I really hope this helps anyone. I'm only doing this to help someone else better mange their anxiety issues. Always remember that you're not alone and you can search the net for very helpful anxiety support groups. Good Luck!