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Well, the kids are back at school and I am trying desperately to get back to my school routine as opposed to the summer routine.
I'm behind on my Ministerial Counseling Accrediation and my plaques and my Discipleship Course at church.
I'm looking for a way to make some $$$$$ as things are going up, I know no one but me has noticed this, lol, and Disability will raise its deductible in Jan 2010 but NO COST OF LIVING RAISE so I will be further in the hole. At what point does the hole become a grave? LOL I'm not sure, but I'm either going to hit the center of the earth or oil, no, in WV, it would be coal. That would bring in some bucks, yes?
I really would like to give my plaques a whirl selling online as some friends are pushing me to do but my family, altho they agree I should do more of my plaques & artwork, they won't leave me ALONE to do this. There, my dear peeps, is the conundrom. If I were to work outside the house at a job, if I were able, and if I could locate one, etc., I would at least be left alone to get a job done where I could earn some $$$$. However, I fear this may set off my CFS, FM, Dystonia, etc. and incapcitate me more so. That's why I was leaning towards the plaques. If I'm having a good day, do some, if not, none for the day.
I guess there is no "REAL" way to know if I can do the plaques on line and get some dough coming in except to give it a try. I suppose I could do some very general type, which has not been my style in the past if you look at my pics aptly labeled PLAQUE. But I suppose I could also offer "speciality" plaques as well.
OK, HONEST OPINIONS. I'm hearing E-BAY.com and ETSY.com as possibilities.
I'm behind on my Ministerial Counseling Accrediation and my plaques and my Discipleship Course at church.
I'm looking for a way to make some $$$$$ as things are going up, I know no one but me has noticed this, lol, and Disability will raise its deductible in Jan 2010 but NO COST OF LIVING RAISE so I will be further in the hole. At what point does the hole become a grave? LOL I'm not sure, but I'm either going to hit the center of the earth or oil, no, in WV, it would be coal. That would bring in some bucks, yes?
I really would like to give my plaques a whirl selling online as some friends are pushing me to do but my family, altho they agree I should do more of my plaques & artwork, they won't leave me ALONE to do this. There, my dear peeps, is the conundrom. If I were to work outside the house at a job, if I were able, and if I could locate one, etc., I would at least be left alone to get a job done where I could earn some $$$$. However, I fear this may set off my CFS, FM, Dystonia, etc. and incapcitate me more so. That's why I was leaning towards the plaques. If I'm having a good day, do some, if not, none for the day.
I guess there is no "REAL" way to know if I can do the plaques on line and get some dough coming in except to give it a try. I suppose I could do some very general type, which has not been my style in the past if you look at my pics aptly labeled PLAQUE. But I suppose I could also offer "speciality" plaques as well.
OK, HONEST OPINIONS. I'm hearing E-BAY.com and ETSY.com as possibilities.
take care
Where else could I have sold a plus sized, used, purple pair of denim pants for $15! LOL Must have been a red hat lady!
I'm looking at some stores that my friends have and see it that is an option......
My plaques are very personalized (they are in my photos on here) and the receivers seemed to love them and were very appreciative. I suppose tho to sell I'd have to generalize unless requested otherwise.
Hubby tried selling his jewelry on etsy and never had even a single nibble - I'd give eBay a try myself if I was doing what you're doing.
Be sure to make it clear that purchaser must pay shipping, and maybe a certain amount for handling - price of original materials,box, packing material, etc at least. Don't undercharge! What you do is valuable. How much is your time and talent worth? Particularly if you customize, individualize with a name, certain breed of dog, photo, etc.
Your hubby may look at www.etsy.com and see if what he does would qualify to be sold there as well.
Thanks for the input......I really must get to understand EBAY as it seems a real possibility. Maybe use a store front instead of an auction would work better.
I think your idea of educating yourself more about eBay is a good one - I've often thought that if I took the time to really research what sells and how they market it, I might do better.
Let us know if you find something that works - I'm sure a lot of people here are creative and would love to find something they could do at home!