I like to set goals- I don't always meet them, but I if set a goal, and make it "official", either by writing it down or fixing it in my head, I accomplish a lot more than if I just have some vague ideas about doing "stuff". Writing it down makes me accountable to myself.
But enough Oprahsizing- this weekend I said my goal was to get the total number of items in my Etsy shops- Gathering Dust and SugarPinkMoon up to 100.
When I started yesterday, I had a total of 30. Now I have a total of 70- but along the way people are BUYING things, so the count goes down. Geez....
Ok,you know I'm kidding. I LOVE it when you buy things from me. Even though I've been selling antiques for almost 14 years, I still get a thrill when someone wants to buy something I picked out.
When I got my first booth at the antique mall, my rent was $250 a month, and I had a 6 mos lease. I remember talking it over with my husband, and realizing that I was committing myself to spending $1500.
But I really wanted to try it, so we decided I should risk the $1500. I moved in and went back the next day and realized that I had sold two pieces that I had brought in on the first day - for a total of $18. I was SO THRILLED. I remember thinking "Now, the most I can lose is $1482"- always the accountant with the financial statement running through my head.
So, I haven't quite met my goal yet- but I still have a few hours. In the meantime, here's a look at some of what I have listed so far- including a bunch of funky plastic stuff- buttons, jewelry, even a clothespin.
I'm going to take a listing break and read some of Tina Fey's book BossyPants. Tina is my new hero ever since I started watching 30 Rock a few months ago. I relate to Liz Lemon because she wears clothes with food on them and sometimes has lettuce in her hair, and sometimes, I do too.
Just placed a little order over on your Etsy site. Sorry about reducing your total and making your goal harder to reach!
Posted by: Charade | February 19, 2012 at 05:57 PM
Ordered 18 items between both your shops and would have gotten more if I had looked earlier. Not to ruin a good deal, but your prices are really low compared to others. You also have quality items. I would have paid more for almost everything I got.
Thanks for sharing your treasures.
Cyndi
Posted by: Cyndi | February 19, 2012 at 07:32 PM
I love Tina Fey, too! I can't wait to go look at what's new in your Etsy shops! Whee!
Posted by: Laurie | February 20, 2012 at 01:32 PM
Wowzers, congrats on the sales!
Posted by: Karla | February 20, 2012 at 07:33 PM
love selling also...I think it is confirmation of ones taste and style.
Posted by: Jan Marriott | February 20, 2012 at 09:05 PM
There's something magical about having 100 items in your Etsy shop, and that's often my goal too. I still get a thrill when I sell something, whether it's something small like a card of buttons or a set of bedroom furniture, the thought that someone else will enjoy something I found makes me tickled pink!
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | February 22, 2012 at 09:55 AM
I saw you over at Amy's Vintage Twist and thought I'd come take a look. And, looks like
you and I have similar taste, so I will be comin back to visit. Gonna go become your newest follower now. I've only been in this wonderful new land of blog for about 3 weeks now, so COME VISIT ME and maybe you'll decide to follow me too. 8-)
Posted by: Candy | February 25, 2012 at 02:23 PM