Department 56 Halloween Decor – Get Yours Today!

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It’s not too late to add to your Halloween decorations with the wonderful Department 56 Halloween Village Collection.   As as collectibles, these go to the top of the list, even surpassing the Christmas Village in some cases.  They are fun to collect and make a really great looking display for the kids (and the kids at heart!) during  Halloween season.

I have assembled in my store, ‘The Great Pumpkin‘ , a great selection of Department 56 Village and other items for your Halloween decor.  There are the Village houses and accessories, ornaments, lights, yard ornaments and porch decorations.  There is even a fog machine!  All are discounted, most up to 25% of retail price!  Also, enjoy Free Shipping when your order is $25.00 or more.  What a bargain..especially with today’s gas prices!

Please go in and browse, take a look around. When you find something you like, click on the item to add it to your cart. When you are through shopping, click on Proceed to Checkout.  This will redirect you to Amazon for a secure checkout.  Shipping will be from Amazon warehouse with their fast shipping.

I have a collection of  Department 56 Halloween items for you to browse and puchase from my store.  All are discounted, some up to 25%.  Enjoy Free Shipping on all orders over $25.00!  Now that’s a bargain, especially with the cost of gas today…

Visit my store and if you see something you like you can click on it to add to your cart. When you are through shopping,  click the button Proceed to Checkout.  You will be redirected to Amazon’s web site.  All orders will be shipped by Amazon, you can choose your class of shipping for quick delivery.  Please click the link below to go to my store:

The Great Pumpkin Store

 

 

 

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Is eBay Becoming a Buyer’s Market?

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I’ve been selling on eBay since 1998. I recently (2006), made eBay my full time job and love. I started out by selling what I love most, books. I found a pallet of books I bought for $70.00 and quickly turned that investment into over $2000.00!

I knew I did something right! I am now into the collectible and glassware categories and enjoy what I do very much. I shop estate sales, garage sales, thrift stores, anywhere I can find these type items at the right price for resell.

Up until 2009, I found it almost impossible to find items on eBay for a good price to resell. Most items were priced right. At least in the collectibles and vintage glassware categories. I very rarely found any items worth my while after paying shipping, etc. I could make money to resell.

All of that has changed! Since the change in policies, fees, etc. on eBay and more eBay sellers leaving to other sites…eBay has become a Buyer’s Market! Items on eBay right now have become so low on items it is almost impossible to browse eBay without finding at least one or two items that are priced so low, you just can’t NOT buy them!

The reason is simple. The older more experienced sellers who have learned selling basics, how to price their items to the market price, how to use auction strategy to sell their items, have left eBay. There are newer more inexperienced sellers arriving everyday. It is a shame for them. There is help for them on every ’street’ corner of the Internet, if they are willing to listen. Lots of experienced sellers are offering tips and tricks to help them along. Not that many are willing to admit they don’t know, or don’t know what they’re missing.

Now, I’m not suggesting that there should be a run on unsuspecting new sellers. But the items are there to be bought. If I find an item that is grossly under marked, I do my best to give the seller the info needed. Sometimes they do get angry, but most do appreciate the help.

For those of you antique buyers, just an example. I watched a bronze tray, signed by the artist (French). The auction started at 500.00, this price was actually very low for a very highly collectible artist who also did sculptures in bronze. No sale, next listing, down to 450.00, no sale…375.00, no sale. I continued to watch as this seller lowered the price all the way down to a starting bid of 199.00.
I don’t believe this is a sign of the times, I just sold a cabinet plate for $500.00…It is the absence of buyers in a buyer’s market!

This same tray would’ve sold on Amazon for much more than 500.00 in the first listing. With that said, I will label Amazon a seller’s market.

So now we know, to sell an item…go to Amazon, try your hand…but to find really good prices to buy, right now…go to eBay!

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and the ‘Style Statement’ Book winner is…

First of all, thank you to all who entered and posted comments in this forum featuring the ’Style Statement’ book giveaway. I for one, have enjoyed reading your comments and felt the excitement for everyone who had a chance to win. I do have to confess though, my personal book is not autographed…so I am maybe a little (OK, a lot!) jealous!

Everyone who commented to reveal their individual style received an entry into the bowl and a winner was drawn. The drawing was held and moderated by the prestigous board of Drei Katzen Media: Keira, Jesus and Susie. This was a very somber affair, no catnip allowed while conducting business!

and the winner is… (insert drum roll here!)

Jennifer Smith of Precisionbluing!

Jennifer’s name was selected and her address given to Karryn, Marketing Director with Carrie & Danielle, the very talented authors of  ’Style Statement’. They will be mailing her personal autographed book to her soon!

Jennifer left the most fabulous comment for her entry into the Style Statement book giveaway:

Wow! Mary – after reading your blog, if I’m not rustic, NO one is! I so thoroughly enjoy my family and all things described in your definition. It felt like someone had just written a few paragraphs about me in particular!

So, I would have to say Rustic would also be my foundation word. My Creative Edge word would have to be persistant (although I have yet to read the book). I am often described as stubborn, but I really like the sound of persistant better! Just try telling me I CAN’T do something!!

Excellent review! You’ve most certainly gotten my attention!

Jennifer Smith
http://www.PrecisionBluingPlus.com

Make sure and visit Jennifer’s website and look at the fantastic items she and her husband have to offer! If you are like me, you’re probably saying to yourself, ‘What in the heck is Bluing?’ Go to her website and find out about this process. Great stuff for collectors!

I would also like to thank the following entries into this giveaway. Everyone submitted great comments:

Pam….her website: http://ComfyCottageCrafts

JanieRuth…her website: http://janieruths.com  Janieruth’s Fabulous to Funky Finds

Brandy Tipton…eBay seller, you can visit her items for sale, ID: bcalbr01

Alice…her website: http://www.aliceinstitches.com  Alice in Stitches

Marlene…her website: http://www.savvyseller.com The Savvy Seller

Jim & Barbara Nelson…their website: http://grandpastradingcompany.com Grandpas Trading Company

Rina…her website: http://www.nichemarketplace.com  Absolutely loved your post!

Thanks to everyone for posting. I wish we had copies for everyone! You can pick your copy up on Amazon by clicking on the photo below. By the way, I have found out this has officially become an Amazon bestseller!!

Congratulations to Carrie McCarthy and Danielle LaPorte on their new Best Selling Book!