my year career on eBay...

Little did I know a year ago I would become such an expert in eBay! When my uncle passed away this last spring he left behind a huge hobby and business collection of diecast cars, models, and anything racing! We’re talking an apartment and storage unit full! It was his lifetime hobby and he had so much fun with it! After picking out some favorites, our next reaction was what in the world will we do with these boxes and boxes of cars!? As my year and plans began to take shape to head overseas in 2008, my grandparents and parents were so gracious to give me a good portion of the collection to see what I could sell on eBay.

Little did I know the extent (and disposable income) of diehard car and racing collectors! Thanks to them, I was able to pay my health and car insurance and other expenses to get through 2007! It was fun watching the bidding wars for these cars go up to $20-200 a piece. I also am now a shipping expert (long live the Priority Mail flat rate envelope and boxes!) You know I was at the post office a lot if they recognize a new haircut. Just today the postal workers were asking when I was leaving for Argentina.

Anyway, as the eBay run winds down…here is one example of “you never know”! We found a box of odds and ends we set aside and forgot about from my uncle’s apartment. In it were some model plane decals. I almost tossed, but my better eBay sense told me to better make sure. Sure enough…another week of life for this eBay seller!

This one little sheet of decals warranted 12 bids alone! I didn't become a "Power Seller" for nothing. HA!