Thursday, February 27, 2014
Minor leauges?
I can't even get up to bat. The EBAY store has yet to start. I was having a conversation with a close friend, and I mentioned this was in my mind. He replied that he has been wondering when my next distraction would pop up, and I was floored. This statement engendered doubt, and I've been second guessing myself since.
That I'm full of hot air on the subject was further demonstrated when I finally took the plunge and drove to a Dept. of the Treasury auction in New Jersey. First, I woke up very late, 30 minutes after the auction began, met someone for breakfast, and then got lost using GPS. It would have been much better just to stay home, or hit the Greenwich CT. thrift shop. But no, I was determined. I got there at 1pm and missed everything. As such, I didn't even accomplish the scouting mission I'd hoped to finish. I wasn't sure I'd buy anything, but I did want to get an idea of the quality of the items, prices compared to EBAY, etc. All I did was waste gas and eat horrible road food.
I've no idea when the next auction will be or where it will be located, but the next Dayton, NJ auction will find me there at 8am. I still need to buy a few things on EBAY prior to listing, but my finances are tight for the next 2 weeks. I'll buy a few things here and there to boost my rating.
Ed. note: It's now 02/27. I'll end here and start a new post on the progress I have made.
That I'm full of hot air on the subject was further demonstrated when I finally took the plunge and drove to a Dept. of the Treasury auction in New Jersey. First, I woke up very late, 30 minutes after the auction began, met someone for breakfast, and then got lost using GPS. It would have been much better just to stay home, or hit the Greenwich CT. thrift shop. But no, I was determined. I got there at 1pm and missed everything. As such, I didn't even accomplish the scouting mission I'd hoped to finish. I wasn't sure I'd buy anything, but I did want to get an idea of the quality of the items, prices compared to EBAY, etc. All I did was waste gas and eat horrible road food.
I've no idea when the next auction will be or where it will be located, but the next Dayton, NJ auction will find me there at 8am. I still need to buy a few things on EBAY prior to listing, but my finances are tight for the next 2 weeks. I'll buy a few things here and there to boost my rating.
Ed. note: It's now 02/27. I'll end here and start a new post on the progress I have made.
