A Question For Everyone - Please Read & Comment

A short time ago, in a comment Kenneth suggested that the Blogroll in the right sidebar include a link to everyone’s eBay and/or Amazon listings to make it easier for us to see what other participants were doing.

While I think this is a good idea, I don’t want to just go ahead and link to everyones’ listings because there may be some who would rather their listings, user IDs, etc. not be made public.

One of my visions of the Challenge is that it will provide each of us a chance see learn by seeing what other participants are selling successfully and by how they present it to potential bidders. Using the Blogroll as Kenneth suggested, would make access to this much easier for everyone.

I’m asking that each of you please use the comment section of this post to let me know if you are okay with including a link to your listings in the Blogroll or if you would prefer yours be left out.

Thank you.

Can’t wait to start the 2008 Garage Sale Challenge!

Hi,

I’m Wendy from Northern New Jersey.

I find my items at Estate sales, Church Sales & Garage Sales.

After doing my Taxes, I realized I am spending way too much money on Gadgets to make a Profit on Ebay.

SO , I’ve streamlined my business and set some Goals.

I am going to net a minimum of 4,000 5,000 dollars during this challenge .

My other Goal is to practice keeping the inventory flowing in & out, ( I have 2 busy kids , so sometimes there are distractions to sidetrack me )

I sell on Ebay & Amazon as Kellyww .

A Change To The 2008 Garage Sale Challenge Rules

The original intent of the 2008 Garage Sale Challenge was to document sales of items purchased at garage sales and thrift shops, but I’ve received several emails from Auction Rebel readers who wanted to participate but saying there were few, if any, garage sales or thrift shops in their area. These readers asked if other inventory sources could be used.

Since my goal for the Challenge is to show that, contrary to what a lot of people say, selling used merchandise is a viable way to make money on eBay; and, since so many people have expressed interest in other inventory sources, the rules regarding Challenge inventory will be changed.

All inventory purchased from garage sales, thrift shops, estate sales, auctions, used book sales, flea markets, swap meets, antique shops, and pawn shops will be eligible.

How To Register For The 2008 Garage Sale Challenge

I owe those who want to participate in The 2008 Garage Sale Challenge an apology.

I chose WordPress.com to host this blog because it uses the same blogging script that I already use for The Auction Rebel. My thinking was that there would be a zero learning curve for me and that I would be able to easily answer any questions participants had about posting their updates.

As it turns out, the version of WordPress used here has a few minor differences then the one I already use. One of these difference is in the way I am able to enable participants to be able to post here.

Because of these differences, here is what you will need to do to register and then be able to post your updates here.