I had a really fun chat with the guy today who was selling this super sweet Coca-Cola sign at the antique mall in our neighborhood. It's 48" of patina wonder. We started talking about how he got into the business back in the 80's by selling signs to Leo Burnett and his huge prop department. Made more money picking than with job as a photographer for the AP. And of course he was college buddies with Mike Wolfe from American Pickers. If he hadn't seemed so authentic, I would assume he was making up all of his stories.
Anyway, he was pretty encouraging about the picking business as a way to make some good extra cash (unprompted by me - perhaps he could just sense that I've recently put myself on a budget!) as long as you have a "good eye." Which, obviously, I do. Hah. And he had some good tips, as well.
I had already planned to be the first on the scene for at least one garage sale this Friday. What's the good of having Fridays off during the summer, if not to get the best stuff from garage and estate sales?? But now I'll be checking them out with more fervor.
As my initial venture into this whole retail situation, I have listed my very first eBay item for sale today. It's a nice maternity dress I never wore. We'll see how it goes! It makes me want to list all the items I have ever considered selling, but I feel like I may learn a few things from this first round. So I will hold my breath and wait.
Wish me luck! Flash in the pan thought for the afternoon, or new business direction? Only time will tell.
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