With the Holiday season a few weeks away, (21 days to be exact) knowing what type of shopper you are will provide an opportunity for you to develop a plan and find strategies that will help use time wisely, reduce stress, save money and make those you are giving gifts feel very special. 

There are 4 types of Holiday Shoppers:

# 1. The “Early Bird” Shopper – Planning gives them the advantage over the other types of shoppers. Therefore, the early shoppers are probably the most relaxed of the four types of holiday shoppers.

# 2. The “Average” Shopper – This type of shopper may have an idea of what they desire to spend, but usually do not have a written plan or budget.

# 3. The “Last Minute” Shopper – This type of shopper is usually selecting gifts from the “left over” items and hope that the recipient(s) will like the gift they have chosen.

# 4. The “Chronic Last Minute” Shopper is one who realizes there are only a few days before Christmas and has not bought a single gift.

Good Buys All the Time has over 60 items with *FREE SHIPPING* and you can have your package shipped to your recipient PLUS We’ll gift wrap for YOU !!!

Don’t Forget the Stocking Stuffers !!!

The cute little pixie we know as Tinker Bell got her movie start in the 1953 Walt Disney Film  Peter Pan.   In this film she becomes very well known for being jealous of any girl who gets close to Peter Pan. Tinker Bell is also famous for her Pixie Dust; which when sprinkled on you can make you fly.

Tinker Bell, an overwhelming standout from the film, went on to be featured in many Walt Disney ventures. She made appearances on television in the show Disneyland, which was done to promote the theme park Walt Disney was hoping to complete.

Tinker Bell has continued her flight during Disneyland’s fireworks, and continues to be one of the most loved Disney characters. Rarely seen at the parks except for the nightly flight, Tinker Bell now appears in the Parade of Dreams; much to the delight of her fans.

In October of 2008 Disney released an all-new Tinker Bell movie.  This movie shows how Tinker Bell began and introduces us to several of her fairy friends.  Rosetta,  Iridessa,  Silvermist and Fawn try to help Tinker Bell be something other than a Tinker.

A 2nd Tinker Bell Movie was released in September titled: Tinker Bell and the lost Treasure Tinker Bell journeys far North of Never Land to patch things up with her friend Terence and restore a Pixie Dust Tree. |

Here are two of my Tinker Bell items I have listed on eBay – They will certainly delight any little girl on your Christmas List.

Tinker Bell Body Glitter & Lip Gloss

eBay item # 360212860637

Tinker Bell Quartz Watch

*FREE SHIPPING*

eBay item # 360212430004

The Holiday Shopping Madness has begun  !!

Hoping everyone enjoyed a Wonderful thanksgiving with Family & Friends..

Did we all survive “Black Friday” ??

I am NOT a participant of those early A.M. Bargains ~ I prefer to shop online & have my purchases delivered to my door

New items that will make EXCELLENT gifts for the loved ones on your Holiday Gift List have been added to make your Shopping Experience Hassle-Free

Shop from the comfort of your own home – Sit back….relax + enjoy a cup of chai tea or your favorite beverage and catch all the bargains, sales + savings with the click of a mouse and a smile on your face because you said HELLO to a Good Buy !!!

http://www.goodbuysallthetime.com

Why fuss with the following frustrations:

1. Fighting for a parking space

2. Filling the gas tank

3. Finding the right size, color, style

4. Stand in line after line after line

5. Battle the crowds walking through the stores

6. Hauling around the shopping Bags

I ship DAILY ~ SAME DAY SHIPPING if your payment is received before 4:00 PM (EST)

I’ll be happy to gift wrap your item for FREE and send to your recipient’s address for you as well !!

My promise to you – to provide you with ONE of a Kind Customer Service and earn your repeat business

Danish Design Jette Frolich

Heart Shaped Christmas Ornaments

eBay item # 350286553631

Jette Frölich has been designing home and accessories in Denmark for over thirty years and is renowned for her unique, elegant and simple style

Seller: Mary Lowden

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Can you believe that we will be celebrating the Christmas Holidays in 5 months ??  To really break it down – 150 days !!  Laugh if you will, but it will be here before you know it.  I, for one, have had my fill of standing in lines at the last minute – some people experience a sort of High at the realization of a bargain……..

Let’s face it – this is the age of the internet – online shopping is the wave of the future !! 

Time is precious – last minute specials…bargains…markdowns will come and go till kingdom come……

Why fuss with the following frustrations:

1. Fighting for a parking space
2. Filling the gas tank at these astronomical prices
3. Finding the right size, color, brand name, style 
4. Stand in line after line after line
5. Battle the crowds walking through the stores
6. Hauling around the shopping Bags

Shop from the comfort of your own home – enjoy a cup of chai tea or your favorite beverage and catch all the bargains, sales + savings with the click of a mouse and a smile on your face because you’ve also saved yourself from NOT having to do all of the above !!!!

Which leads me to a perfect seqway – an invitation to my eBay Store – Good Buys All The Time

I have a menagerie of items:

•  LENOX China
•  LLADRO Figurines
•  Walt Disney Classic Collectibles
•  Mikasa Dinnerware
•  Royal Doulton
•  M J Hummel/Goebel Figurines

All of these items are in MINT Condition – if you have a family member, close friend, or co-worker that collects VINTAGE items, my store offers you one-stop shopping and TOP-NOTCH Customer Service !!

I pack each item with Tender Loving Care and ship within 24 hours of purchase – In many cases I will ship SAME DAY

You are welcome to check my feedback – Customer Satisfaction is my #1 Priority

Shop @ GOOD BUYS ALL THE TIME operated by onecrazyredhead – you’ll be glad you did !!

Start your Christmas Shopping Early – save time – stay home + shop online

This is my 3rd eBay Live Convention – what is eBay LIVE, you ask ?  It is yearly gathering of eBay Buyers and Sellers from all over the world.  We come together to gain knowledge on how to sell more efficiently, retain our buyers, network with other sellers and to have lots of fun. eBay has held these LIVE events since 2002. they were held at the following locations:

• Anaheim, California  2002
• Orlando, Florida  2003
• New Orleans, Louisiana  2004
• San Diego, California  2005
• Las Vegas, Nevada  2006
• Boston, Massachusetts  2007
• Chicago, Illinois  2008

This year, the OSI Rockstars made their debut.  Janelle Elms, the Lead Singer, who I am proud to call my friend, presented her band members with a FABULOUS bag of Rock Star goodies – THANK YOU so much – you totally rock !!  I am full of energy this Wonderful Chicago Friday, if you are attending eBay LIVE  look for any of the Rock Stars – ASK FOR OUR CARD  with a  SPECIAL CODE for a chance to win a FREE prize !!! visit our ROCKIN website – don’t forget to enter the code !!!   See ya on Stage !!!

Comments welcome – feel free to send me an email to crazy4ebay@gmail.com

What has happened to good old fashioned Customer Service ?? You know, when companies valued your business ?? When sales people, clerks, service representatives went out of their way to make sure the customer was happy ??

Does anybody remember this time ??

When was the last time you received GOOD customer service ???

Can’t remember, can you ??

When was the last time you received POOR customer service ??

I thought so !!! You can probably recall very vividly of the lack of customer service you received, right ?

I am not ashamed to admit that I can remember when store employees called you by name if you were a regular customer, they’d ask how you’ve been, ask about your family………..this type of service is now NON-EXISTENT.

If you speak with a human being when calling customer service, Congratulations !! Nowadays, you are greeted by an auto attendant, you are then asked 100 questions and provided with 200 options, such as

• Press 1 for this
• Press 2 for that

By the time I listen to all the options, I forgot why I called !!

Don’t these companies know that it is the customer who is responsible for their paycheck ?? That’s right, without a customer, you wouldn’t have a job !!! So, think twice before you speak rudely to me……..or rush me off the phone because your company policy mandates that you have to take a certain number of calls per hour – you should be grateful the customer is taking the time to dial the phone !!

Another thing, doesn’t the company realize that the customer has a choice ?? For example, I can buy a dozen eggs, for example, in just about any grocery store, as well as the Larger retail stores that sell groceries, or the “Quickie Mart” on the corner that also happens to be a gas station.

Let’s face it, eggs are eggs……prices may vary, that is certainly true, but, a smile on the face of the cashier at the checkout counter is priceless !! It might even make the difference in whether I will shop at that store again……

Please explain to me why most people settle for poor customer service ?? If you should dare to ask for assistance, the clerk will roll her eyes, or immediately tell you what he or she can’t help you with, and pass you off to another representative, frustrating the customer even more – having to tell their story AGAIN.

I DIDN’T ASK WHAT YOU COULDN’T DO…..I asked what you could do.

In addition to the high cost of gas, I am not surprised that a majority of customers shop online. It’s as simple as:

• Select your item + put it in your cart
• Complete your shipping and payment information
• Submit your order.

As a Powerseller on eBay, I make it my priority to make my customer #1 – after all, my customer really is responsible for my paycheck + I will do whatever it takes to make the online shopping experience for my customer one that they will remember + will make them a repeat customer !!!

I pride myself in shipping items within 24 hours of purchase and I am in constant communication with my customer – I send a Payment Received Notification + a Shipping Notification with delivery confirmation via email.

I also send a personal note to Thank my customer for their business – attached is a small token of my appreciation that contains my eBay user ID – my website and my phone #

Return customers are the most valuable !!!

Please post comments or feel free to email me ebaytradingassistance@gmail.com

If you live in Fairfield County (Connecticut) I am an eBay Trading Assistant + I’d be happy to list and sell your items for you on eBay.

Or, if you’d like to learn how to learn how to sell on eBay yourself, I am an Education Specialist trained by eBay

About 2 months ago, I attended a webinar titled: Converting Buyers with Interactive Video from Deal4it hosted by one of my favorite redheads, Janelle Elms, visionaire of OSI Rock Stars – OSI is short for Online Success Institute. Take it from me, this lady is a class act, not to mention a Genius when it comes to marketing. Her mission is to make sure all her Rock Stars are provided with the SUCCESS tools to Rock the eBay World and the Internet Business world as well.

Ty Ricker - Director of New Business Development, presented his company’s product -Deal4it- a widget that enables Rich Interactive Video that is sure to enhance your eBay listings. Make sure your speakers are turned on because you will hear one of the many characters encourage you to bid on the item. The character appears out of nowhere – right into your listing – Intriguing, to say the least !!

Take a look at one of my listings and see how Amazing this product is !!

If you can copy and paste, it’s as easy as that !! Believe me, if I can do it, anyone can !!!

Ty and his staff offer wonderful support – send him an email - he responds immediately – no kidding !!

So……..what are you waiting for ??? My April Sales were great + my May sales were even better (increased by $900.00)

Visit the website www.deal4it.com and see your sales increase

I have been a Trading Assistant on eBay since 2002. I have encountered a diverse group of individuals and have sold various items ranging from a 1976 Fire Truck to a Statue of Captain Morgan, to name a few of the out of the ordinary things that can be found on eBay !!!!

It is truly enjoyable as well as rewarding (both financially and spiritually) to have the pleasure and the privilege to list and sell items on behalf of my clients.

In addition to assisting them in making a profit, I am grateful for the education I receive as a result of researching their items.

For example, Joel contacted me to help him liquidate his inventory of electrical supplies. His warehouse was literally an electrical smorgasbord of switches, receptacles, outlets, circuit breakers, light bulbs, cable splicers, wire markers, etc.

Being of the feminine gender, I didn’t know the difference between voltage, wattage, amps – talk about being CLUELESS ………….

Well, after being associated with Joel as his Trading Assistant, all that has changed !! Now, you wouldn’t want me to wire your home – but I have learned a great deal about these electrical items !!

A year ago, a light switch was something you turned on to brighten the room – now, I have become educated as to the types of light switches

• single pole
• 2 pole
• 3-way

Plus do you know what GFCI stands for ?? I do !! It is an abbreviation for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter - and should be installed in circuits which are located in potentially wet areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, garages, workshops and outdoor locations. Although they are now required by code in such areas, older homes were built without them. They are inexpensive, easy to install and they may save your life!

Please feel free to leave comments and send an email to me at ebaytradingassistance@gmail.com if I can help you list and sell your items on eBay