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

Another one of my Trading Assistant Customer’s just happens to be a long time friend who manages a Hair Salon called “The Hairafter”

Kathy and I have known each other since grammar school and have remained friends throughout the years (too numerous to mention)

I remember when she went to hairdressing school, and actually, was one of her hair models when she was being featured for a particular haircut style that was popular back in the day.

Okay…. that was over 30 years ago, however, when I returned back to Connecticut 5 years ago, the Hairafter was the salon I called when I was in need of a haircut. Imagine my surprise to learn that Kathy was still working there.

Kathy was interested in learning more about eBay and asked if I would list the Jessica Simpson Hair Extensions that the Salon had in inventory.

These Hair Extension Retail for over $100.00 and have sold extremely well on eBay. To date I have sold 15 of these items – total sales of $611.14.

• Now any woman can easily add length and/or volume to her own hair
• These HairUWear Extensions are made from Kanekalon Vibralite Modacrylic fiber, the finest quality synthetic fiber available.
• The extension is one multi-level piece that creates an easy, fashionable style – without the hassle of working with several individual wefts.
• AFFORDABLE

Please feel free to leave comments or email me if you have any questions regarding the Jessica Simpson Line of Hair Extensions that I currently have listed on ebay

Here’s another bit of interesting research I thought I’d share as a result of listing and selling as a Trading Assistant on eBay.

The following information is printed on the hang tags of Ron Lee’s Figurines that I currently have for sale on eBay …….

Known throughout the world as the finest clown figurines, Ron Lee’s collection has no equal.

From his California studios, Ron has worked feverishly to create an unprecedented array of exciting sculptures that have found their way to the homes of the most discerning of collectors. His fertile mind, always active, constantly creates new characters to be forever preserved in fine white metal, 24K gold plated, and hand painted. Mounted on imported onyx, they are a coveted addition to any place of honor. He diligently works with hand made tools, carving from clay, his imaginative and whimsical clowns.

Day becomes night and night becomes day as his enthusiasm and zeal towards his work is endless.

In addition to his exciting figurines, he has recently expanded his talents to the design and manufacture of porcelain figurines, handcrafted gold finished collector key chains, exclusive and highly coveted carousels, ferris wheels, circus band wagons, collector plates and “clown pirate ships”

Ron Lee is indeed a very talented gentleman. If you are a collector, your comments are welcome. Also, feel free to email me if I can help you list and sell your items on eBay

I consider myself fortunate in my Trading Assistant Business to work with a diverse group of people and it is indeed rewarding when I list and sell their items on eBay because along with a handsome profit for the owner, I learn so much about my customers/clients regarding how they came about collecting these “treasures” that sell so well on eBay. One such client, who I am also proud to call my friend, is an avid collector of Model Kits. He is now semi-retired, and has decided to part with his collection of Model Kits that began in the late 1950’s and was his lifelong hobby.

We meet for lunch twice a month, I enjoy his enthusiasm as he recalls the history behind the particular group of model kits he has chosen to have me list on eBay. These precious airplane models have been kept in their original boxes, Steve has catalogued every detail regarding the year of issue, scale size, condition of the box, it is plain to see that he has treated these collectibles with Tender Loving Care.

Are you a Collector ? Please leave comments or if you are searching for a particular model kit, please feel free to send me an email and I will check to see if he has the model kit in his collection and will promptly follow-up with you.

If you live in Fairfield County and would like me to list and sell your items for you on eBay my email address is: ebaytradingassisstance@gmail.com