Fabulous For Le$$... Fabulous Doesn't Have to Be Expensive!
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I run a little shop called Fabulous For Less, a variety shop that offers a fun inventory of housewares, womens name brand clothing both new and previously worn, vintage items and more.
I belong to several forums and have lots of knowledge to share in the world of online selling. This lens will have lots of information and links for online sellers.
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http://www.stores.ebay.com/fabulousforless
My site! Check it out!!5 points
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Meowsnbarks Menagerie Mart
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Pixie Soap
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2BOYSandTOYS offers wholesale and discount pricing on brand new and gently used fashions for the family and home Shop womens, mens, teens, boys, juniors, girls, infants and home for great name brands and off brands heavily discounted to save you money We
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http://www.toyfads.ecrater.com
Hot Toys, Action Figures at Great Prices!3 points
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Vintage Postcards, Antiques and Collectibles
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Hard to find, retired collectibles and brand name more...3 points
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Wholesale Gifts & Collectibles For Your Home & more...2 points
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Baysbeauty Gift Store, Exclusive Wholesale Gifts & Collectibles
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A Lot of Sparkle Jewelry
Stunning Beaded Artisan Jewelry
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Red Pony Vintage
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Rubber Ducky Deals Party Gifts and Fun
Rubber Ducky Deals has something FUN for everyone more...2 points
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Bernings Bargains has Something for Everyone
Bernings Bargains has Books, Music, Crafts, Clothi more...2 points
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Gag, Joke, Prank Novelty Gifts
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Mens Cufflinks
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Slavicbooksbiz - Victoria - British Columbia
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http://bcbids.usedvictoria.com/
Welcome to BCBIDS , some of my best local items. F more...1 point
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http://stores.ebay.com/Imports-and-Slavic-Books?refid=store
registered since 1999 from Victoria BC Canada with more...1 point
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http://www.asweetsensation.ecrater.com
Jewelry of all kinds!1 point
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Selling name brand, discontinued health and beauty items at affordable prices
Offering quality health and beauty items at afford more...1 point
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eBay Store - Cosmopolitan Treasures by MonAnnLee: Handbags, Non-Fiction, Blank Journals, Diaries
Buy Handbags and Non-Fiction items from Cosmopolit more...1 point
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Baysbeauty Gift Store
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Farvel Cargo Tools and More!
We are experienced online sellers. We started out more...1 point
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Belly Button Rings, belly rings, belly button jewelry, navel rings, belly jewelry
Belly Button Rings Specialist. Unique, quality bel more...1 point
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Nicole Ann
Variety of handcrafted jewelry, shabby chic, vinta more...1 point
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djpoorfarmherefords sells sewing patterns, fabric, movies, books, home, hardware
I sell a wide variety of items, vintage sewing pat more...1 point
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www.aliceslookingglassjewelry.1shoppal.com
We have Semi-Precious Gemstone, Glass, Sterling Si more...1 point
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http://squidoo.com/belladio
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Bella Dio Designs
Jewelry that is unique made especially for the uni more...1 point
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Tranquil Gardens Jewelry Supply
Large selection of jewelry, beading, and craft sup more...1 point
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Diecast model Cars, Trucks, and More
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Lighthouse Collectibles
buy lighthouse collectibles,decorative collectible more...1 point
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Noadi's Art on eCrater, Fantasy Sculpture and Jewelry Designs Ooak gargoyles, cephalopods, trilobites, and more
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Muffy's Mom
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Leslie Brenner Design
Leslie Brenner's fine jewelry is handcrafted using more...1 point
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Home, Leslie Brenner Design
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Impulsive Buy
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Stunning Handmade Beaded Jewelry Designs
Sexy, Alluring, Provocative custom beaded jewelry more...1 point
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Bellissima Trucco Minerale Mineral Makeup
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Mens Golf Jewelry
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Mens Bracelets
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Mens Jewelry Rings
Mens Jewelry Rings1 point
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Mens Necklaces
Mens Necklaces1 point
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Mens Jewelry Rings
Mens Jewelry Rings1 point
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Mens Wedding Bands
Mens Elegant Wedding Bands1 point
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Mens Earrings
Mens Earrings1 point
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MyGemStoneBox.com by DG Gems, Diane Geisel
My Gem Stone Box, DG Gems, Fine jewelry, Loose and more...0 points
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Bag Lady Authentic Designer Handbags Gucci Prada Fendi Chloe
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French Post Card Sewing Patterns Christmas Card Spode Purses
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Dads Books and Things
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French Post Card Sewing Patterns Christmas Card Spode Purses
A variety of French Post Card, Roswell Stargate No more...0 points
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Eclectic Design Gifts
Home and personal decor - handpainted, handassembl more...0 points
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Original art and crafty items by Alicia
Craft supplies, handmade items, and photography fo more...0 points
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Trendy Handpainted Gift and Accessory Boutique that provides the finishing touch
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Yard Sale Bargains Online Discount Store
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Bookworm Bargains Discount Bookstore
Online discount bookstore selling a large variety more...0 points
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Mary Kay Eggs Books Clothes Timewise Velocity Jewelry Boxes Ornaments
Variety of Mary Kay cosmetic items, Egg Jewelry bo more...0 points
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Rebecca's Book Den
We sell a wide variety of used books in many categ more...0 points
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Sheridan Collectibles: Antiques and Vintage Treasures
Specializing in toy guns from the 1950s and 60s in more...0 points
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Metaphysical Glass Wishing Pyramids Art Glass Tarot Boxes Glass Incense Holders Glass Candle Bases
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Magazines of all types special interest, new, old, more...0 points
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Metaphysical and New Age Products for all spiritual paths
Metaphysical New Age products candles, pendulums, more...0 points
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Liv'nGood Jewelry
Handmade, one-of-a-kind chainmaille, metal, and se more...0 points
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Formal Dinner Jackets
Discount Tuxedos carry Dinner Jackets in various s more...0 points
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Private Number Plates
Reghunter The Cherished Number Plates Gallery, for more...0 points
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USPS Shipping Rates Skyrocket!!
What's a Seller to do?
USPS just made online selling even more challenging!! The postage rates are at a new all time high as of May 2007.This increase is making me feel like I have to jump through hoops just to ship my sales. Just recently, a customer made a purchase of a rather heavy item (5#) and with their payment, they included $16.00 for shipping charges. According to the old USPS rates, this would have covered the shipping.
Well, when I went to process and ship the order, USPS wanted $27.50 for this package!! Are they insane?? It shouldn't cost $27.50 to ship a 5# package from PA to CA!! I was floored... now what? Paying $27.50 to ship this item would net me exactly $4.00 on the sale. After researching the USPS website, it turns out, they not only upped the rates, they changed some rules regarding packaging. They just so happened to change the rule on what constitutes a "large" package. It used to be any package that exceeded 84" in girth. Now, if the package is more than one cubic foot, it charges the "large package" rate. This box was definitely more than one cubic foot but didn't exceed the 84" minimum girth rule. When the item was originally listed on eBay, this rule didn't exist so I only charged for the regular size package hence, that's what the buyer paid.
I stared at my screen in amazement. $27.50... $27.50... $27.50!! It blared at me on the screen!!Never before had I been so fit to be tied. I tried in vain to recalculate. Maybe I did something wrong. I measured and remeasured the box and entered the dimensions over and over again. But to no avail, it was definiitely $27.50.
So I went on a mission. There was no way I was paying $27.50. The item in the box didn't even cost $27.50!!
UPS had always been a no-no for me because most of my items are 3 pounds or less and USPS has just always been a cheaper mode of delivery. I don't want to gouge my customers for shipping!! I just want them to get their packages safe and sound in the least expensive way.
I went to ups.com and calculated time and shipping on their site for UPS Ground. For that same 5# package, the cost from PA to CA was... are you ready? $12.62!!! I immediately signed up for an account with UPS, set up the shipment and printed my label.
I even refunded some money to the buyer since he then had overpaid me!! I just might have to use UPS more often.
If this story helps even one online seller, it's done it's job.
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johnsresale wrote...
Thanks for the tips on shipping-This is so True! I know, now too, that shipping prices are effecting my sales. I just had to raise shipping costs on most of my items and I know it is going to hurt sales. Gas prices seem to be effecting everything. Very nice lens. 5 Stars.
chisumtrailmercantile wrote...
A nice selection - well done - Chisum Trail Mercantile
tdove wrote...
5 Stars! Well put together lense with lots of good stuff here.
Pierce_This_2 wrote...
I feel your pain about the new post office rates. We have found that using fed ex is even cheaper than ups, if shipped in the usa. How to measure a belly button ring size
KimGiancaterino wrote...
Good info. And you're right... the USPS is getting greedy. It's nice that we have alternatives.
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