Shopping on EBay? Visit My Store!
'Treasures By Brenda' is a small, home-based eBay store located in central Canada in the nation's capital of Ottawa. I am Brenda and I am pleased to make your acquaintance through this Squidoo Lens.
If you are reading this, I assume it is because you have an interest in eBay either as a buyer or as a seller. My purpose is to let you know a little bit about myself, my eBay store Treasures By Brenda and my policies. Whether you are or want to be an eBay buyer or a seller, you can take something away from the information in this lens. I work hard to make every eBay transaction an excellent experience and you can do that with your eBay experiences, too!
I am an avid shopper and love to search for and find bargains. Wherever I go, I find a bargain. (This practice pays for the gas!)
Now that my boys are older and busy with their own lives in high school, I have turned my attention to using my bargain-hunting skills to finding great buys for people who are shopping on eBay!
Table of Contents
- How did I start selling on eBay?
- What Do I Sell In My eBay Store?
- How Do I Do Business?
- Who Do I Do Business With?
- Here's A Lighthearted Look at eBay ~~ Weird Al Yankovic's eBay Song
- Wonderful Websites Packed With Helpful Information For EBay Sellers
- Please leave me a note and let me know you dropped in!
- Please Take a Look At My Other Lenses
How did I start selling on eBay?
I started selling on eBay when my mother-in-law passed away and we had an excess of lovely things that we just weren't going to be using. They were not too hard to part with (we kept the things we love) although some of them were difficult things to sell! (Almost no one collects teacups anymore!) I learned a lot!It was natural, after I had figured out how eBay worked, to go looking for items to sell, and now I never leave home without shopping. (Well, at least my eyes are always on the lookout for great deals!) It is a great way to pay for the gas. When we go away for the weekend, a quick stop at one of my favorite spots can make the trip 'free.'
What Do I Sell In My eBay Store?
Currently, my top performing categories are vintage children's books; women's and men's brand-name clothing and books in general. However, that changes regularly and has included children's clothing, books of all sorts, DVD and VHS movies, toys, games, puzzles, china, collectibles and so much more. I have an long list of top brand names represented in my items which includes, but is not limited to, Nike, The Gap, Roots, Adidas, The Disney Store, AND1, Levi's, Liz Claiborne and Calvin Klein. My auctions generally give you an indication of what treasures I have uncovered lately!I specialize in 'stuff' and much of my stuff is new, perfect for gift giving. Shopping is so easy on eBay - no need to leave home, drive to the mall and fight the traffic! As the famous telephone guide in Canada says, "Let Your Fingers Do The Walking." Here on eBay you can find things that you cannot find locally -- all from the comfort of your easy chair.
How Do I Do Business?
My Policies in Short
When you shop with me through eBay, I am just an e-mail away, ready and willing to answer your questions. I try to answer questions quickly and I am willing to combine items to help you save money on shipping.
Customers here in Ottawa will find me willing to arrange a meeting to pick up their purchases. Because they do not have to pay for shipping, they are in the enviable position of being able to buy more for less!
Canadian customers will find combined shipping to be an amazing bargain! Often adding a second item to a parcel increases the cost only minimally.
United States customers can use my simple formula for combined shipping. Just start with the highest shipping cost and add $3 for the second item, $3 for the third item and .50 cents for each additional item after that with no limit.
International customers are most welcome to shop at my store. I can combine items for shipping but you should be aware that rates can jump quickly for international shipments.
My customers are my number one priority and I think my Feedback Rating and my Detailed Seller Ratings on eBay reflect that fact. Have a look at my feedback rating here.
I stand by my auctions with a 100 percent money-back guarantee. I am willing to give you a full refund, including shipping, if the item is not as described.
You can pay me with Paypal, checks or money orders.
Your item will ship on the business day after payment. Every item that I ship is insured.
Customers here in Ottawa will find me willing to arrange a meeting to pick up their purchases. Because they do not have to pay for shipping, they are in the enviable position of being able to buy more for less!
Canadian customers will find combined shipping to be an amazing bargain! Often adding a second item to a parcel increases the cost only minimally.
United States customers can use my simple formula for combined shipping. Just start with the highest shipping cost and add $3 for the second item, $3 for the third item and .50 cents for each additional item after that with no limit.
International customers are most welcome to shop at my store. I can combine items for shipping but you should be aware that rates can jump quickly for international shipments.
My customers are my number one priority and I think my Feedback Rating and my Detailed Seller Ratings on eBay reflect that fact. Have a look at my feedback rating here.
I stand by my auctions with a 100 percent money-back guarantee. I am willing to give you a full refund, including shipping, if the item is not as described.
You can pay me with Paypal, checks or money orders.
Your item will ship on the business day after payment. Every item that I ship is insured.
Your Parcel Is Shipped The Very Next Business Day!
Who Do I Do Business With?
I sell to people around the world and I have met many nice people through eBay. I love hearing your stories about the items you have purchased, what you collect and what it is that you are looking for. Hearing these stories makes selling on eBay rewarding and provides smiles not only to myself but also to my family and friends.Wherever I go, whatever I do, I am always on the lookout for great buys for you!
Is there something you are searching for? Something that I can find in Canada that you cannot find at home? Just ask! I love to shop for you!
Be sure to check my store at Treasures By Brenda frequently. You just never know what I might have in store for you!
Have fun shopping on eBay and
Good Luck Bidding!
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Great Items from My eBay Store, Treasures By Brenda
Remember that many things on eBay are one-of-a-kind. When the auction is over, the item is gone!
I would be thrilled if you dropped by my store and I would be delighted to do business with you. What follows is a brief peek into what you might find in the pages of my store.
If there is nothing displayed in this area, it simply means that I have nothing listed at auction at this time. If you do not find anything listed here, you may have access to items in my eBay store elsewhere on this lens or I may be taking a couple of days off in which case my eBay store is closed.
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Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand byHere's A Lighthearted Look at eBay ~~ Weird Al Yankovic's eBay Song
'What I Bought on eBay'
Weird Al Yankovic is a comedian who has had an amazing music career which to date includes twelve humorous albums. On Poodle Hat, he recorded the song 'eBay' which parodies 'I Want It That Way' by The Backstreet Boys. The song is a cute discussion of the narrator's somewhat out-of-the-ordinary purchases on eBay. No video has ever been officially produced, but the song has caused the creation of many videos including this one. Some of the fun things purchased in this song include a used pink bathrobe, a Smurf TV tray, a pet rock, William Shatner's toupee, Beanie Babies and a Farrah Fawcett poster -- all stuff that we definitely need! Enjoy!
If you haven't heard it, you are in for a treat, especially if you enjoy buying on eBay!
If you haven't heard it, you are in for a treat, especially if you enjoy buying on eBay!
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Wonderful Websites Packed With Helpful Information For EBay Sellers
- Lynn Dralle, The Queen of Auctions
- Lynn Dralle produces a weekly newsletter that is packed with information about selling on eBay and about antiques and collectibles.
- EBay Radio
- Do you know that there is an on-line radio station that carries several eBay shows including: eBay Radio, eBay Ask Griff Show, eBay Town Hall, PayPal Radio and The eBay Radio Power Seller Show? If not, tune in. A wonderful source of information, stories and support.
- Skip McGrath's Newsletter
- Great source of further reading about selling on eBay.
- EBay.com
- There is a wealth of information available on eBay's site.
Great Books for Buyers About EBay
Great Books for Sellers About eBay
Extremely Helpful Dummies Guides by Marsha Collier Available on Amazon
More Books About eBay For Sellers and For Those Interested in Wonderful EBay Stories and in Antiques and Collectibles
By The Queen of Auctions, Lynn Dralle, and Also Available on Amazon
Please leave me a note and let me know you dropped in!
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Wow I am impressed! Posted October 08, 2008 |
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JaguarJulie
Holy Mackerel Brenda! How do you find time to list >2,500 items in your eBay store? Lots of interesting things to pick from. Hey, can't wait to see a pic of you in costume! ;) Posted October 04, 2008 |
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SJH
Hi Brenda! Brill lens! My sister and I have just started selling stuff on ebay and are hoping to do much more of it! This is great inspiration! Posted August 30, 2008 |
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awesomesteals2002
Cool lens! Posted August 28, 2008 |
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LindaJM
Fascinating... I've always wondered what it would be like to be an eBay seller. You look like a real professional. I tried to sell a few things but after paying to have things listed, nothing sold, so I gave it up. I do like buying on eBay - I've never had a bad experience buying there. Posted July 19, 2008 |
Please Take a Look At My Other Lenses
Some of these pages feature more of my eBay merchandise and some are of a more general interest.
- Not on DVD You Say?
- A brief history of the VHS tape and it's status today, as well as methods to care for and preserve your video tapes and assistance on expanding your collection or searching for a rare recording.
- Are You Puzzled by Jigsaw Puzzles?
- Jigsaw puzzles are a great low-tech way to unwind and relax. A hobby that is not too expensive and can be done alone or in a group. Whatever your interest in puzzles, read on for more fascinating facts about the world of jigsaw puzzles!
- Roots Canada Ltd. ~~ Quality Clothing and Gorgeous Leather Products!
- Roots -- Fun Clothing, Fantastic Leather and More -- With A Canadian Connection! Roots is loved by anyone who values quality clothing with a Canadian connection. An introduction -- the history of the company, the articles they make and where to buy them.
- Anne of Green Gables and More Books By Lucy Maud Montgomery
- The life and the books of L.M. Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables, plus so much more fascinating information about her books, the world-renowned red-haired Anne Shirley and even Prince Edward Island!
- If Company's Coming Use Jean Pare's Cookbooks!
- Company's Coming cookbooks are sought after by those trying to complete a collection and by those who simply know that the Pies one is wonderful, that the Breads one is superb and that the Desserts one is packed with yummy recipes.
- Christmas Music CDs ~~ It's Jingle Bell Time!
- Merry Christmas! It may be Christmas in July for you but fans of Christmas music will want to read on regardless of the time of the year. Naturally, you can buy Christmas music all year long and, if you buy it in the off season, you have less competition!
- Canada Post's New Flat Rate Shipping Program
- On May 16th, Canada Post quietly launched a new Flat Rate Box shipping program for items shipped through eBay. This program promises to assist both sellers and buyers particularly when items are combined and shipped together.
- Your Life Sentence in Six Words
- In the book Not Quite What I Was Planning, famous and not-so-famous writers were asked to provide their life stories in six word sentences. They responded with funny, sad and often poignant quotes that are a short record or chronicle of their lives. Add your life sentence here!
- Welcome To Jigsaw Puzzle Country!
- Until you start looking, you might not know that there is a whole world out there of people who love jigsaw puzzles and who are, in one way or another, engaged in this puzzling pastime! This lens includes human interest stories about people and their passionate hobby of working jigsaw puzzles.
- Elvis Presley Christmas Duets
- Still causing a sensation wherever he goes, Elvis Presley Christmas Duets is Elvis' latest recording and is packed with Christmas songs recorded by The King and contemporary country artists.
