Treasures By Brenda's eBay 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 webpage. If you are reading this, I assume it is because you have an interest in eBay either as an eBay buyer or as an eBay seller. My purpose is to let you know a little bit about myself, my eBay store Treasures By Brenda and my eBay store policies.
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!
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 understanding some of the good practices will help 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!
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 understanding some of the good practices will help with your eBay experiences, too!
On This Page...
- How did I start selling on eBay?
- What Do I Sell In My eBay Store?
- eBay Store Policies, A Look At How I Conduct My eBay Business
- Who Do I Do Business With?
- Great Items from My eBay Store, Treasures By Brenda
- Here's A Funny eBay Video ~~ Weird Al Yankovic's eBay Song 'What I Bought on eBay'
- Wonderful Websites Packed With Helpful Information For EBay Sellers
- A Page About Canada Post's Flat Rate Shipping Program
- More Information About My eBay Store Can Be Found By Following This Link
- Because I Know You Are Curious, Here's A Page About My Biggest Sale on eBay Ever
- Please leave me a note and let me know you dropped in!
How did I start selling on eBay?
I always recommend that before you start selling on eBay you learn everything you can by reading and by buying on eBay.
It is an all-too-familiar story. A person finds themselves with a few things to sell, lists them and gets hooked on selling on eBay. In my case, 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! (I learned that almost no one collects teacups anymore and also that people collect coffee mugs!) The process of selling these few things was the beginning of a long steep learning curve on which 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.'
Bronze Power Seller
What Do I Sell In My eBay Store?
A frequently asked question is, "What sells the best on eBay?"
The answer to this question is contantly evolving. However, on September 1st, 2009, the answer would be:Children's Books
Puzzles
Pop & Rock CDs
Dishes
Cookbooks
eBay Store Policies, A Look At How I Conduct My eBay Business
My eBay policies in short ~~ Well it is a bit long but I believe that telling your customers up front what your policies are is the only way to do business.
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.
A recent change to my store is the addition of free shipping. Numerous items, especially in certain categories like DVDs and CDs, now feature free shipping.
International customers are most welcome to shop at my store and I do have a lot of international customers. I can combine items for shipping for you 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. If you purchase something that does not fit, I am willing to buy it back from you. However, in this case, you will be responsible for the return shipping charges.
You can pay me with Paypal, checks or money orders although Paypal is absolutely the fastest method and I think it is the best payment choice. Any item that is paid for with Paypal will ship on the business day after payment. If you send me a paper payment, it can take up to two weeks just to arrive. Then it has to clear (if it is a cheque) and finally your parcel can be put in the mail. This is all 'dead' time when your purchase has not even left my inventory.
Finally, every single item that I ship is insured. Very few parcels ever go missing but those that do receive a full refund from me and I file the claim with the post office to get the money back. I believe it is the seller's responsibility to deliver an item safely into the buyer's hands. If a parcel is lost and there was no insurance, I believe the seller is still responsible.
A recent change to my store is the addition of free shipping. Numerous items, especially in certain categories like DVDs and CDs, now feature free shipping.
International customers are most welcome to shop at my store and I do have a lot of international customers. I can combine items for shipping for you 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. If you purchase something that does not fit, I am willing to buy it back from you. However, in this case, you will be responsible for the return shipping charges.
You can pay me with Paypal, checks or money orders although Paypal is absolutely the fastest method and I think it is the best payment choice. Any item that is paid for with Paypal will ship on the business day after payment. If you send me a paper payment, it can take up to two weeks just to arrive. Then it has to clear (if it is a cheque) and finally your parcel can be put in the mail. This is all 'dead' time when your purchase has not even left my inventory.
Finally, every single item that I ship is insured. Very few parcels ever go missing but those that do receive a full refund from me and I file the claim with the post office to get the money back. I believe it is the seller's responsibility to deliver an item safely into the buyer's hands. If a parcel is lost and there was no insurance, I believe the seller is still responsible.
Your Parcel Ships The Very Next Business Day!
100 Percent Feedback Rating
Who Do I Do Business With?
I love all my eBay customers -- Canadian, American and International.
I am thrilled to sell to people around the world and I have met many nice people through eBay. Most of my items travel from my home in Canada to the United States while some stay in Canada and others travel to international destinations. Choosing not to sell internationally would eliminate one segment of the market totally. There is no extra work or cost for me to sell internationally and there are some very grateful shoppers!I love hearing stories about the items people have purchased, what they collect and what it is that they 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
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 will find there today. 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 Funny eBay Video ~~ Weird Al Yankovic's eBay Song 'What I Bought on eBay'
Has this happened to you? Does your family cringe when the mailman comes to the door?
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
I particularly enjoy following Lynn Dralle The Queen of Auctions stories.
- 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
A Page About Canada Post's Flat Rate Shipping Program
Mostly of interest for eBay sellers.
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Canada Post ~~ Flat Rate Shipping Program
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More Information About My eBay Store Can Be Found By Following This Link
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A children's novel called The Pink Dress.
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- j_barnhart4 j_barnhart4 Oct 27, 2009 @ 9:59 am
- Wow Brenda...you're a busy girl! Congrats on having such great eBay success. Blessed :)
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- lou16 lou16 Aug 27, 2009 @ 8:15 pm
- Great lens, I'd never heard the Ebay song before, but it was great......almost better than Eat It!
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- AlexDeCarlo AlexDeCarlo Aug 17, 2009 @ 7:26 pm
- Very nice lens! Please check out some of mine.
http://www.squidoo.com/alex-on-ebay
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- ElizabethJeanAllen ElizabethJeanAllen Aug 16, 2009 @ 3:40 pm
- I've given e-bay a lot of thought but that's about it. I don't want to be a seller. I don't have the room for inventory or the time to deal with it. It may become an option once I retire.
Your store looks like a great place to shop.
Thanks for sharing.
Lizzy
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- vbright105 vbright105 Jul 23, 2009 @ 8:49 pm
- Excellent! I did a stint on eBay but wasn't very successful at it. Great job!
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