"Trust the process" and eBay

Just over a week ago, my first weekly eBay listing appeared on this site. Yesterday that first auction was completed and the second began.

I'm reminding myself to trust the process. In this case, I think of my plans to market my work to a new eBay audience and consider this a process...by which I may pretty much give away a few necklaces in the early stages. As I did this week, in a manner of speaking.

Since I'm starting the bids at $1 a week - much less than these pieces are worth, of course - there's always a risk. I'm told by those who sell prolifically on eBay that sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. And so the necklace I just sold on eBay will go to a person who will hopefully value and enjoy it...particularly for the deal they got.

You, too, could get a good deal! Until the word gets out and my name is known as a regular seller, who knows how the future bidding could go? Obviously I'd like to make some money in the process, as well as turn new people on to my site. But who knows?

Meanwhile, I encourage you to check out this week's auction. It'll be over next Sunday evening (EST) and again I started the bidding for my new necklace at only $1.  Anybody looking for a new Summer accessory? Take a look!

Comments

[Karri]

Dear Melody,
Just want to let you know that I LOVE the necklace that I bought from you on eBay. Yahoo was giving our McLeods' daughters group a fit a few weeks ago and I remembered your site. (love that too by the way) just wanted to let you know how beautiful your work was and that I have had many comments on it.

Just a question though- why don't you sign/stamp/mark your work? You are an artist-- just as good as anyone who paints on a canvas!! Maybe better actually, as I haven't worn a canvas around my neck lately; nor do I ever intend to. Just a suggestion.

Thanks again, Karri

[Paul]

Hi Melody,

It was a pleasure meeting you Monday in your shared space with Jan. I happened upon your Blog while googling the Foundation. I've been buying and selling antique woodwinds and historic musical reproductions on ebay since the first year on-line. I have never experienced difficulty - especially since PayPal.

So... what's you're ebay ID?

Cheers, Paul

[Melody]

Funny how people find things about different people in different ways!

How interesting about your antique woodwinds; my Mom the musician will be impressed, too.

I haven't sold any jewelry on eBay in a while, but have recently thought it's about time to do so again soon. Maybe this was the push I needed, eh?

My eBay ID is "visuallearner."

Thanks for stopping by! And it was nice to meet you too!