“Wheeling and Dealing”
I have been a waitress from the age of sixteen to till the age of thirty one. I quit my last waitress job almost two months ago. I felt relieved at first because I knew that “ship has sailed.” I needed to step outside my comfort zone and try something new. Of course at first‚ I panicked. I had no idea what I was going to do and I did not have a plan. Then‚ it hit me right smack in the face. I come from a family of “wheeler and dealers.” My Mother was a costume jewelry dealer for over twenty years. She would take used jewelry‚ restore it to awesomeness‚ and re-sell it at a higher price. I grew up in Flee-markets and thrift stores. I witnessed my Mother become successful at it and I knew I could make a living doing something similar. As soon as I quit my job‚ I started buying second hand books at thrift stores‚ and re-selling them for a profit. I have always been fascinated with books and I am an avid reader. I have sold at least fifteen books in the last month‚ and have made a profit. My Mother would always tell me to check and see if I have anything valuable. I would always laugh at her when I was younger and would not care. Now‚ I realize my Mother was onto something. I check out everything and see what it is worth. These days‚ I am on the hunt for the next deal. Hey‚ one May never know what golden‚ little nugget they will find lying around. I am liking this new adventure I am on‚ and I will see where it goes from here.
What are some of your “wheeling and dealing” experiences?
As of now (17) people have had something to say...
CARMA -
February 19, 2014 at 11:06 pm
MY EXPEREINCES HAVE BEEN WITH EBAY….I STOPPED AT A GARAGE SALE GOT A FREE ITEM AND SOLD IT FOR A PROFIT OF ABOUT $14.00….ALSO ANOTHER ITEM FOR $1.00 AND PROFIT FROM THAT ABOUT $16.00…..THERE IS MONEY TO BE MADE ONLINE‚ YOU JUST HAVE TO BE PATIENT AND IT WILL BE HIT OR MISS……SOLD JEANS THE NEXT DAY TOO FOR A PROFIT OF $1’.00! JUST FIND WHAT WORKS FOR YOU…..WE WON’T GET RICH FROM THIS BUT IT SURE IS FUN!
crystal -
February 23, 2014 at 7:02 pm
Like you ideas Carma!
Dodie Neill -
February 19, 2014 at 11:10 pm
Love it 😉 This is great stuff!
Chandler -
February 19, 2014 at 11:52 pm
It’s all about living off the grid. Everything has a value if you can find a buyer! I bought a book from a self published author. Later he published a New York Times bestseller. My self published fifteen dollar paperback suddenly was worth four hundred and fifty dollars. Biggest win yet!
Shelley -
February 23, 2014 at 12:32 pm
I am trying to be like you. I went through all my books and found a huge stack to list.
Feels good to lighten my load and make some money!
crystal -
February 23, 2014 at 7:01 pm
Awesome Shelley! I love finding value out of something one would never think had value. =)
Ashley -
February 27, 2014 at 6:39 pm
Talk about being green…
Reuse‚ recycle and refabulize!
Nowadays you can’t help but a notice a sense of entitlement that creeps through a our society. Thank you ‚ sincerely‚ for the good ole “kick in the pants inspiration”!
One of my favorites:
“You don’t need a bus pass you need to bust your ass.”
– lil Wayne
crystal -
February 27, 2014 at 9:09 pm
I love that saying‚ refabulize. I have to put that in my repertoire of things to say. Clever one. No pain no gain. =)
Michael Miller -
March 1, 2014 at 3:27 pm
Ascending Attitudes‚ New Possibilities
We are living in the greatest era in the history of time. I have so much to give — so much inside of me trying to get out.
Ideas‚ thoughts‚ possibilities — and the need to express my admiration for those around me.
What is it that holds me back? What is it that ties me down? How do I break out and be who I am meant to be?
Opportunity is in abundant supply. The time is now. The key to my destiny is in my hand. I’m ready to walk through the door.
If I can think it‚ I can believe it. And if I can believe it‚ I can achieve it. This is me. I am expressing who I am and reaching out to those I care about.
This is the life I am meant to live. This is who I am supposed to be. Celebrating my connections with kindred spirits — knowing that relationships are everything.
Tributes to life must be paid while people are living. Greatness takes place when we are giving. Moments in time‚ captured to nourish souls.
And through it all‚ the genius in me shines when I celebrate the genius in you. I must reach out‚ letting others know that they matter‚ that I do care‚ that appreciation is pure energy — the kind that takes me to new heights‚ gives me bigger dreams‚ and allows me to make a difference.
In business I must take this new attitude‚ this new philosophy and show those I work with that I truly care. The transaction is merely what brought us together.
With today’s technology there must be a way — a way for me to tap into who I am and give myself to the world; a way to celebrate life‚ to share in gratitude and to show others that they too can take part of this kind of movement.
Ascending attitudes and emerging technologies: This is what creates a revolution‚ in business and in life. Think of the vast possibilities. What if we could revolutionize an industry? What if we could share in the wealth it creates? What if this possibility leveraged our giving hearts but also rewarded us for sharing this movement with others?
Is it possible that this could create a global gathering of positive‚ happy people?
Today is the day we bring you that possibility.
crystal -
March 6, 2014 at 5:57 pm
Thank you for your thoughtful insight and kind words. I appreciate your honesty. =)
crystal -
April 23, 2014 at 9:15 pm
Thanks so much! =)