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A vintage Disney Sleeping Beauty handkerchief. It's so old it doesn't have a copywrite date.

The Surprisingly Bad Bill Resellers Need To Know About

A vintage Disney Sleeping Beauty Handkerchief we have for sale. It's so old it doesn't have a copywrite date! It seems as though many things are overly politicized. Resale should not be one of them. I'm sure it will be…

Check Out Our New and Exciting Growth Plan!

In today''s update, we will talk about all of our new and exciting changes. It has been too long since we have updated! We've been busy working on our growth plan. So many changes and moves being made! Firstly, over…

The 5 Best Reseller Yard Sale Tips

If you are anything like us, you CANNOT wait for this warm weather and Yard Sale Adventures! Yard sales (or Tag Sales/Garage Sales) are THE BEST place to scoop up items for resale. People are motivated to clean and declutter their homes, and you can often get some great deals. We've compiled our 5 Best Tips to have a great yard sale trip!

A selection of some items we have available for sale on Facebook marketplace includes 2 vintage tin trucks and a vintage denim jacket

The Unexpected Resale Platform – Facebook Marketplace!

We sell on multiple platforms. A lot of resellers do as well. One we recently have had more success with is Facebook Marketplace. They've recently changed how their shipping option works and it is much more user friendly. Let's talk about some of the details that make Facebook Marketplace a good place for resale!

View of Allied's Attic Thrift Store Sign and Address number

Why We Love To Go – Allied’s Attic – Thrift Store Review.

Recently, I discovered a new (to me) thrift store. Since it has been a bit since our last thrift review, I figured I'd be nice and share it with you! Allied's Attic is located at 294 George Washington Rd, Enfield, CT 06082. Moreover, at the time of this posting, they are adhering to COVID guidelines and require social distancing and mask practices.

A Dollhouse swing kit laser cut by Grayforge Designs is one new exciting thing we have been up to this month!

March Coming In Like a Lion – What’s New With Us?

I've been considering that phrase "When March comes in like a lion, it goes out like a lamb". Generally applying to weather patterns, and I'm not sure if it is New England specific, come to think of it. It means…

Plans are coming together, and growth looks scary when it is a lot of data cells. Image is a Screenshot of many tabs and spreadsheets with data.

We Have Exciting Plans: Looking Forward To Big Things in 2021

January 26, 2021
jennifgallagher
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First and foremost, I wanted to drop a quick update about some of the exciting behind the scenes things we have going on this year. We have big plans and goals, and one key component of achieving those goals is updating our systems for inventory and sales analysis. Our theme is growth for 2021, what's yours?

hakata doll from Japan looks over her shoulder, much like we are looking back at the year despite adversity.

How Did We Do? Ways We Actually Grew in 2020 Despite Adversity.

December 28, 2020
jennifgallagher
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The Year 2020 will probably go down in infamy. Many of us would love to put it in our rearview mirrors and never think of it again. For our small business, we grew to love some aspects despite adversity. We…

Groovy Lava lamp, makes me feel stress-free

4 Great Reseller Tips For A Stress-Free Holiday Wind-Down

December 21, 2020
jennifgallagher
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Resellers, like most other retailers, can somewhat breathe a sigh of relief after the holidays. We can use this time to drum up business as people once again buy for themselves, and the holiday rush is behind us. To make the best use of this time, we compiled 4 tips to help make this a stress-free holiday wind-down.

Shipping delays and high volume this year adds to the holiday crunch

Grace Under Fire- How To Handle Shipping Delays During The Holidays

December 17, 2020
jennifgallagher
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Whew, the holidays are in full swing here. I expect with the current 2020 conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are shopping online this year than ever before. It certainly feels like it, with postal delays and frustrations on all sides. How can we handle the holiday crunch as a small reseller, while providing great service and realistic expectations for customers?