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Things I Tend to Buy for Resale

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Nothing is off limits for the most part, but I find myself gravitating on a consistent basis to certain things. I don’t really follow the analytics on “what sells” and “the best categories”. I stick with things that interest me and have proven to provide profit/selling history, highly unique, represent my brand or at least enjoyment in having them for a period. So here are some of my favorites - all contingent that I can get at a reasonable cost: China Sets and Singles: I am doing some “replacement” business on a limited scale, but enjoy finding good sets, in excellent condition, no chips or crazing, and a pattern that is generally classic or has some sales history to anchor to. UPDATE 1/23/23 - Now that I have a decent inventory of china replacements, the Q4 sales for 2022 were awesome and definitely seasonal. Signed and Limited Edition Prints: I will do an occasional unsigned print here and there if the subject matter and framing is nice, but generally I tend to focus on limited edit

Custom Picture Framing Portfolio - Volume #1

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For pricing estimation information, go  HERE . When I was young, I remember my father cutting mat board for some framing. Later when I was in college in Charleston SC, I worked for (now closed) John Huguley Co. selling art supplies, office supplies and furniture. They also did custom framing and let me dabble a little ever now and then. Recently at one of the JMS estates sales, they had a mat board cutter, lots of plexiglass and other framing supplies, so I bought them.  Yesterday, I did my first project which I think came out really well and think I will start doing this on a limited basis and see how it goes. The mat cuts came out much crisper with no overcuts, better than I was expecting. Recently I had a double opening cut mat board framed at Michael’s and that little project cost me over $200; similar to the The Weaver Gallery Steve Steigman Porsche poster (below) which I did myself, but a little less complex than Micheal’s work. That was for the frame, glass and most of it was ac

Now Available - Moon and Nature Photo Blank Greeting Cards by Zabrina

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Zabrina has hand crafted a few initial sets of blank greeting cards featuring her moon and natural scenery photography. These are in individual cellophane sleeves and available in sets of 10 on Etsy. The price is $19.99 USD and domestic shipping included.  Visit our  Etsy SecondMoonshot Store to see more details or order. Have you seen the retail price of greeting cards lately? $2 per card is a deal! Number sold: ZERO Dropped price to $9.99 with free shipping and nothing. Going to just start giving away in the eBay shipments as a Freebee. They are on eBay now and not Etsy if you want to get a set…heck  pay shipping and they are yours   John and Zabrina