Hello, fellow travelers and friends,
How are you on this fine June day? I hope the sun is shining on your side of the street. As for me, well, the weather was lovely, but I got my tail feathers a little singed on WhatNot yesterday. Let’s just say… the show didn’t go as planned. I know it takes practice, but whew—what a hit to the ego!
When my husband and I lived in Texas, one of our favorite weekend adventures was going to estate sales. We had an antique booth in Alvin, Texas, and honestly, it was one of the best experiences we’ve ever had. The people were wonderful, the atmosphere was welcoming, and everything about it just felt right.
That love for vintage and antique treasures never left me, so I decided to give WhatNot a try. I started sourcing vintage and antique items, watching shows to see what people were buying and what was trending. I didn’t have the funds to dive into the big pallet pulls like some sellers do, but I’m slowly working my way up—one piece at a time.
I’m doing this because I want to help my husband with the overwhelming stack of medical bills we’ve built up over the past three years. Most of it is because I was in and out of the hospital during that time—including one stay in the ICU where I crashed twice. But by God’s grace, He wasn’t ready to take me home just yet.
My husband works so hard to provide for us, and even with insurance, we’ve still been left with a heavy financial burden. So, even though we didn’t have extra money to invest in WhatNot, we set aside a little to help me get started. I also had some handmade items for products—like tumblers and jewelry—that I already loved creating. It just felt like the right time to take a step of faith and try.
But you have to build up a following, and I have not yet. We had two shows where we made money and a few nada shows. It is hard to talk to yourself with no one in your live and even harder to have no sales. I have scheduled a show every day this week at 5:20, and then on Friday, it is a PJ party with your favorite food and drink while you watch and shop.
So, if anyone has suggestions, I would greatly appreciate them! At 63, I think I can learn! Tonight is vintage Avon and household knick-knacks!
God Bless You!
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