This morning I've been listing a new (vintage) book on Etsy - the Pooh Craft book. I'm trying to sell lots of my collection of 'stuff' but, with the rise in postal costs, it's not easy to offer items at a price to tempt a buyer.
The Pooh Craft Book can be bought from my ChezPenny ETSY shop and is only £3.50.
Although I have quoted postage, I will adjust this (as always) if the actual postage comes to a lesser amount and refund the difference.
I took my car to the garage yesterday for a quote on doing the work necessary for it to pass its CT (MOT equivalent) as it failed on a couple of (I thought) minor items. However, the garage informed me that the catalytic converter had a hole in it and I would need a new one. At the whopping cost of 790€!!!! And that is just the cost of the part.
So I am desperately trying to find a way to put some money in my coffers...
I have resolved to do my shopping at Lidl in future, sell as much as I can on ETSY or eBay (though postage is a real bugbear). Anyone got any other ideas? (My body is worth nothing...)
5 comments:
Like mine is to me Penny I'm sure your body is priceless to you :-) Good luck with raising some funds...I'm sorry to say I'm really no help to you with suggestions.
Hugs,
A x
Hello Penny
Can I have one of those licences too please!
Car repairs....I shudder every-time I have to take our car to the mechanic and even though he is very good to us (being a neighbour) pricewise it's always a lot. However 790€ is horrific!
Raising funds.....well I think you have it covered:
Markets,ebay,etsy,amazon,local second-hand or other webpage... adverts on your blog ( I don't think you earn much with that but I really don't know much about it).
keep well
Amanda
PS: Meanwhile my giveaway is now open!
Is it worth trying a different garage for a second opinion?
Hi Penny
Do you have a spare room?
I'm sure there are a few 'crafty ladies' who would jump at the chance of a week in the French countryside in the company of such an accomplished crafter as yourself.
Sue x
Oh shame. I've heard that selling your body ( to a young, wealthy hunk of course) can put a lot of money in t he coffers! Cars are wonderful but when they go wrong are a deep money pit! Hope you manage to keep a smile. Joan
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