Postcards from Purgatory: Second Hand Rose

I know I have been in this place before, this 'excited to save money let's get out of debt save all the pennies' place. I feel like I cycle around to the same freaking posts every year or so. But - you know what? *shrug* whatever. It's probably so boring to read, and this blog is SO all over the place. I'll do posts about the woo-woo again but for now this is what's bubbling to the top of my brain/life, so this is what I write.

I did not buy this but I should have dammit.

CRAP I'M SELLING ON EBAY:

Vera Bradley Backpack New with Tags (NWT)

Found this brand new with tags still attached yesterday at the Am Vets. Bought for $5, listed for $78. No action yet, but comps are selling for $85 or so, so I have hope.

Why sideways, Blogger? WHY?

One of my Coach bags - listed on auction starting at $35 + $10 shipping. Already has a bidder, so SOLD. 5 people are 'watching' it, so the price could go up.

Charm off of a Coach purse I gave to Mike's girlfriend - the purse was too 'used' to sell but she loved it. I ganked the charm before I gave it to her, har har. Listed this charm on auction at $4.99 to start. It's already been bidded up to $6.24 with $2.00 shipping. So, SOLD, with 10 people watching.

Another of my purses, already sold and shipped it. Sold for $80 + $12.50 shipping. I had bought this used off of Ebay 8 years ago or so - nice!

And lest you think it's all purses up in here, behold:

Ann Taylor skirt. Bought for $2.00, already sold and shipped for $20.

Brands like Patagonia, Lands End etc sell like HOT CAKES (yum, pancakes). If you have thrift stores in your area it's a totally easy way to make a few bucks.

Also, I buy our own clothes at thrift stores!