In my quest for essentialism, I finally took the plunge into ebay selling recently. Granted, it's a hassle photographing, posting, monitoring, going to the post office, posting tracking numbers, etc. But here's the cool thing: I wouldn't have believed it, but I've managed to liquidate my whole stock of gently used tango shoes and vintage and retro-inspired lingerie (plus several packages of unworn nylon stockings) in the past month there. So now my Spring/Summer 2013 fashion game plan is to spend the proceeds from those sales on wardrobe fill-in and new shoes. It feels great -- and guilt free! -- to plan my shopping this way. I don't think I'll miss a single thing I've sold because I haven't worn any of it for two years. So far I've made over $600!
I used to sell one season towards financing the next at Buffalo Exchange, but the ebay way is much more profitable. I don't think it will work for worn-out stuff, but it's great for tags-on clothes, barely worn shoes, etc.
If you want to see my Spring/Summer 2013 pins and plans, head over to Pinterest. The safari theme will predominate. Plus I used some of my ebay earnings to buy more Masai bracelets and earrings. For $40 I bought seven beaded bracelets and a pair of earrings from a really friendly U.S. vendor. So I'll be rocking my "missionary/Peace Corps" look -- Nike t-shirt, cargo skirt and jacket, Masai jewelry -- this summer.
When I go to the mall these days I feel nearly "beyond desire." There is so little there that I need, much less want. Everything looks the same as it ever did to me.
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