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August 12, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

Did Resellers Ruin Thrift Stores?

Over the years there have been many accusations that those of us in the secondhand reselling biz have “ruined” thrift

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August 10, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

Will These Quirky Vintage Books Sell?

When I go book hunting I typically don’t look them up at the venue to see if they have any

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July 30, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

End of July Eclectic Vintage Finds

Some weeks I just don’t find “happy-dance” scores for my Etsy biz, but I do find good, sellable things that

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July 29, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

Bittersweet Quilt Sale

Over a year ago I listed an item I never thought I would sell–a quilt my grandmother made me in

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July 21, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

“Wash, Rinse, Repeat” Vintage Reselling

Like any job, the tasks I do to sell vintage things on Etsy get a tad repetitive. Last week I

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July 12, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

Last Local Flea Market 😢

Today is the last day. After 30 some years, it’s the last monthly flea market at our local high school.

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July 8, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

Vintage Reselling Life When It’s Slow…

Since my part-time vintage Etsy business doesn’t need to support me I have the freedom to ramp up or scale

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July 4, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

Another Thrift Store Visit–Better Result?

So after Monday’s thrift store debacle where I missed damage on the two items I bought rendering one unsellable, I

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June 30, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

Monday Thrifting Blues

I needed to drop off three orders at the post office this morning so since I was out and about

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June 27, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

Seven Lessons I Learned from Recent Vintage Sales

Years ago when I opened my Etsy store I followed a podcast of a couple who sold full time on

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Welcome

After years of collecting I’ve channeled my passion for vintage things into a small business. In this blog I share my favorite finds, adventures and life lessons learned along the way. Don’t be a stranger!

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