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September 6, 2025 Sentimental Stuff

Before You Start Reselling, Let’s Be Real

I think the vintage reselling biz is a fantastic side hustle. You can start with very little money and no

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August 31, 2025 Sentimental Stuff

Delightful, Signed Thrift Store Finds

As August wound down I found myself thrifting more just to give my spirit a boost! Maybe you’ve done that

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August 22, 2025 Sentimental Stuff

Profits from Small Niches

Many of us who resell vintage and antique things have our big niches, our specialties, be it jewelry or mid-century

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August 20, 2025 Sentimental Stuff

The Thrift Gods Were With Me!

Monday morning. It’s my usual post office run, neighborhood thrift store browse and grocery shopping stop. It’s a predictable routine.

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August 14, 2025 Sentimental Stuff

Buy, List, Sell, Donate, Repeat

As I continue to refine my 2025 inventory for my online vintage/antique store, I realize how hard it is for

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August 10, 2025 Sentimental Stuff

Getting Back to the Flea Market

I decided I really needed to start going back to our monthly local flea market. I’ve missed it…a lot! And

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August 6, 2025 Sentimental Stuff

Selling Decorative Boxes

I’ve always liked small decorative boxes and for a time had a collection (so I’m a bit biased) but I

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July 28, 2025 Sentimental Stuff

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

I am attempting to segue my vintage/antique business to more higher-value items but I find myself struggling. The truth is

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July 25, 2025 Sentimental Stuff

What Made the Difference in Sales?

This July my number of orders improved from the previous two months and my Etsy revenue jumped up significantly. It’s

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July 20, 2025 Sentimental Stuff

Christmas in July Jewelry (and More) Sale

As I’ve been sorting through and reorganizing my inventory I decided it was time to do a Christmas in July

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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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