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My new blog
2008-06-24 03:47:00
Visit my new Wordpress blog at www.rapidcycling.wordpress.compartner-pub -6238144608284403 ca-pub-6238144608284403
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Lily's Photo
2008-02-23 09:46:00
 This is a photo of my dog Lily.partner-pub-6238144608284403 ca-pub-6238144608284403
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Library
2008-02-23 06:34:00
 Here is a photos of the new librarypartner-pub-6238144608284403 ca-pub-6238144608284403
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My Ebay Auctions
2007-11-09 09:44:00
So my Ebay auctions are finally up. Up for grabs are the two cutlery sets, a teal top and scarf, Tony Bianco boots, One Teaspoon jeans, Comme Des Garcons t-shirt and some bulk jewellery I have collected so far this year.You can view my auctions by clicking HERE.partner-pub-6238144608284403 ca-pub-6238144608284403
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Silver Plated Cutlery Sets
2007-10-27 12:10:00
Purchased two cutlery sets from Savers in Footscray today.Paid $149.95AU for the first set which was a silver plated setting for 12, made in Italy with markings and in a 1970's style box. This price was an absolute rip off. Previously i've purchased the same cutlery set for under $50.00AU on numerous occasions. Needless to say my profit margin on this set won't be that high but I should make over $150.00 at least. I'm expecting $180.00 for this set.The second set was a silver plated setting for 12, marked and boxed in a 1970's style box. Paid $39.00 for this set which price was a little more feasible. I expect to reach $140.00 for this set at least.A good days shopping indeed.partner-pub-6238144608284403 ca-pub-6238144608284403
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Pet Fashion Week
2007-10-21 09:25:00
Women arn't the only ones who like to accessorize. New York is having its own Pet Fash ion Week . In an upscale tradeshow and fashion environment, you will be interacting with the who's who of the international pet world while viewing the latest trends in high-end clothing, accessories, furnishings, and runway designs for dogs. Can you see the dog in this peacock picture?partner-pub-6238144608284403 ca-pub-6238144608284403
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www.seekcommercial.com.au
2007-10-21 09:20:00
Found this great website on the weekend. www.seekcommercial.com.au which advertises Australian businesses for sale. You can choose from franchises, businesses for sale and new franchises. There is Pizza Hut, Clark Rubber, Jims Bookkeeping, Doggy Washes and lots more. Of course when you are considering buying any business always get legal advice first.partner-pub-6238144608284403 ca-pub-6238144608284403

Melbourne Clothing Exchange
2007-05-20 11:58:00
Imagine a clothing exchange where everything is free! The clothing Exchange provides the opportunity to swap clothes and accessories you don't wear for ones you will wear.Located in Melbourne 's CBD, the Clothing Exchange does not operate every day and you need to RSVP for the each event. Bring along six pieces of clothing or accessories you wish to exchange. Men are also welcome.Admission is $14 which comes with a free drink.www.clothingexchange.com.aupartner- pub-6238144608284403 ca-pub-6238144608284403
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All Year Round
2007-05-06 11:10:00
Although I have never tried this wholesaler/importer, I am on their mailing list.They are a very personalised, family orientated company who imports jewellery from Thailand and Bali. They are always sending personalised emails and describing their recent buying holidays and new items in a very relaxed fashion.Although their business sense appears to be a bit messy and incompetent sometimes, the personal attention they give their customers is apparent from the emails I receive. They give out their mobile number if people have any problems and write as if you have been friends for years.All Year Round sell to Ebayers, market sellers, party plans, shops and re-sellers. Their business is in a spare room in their home and they sell to Australia, New Zealand, USA and England. Their site is quite amateurish but they do sell a variety of products including of jewellery, belts, stickers, handbags and watches at very cheap prices with no minimum quantity. They take Paypal and there's no need...

Kate Moss Topshop Designs on Ebay
2007-04-29 12:35:00
On May 1st, Kate Moss joins designers Stella McCartney, the Beckhams and Madonna in the release of her new collection of Kate Moss clothing designs . Expect to see stampedes and catfights at UK's apparel chain Topshop over Moss's skinny leg jeans and other designs which will be on sale at 300 British stores ranging from $24 AU to $485 AU. Like Stella McCartney's Target range recently released in Australia, feisty fashionista's are expected to queue for hours for the chance to purchase one of the designs with many expected to purchase as much as possible in a bid to re-sell items on Ebay . Within 24 hours of items selling in stores, McCartney's items were already appearing for inflated prices on Ebay and for double the original asking price. I expect Kate Moss for Topshop will do exactly the same. I for one will be keeping an eye on Ebay to see what I can pick up. I must admit I have no desire to stand in line from dawn till opening time just to acquire items to re-sell on Ebay f...
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Japanese Caught in Sheep Poodle Scam NOT
2007-04-29 04:58:00
There's no baa about it, a sheep is not a poodle, nor has it ever been a poodle and nor will it ever be!. You can't toilet train a sheep nor teach it to sit or play dead and you certainly can't train a bleating herbivore to eat Pal!This story all gave us a great laugh though didn't it?Not familiar with it? Click "read more" to do just that.read more digg storypartner-pub-6238144608284403 ca-pub-6238144608284403
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Cool Mice
2007-04-25 09:59:00
If you get bored while surfing Ebay or your favourite blogs, take a look at these funky computer mice available at www.so-my.com.au.Choose from hot chilli, the brain, the cow and the swimming duck. Price is a bit hefty at $65.00 AUD but ideal if you want something stylish and functional and a good corporate gift idea.Also try fish mouse, ladybird mouse and car mouse starting from $11.99 UK at www.lazyboneuk.com who are cheaper and have a wider variety to choose from.partner-pub-6238144608284403 ca-pub-6238144608284403
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Mums Go Bust on Ebay
2007-04-14 05:00:00
This video is part two of a selection of interviews with Ebay ers who were interviewed a number of months ago on how they were making large amounts of money on Ebay and how prosperous business was. In this second interview, things have changed and they are closing their Ebay stores due to Ebay's rise in fees. One of the important things about being successful on Ebay is to be organised and have a good setup that you enjoy working with. You can have hundreds of items in storage but if you can't find what you have just sold, buyers will be ticked off. Take a look at setup of the shoe seller in the video. Her products are well spaced and easy to find. For someone who has as much stock as she does, it's a good idea to have a database containing the brand name, size and product number to reduce your confusion and stress levels. An even better idea is to have a database for inventory and finances as would the Ebayer in the video who sells half a million dollars on Ebay. A database that ...
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Keeping Ebay Buyers Happy
2007-04-11 05:54:00
Apart from the obvious ? having a good item, one word that stands out the most when wanting to make an Ebay buyer happy is Communication. Tell them when you have received their payment, when the item will be posted and when the item has been posted. Buyers love to hear from sellers and what makes sellers popular is friendliness. Words like ?Hi Joe, thanks for your payment? or ?Thanks for your business, you will love this item? are easy going and personal and work wonders. You could even throw in a ?Please contact us should you have any queries? email. Remember, every customer is a potential return customer.Back in the earlier days I used to fight fire with fire. One particular incident that comes to mind is when an Ebayer accused me of selling rancid Mary Kay products. The nerve of some people! Rude emails went back and forth until I decided enough was enough and dropped out of the conversation altogether. Why give rude people the satisfaction right? If someone is rude to you it?s a...
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Bargaining for Cutlery
2007-04-09 05:41:00
Let me start by telling you about how I got into trading cutlery sets on Ebay. One day, dressed to the k-nines I decided to pad my way down to the Brotherhood of St Lawrence charity store. After a quick sniff around I found myself a complete box of silver plated cutlery for 6. The box looked vintage and the black and white checkered lid made me think it was from the time of Happy Days and the Fonz. When buying silver you must check for markings. This set was Made in Italy. It was on sale for $50.00. I rang my best mate and asked him to quickly look up cutlery on Ebay. The result wasn't too promising but nevertheless I took a risk and purchased it anyway. I felt that $50 was a bit too pricey for something I had no idea about. This was the first time I ever bargained with a charity store. Shame Shame, did I feel guilty. I scuttled out of there with my $25 cutlery set pleased as punch. Remember, the less of the outlay the more you make. However, the guilt of reducing proceeds for thos...
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It's a Miracle - Purchasing for Ebay
2007-04-07 09:39:00
Three month's have passed since my last post and I am dreadfully sorry to all my fans. I am hoping I am back on track now and my illness is under control and I can bring you more exciting topics on Ebay , jewellery, pets and anything else cool.Lets start with my day today. In order to get anything decent for re-sale you really must rise early. If the doors to the charity store open at 9am then get there at 9am! If you can't manage that (like me) get there at 9.30am. Always think about your competition. I view every person in the store a competitor even if they look like they are buying for personal use. Get in the front door before your competitors do and you have a much better chance of finding an item that will make you a dollar or two. Hog the isles - yes you heard me right!. If you are searching a store row by row, prevent people from passing you to get to the items you have not viewed yet. Be discreet, subtle and unsuspecting of course! I'm going to be brutally honest and say...
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A Rescue Pet's Christmas Poem
2006-12-07 15:44:01
This is the time of year that I ask you all to help you local animal rescue society.'Tis the night before Chris t mas and all through the town,every shelter is full - we are lost but not found,Our numbers are hung on our kennels so bare,we hope every minute that someone will care,They'll come to adopt us and give us the call,"Come here, Max and Sparkie - come fetch your new ball!!But now we sit here and think of the dayswe were treated so fondly - we had cute, baby ways.Once we were little, then we grew and we grew,now we're no longer young and we're no longer new.So out the back door we were thrown like the trash,they reacted so quickly - why were they so rash?We "jump on the children:, "don't come when they call",we "bark when they leave us", climb over the wall.We should have been neutered, we should have been spayed,now we suffer the consequence of the errors THEY made.If only they'd trained us, if only we knew,we'd have done what they asked us and worshiped them, too.We we...
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Best Mates
2006-12-02 15:38:07
Send in a picture of your best mate for publishing here on Scotty's Boutique.Here's the first one to get you started.
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Best Mates
2006-12-02 15:38:07
Here's Winnie, a Border Collie and the best mate of Emily, flying through the sky to catch a ball!
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Cheese Sandwich Returns
2006-12-02 15:38:07
11 years ago, Diana Duyser of Fort Lauderdale made a grilled cheese sandwich and, upon taking her first bite, noticed what she said was a likeness of the Virgin Mary burned into the bread. She quickly put the rest of the sandwich in a plastic container padded with cotton for safe keeping in her freezer.Two years ago, Duyser put the sandwich on EBay, where internet casino Golden Palace bought it for $28,000 and the frying pan that cooked it, for $6,000. Duyser recently had the sandwich tattooed on her chest to "keep it close to her heart."The tattoo artist spent two hours on the sandwich tattoo and used a lot of yellow ink to convey cheesiness. It was smaller than most actual grilled cheese sandwiches.Mysterious power seemed to circulate around the sandwich. Diana believes it won her $23,000 at the casino and kept her husband healthier than he would have otherwise been. (She didn't say if it was the Golden Palace Casino!).Strangers spot Diana on the street and line up before her whe...
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More Best Mates
2006-12-02 15:38:07
I couldn't resist sharing these little MacDogalds with you Don't forget to email me a photo of your best mate to be posted right here on Scotty's Boutique.
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World 1st Bipolar Study
2006-12-02 15:38:07
Researchers at the NSW based Black Dog Institute and the School of Psychiatry at the University of NSW, in partnership with Perth based health care provider, Sentiens, are currently recruiting people with Bipolar Disorder throughout Australia to participate in an world first online study. Participants of the study will use a secure Sentiens web based platform to access targeted online materials and track their mental health.It is hoped that this research will help researchers understand if treatment programs and information provided over the internet can assist people to manage symptoms of bipolar disorder. By participating you will be making a major contribution to knowledge about how to effectively manage bipolar disorder. You benefit personally by learning more about this disorder and how to best manage symptoms when they occur.Purpose...
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Scotty's Items FOR SALE
2006-12-02 15:38:07
Scotty's been cleaning out his dog house and has put a number of items up for sale before the Christmas break. Firstly we have a pair of South African hand crafted rugs made from wool. These rugs are signed by the original artist and each has a unique ID number on the back. They are brand new, never been sat on!. Can be used for a floor rug or for a wall hanging so check them out!Secondly we have a pair of Witchery shoes Size 10AU/40US. These shoes are in excellent condition - as new and are a highly sought after brand in Australia. Great for the warmer weather too! Sorry, four pair not available..... To see Scotty's items for sale click on the link to SCOTTY'S EBAY.
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Purchasing goods for re-sale
2006-12-02 15:38:07
The most common question new Ebayers ask and which frustrates them for months on end is "where can I purchase goods for re-sale on Ebay". Successful Ebay sellers are very reluctant to disclose their secrets about successful selling and their regular haunts. You will see from previous posts about Scotty's Ebay Travels the names of some of the stores which Scotty frequents to acquire his items.One of the aims of Scotty's Blogspot is to provide new Ebayers with ideas on how to select an item for re-sale and to loosen the current taboo on the venues successful Ebay sellers frequent to acquire their merchandise.Recently a magainze called The Antique Collector published a list of worthwhile trash and treasure markets around Australia. Whilst I did not purchase the magazine I did speed read which places were recommended in Victoria and two places caught my eye.Number 1 which was already known to me was Camberwell Market. Although I have never been, it is always recommended for its array ...
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Gothic Cast Iron Light
2006-12-02 15:38:07
Scotty is finally parting with his favourite gothic style ceiling light that he picked up from a charity store some time ago.Just listed on Ebay, the 1kg black and silver cast iron light is made to Australian Standards and has a cast iron chain and brass rings.The glass is a special yellow/gold colour with a crackled pattern. This glass is similar to that from the 1950's to 60's however the light's era cannot be fully ascertained.Will make a fantastic addition to a gothic style house - inside or out. According to an antique dealer, old style lighting is quite popular as many people tend to use candles in place of the light globes.TIP: Good Goth ic items go quite well on Ebay Australia so it would most likely be a worthwhile investment if you could get your paws on something gory looking at a good price.You can view Scotty's Gothic light HERE.To visit Scotty's upcoming Ebay items visit his new photo album at Flickr by clicking HERE.
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Sirius the Police K9
2006-12-02 15:38:07
If you are passionate about a particular topic or would just like to learn more about things, Ebay's community discussion boards are a great place to start. To access the Community Discussion Boards, click on the "Community" link on any Ebay home page.Ebay USA have a special Animals Collection Discussion Board where the community can post views and suggestions about animal collectibles or any animal topics in general.It is here that I found reference to Sirius , a Poli ce K9 labrador retriever caught up in the events of September 11.Sirius was a 4 and a half year old 90 pound yellow labrador retriever who worked as a bomb detection dog with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department. He and his handler, Police Officer David Lim, were assigned to the World Trade Center, where they often searched hundreds of trucks and vehicles each day. Sirius was the only police dog killed by the events on September 11.On the morning of September 11, Officer Lim and Sirius w...
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Top 3 Websites for September
2006-12-02 15:38:07
Each month Scotty will share his top three websites for that month. The websites will mainly reflect suitable products for re-sale online and useful information of benefit to Sellers and Buyers. Whilst product sourcing is a rather taboo subject with online sellers, Scotty hopes to break the silence by slowly revealing all he has found that has assisted him in the last few years of selling online.TOP THREE WEBSITES FOR SEPTEMBER:http://www.ebayliveauctions.com /Fantastic website for live online auctions by registered (and some non registered) dealers. Auctions can start from $1.00 No Reserve. Some absolutely beautiful items available but BEWARE, very competitive and extremely fast paced. Can take a while to get used to the procedures, terms and conditions of the auction. Things to look out for here are the shipping costs of each dealer. Some require you to arrange your own shipping and others will not ship outside USA. Winning bidders are always required to pay a buyers premium (a p...
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Scotty's Ebay Store CLOSED
2006-12-02 15:38:07
Scotty's Ebay store has finally closed.Contributing factors include the increase in the store subscription fee to $14.95, decreasing sales due to the approaching Christmas period and the realisation that a 10 day auction for Scotty's items was more successful than a fixed priced sale.De-tails of any of Scotty's Ebay auctions will always be promoted in Scotty's Blogspot so make sure you check back regularly or subscribe to Scotty's Boutique by entering your email address in the top right hand corner of Scotty's Blogspot.
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Official Ebay Merchandise
2006-12-02 15:38:07
Firstly, apologies for the stagnant Blogspot and secondly, it's great to be back! That black dog has been hanging around me for the last three weeks making it mighty difficult for me to Blog. Finally he's left with his tail between his legs but no doubt as always he'll be back again with avengence!There have been two sad events while i've been away. Firstly our Aussie mate Steve Irwin passed away, followed by motor racing legend Peter Brock. The death of famous people can create an influx of unofficial merchandise being sold on Ebay and other auction sites. The unofficial Irwin items available on Ebay ranged from tshirts and bumper stickers to DVDs and mugs. An engraved glass and marble memorial plaque for $59.00 bearing a cross and the words "Steve Irwin. The Crocodile Hunter. 02-22-1962 - 09-04-2006. You Will Always Be Loved." was also on sale.Another seller was offering a fake dollar bill bearing Steve Irwin's face starting at $29.00 and a 20-year-old woman was convicted fo...
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It's Me or The Dog
2006-12-02 15:38:07
Screening on Channel 7 on Sunday nights is a funny show called Its Me or The D og. This week the presenter Victoria Stillwell visited the home of Karen Holder who owns SIX dogs, Penny, Fudge, Blue, Mouse, Cookie & Toby.These dogs are very hyperactive and excessive barkers. Their every day delicacies include their own Mr Whippy, their own cup of tea (they have their own tea pot), icy poles, Mars Bars and other sugary treats and Karen admits the dogs haven't been walked in two years!It is always a great idea to take your dog to puppy school which usually involves a six week program held at your local veterinary clinic. Here you will learn to teach your dog basic commands such as sit, stay and come. You will learn valuable information on the right foods to feed your dog, walking your dog and available flea treatments. Puppy school is a great way to socialise your dog with other dogs but is usually only open to dogs up to eight months of age.I have one dog that has been to puppy school ...