Huge Vintage Haul Giveaway from The Recycle-ista! (+ Reselling Tips!)

Shannon is a vintage hunting extraordinaire that blogs at The Recycle-ista and resells quirky vintage housewares in her Etsy Shop Vyeshi. Today Shannon is offering a Giveaway for Thrift Core Readers that includes all of the vintage goodies pictured above!

[You can win it all: a 6-inch brass penguin figurine, a vintage sewing basket with assorted notions, a 1967 Betty Crocker Hostress First Edition Cookbook, and a Swedish Dala Horse Trivet!]

Details on how to win are below, but first, I had to probe Shannon and get her secrets on consistently making sales reselling vintage items on Etsy!

[Vintage Brass Alligator Decorative Figurine Paperweight only $12.00 from Vyeshi]

1) When did you start thrifting and what keeps you inspired to hunt?

Right after high school, a Goodwill opened in my town. I couldn't believe the unique clothing I walked out with, for just a few bucks. It was over. I was a Thrifter from then on. I continue today..probably for the same reasons. The unique finds, the value, and like everyone else...the thrill of the hunt! The rush of walking into a yard sale or thrift store and wondering "What will I find today?"

[A Whale of a Brass Hook only $8.00 from Vyeshi]

2) What story are you trying to tell with your Etsy shop Vyeshi?

I rewrote this answer 3 times, but I guess what it comes down to is that I find things that I like. And I'm just taking a gamble that other people will like them too. I want people to see the value in vintage things. Why buy disposable new junk when the old junk is better??

3) How do you balance working on the shop with your busy home and family life?

Ah..balance...the age-old dilemma. I still struggle. Working at home demands that you set limits.
Otherwise, it takes over. But it's also about taking advantage of any opportunity to work. I hit a thrift store while I'm running errands. I list a few items when my son is occupied with grandparents. Everyday has it's own pattern. But I love it. I love not working 9 to 5.

4) What are your top three tips for successful selling on Etsy?

Let's see...photos, photos, photos! Yes, photos are important. You need to catch people's attention on Etsy and they are a talented bunch of people. Use natural light whenever you can.

Spend time on Etsy, seeing what other people like and are selling. Quirky and kitschy sells well. If you see something out thrifting and you think "that's weird, but I kinda like it", chances are it will sell.

And this is nothing new, but it's true. Keep listing. It's true on every venue. People like selection. And they can't buy it if you don't list it!

[Vintage Polaroid SX-70 Presto Land Camera Rainbow Stripe set only $54.00 from Vyeshi]

5) How do you keep your stock of merchandise organized?

Ha! Organization. Another ongoing battle. Well, I like to enjoy my finds for a little while, so I try to display my favorites while I'm waiting for them to sell. Other than that, I use the ubiquitous reseller plastic bin system. I constantly remind myself (and my husband) that I'm not a hoarder if I'm willing to sell it all. :)

How to Enter and Win Vintage Goodies from The Recyclista!

The vintage goodies you'll win from the Recycle-ista includes: a 6-inch brass penguin figurine, a vintage sewing basket with assorted notions, a 1967 Betty Crocker Hostess First Edition Cookbook, and a Swedish Dala Horse Trivet!

1.) Shop Vyeshi, and select your favorite item.
2.) Leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite item is!
3.) Make sure to include your e-mail so I can contact you if you win.
4.) Follow The Recycle-ista blog and leave a comment on on this post for an extra entry.
5.) Follow The Recyle-ista on Facebook and leave a comment on this post for an extra entry.
6.) Follow Thrift Core and leave a comment on this post for an extra entry.

Good Luck! You have until August 2, 2011 to enter for a chance to win vintage swag from The Recycle-ista! 

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