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Re: Corbin_Dallas

And, she was at one time.  She was so hooked on slot machines that she maxed out several credit cards and was so far in debt that she had to be rescued.  I hadn't even thought about this being like that, but it is.

posted by TAPS. on October 8, 2009 at 6:26 AM | link to this | reply

LOL....

This sounds like talking to someone who is hooked on slot machines.......you always hear how they win...but you don't hear how much money they go through to hit that jackpot......the losses don't count!

posted by Corbin_Dallas on October 8, 2009 at 5:57 AM | link to this | reply

Hi Taps!

I loved this account of your sister's version of capitalism! I think that it can easily turn into an addiction and consume your time, money and,yes, living space but it there a little sense of triumph in finding bargains and getting a good price for them. At some point it is no longer about the money but about the sense of striking gold -even if it was in small quantities!  

posted by lindo on October 8, 2009 at 3:00 AM | link to this | reply

 To each their own,love. BC-A, Bill’s RLJst

posted by BC-A on October 7, 2009 at 8:31 PM | link to this | reply

Re: Re: ~Elyse

TAPS, I'm considering starting a blog --- to show off some rather neat pieces...I like to show off some finds. ~ that would be fun for you to be able to see and visit with, you think? ~Elyse

posted by elysianfields on October 7, 2009 at 7:29 PM | link to this | reply

Taps

In Australia we might call such a person a '2 bob capitalist!'

posted by Antipodean on October 7, 2009 at 6:54 PM | link to this | reply

Re: ~Elyse

What a fascinating comment.  I would love to see your antiques and visit with you over them.

posted by TAPS. on October 7, 2009 at 6:28 PM | link to this | reply

TAPS, I giggle at your sister and your last comment, regarding no space in a spare room... I can relate (just ask my family) - I have a little corner in an Antique mall with goodies I have found through estate sales, antique malls and consignment shops - however, I just can't up the ante on them too much, rather I like for others to enjoy things that are old or vintage - so my prices are rather reasonable - affordable (and other sellers say that I am too cheap) I am a shopper, I must admit and I do get joy from it all but, I have stopped the habit of collecting for a bit, until my little shop picks up more interest.  The times have gotten harder for most and meanwhile, the older things I have on display will gather dust and that's what neat bout the antiques and such...the dust is old too and kinda gilds or tarnishes some pieces   - meanwhile, I've emptied out my guest room and people can now go into our library room and actually sit and read if they want.  (a recovering collector)  ~ Elyse

posted by elysianfields on October 7, 2009 at 6:04 PM | link to this | reply

TAPS,

Hi there! Well, I didn't know you were a shopping hater, too. I hate shopping. I loathe the grocery store the most. I have sold a few items on Ebay before and that was nice to get some $. I have also bought a few things, too. Online shopping is much easier and less stressful for me!

posted by SpitFire70 on October 7, 2009 at 12:46 PM | link to this | reply

LOL

posted by StrickGold on October 7, 2009 at 9:20 AM | link to this | reply

I am a bi-polar shopper...

I either loathe it with a passion or I love it utterly, there is no middle ground and it just depends on my mood (well, a little on the company I am in too )

posted by lionreign on October 7, 2009 at 6:24 AM | link to this | reply

The one place I like to shop too is in book store. B & N is heaven, and I tease my friend from Detroit that her living beside one is the only reason I visit her, LOL.  Interesting post, TAPS. We all certainly have an opinion on it!

posted by adnohr on October 7, 2009 at 5:22 AM | link to this | reply

I shop only when I must!

I always feel odd when I'm on a business trip and the other women want to go shopping. I would rather see what sights there are to see than the inside of another mall!

posted by dancin_grandma on October 7, 2009 at 3:44 AM | link to this | reply

I thought I was the only person on the planet

that didnt like shopping. I am so glad there is  you too :)

posted by Tzippy on October 6, 2009 at 10:40 PM | link to this | reply

The hazards of trying to sell things.

posted by FormerStudentIntern on October 6, 2009 at 7:20 PM | link to this | reply

I BOUGHT ONE THING ON EBAY JUST TO TRY IT OUT SOME YEARS AGO.

I actually like to see the item I am buying and I enjoy the fun of browsing. Shopping for me is fun but when I was unhappy it became an. I'm over that now. obsession and I wasted a lot of money on useless things like expensive shoes that were too high to walk in so I gave them away

posted by Kabu on October 6, 2009 at 7:19 PM | link to this | reply

TAPS

I actually like shopping (within reason), and I am a GUY! But the eBay scene would drive me nuts, as would this business of constantly conducting 'yard' or 'garage' sales, as some of my friends and neighbours seem to be doing constantly - I think I'd rather give my junk away...

posted by Nautikos on October 6, 2009 at 6:01 PM | link to this | reply

Oh, and PS, I HATE SHOPPING, TOO....and I'm a girl....! Does this make us THAT unique? I have to believe there are others of us out there....!

posted by Darson on October 6, 2009 at 5:53 PM | link to this | reply

I have a few items like that around my house....it's a trick not to get emotionally attached to a piece of furniture that I've re-done to sell for a profit; the kids just love the old rocking chair that I've painted a glossy black...we've had it now for months...

posted by Darson on October 6, 2009 at 5:52 PM | link to this | reply

TAPS.

Queen V does the the whole ebay thing, buying and selling, but I'm not into it. I don't shop. I buy stuff. I know exactly what I want before entering, I take the most direct path to it, pay, and leave as quickly as possible.  

posted by Talion_ on October 6, 2009 at 4:46 PM | link to this | reply

I love shopping Taps with my girls..we normally end up arguing over everything..lol. Never shopped on E-bay before though.

posted by shobana on October 6, 2009 at 3:44 PM | link to this | reply

I use to sell a lot more on ebay but I dont have anything to sell, now if I had the money there are a lot of good sales at Sears I would buy and put on ebay, some lady bought a pile of things today and I just bet she was going to sell them some where.  Now I wish I didnt like shopping so much, that is my down fall

posted by lustorlove on October 6, 2009 at 3:43 PM | link to this | reply

I love shopping, but gave up buying on ebay several years ago.

posted by MandaLee on October 6, 2009 at 3:21 PM | link to this | reply

Taps

I share that lack of enthusiasm for shopping. I could stay in a book store for a week. I love cafe's but general sellers of goods are not my fun people to hang with. I particularly dislike antique stores. I was in business of some sort most of my life and in both food and fashion I had to buy in such large quantities and always with the dread that it may not work or sell or whatever. I will visit with my computer. Sorry my comment is so long, this is just a peeve of mine. Be blessed.

posted by Justi on October 6, 2009 at 3:05 PM | link to this | reply

Shopping, I believe, is the 21st century equivalent of

hunting and gathering. I don't miss the "good old" days when I foraged through the woods and meadows within a couple miles of home for blackberries to sell at McDaniels' store every summer. Shopping, even though you don't risk running into a berry-loving bear, is just not my favorite sport either.

posted by Pat_B on October 6, 2009 at 9:23 AM | link to this | reply

I have a shopaholic sister as  well. At times things tumble out of her cupboard & she doesn't remember having ever bought them!

posted by shamasehar on October 6, 2009 at 9:17 AM | link to this | reply

Re: vogue

It seems to be one of those things that a person either loves or hates--no in-between.  I've never tried it for myself, buying or selling.

posted by TAPS. on October 6, 2009 at 8:08 AM | link to this | reply

I find the whole ebay business dead boring and would never ever dream about buying anything there. I do hate food shopping and any shopping to do with household items. I couldn't resist window shopping in Paris though!

posted by vogue on October 6, 2009 at 8:05 AM | link to this | reply