If you are thinking about posting items on Craig’s list, take a couple minutes to read my comments. I have been posting items on Craig’s list that also appear on http://www.brickhouseantiques.com/
I don’t have much positive to say about the buyer client that responds to my postings on Craig’s list. I consider most of them scams. What I did not realize when I started this, is that when I post to Rochester, NY the listing is still on the word wide web, and can be seen by anyone who is looking for new postings. 99% of the time when I post I get 2 to 3 inquiries that go something like this:
1st email: Hello, is this item still available? I reply yes it is. 2nd email. I am interested and my new wife and I are going on vacation. Will you please take the item off Craig’s list? I will pay you $50.00 extra for your trouble. And you do not have to worry about shipping; I will have my delivery person pick it up. I will send you the money when I get back home. So please send me your information so I can make payment. And they proceed to ask me for my personal info. BIG RED FLAG. If you are posting, do not provide your information to anyone.
I also get this kind of scam. The buyer agrees to pay your price. Informs me that they have sent a check, and expect me to send item when funds are received. (Which is what I would expect to do). Prior to the funds arriving, they send another email stating the the person who wrote the check made it out for $450.00 instead of $45.00. And ask me to wire the difference into their account. NEVER WIRE FUNDS. I believe the check they send you will not clear, and if you have already wired your money to them, it will be gone! And I have never received one of those checks that were in the mail!
That's all for now from the Brick House Blogger!
PS-I have posted new items and reduced prices on a couple of items this week at: http://www.brickhouseantiques.com/
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Canal town days bigger and better than ever!
Wow what a beautiful weekend!
Canal town days bigger and better than ever! Mother Nature was on our side this time. It was in the mid 70’s both Sat and Sunday. Shoppers were enjoying the food, great variety of venders, and of course all the beautiful antiques that fill the 2 floors of the Brick House Antique Center. I have been told that it was a record breaking car show with 234 cars in show. I did not get much time to check them out, but I did get a couple photos from the store.
Are we still in recession? That is always the big question. Customers this weekend were in good spirits and spending money. Sales were not quiet as good as the past couple years, but not bad! Our local Canal Town Committee volunteers work year round to bring this event to our town, and we as merchants want to give them a big THANK YOU. I am sure that Palmyra, NY is not unlike many other small towns in America. It takes all the residence, volunteers, and government agencies to make these kinds of events happen. They can be a big boost to the local economy, and lot’s of fun too.
That’s all for now. Make it a good week!
The Brick House Blogger!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Looking forward to Canal Town Days!
The Brick House Antique Center is having a store wide dot sale. The dot color indicated the percentage off. Red 50%, green 40%, yellow 30% and blue 20%. Customer love to discover a new treasure with a wonderful discount.
What’s new at www.brickhouseantiques.com? I posted a beautiful tapestry today. It is approximately 110 years old and is priced at $975.00 (which includes shipping, packaging and insurance) Also this week we featured a beautiful European Mandolin. Log on and check them out!
Than's all for now from the Brick House Blogger.
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