Do We Have a Problem? I Sure Hope So
I already have a company, with some very important and exciting challenges. But a girl needs to have some fun too! So here goes.
Since I believe we have the ability to make our own luck AND I'd like to have some fun AND I've recently had to furnish an entire house, here's a problem I'd like to solve.... [drum roll]...
Yard Sales
You have to work too hard - and get lucky - to get the good deals.
And how exactly does one go about changing the luck of the bazillion bargain hunters nationwide, get everyone the deal of their dreams and make a buck (2 for a dollar!) while your at it? There are a few ideas buzzing around my brain. But frankly it doesn't matter much at this stage.
Right now I just want to see if the problem actually exists and resonates with people other than me. Does it resonate with you?
Let's Talk
Like it? Hate it? Intrigued? Think I'm a dimwit? Great! If you go to yard sales, for any reason on earth, I'd love to talk to you.
If you do not go to yard sales, please ask the first four people you meet today if they go to yard sales. If they do - send them here.
What To Expect From Our Chat
I'm aiming to chat for about 30 minutes - phone calls or in person, whichever works best. And since it's not yard sale season right now, I know you have some free time on Saturday to spare [smile].
Here's what to expect of our chat:
- I'll tell you in 4 minutes what I'd like to do.
- I'll ask you some simple questions, like "when was the last time you went to a yard sale? what was the best part? the worst part?" Then you talk, and I listen.
- Rinse and repeat for about 30 minutes.
That's it. Easy peasy right?
Thank you! I can't wait to hear what you all have to say. Here's that contact form again.
December 15th, 2010 - 10:19
In Italy I haven’t ever seen yard sales. We have ‘marcatini’, and sometimes i visit them (i.e. in Milan we have a weekly sales called ‘Fiera di Senigallia’) Some friends of my wife has started a nursey’s sales (to get funds for the school). If you think they could be useful, I could get you in touch with them.
P.