Seiko Watch Repair Update

In a previous post, I talked about replacing the band pins on my Seiko Kinetic. I purchased the new pins from a seller on Ebay. The listing was for 20 pins that would fit my Seiko Windward band. Total price with tax and shipping was $14. I ended up replacing

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Refurbishing old Watches

Getting an old watch to work again can often be as simple as replacing the battery. Anything more than that can be a challenge for a watch repair novice. I’ve been looking for small items that can be easily shipped and sell for good money on ebay. Refurbishing old watches

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Ebay Managed Payments

You’ll have a hard time finding any sellers on Ebay that have anything good to say about Ebay’s new Managed Payments system. It is their replacement for PayPal, a payment processing company that they sold off in 2015. It took 4 years for Ebay to come up with a new

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Two More Marble Boards

I listed 2 more marble game boards on Ebay. The first new board was completed in March 2020 and looks similar to the one shown above, but without the crown decals. The crown themed board was completed in April 2020. It includes a Crown Royal mini pouch to hold the

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April 2020 Ebay Sales Drop

April Ebay sales have dropped off considerably. It seems like it was shortly after reports that the COVID-19 virus could survive on packages for up to 24 hours. The later reports I read indicate that the chance of catching the virus from a package are very low. Regardless, people see

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Selling Crafts on Etsy

Etsy is a website that specializes in selling crafts and craft supplies. The site gives makers an online market place to sell their creations. Ebay has a reputation as a re-seller’s marketplace. The first thing I notice when browsing Etsy is that the photography and item presentations are a level

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