I was offered the sacred honour of promoting someone else’s tat for free. A brief foray into the glamorous world of influencing — and an even briefer exit. Apparently, I’m an influencer now. A brand offered me the chance to post about their product in exchange for the sacred honour of keeping it, and then … Continue reading My Glittering Career as an Influencer (All 60 Seconds of It)
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Why Nobody Shows Up: The Facebook Marketplace Mystery. Selling Complications.
by Christopher Harris If you have thick skin and the patience of a saint and want to sell something, Facebook Marketplace is an option. Unlike other selling platforms, it is free, but at a cost to your sanity. This is because there is no checkout, you negotiate and go and collect. Simple? No human behaviour … Continue reading Why Nobody Shows Up: The Facebook Marketplace Mystery. Selling Complications.
Run for the Hills: A Vintage Seller’s Guide to Avoiding Problem Buyers
If you sell anything online, especially like me, fairly expensive vintage items, there comes a time when you look at an enquiry and think, “Oh no. This is going to be a horror show.” We’ve all been there, how do manage it? You’re trying to earn an honest living, but some buyers are determined to … Continue reading Run for the Hills: A Vintage Seller’s Guide to Avoiding Problem Buyers
The Rights of Fans. 