what and how to use carpet seam roller

Also used with carpet tucker, the carpet seam roller is specially designed for loop pile carpet and glue-down carpet,and has extra wide 5-Inch spike head reducing dishing in seaming area

It is durable and lightweight with a superior die cast handle

Get stronger seams and increased hot melt transfer into carpet back with stationary roller shaft

Moving forward and backward without altering position of carpet backing, this allows the seam to lie flat and the carpet pile to come together once the seaming tape cools down completely

What to Buy and Some Ideas on Selling

Greetings!

When I first started selling stuff on EBay I went through my personal collections and starting listing a few things. I forget what my first item was that sold but after a while I could see trends. Sometimes the exact item I was selling was something others were selling but more often than not the items that were selling were items SIMILAR TO something I was selling. Sometimes they were items that were needed to compliment the item I was selling etc. When I started researching to build a description for my item I would run across other items that were selling. Pottery, dishes, silverware, collectibles and other non-essential items, though very valuable "in the BOOK" they are in fact quite common on E-BAY. I frequent a lot of antique malls and consignment shops where people price their items based on what they see someone TRYING to sell for on EBAY or some other INTERNET place. They seldom realize that those items are not selling at all, or if they are selling it is a long time coming and it is to someone who is simply ignorant to the law of supply and demand and just how plentiful most "collectibles" and "rare" items are now thanks to EBAY. "I saw this selling on EBAY for $200" I have been told on more than one occasion at a yard sale. My question is simple: "Did you search under completed listings?" the blank stare I receive 99% of the time gives me the answer.

Sometimes you might find out that your item is worth way more than you thought, but generally, if you are using an OFFICIAL price guide you will be very displeased when you find out that your item is SELLING and has been SOLD in the real world for far less than the book price. SO WHAT TO SELL?: SELL what is actually SELLING not what SOMEONE ELSE IS TRYING TO SELL YOU TO SELL.

DO NOT GET CONNED: If someone has the magic item that you can make a million dollars with selling on EBAY. Why would they sell it to you when they could sell it on EBAY themselves and make a million dollars?

Look and see what you already have to sell without buying anything and see what others are selling those items for under COMPLETED LISTINGS, then go to their profile and see their feedback and look through the items they have sold and for how much. TAKE NOTES because your WILL NOT REMEMBER.

SELLING SOMETHING YOU LOVE will not always make you money if no one else loves it. You need to find out what other people Love and sell that. Learn it, research it, etc. Become an Expert at researching items that other people like. Personally I do not know very much about fishing lures other than the fact that they sell. When I came across a fishing tackle box full of lures and bait I decided to take a chance and bring it home and research each and every lure. I gathered as much information as I could on the companies that made them; the years, the composition, etc. Then I went and searched each one under completed listings on EBAY (THE REAL WORLD OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND). Now when I go to a yard sale or a thrift store or look through the internet (even on EBAY) I can spot what will sell. Sure I get stuck with stuff once in a while ( I AM NOT AN EXPERT) but way more often than not I will make money.

Holidays: BUY December items in January through July and August when folks just want them out. Yard Sales are full of them.

DO NOT BUY JUNK.

TAKE TIME TO TAKE GREAT PICTURES: An Item that has a poor picture will take a lot longer to sell than one with a set of great pics. Sunny Day, outdoor pictures are best. Take them from every side possible.

Do your best to honestly describe any flaws. Offer the 14 day return unless you are selling precious metals. (That would be just foolish as folks would buy them and then if the price dropped drastically would want their money back).

On a side note: If you are selling precious metals make sure you insist on immediate payment as the price can fluctuate a great deal and someone who wins an auction on a Friday at 40 dollars an ounce may decide that when the market opens on Monday and the price of silver dropped to 28 he may not want your silver anymore and not pay. They will use you like an Options broker and you do not want that.

Watch your shipping and size on some items, for example a GOLF BAG may only weigh 8-11 pounds but it generally will need to be shipped as an extra-large package which will cost you extra.

Remember it is not easy to ship items with GLASS.. INSURE everything!

There are so many items and markets out there, if you are going to make money and not get stuck with a lot of junk you will need to be a student of your market and related markets. This is not a lazy person’s game and you need to study. Do not get upset with EBAY for changing the rules or the fees or anything like that. Remember there is no way for you to open a store in the retail world for anywhere near the small comparative cost of operating an Ebay store.

Is my bank debit card which is on file not considered a Reimbursement Payment Method?

1. I don't really know. Go to the place Sandy described and see if it's there. If it is, and they still want something else, then I suppose it isn't considered one. If it isn't, enter it, and see if they take it. BTW, Hades would freeze over before I gave eBay or PayPal any Debit card information... I use a credit card for this because my liability is much less if when they get my personal information stolen.

2. No, it's not new, I think it's been around a year or two... since whenever eBay rolled-out eBay Buyer Protection. But they are notorious for being slow in "getting around to it" with things. Also, you may have had it, and the expire date may have rolled around. In that case, you'd just have to go and enter in the new expiration date and you'd be good to go.

To know it is to love it. Practice, practice, practice. No short cuts

I am still getting used to the club but overall I am satisfied with the wedge. Ball strikes are on center and I like the club better than the wedge in my X-22 set.

How To Ship Single Trading Cards

My experience in shipping comes mainly from trial and error over the years. I have been buying, selling, and trading cards online since 2002. The method I outline in this guide is but one of many ways to ship cards, and while it is slightly more expensive up front, it is much more secure, and 99.9% of the time the customer appreciates the extra effort. This guide assumes you’re preparing to ship a card via USPS First Class Mail (although this method will also work for Priority Mail).

Before you start packing, there are a few items you will need ready:

1. The card you're going to ship.

2. A card sleeve.

This is a flexible plastic cover that keeps cards from getting scratches and dings. Though it will not prevent bends and creases, a card sleeve is also great way to store your cards. Sleeves come in many brands, sizes, and colors. The least expensive of these are called “penny” sleeves, which are clear and are sold in packages of 100 or more. If you don’t have any on hand, you can order some on eBay for a few dollars. Most local card and hobby shops also carry them.

3. A toploader.

This is a semi-rigid plastic case with an opening at the top to insert the card. It provides excellent protection against scratches, dings, wear, and bends. Toploaders are light weight and provide an excellent method of both storing and shipping trading cards. They also come in a variety of sizes and shapes, and are made to fit a variety of card thicknesses (also called “points”). For most standard single cards, a 3” x 4” regular toploader will work. You can also get these on eBay and most card shops.

4. A team bag.

This is something of an “extra,” and is not critical, but does provide that little bit of additional protection when shipping cards. Team bags are small plastic bags with a resealable adhesive strip that can store several cards all together. They can also accommodate one or more toploaders. Team bags are great for providing protection against moisture and dust.

5. A bubble envelope/padded mailer.

There are several different sizes available, but in general I recommend the 4” x 7” (#000) size. Slightly larger ones will work as well, but you may have to fold them in half in order to keep the risk of the card sliding around to a minimum. This type of packaging is important for several reasons, not the least of which is that it provides much more protection to your customer’s card than a plain envelope. When you ship via USPS First Class Mail, for example, this type of packaging falls under a different type of shipping classification, and is subject to less handling and fewer (if any) Postal Service sorting machines. Plain envelopes are run through automated sorting devices which causes the letter—with card inside—to be subjected to unnecessary stress. Using a bubble mailer reduces handling and thus the chance of the package and merchandise inside being damaged.

In addition, if you use PayPal or eBay shipping services to print shipping labels, you won't have to worry about buying regular postage stamps for standard security envelopes. The large envelope/package rate, with delivery confirmation, is included as one of the default shipping preferences in both eBay and PayPal's shipping services. You can pay for and print out a shipping label complete with a tracking number right from your home computer, without having to take extra steps to acquire separate postage. The large envelope rates are slightly higher than the standard letter First Class Mail rate, but in my experience it is worth the extra few cents.

6. Printing paper and/or adhesive mailing label.

You'll need this to print a packing slip and shipping label for your mailer.

8. Scotch invisible tape.

You’ll need this to seal the toploader opening.

9. Packing tape.

To affix your mailing label if needed, and to seal the bubble mailer.

10. Scissors.

If needed to trim labels and tape.

Once you have all the above items in hand, follow these steps to prepare the card for shipment:

1. First, make sure you have clean, dry hands and a clean, clear work area.

If you have a can of compressed air, use it to remove any excess surface dust before you begin packing, as dust can inadvertently transfer from your work surface to the card.

2. Take the card you are shipping and place it in a single card sleeve.

3. Take the sleeved card and carefully place it in a toploader.

Try to avoid “stuffing” the card in—just gently work the card in by hand until you feel slight resistance.

4. If necessary, gently tap the toploader several times on a hard surface to get the card to settle to the bottom.

5. Take about a two-inch piece of scotch tape and place it over the open end of the toploader to seal it.

This will keep the card from sliding out during transit. Be careful that the sleeve and card are inside the case and do not touch the tape.

6. Place the taped toploader in a team set bag, then remove the adhesive strip and seal it.

7. If you have printed a packing slip, neatly fold it into quarters and wrap it around the bagged toploader.

This is more for aesthetic purposes, but will also provide friction to help keep the toploader from sliding around inside the mailer.

8. Place the packing slip and bagged toploader into the bubble mailer.

9. Seal the bubble mailer with the adhesive strip or with additional packing tape.

10. Affix the mailing label, complete with tracking number and code, to the back of the mailer.

Try to avoid taping over the bar code of your label.

Your package is now ready to mail! You can give it to your postal carrier or drop it in the parcel drop box. Be sure and update your customer’s shipping information so he/she has the tracking number and is aware of when it was mailed.

It may be tempting to cut corners when shipping a card in order to cut down on expenses. But keep in mind that there are risks to not making sure your customer’s trading card is adequately protected. Trading cards are fragile. Spending a little extra time and money now will save you and your customers a potential headache down the road. The method outlined in this guide is one that I have found to be quite feasible, reasonably affordable, and is met with frequent customer satisfaction.

How to store coffee

This is no secret and probably almost coffee lovers know about it. Still, some people might find this guide useful for them.

First thing you need to know the fact about coffee freshness first.
- Coffee will start to lose its freshness right after the roasting is done.
- Coffee roasted beans will be able to keep its freshness up to 30 days if stored right.
- Ground coffee freshness will only last for 14 days it you stored it right.

Things that will make your coffee lose its freshness quickly are air, heat, light and moisture. So based on this fact you need store your coffee in an airtight container and placed it where there is no heat, moisture and light.

Ceramic container will be a good choice, I myself use it. It's antique (not important) and your coffee will be protected from light but make sure you placed it in a place where ther is no direct sun light (will cause heat). Save your coffee container in cabinet or in the kitchen. NEVER put your coffee in refrigerator, that's a stupid act, really.

Since roasted coffee beans freshness last longer it is best if you store your coffee as roasted beans and grind only when you want to drink coffee.Never, again, NEVER let your roasted coffee beans or ground coffee stay too long in the open. Take the amount you need and close the container right away and put it back inside the cabinet.

This is important that you store your coffee with the right way since coffee freshness affect how your coffee will taste.

WRC Dimensional Sign Letter Care and Mounting

Western Red Cedar Dimensional Sign Letters, available in a Western Style Font, are a very economical and attractive way for the Do-it-Yourself-er to build a high impact sign for a fraction of the cost of pay-to-install channel or metal letters. This guide is to make you aware of the special care, mounting and handling requirements for wooden sign letters, and in particular those you can purchase from "Affordable 3D Signs", an Ebay store.

Available fonts & Sizes:

5” Tall Western Upper case only Letters, numbers, punctuation

Description:

This sign letter is CNC cut from ½” thick Western Red Cedar board. This material is naturally rot and insect resistant. Our tooling process may leave some fuzz on sides of letters, but this does not affect the intended use of the letters. The front face of the letter is sanded, the back and sides are not. The color of the cedar wood will vary from dark brown to tan to light brown with white to even red or pink streaks. Random knots could occur anywhere on letter, however the knots will not be loose, and there will not be any knot holes.

Recommended Use:

The rustic look of these letters make them very attractive. Great for inside or outside signage.

Mounting:

These letters can be mounted with adhesive caulks, structural adhesive, double sided foam tape, screws, or nails. If using nails or screws, the letters should be mounted on a flat surface, uneven pressure on the letters could break them. Pilot holes of the correct size should be drilled through the letters before screws or nails are inserted, do not over tighten, letters are fragile. If the mounting surface is uneven caulking can be applied to the back in varying thicknesses to keep letter level. If attaching screws or nails from the back, be careful not to crack the letter, drill blind pilot holes if possible.

Repair or modification:

These letters can be repaired if broken. Gorilla glue works well. Try to apply pressure to close the joint while glue is drying.

Painting:

Can be clear coated, stained, or painted with most any finish suitable for wood.