How to write an excellent description

[sharingtheland]

Spotted today for a clothing item, succinct and to the point, has moved into My Top 5:

unreal value

[mg152]

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I just love the doll listings that scream MINT and the poor thing looks like Fido had a tug of war with it, and guess who won?  Hair all over the place, clothing wrecked.  Clearly in sad shape.  I have no idea what drives that designation.

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I love when those same sellers come here saying I sent a MINT doll and was perfect when it left my hands; and the buyer says it is worn out and ugly.

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[jason_incognito]

I think it's both. Plus a shorter attention span.

[jason_incognito]

I would also add that collectible glass is no longer collectible. People buy it for use, for it's utilitarian value. It's more a pretty serving bowl than a "Vintage HTF Mint condition Cambridge glass company Rare blossom time etch  medium serving bowl mold #......" 

Now it's a "pretty bowl with floral design" and sadly, that title is more likely to sell for more.

In my space at the "reuse" store.... that used to be an antique mall, there's no reason to bother with the research. I am as likely to get $25 for a cheap prescut or other Anchor Hocking bowl from the 70s or 80s as I am to get even $25 for an intricately etched Rose Point bowl that just 15 years ago was selling for $100. Sad but true.

[jason_incognito]

Oh, and not meaning to totem....

I can't keep milk glass in stock and can't sell for even chump change any elegant glass. 

It used to be the other way around. Elegant glass from the 40s and 50s flew off the shelf and I'd pass on even free milk glass. Now cheap Indiana glass goes for good money if it's "cute" and elaborate fine made glass can't get $10.......

[castlemagicmemories]

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Thsnks for the laugh! Also presumably she’s wearing clothes since she’s outside. That gives her points too. I just thought it was funny. I might buy that purse, not to hurt her but because I feel bad for her. I’ve bought many things just to help people out over the years.

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That is so kind of you, Patricia!  You have a big heart (I mean that as a compliment!)  I admire your compassion.

[castlemagicmemories]

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Looking for those horrible listings is a great way to snag a super deal

I used to look for misspellings for the good deals.  Often accompanied by bad pics and questionable descriptions.  I rarely do that anymore and now it's just for the laughs.  It's kind of funny and sad all at the same time.

example:  search for glass bowels

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So right! I messaged a seller a while back that it’s bowls not bowels & boy was she mad. I pretty much myob now but I did message the purse seller. I’m too nice. 😀

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It floors me when people have that kind of reaction.  Here you are taking the time to HELP HER, and you get blasted.  You know what they say, no good deed goes unpunished.  I have phrased it, You will sell this easier if you...but have been blasted as well.  You can mean well, but have it blow up in your face, no matter how diplomatic you are.  I would think pointing out the potential benefits to them would stifle the anger, but apparently not.  So, yes, I often MMOB now.  

[castlemagicmemories]

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I just love the doll listings that scream MINT and the poor thing looks like Fido had a tug of war with it, and guess who won?  Hair all over the place, clothing wrecked.  Clearly in sad shape.  I have no idea what drives that designation.

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I love when those same sellers come here saying I sent a MINT doll and was perfect when it left my hands; and the buyer says it is worn out and ugly.

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😂😂😂😂

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I seriously don't know where they get the idea it is mint from!  Maybe it is keyword spamming, who knows?

[castlemagicmemories]

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Oh, and not meaning to totem....

I can't keep milk glass in stock and can't sell for even chump change any elegant glass. 

It used to be the other way around. Elegant glass from the 40s and 50s flew off the shelf and I'd pass on even free milk glass. Now cheap Indiana glass goes for good money if it's "cute" and elaborate fine made glass can't get $10.......

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Strange how things like that strange.  My Mom loved milk glass.