I keep a map of my sales. Does anyone else? I have never had a buyer from N Dakota or Wyoming.

[*trekkie]

I have a Google map labeled eBay sales. I put a pin in every city/state where I have shipped a package.  There have been a few international sales to Greece, Taiwan, Wales, Poland, China, UAE, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Canada, Nova Scotia.  I find it interesting that in the 20 plus years I have been selling, the only 2 states that I have not sold an item are North Dakota & Wyoming.  Just curious if anyone else has a similar project! It's interesting to open up the map & see the hundreds of places my items have been 're-homed'!

[brightlightbookseller]

Haven't made a map yet, but here's the breakdown of last year's orders by state (for the US only, we also sold all over the world). There's a couple abbreviations in there I wasn't familiar with, more than just the 50 states!

United States	AE	1
	AK	12
	AL	69
	AR	40
	AZ	76
	CA	458
	CO	80
	CT	47
	DC	7
	DE	26
	FL	321
	GA	106
	HI	18
	IA	41
	ID	29
	IL	118
	IN	83
	KS	40
	KY	61
	LA	42
	MA	60
	MD	82
	ME	21
	MI	125
	MN	66
	MO	88
	MP	1
	MS	33
	MT	21
	NC	103
	ND	17
	NE	28
	NH	21
	NJ	80
	NM	37
	NV	32
	NY	212
	OH	139
	OK	54
	OR	69
	PA	166
	PR	9
	RI	8
	SC	72
	SD	8
	TN	90
	TX	295
	UT	44
	VA	131
	VT	10
	WA	110
	WI	82
	WV	29
	WY	8

[gloryglorygifts]

Yes!!! I've had it since 2010, when I established our first website. It was an international sale to England that got me excited. It's a map of the world, I put a big, red X, and I still do get excited and share it on facebook when I get a sale to a new country. Of course, Canada and England have always been our more popular countries, but I've also had sales to Israel, Ghana, Spain, Russia, Croatia, Ireland, Portugal, Austria, Australia, Japan, China, Honduras, Belgium, Italy, New South Wales and all of the U.S. states. It isn't just ebay sales tho. It's a combo of our website and the ebay store, which I opened in 2016.

My closest sale was to my attached neighbor. LOL. I started locally tho, in 2008 at flea markets and fairs. 

Your name fits you! 

[*trekkie]

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@legalbeagle52 wrote:

I love the painting next to your other kitty.  I had to laugh as I have a similar oil painting of Bailey.  Got it on ebay, of course.  It is the exact image of Baily & your painting is the exact likeness of yours.  I love having those.

I'd love to get another one, but there are some variables here. I really want to move this year & if I do maybe I can get another one. We'll see.  But they really do bring such joy to your home ... it just isn't the same without them.

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@legalbeagle52

Baby Ruth's portrait was actually a gift from Chewy.com! They are great with customers! I have another one they just gifted me for Christmas of Thunder.  

My sister had a siamese mix named Bailey. He was a big boned boi! Her current tuxedo boi is just like yours was! He loves to hang from the curtains & has only one speed - full throttle!

Tough decision you have via getting another pet. It's not the same without one, but the responsibility that comes with them financially, emotionally, and logistically if you have to travel is so stressful!

[*trekkie]

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@brightlightbookseller wrote:

Haven't made a map yet, but here's the breakdown of last year's orders by state (for the US only, we also sold all over the world). There's a couple abbreviations in there I wasn't familiar with, more than just the 50 states!

United States	AE	1
	AK	12
	AL	69
	AR	40
	AZ	76
	CA	458
	CO	80
	CT	47
	DC	7
	DE	26
	FL	321
	GA	106
	HI	18
	IA	41
	ID	29
	IL	118
	IN	83
	KS	40
	KY	61
	LA	42
	MA	60
	MD	82
	ME	21
	MI	125
	MN	66
	MO	88
	MP	1
	MS	33
	MT	21
	NC	103
	ND	17
	NE	28
	NH	21
	NJ	80
	NM	37
	NV	32
	NY	212
	OH	139
	OK	54
	OR	69
	PA	166
	PR	9
	RI	8
	SC	72
	SD	8
	TN	90
	TX	295
	UT	44
	VA	131
	VT	10
	WA	110
	WI	82
	WV	29
	WY	8

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@brightlightbookseller 

Wow! You achieved the "All 50 States" in just one year! The volumes of books you must have in inventory! I am envious! Most of my book listings come from our local libraries. They are always having book clearances and I admit, as a bibliophile, I have a problem! I can't keep building bookcases to support my habit. I need to downsize! (But I will not stop buying books & bringing home stray volumes!)

[*trekkie]

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@gloryglorygifts wrote:

Yes!!! I've had it since 2010, when I established our first website. It was an international sale to England that got me excited. It's a map of the world, I put a big, red X, and I still do get excited and share it on facebook when I get a sale to a new country. Of course, Canada and England have always been our more popular countries, but I've also had sales to Israel, Ghana, Spain, Russia, Croatia, Ireland, Portugal, Austria, Australia, Japan, China, Honduras, Belgium, Italy, New South Wales and all of the U.S. states. It isn't just ebay sales tho. It's a combo of our website and the ebay store, which I opened in 2016.

My closest sale was to my attached neighbor. LOL. I started locally tho, in 2008 at flea markets and fairs. 

Your name fits you! 

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@gloryglorygifts

Awesome! It is just a fun side project to do! Big world full of so many people, that little connection we get to have with each other is wonderful! 

My eBay name: I've been a die-hard fan of Trek since I would watch the original series in reruns with my dad at age 4, long before the movies ever came into being! Live Long & Prosper

[gloryglorygifts]

It is fun to see the sales and it literally takes 2 seconds to mark the map.  

I'm old enough to remember watching the original series. Live Long and Prosper indeed! Happy sales to you. 

[legalbeagle52]

@*trekkie wrote:

"Baby Ruth's portrait was actually a gift from Chewy.com! They are great with customers! I have another one they just gifted me for Christmas of Thunder.

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I was curious as to how Chewy was able to send the paintings, so I looked it up. There are several articles about it.  They take it from photos on the customer's acct.  What a wonderful gesture!  And they really are paintings!  They send them out randomly.  What a gift that is.

Your painting looks just as good as the ones I order from ebay.   There are so many wonderful artists here.  I'm obsessed with paintings, once I start looking it's going down the rabbit hole for me.  I wish I had ordered some of the other pets, although I do have some great photos.

Everyone in my bldg. orders from Chewy. Our package rooms looks like a Chewy warehouse.  

[jnybuysell]

WOW MAN! Wow