Originally Posted by
CopperLocker
If many peoples work real jobs? That's a little harsh I would say! Doing this to make a living is a real job!
I do know quite a few people here and the bay, etsy, have their own sites and so on that are 20, 30, 40 and plus years of age. They do this as part time and full time because of a hobby and a way to make a little spending cash or a way to make a living. If you need an example, no prob.
I'm a 56 semi retired Operations Manager and Designing Engineer. Made a good living.
Worked 30 years for a company, then construction went south in 2009
Company declared bankruptcy. My good employees to the the biggest hit.
Owners walk away with what they could, but the rest of us lost our retirement plan and investments
No more work, have the experience and dedication, but can't find a job.
We all know why they don't hire anyone over 50 in my field of expertise, so I'm building The Copper Locker
Started selling on eBay in 2000. I wasn't in my 50's then and as stated I was working and made good money.
Did it because I collected coins and it was a good way to buy and sell.
Promoted my sales then too. Took about 3 hours a week.
Changed the name to The Copper Locker to set up my own site.
Selling on 3 public auction sites, 2 private and my own.
Remember I was working and selling during this time but I still promoted.
But now I do this. And as I said there are a lot of people who are now doing this to help make it through the day, week or month. Some do it for a living. I know some that make a real nice living at this.
But as I said before it's understandable why you don't sell when you have your job to fall back on. Fortunately I planned for my future, but there are a lot out there that this is there real job!
You only list when I'm not on at that time? OK! I'll let that one go!