eBay My World: fleur_di_lisa( 279)

Stay-at-home mom with an adolescent Boy Scout, a toddler, two huge Cane Corso (a rare Italian mastiff breed), and a 20-yr-old house that was somewhat neglected by the previous owners for 15 years.

This is not my primary ebay account -- I started this one years ago, before getting remarried -- so most of my selling is on my other account (127holly), selling household items from merging two previously established homes (second marriage for me when I married a 42-yr-old bachelor), and the occassional unneeded/duplicate gift. Boys clothes that my older son has outgrown (I can't see storing his clothes for 10 yrs until the baby grows into them). Delicate collectibles, especially Wedgwood and mid-century Murano glass, that I accumulated before getting remarried and having a baby who likes to climb. I sometimes sell household items on behalf of my mom too, and she often sends me bundles of manufacturers' coupons.

Clothes for the family, especially the little one. He was a preemie -- healthy but thin for his age. I find that European brands run thinner in general than American brands, so I buy a lot of British, Italian, and French baby/toddler clothes. I also like Talbots for their high quality. His feet are also thick (top to bottom), so only certain brands fit right -- Naturino and Buckle My Shoe fit best for him. I also occasionally buy young mens clothes for the older boy, XXL business casual clothes for the husband, and various supplies for our home improvement projects.

Mid-century Murano glass, especially pieces by Barbini, Fratelli Toso, and Nason.

Home improvement, digital photography, travel, and training our dogs for pet therapy work. My older son is active in Scouting, working toward Eagle Scout, as well as skateboarding and paintball. My husband is a vintage Saab enthusiast, raises tropical fish (African cichlids), and enjoys cycling, yardwork, and riding his BMW motorcycle.

My day is dominated by children's programming on PBS, Noggin, and Nickelodeon.

Most of my history is on my other account, 127holly.

I prefer Paypal, but I accept personal checks drawn on US banks, and money orders in US funds. Payment must be received before shipping.

Our Post Office is located right beside my older son's school, so I go by it almost everyday. As a result, I usually ship within 24 hours of receiving pymt on a business day; packages often go out on the same day as pymt arrives. As a vintage glass collector and a former shipping manager, I am extremely careful about packing to protect shipped items. I also do everything possible to minimize the buyer's postage, like using waterproof tyvek envelopes for clothing instead of heavier boxes.

I don't normally accept returns because I'm not running a business -- I'm just a mom finding new homes for stuff from our house.