SEACOAST MEET-UP GROUP IN NEW HAMPSHIRE WITH FEATURED GUEST SPEAKER JASON SMITH ON MAY 14th WAS HUGE SUCCESS!Well over 40 enthusiastic eBay sellers attended to listen to an all new presentation from Jason about Thrifting with the Boys: Full Service. It was a great night with much interaction as well as a hands on, in the field thrifting excursion led by Jason and a group of eager learners at Savers prior to the seminar. Jason spoke not only about Thrifting, but also how to improve your experience as a seller online. If you are in the New England area, check out the monthly meetups at: Seacoast EBAY and ECOMMERCE SELLERS Group
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Jason is so well recognized he has to resort to disguises on the Thrifting trail!
eBay seller Jason Smith and Sen. Dean Heller during the eBay Fly-In. Click on picture for the write-up on eBay Main Street
C'mon who's the real teddy bear?
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New Post in J.E.T.Check out the latest Pop Culture Thrifting Tips from Jason in J.E.T. (Jason's Entertainment Tidbits)
Bryan & Jason will be featured speakers at the eBay Radio Party
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THRIFTING 101
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Twitter Party Stream and Thrifting VideoGreat questions were posed at the Twitter Chat Party. See stream of the conversation AND check out the video we released at the end of the chat as a special added bonus.
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Jason Headed to WashingtonMr. Smith (Our Mr.Smith), is truly excited about being asked to speak on behalf of eBay sellers to Congress on April 25th. This opportunity was bestowed upon Jason from the Ebay Main Street Government Relations Department that works constantly with legislators to protect all eBay sellers.
We will be pleased to include a report from Jason upon his return. But you can relax knowing that not only will this be all fun and games up on Capitol Hill, but serious Thrifting and a few Cocktails are to be tested while our Jason is away for three days. If you know of any great thrift stores or a stupendous place for a rum concoction...make Jason aware. Good luck to Jason and a sincere thank you for speaking out on our behalf!  
 
 
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Image Courtesy of Michelle Cupp
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JASON WAS A GUEST ON EBAY RADIO BACK ON OCTOBER 4, 2011
Hear Jason's Segment on eBay Radio
SWIFT FLIP THRIFTING IN HAYS, KS Dottie Caldwell.
by "Mr.Bigfoot"
Want to thank Dottie for inviting me out to rate her thrift store finds that day. Was I ever surprised when the first shirt Dottie revealed was this wonderful size 2XL Simpsons shirt. Even though the tag said $1.99 immediately I offered $10. Dottie jumped at the chance to cover a good portion of the rest of her finds with the quick sale, but smartly asked what i would be re-selling the shirt for on eBay. Quickly answered "$20-$25" as Dottie handed me the shirt. Well hilarity ensued as I went into the restaurant to tell Jason about the purchase, proudly showing the shirt. Griff from eBay was sitting alongside and loved the shirt and offered $20 for it on the spot. I sold the shirt and double my money, Dottie sold the shirt and made five times her money........hey who made the better deal???????? |
THE WIZARDS OF THRIFTING
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What is "Thrifting with the Boys" ?
Thrifting with the Boys started in early 2011 while friends Jason and Bryan united to 'share' hints and tips about acquiring items for resale at thrift stores. After an eBay event in Las Vegas, the two "Boys" ventured to a number of thrift stores along with a couple of other friends Danni and Pineapple. Hilarity ensued! Not only did they laugh, but they shared great ideas about what to buy and what to pass up. The "Boys" both left with tons of great stuff to resell on eBay.
Jason and Bryan realized what they were doing could be beneficial to many eBay sellers who already were shopping at thrift stores for products. Also, many aspiring sellers still looking for inspiration and direction about what to sell and where to get products would also be interested in their methods of sourcing.
As a result of that trip, Jason attempted to secure the "Boys" a speaking engagement at the eBay Radio Party Conference in June of 2011. His efforts paid off and apprehensively the "Boys" were given a spot early in the morning when it looked 'safe' to let a couple of well-liked fellows try this unique presentation for the first time. The seminar was a smash hit, very well received and left the very attentive audience clamoring for more. Ebay Radio Party immediately booked the "Boys" for 2012. That first presentation led to a booking for the Kansas Jubilee at the end of September. Other speaking engagements are in the works and if you are interested in arranging for the "Boys" to entertain, teach and speak at your event, get a hold of them at Boys@BiggestShoes.com.
Jason and Bryan realized what they were doing could be beneficial to many eBay sellers who already were shopping at thrift stores for products. Also, many aspiring sellers still looking for inspiration and direction about what to sell and where to get products would also be interested in their methods of sourcing.
As a result of that trip, Jason attempted to secure the "Boys" a speaking engagement at the eBay Radio Party Conference in June of 2011. His efforts paid off and apprehensively the "Boys" were given a spot early in the morning when it looked 'safe' to let a couple of well-liked fellows try this unique presentation for the first time. The seminar was a smash hit, very well received and left the very attentive audience clamoring for more. Ebay Radio Party immediately booked the "Boys" for 2012. That first presentation led to a booking for the Kansas Jubilee at the end of September. Other speaking engagements are in the works and if you are interested in arranging for the "Boys" to entertain, teach and speak at your event, get a hold of them at Boys@BiggestShoes.com.
NEXT BREAKFAST & THRIFTING TRIP
TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
$
99.99
Limited Availability. Join Jason and Bryan for breakfast and then off for a morning of thrift store shopping. This special event will allow you to learn in the field some great tips and ideas while having fun in a relaxed small group setting. This special trip will be cut-off once capacity is reached.
NEXT TRIP IN PLANNING For more details about previous event click here!
NEXT TRIP IN PLANNING For more details about previous event click here!
About: Jason Smith
One of Jason's earliest childhood memories is of thirfting and going to garage sales with his mom and grandma. From that moment on, the thrifting bug had a hold of him. While it has always been a part of his life, it didn't become very import until 2000. By 2000, Jason had been on Ebay for 2 years, but hadn't very active. Then in early 2000, Jason lost his dream job and out of necessity, started selling CDs on Ebay to earn some extra money until a new job came along. Jobs came and went, but Ebay was always constant. He then understood the power of Ebay. What started as a hobby, turned into a little extra income and is now a full time job. In the last 3 years, Jason has increased his Ebay business so much, that he hired his first assistant this summer. With her handling the day to day activities, it has afforded Jason time to work on his new venture, Thrifting With The Boys with his good friend Bryan Goodman. Jason & Bryan are making it their goal to teach everyone how to get the most out of the thrifting experience.
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About: Bryan Goodman
Bryan began his eBay career at the age of 12. Really he did! His first job was packing and shipping product for a neighbor. Those skills stayed with him for many years and when the need to ship products sold world-wide, the shipping part was a breeze. Bryan spent 15 years in sales specializing mostly in high-end pre-owned office furniture and systems then seven years selling and managing at a luxury automobile dealership. The dealership was around the corner from a factory outlet store of a major footwear company. One day while checking out the clearance shoes Bryan noticed a huge selection of large shoes in his size and bigger on sale for only $10 a pair. Pick out a few pair for himself and thought it would be a great item to sell on eBay. Up until then, Bryan had only been a hobby seller. Armed with the eBay ID: Mr.Bigfoot, selling big shoes seemed like a natural fit. continued
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Both Jason and Bryan are pleased to announce that we have chapters in the HOME RUN GUIDE which you may pre-order by clicking above. Also, please sign up for the Thrifting Boys mailing list and be alerted when any new ebooks, speaking engagements and other news becomes available! --------------------->>>>
FOLKLORE: Origin of the name
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