Comments on: When things don’t sell – My conversation with our reader Deena

By: steff

steff — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:27:09 +0000

I experienced the same thing with shabby chic so I just use the word shabby alone sometimes. I also agree with most of deena’s remarks. You have some great points. I do have more success with pfaltzgraff though. it might just be my part of the country because I live in PA near where they make the stuff and there is lots of it around here to pick up really cheap. Sometimes I can get an entire set for a few dollars. The plates and cups are hard to sell but the accessories go much better such as a butter dish, cookie jar, serving bowls, etc.

By: Brigitte

Brigitte — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 22:07:39 +0000

Thanks Debbie! – Yes, we all must take our own risks. You never know on eBay!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:54:58 +0000

Hi Brigitte – I’ve had auctions pulled with Shabby … Chic in the title even when they’re not together.. Be careful! It’s still considered keyword spamming by Ebay and Rachel Ashwell.. Ridiculous of course, but they make the rules! :-/ You can’t even say “Chic Glass Lamp w/ Shabby Shade” anymore. Whatever!

By: Brigitte

Brigitte — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:42:51 +0000

Thanks Linda! Yes, this can get reported by some. Always use other words in between. The words “shabby” and “chic” are regular words not owned by anyone. The company “Shabby Chic” so try to not use them together.

By: Linda G

Linda G — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:37:02 +0000

Be careful about using “Shabby Chic” in your discriptions.
It is a registerd brand/trade mark.

Linda