Quote from: Roll on April 24, 2018, 02:59:51 PM
I think I'm just slowly replacing clothing pieces one a time. First it was the underwear, then the socks. Now I've switched my hat over (necessary to hide thinning hair for now), changed fitbit band to this really cute rose colored metal band (it looks amazing, I love it), starting to wear the women's skinny jeans. Been putting on at least light makeup (BB cream). Going to see about getting some more practical women's shoes the next few days (good pair of women's nikes or something I can wear daily), just waiting on eye exam to order new glasses. Honestly at this point I'm pretty much just wearing fairly gender neutral t-shirts. It's literally just going to be a matter of working up the courage to wear the wig I guess.

My my my you are stopping up the pace lately.  It won't be long until you are full-time and looking back thinking about how silly ask this delay was.  I am so happy for you. Also you really do look amazing in your photo.  Such a girlie pose too.  Love it.

Ok so I am starting to finally move my video games. Sold about 25 of the rock bottom price ones last night at the store I've been selling comics in, figured they aren't worth spending my time on. I also have now listed 50 items on ebay, mostly lower value modern era games (Xbox 360, a few Xbox One, and two Switch games). I figure I use the lower value items to build up rep before selling the big ones. But oh god. This is not going to be fun to keep organized. This has been... a lot of effort already. I think if I can break a certain threshold off the bigger items I am going to take a loss on the smaller ones and mass sell for far less than they are worth, the amount of time I'm spending so far on these I could simply be working a minimum wage job.

The funny part is the ones I sold last night I went and bought shoes with the money so didn't even come out with cash in hand. Do you all have any idea how insane it seems for me to basically be trading video games for shoes?

Shoes > video games [emoji23]

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Quote from: Megan. on April 29, 2018, 04:06:11 PM
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I own more pairs of women's shoes at this moment than I have ever owned men's shoes total.

Quote from: Roll on April 29, 2018, 06:16:17 PM
I own more pairs of women's shoes at this moment than I have ever owned men's shoes total.

  That my dear Ellie is how it should be. A lady has to have appropriate shoes to go with her wardrobe.  I wish I had all the ones I've gotten rid of in purges over the years.

Hugs,
   Laurie

Quote from: Roll on April 29, 2018, 06:16:17 PM
I own more pairs of women's shoes at this moment than I have ever owned men's shoes total.

And what is wrong with that???

Quote from: Roll on April 29, 2018, 02:11:08 PM
Ok so I am starting to finally move my video games. Sold about 25 of the rock bottom price ones last night at the store I've been selling comics in, figured they aren't worth spending my time on. I also have now listed 50 items on ebay, mostly lower value modern era games (Xbox 360, a few Xbox One, and two Switch games). I figure I use the lower value items to build up rep before selling the big ones. But oh god. This is not going to be fun to keep organized. This has been... a lot of effort already. I think if I can break a certain threshold off the bigger items I am going to take a loss on the smaller ones and mass sell for far less than they are worth, the amount of time I'm spending so far on these I could simply be working a minimum wage job.

The funny part is the ones I sold last night I went and bought shoes with the money so didn't even come out with cash in hand. Do you all have any idea how insane it seems for me to basically be trading video games for shoes?

You understand that you HAVE to sell the cheap stuff first.  There is an industry of people that prey on the eBay newbies and will teach you some very hard lessons if you give them an opportunity.  By selling to get your feedback rating up until people can and expect your quality service will extend to your product sold and shipping skills.  There is a rule of thumb for eBay. Do not sell anything for more than your FB rating.  Kind of hard if you have a zero but its a rule and keep the prices low to start. 
I sell on eBay and have a rating of 1575 right now.  I would never list something for $1575.  That's just plain dumb because when you are selling things at that price point a whole new set of predators show up that are much more savvy and manipulative than the low rating scammers are.  My top listing price would not go over about $300 and that would scare me.  There are other avenues for selling higher priced items than eBay. So keep the good, rare and expensive stuff for later if then and consider other ways to liquidate your high price stuff by other means.
For me shipping was such a bugaboo.  Finally I have it figured out and now I use it to manipulate sales.  In the meantime remember that USPS first class ( 1 lb or less) is your friend and consistent fast handling time is imperative as is worrying about the weight of packaging that the item ships in. Hint: video games are considered media, like books and they have their own very low rate.  Use the eBay shipping system and compare prices.  Those video games may be better off shipping first class because its cheaper and a lot faster. I have shipped and gotten to the PO in less than 20 minutes.
SHOES.  I think we all have more ladies shoes than we ever had of male ones.  OMG you cant wear skinny jeans with those ratty old sneakers.  Welcome to another step further into the trans-ladies club.

Shoes, I was just thinking, I need a few new pair of flats. Sneakers, you need them for working out ang going out and in different colors.

I have been selling on line for 20 plus years. Look at different ads. Look at presentation, wording deals on multiple purchases and price.

I used to have a high rating back in the day, but old account and email it was associated with long since gone. Mostly I am planning to use it to sell the stuff up to 50 bucks or so for now (I have a couple hundred games in that price range), particularly imports that there isn't as much of a local market for. My initial 50 are all sub 10, mostly in the $2-$range with maybe 5 that actually even hit about $10. Since I was mass listing, I let ebay set all the shipping and minimums.

I'm still considering my options on how to approach the items worth a few thousand, but I definitely would rather deal with someone reputable at a loss in person. Meanwhile though, getting rid of the bulk is the biggest thing for sure!

Shoes: My current lineup! Heels, knee high black boots, brown ankle boots with a pretty big heel on them, some ballet flats, and the two new pairs of tennis shoes (one solid white, the other that sort of darker pink shade, Champagne maybe).

Quote from: Roll on April 29, 2018, 08:12:29 PM
I used to have a high rating back in the day, but old account and email it was associated with long since gone. Mostly I am planning to use it to sell the stuff up to 50 bucks or so for now (I have a couple hundred games in that price range), particularly imports that there isn't as much of a local market for. My initial 50 are all sub 10, mostly in the $2-$range with maybe 5 that actually even hit about $10. Since I was mass listing, I let ebay set all the shipping and minimums.

I'm still considering my options on how to approach the items worth a few thousand, but I definitely would rather deal with someone reputable at a loss in person. Meanwhile though, getting rid of the bulk is the biggest thing for sure!

Shoes: My current lineup! Heels, knee high black boots, brown ankle boots with a pretty big heel on them, some ballet flats, and the two new pairs of tennis shoes (one solid white, the other that sort of darker pink shade, Champagne maybe).

If you had Vita games I'd take them off you.  I'm always looking for more games to complete my collection.  I agree totally about selling cheaper and in person. It's such a pain to pack and mail and do all the correspondence.  The extra dollars just isn't worth the aggravation. BTW, I trade a lot of my items through Craig's list for diet Dr pepper. I like the humor in it.

Thats a lot of options for your feet.  I bought a pair of doc martins and loved the fit so much I bought every color available.  I also have my eye on some aldo sneakers, waiting for a sale.  Oh, and I bought some heals from DSW. The heels are only to practice with, but I do love them, they are so pretty.  As for if I had more in men's shoes or less, about the same.  I had and still have six pairs of cowboy boots.  I need to rid myself of them, but can't seem to part.  They were pricey!

Bari Jo

Quote from: Bari Jo on April 29, 2018, 11:16:57 PM
I had and still have six pairs of cowboy boots.  I need to rid myself of them, but can't seem to part.  They were pricey!

Bari Jo

Cowboy boots? I never figured you for cowboy boots. I have thought about them but then just didn't seem right for me but neither did the cowboy hats I used to wear. We both need to swap over to cowgirl thing I'm afraid.

Hugs,
   Laurie

Quote from: Laurie on April 29, 2018, 11:54:20 PM
Cowboy boots? I never figured you for cowboy boots. I have thought about them but then just didn't seem right for me but neither did the cowboy hats I used to wear. We both need to swap over to cowgirl thing I'm afraid.

Hugs,
   Laurie

Yup, I have a ton of bolo ties too. I'd gladly wear my boots if they would help me look femme but no, they make my feet look big. My feet shrank a bit too, so they don't really fit anymore.

Bari Jo

Quote from: Roll on April 29, 2018, 08:12:29 PM

Shoes: My current lineup! Heels, knee high black boots, brown ankle boots with a pretty big heel on them, some ballet flats, and the two new pairs of tennis shoes (one solid white, the other that sort of darker pink shade, Champagne maybe).

I totally need to get a pair of knee high boots.  I've got a few nice flats and a couple nice heels, and an awesome set of ankle boots, but I have yet to venture into bigger boots.  Darn now I'm just thinking about how I need more money...

I've been doing fairly well on eBay so far, but I'm selling toys and figures. I'm fairly ashamed of my small shoe collection. I really need some decent depress shoes, and a couple more pairs of sneakers. Maybe some heels. I bought a cute pair of heels at dsw a month ago, but I neglected to consider the socks I was wearing when trying them on,  so they're a bit loose. Oh well, they were on clearance.

Quote from: Sarah_P on April 30, 2018, 02:20:43 PM
I've been doing fairly well on eBay so far, but I'm selling toys and figures. I'm fairly ashamed of my small shoe collection. I really need some decent depress shoes, and a couple more pairs of sneakers. Maybe some heels. I bought a cute pair of heels at dsw a month ago, but I neglected to consider the socks I was wearing when trying them on,  so they're a bit loose. Oh well, they were on clearance.

My heels are loose too, I ordered them when I thought my feet were bigger than they are.

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Quote from: Sarah_P on April 30, 2018, 02:20:43 PM
I've been doing fairly well on eBay so far, but I'm selling toys and figures. I'm fairly ashamed of my small shoe collection. I really need some decent depress shoes, and a couple more pairs of sneakers. Maybe some heels. I bought a cute pair of heels at dsw a month ago, but I neglected to consider the socks I was wearing when trying them on,  so they're a bit loose. Oh well, they were on clearance.

My heels are loose too, I ordered them when I thought my feet were bigger than they are.

You two are young enough you could rock those heels with lacy topped anklets.

Hugs,
  Laurie

Quote from: Sarah_P on April 30, 2018, 02:20:43 PM
I've been doing fairly well on eBay so far, but I'm selling toys and figures. I'm fairly ashamed of my small shoe collection. I really need some decent depress shoes, and a couple more pairs of sneakers. Maybe some heels. I bought a cute pair of heels at dsw a month ago, but I neglected to consider the socks I was wearing when trying them on,  so they're a bit loose. Oh well, they were on clearance.

@Sarah_P   YES, especially any slip-on shoe should be tried on without socks....  that is why that in shoe stores  they have little nylon footies (solves a sanitary issue)  that you can slip over your bare feet so you can try on heels and other shoes like that.

OH, and in shoe stores specifically and perhaps other stores they sell little heel pads, insoles .... and also pads that fit under the shoe's vamp that will take up some of the slack and can provide a proper fit.

Well, at least the shoes were on clearance.... but don't give up on them, be certain to try the shoe store fixes first.
Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 30, 2018, 02:56:36 PM

@Sarah_P   YES, especially any slip-on shoe should be tried on without socks....  that is why that in shoe stores  they have little nylon footies (solves a sanitary issue)  that you can slip over your bare feet so you can try on heels and other shoes like that.

OH, and in shoe stores specifically and perhaps other stores they sell little heel pads, insoles .... and also pads that fit under the shoe's vamp that will take up some of the slack and can provide a proper fit.

Well, at least the shoes were on clearance.... but don't give up on them, be certain to try the shoe store fixes first.
Hugs,
Danielle

Also, if chafing is a problem, those little socky things called "Peds" are nice. They're made to be hidden even with low-cut shoes, and will also take up a little slack.

Stephanie

Had to get insoles for a pair of ankle boots , think my feet have shrunk. they went from a 10/9.5 to a 9 (UK) so some of the shoes and boots are a bit loose, worse one is my sandals but will see if I can get the back strap shortened.

Just be aware that as hrt works it's magic you may lose a little bit of size on your feet as the ligaments and tendons alter slightly.  This is not universal, but happened to me.  I bought a really cute pair of wedges at the beginning and now I can't even really wear them if I expect to walk anywhere.