> Micheal,
> Thanks for your wise and candid reply. I
> really mean that. I do like it because you
> had the integrity to give me your honest
> opinion instead of just writing me off as
> the kind of person I that I made myself
> appear to be. I do have to say that you did
> mis-judge me somewhat, (obviously with good
> reasons) but you had no way of knowing me or
> my true motives. I wanted veteran opinions
> on how to start on a shoestring more than
> exposure of the isp I just found. And I
> really did want opinions on it to. I will
> post answers/explanations tommorow night
> when I have more time. I just wanted to pop
> in and say thanks, and yes I did want to
> hear it, good or bad. That is one of the
> greatest things about forums like this: an
> idiot like me can actually interact and get
> advice from some of the greatest minds in
> the business. And yes I really mean that
> too, it's reality, not flattery.

> Thanks again, Dave

> PS: Would it make you feel any better about
> my motives if I don't post my link?
> (Sorry, I just couldn't resist a grin.)

> BTW: We are compiling recipes already

perhaps the easiest way I know of to earn extra money in order to get your other products off the ground. I don't sell it... don't even know who does. But it is a well thought out system that ANYONE CAN DO STARTING WITH LESS THAN $100.

The problem you are facing on ebay is that you are trying to sell items no one truly wants... that's why the low prices but I can tell you there are specific niches where folks are making money. When it comes to most antiques and Ebay you are better (I feel) buying on Ebay and selling locally. Ebay is much more of a wholesale market when it comes to most antiques rather than retail.

Take care,

Mike Winicki