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Published: June 26, 2018, 4 a.m.

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Part 2 of 3. Linda Lightman, walks us through the evolution of eBay and how she became the go-to seller for eBay consignments, leaving us with savvy selling tips to help you profit from your items that no longer spark joy.

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Today\\u2019s episode of Spark Joy is Part 2 of a three part series dedicated to Selling Your Clutter. What do you do with those items that no longer spark joy? We\\u2019re dedicating three episodes to how to make your clutter pay you back.

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Our guest today, Linda Lightman, is the founder and CEO of Linda\\u2019s Stuff. A former attorney, Linda took a leap of faith in 2001 and became an innovator and an entrepreneur as a go-to seller on eBay for consignments. Linda presides over a company that has grown to become the largest, most successful consignment seller of designer fashion on eBay in the world.

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In this episode, you\\u2019ll enjoy:

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• Hear how Linda found her passion in online consigment following her career as an attorney.

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• Learn the history of Linda\'s Stuff and how Linda\'s company evolved along with eBay.

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• Learn the types of people who are buying and selling on eBay and what the process entails.

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• How to consign things on eBay with Linda and how the comission structure works: How to Consign with Linda\'s Stuff

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• Linda\'s take on how to find and sell things in your home that no longer Spark Joy!

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• What items are selling and what items are in demand.

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• How KonMari has changed the consignment world.

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• Tips for getting the most out of your consignment.

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• Finally, Listener Jenn sends in a great question about whether Craigslist or eBay is the way to go when discarding things that no longer spark joy. Linda gives her some great feedback!

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Gems:
\\n\\u201cStart small, go around your home and find the things that no longer spark joy\\u2026walk around with a different eye and look for the things that will bring you money.\\u201d

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\\u201cI began by selling my own clothing and accessories. And so, a business was born.\\u201d

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\\u201cWe have a 140, 000 unique items on our site every day.\\u201d

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\\u201cAccessories are one size fits all item and they always sell the best.\\u201d

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\\u201cI think Marie Kondo did a lot for women going into their closets. Does this item bring me joy or should I think about getting rid of it?\\u201d

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\\u201cI believe that all of us have, on average, 53 items we could sell from our homes and make $3,000!\\u201d

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\\u201cWomen tend to wear 20% of their clothing, 80% of the time.\\u201d

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\\u201cMake sure everything you sell is authentic.\\u201d

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What Sparks Joy for Linda:
\\n\\u201cMy family life. My husband and I work together we have too great sons and a soon to be new daughter in law. And, it\\u2019s that time with my family. I just cannot say enough about that!\\u201d

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Linda\'s parting words of wisdom:
\\n\\u201cDo what you love, and love what you do, and you\\u2019ll never feel like you\\u2019re working.\\u201d

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You can reach Linda at Shop Linda\'s Stuff

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Her instagram account is @shoplindasstuff

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And, Linda\'s FaceBook is at:
\\nLinda\'s Stuff on Facebook

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You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home

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You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

Special Guest: Linda Lightman.

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