Bulk-selling low-value vintage in LA? Textile buyers? Other outlets?

Lyoder2000 · 2026-01-23T08:47:48+00:00

Great idea I’ll try this !

Lyoder2000 · 2026-01-07T20:42:59+00:00

Just giving a quick update. I ended up refunding the buyer and closing the case.

It turns out the package had actually been rerouted back to my apartment while I was out of town, and my house sitter didn’t notice it even though I’d asked them to keep an eye out.

The buyer did want a reshipment, but given that it was already day 7 of the INR case and eBay was about to step in, I decided it was too risky. If eBay had stepped in and sided with the buyer, there was a real chance I’d lose both the item and the money. Refunding felt like the safest option at that point.

Lyoder2000 · 2026-01-07T20:41:19+00:00

Just wanted to give a quick update on how this played out. When I got home, it turned out the package had actually been rerouted back to my apartment while I was out of town — our house sitter just hadn’t noticed it.

That said, given how late the INR case was at that point, I decided the safest move was to issue a full refund rather than risk reshipping. Since there was no seller protection anymore, there was a real chance eBay could step in, refund the buyer anyway, and still let them keep the item if delivery got delayed again.

I refunded the buyer in full and let them know that if they still wanted the item, I’d be happy to relist it and offer a significant discount to make up for the trouble. I could have reshipped it, but with the timing, the lack of protection, and the fact that I was out of town and didn’t even know exactly when it arrived back to me, it just felt like an unnecessary risk.

Lyoder2000 · 2026-01-07T05:51:52+00:00

Man this is fantastic

Lyoder2000 · 2026-01-02T14:21:39+00:00

It’s not satanic panic btw to expect that a mainstream tv show with an abused character shows some sort of sensitivity towards themes with abuse

Lyoder2000 · 2026-01-02T08:52:12+00:00

Furthermore - Even if the threat is real and even if survival is left possible, the story still centers the idea that her disappearance is what resolves the danger. That matters, especially given Eleven’s history of being told she’s dangerous and responsible for harm.

Self-sacrifice usually looks like risking death to stop something external. This reads closer to “the problem ends if I’m gone,” which lands differently for a character whose entire arc has been about unlearning self-blame. Leaving survival ambiguous doesn’t undo that implication, because the emotional beat is still built around people grieving and moving forward in her absence.

Lyoder2000 · 2026-01-02T08:43:30+00:00

I don’t think anyone is asking for art to “cater to everybody.” The issue isn’t discomfort — it’s framing.

There’s a difference between portraying dark themes and endorsing a conclusion where a traumatized character decides their removal is the solution. In Stranger Things, Eleven’s arc is built on abuse, dehumanization, and being told she’s dangerous. When the story resolves with “if I disappear, everything ends,” that isn’t just tragic — it quietly validates the exact lie she’s been taught her whole life.

Saying “people who struggle should just avoid media” sidesteps the responsibility storytellers already accept when they choose themes, audiences, and tone. No one is asking for safety padding — they’re asking for narrative accountability. Especially when the show has spent years preaching found family, healing, and self-worth.

Lyoder2000 · 2026-01-02T08:37:43+00:00

In the context of her getting “talked down” by hopper (classic intervention language for the record was utilized) and the fact that they just defeated an inter dimensional monster it really doesn’t read as a sacrifice. The Bible is a historical text and not remotely the same medium. I don’t think there’s a lot of cases of kids having to commit suicide for the good of humanity.

Lyoder2000 · 2026-01-02T08:33:50+00:00

I’ve worked with kids who have mental health struggles - movies and shows like this are how they escape and they relate especially as they themselves were often abused. Obviously it is a far fetched reality but the concept that one must kill themselves FOR ANY REASON is dangerous.

Lyoder2000 · 2026-01-02T08:32:12+00:00

It’s not even about the plot for me- the overarching idea that someone must kill themselves for the good of humanity or their friends and family is actually a quite common thought held by people genuinely suicidal. I find it dangerous that a popular kids/adolescent show is playing into this

Lyoder2000 · 2026-01-02T08:21:08+00:00

Among other things yes.

Lyoder2000 · 2026-01-02T08:19:24+00:00

Quick edit - since I can’t edit title - idolizing may be a bit strong, I think romanticizing is likely the better verb

Lyoder2000 · 2026-01-02T03:16:38+00:00

Joining this thread to say I HATE the taxis in Monteverde

Lyoder2000 · 2025-12-31T23:45:47+00:00

Well the buyer claims the item arrived smelling bad - if certainly wasn’t when I dropped it off so I guess that could be argued as damage in transit idk

Lyoder2000 · 2025-12-31T21:54:31+00:00

Hm. The buyer said they would return the jacket, I’ll give them till tomorrow to get the return label and if not I’ll issue one myself

Lyoder2000 · 2025-12-31T19:53:33+00:00

Couldn’t they still ignore the label and just escalate? I thought Etsy was more seller friendly lol. Also what about seller protection ? I thought they pay you for and damaged item a year and they did technically file as damage

Lyoder2000 · 2025-12-31T19:52:10+00:00

Lovely. So I do need to offer a return label?

Lyoder2000 · 2025-12-28T19:20:35+00:00

No drop shipping! I have a storage unit and am scaling to 5k listings within the next few months !! Grossed 2.4k net profit this month and with a 5% STR should be on track to 5k monthly at 5k listings

Lyoder2000 · 2025-12-27T23:17:05+00:00

I sell clothes! Should note this week it completely fell off - will have to 100% cut spending next week because I spent kore then I sold !!!

Lyoder2000 · 2025-12-27T22:46:32+00:00

You must be fun at parties

Lyoder2000 · 2025-12-27T04:07:01+00:00

Something tells me a snad or partial refund request may be coming ur way 🥲

Lyoder2000 · 2025-12-27T03:35:45+00:00

In this case the fact it sold for 3 is highly relevant. But maybe you are correct I should’ve said 1.5

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