OLA STORES

I do not know about you but I am getting ready for OLA to launch their new server and new ways of doing things. This means I am getting my store up to date, making sure my listings are right and that all my pictures are there.

So I thought I would help OLA a little by sending out an omail to some people who do not have pictures even though they have lots of listings. I sent a lot and I just went and checked and only four were opened and I checked those four stores and it seems they chose to ignore my asking them to either get their pictures up or delete the listings without pictures. I tried.

So, here is what I am thinking. Why would anyone want to have over 100 listings with not one picture. Items sell with pictures. Buyers want pictures. I know that if I see something I am interested in and it has no picture I just move on and forget about it. Well in my travels through OLA today I did see something that interested me so I ask the seller a question. No reply as of yet but the omail was read.

Another thing that got my attention. There are those of us who participate in the chats in one form or another. I saw stores today that I have never seen a post in the chats. They are missing some good free advertisement and some good fun also. I share others items by putting them on face book and twitter them. I wonder if those who do not participate in the chats would like some of this free treatment and making friends that help with what ever is needed.

I ask them to please take care of this issue before OLA launches it's new site. I am going to think positive that a few will do it. It helps us all when everyone does their part to keep the site up to date and that means their photo's also. I even informed them that by putting pictures to their listings would probably increase their sales.

I do not know what else I can do. Maybe if some others did as I did and as Val is doing also the sellers will get tired of people reminding them about their listings and no pictures and maybe do something about it.

As for me I will keep mine up to date so I am totally ready for the change over. If anyone has any suggestions on how we might get to these people please let me know and I will do my part. I sent nice omails, maybe if I got a little testy with them they would at least get fired up enough to tell me to mind my own business to which I would be able to reply "OLA IS MY BUSINESS" just as it is theirs.

Thank you for reading this blog and I know some who will read it have already done as I am doing now and they got no positive response. My Omail sent folder has a full page plus that I sent out and as I said only four have been read and no responce to me whatsoever.

Sad thing when sellers lose pride in their stores.

I am not going to put this on face book as I do not want people thinking we have problems we cannot handle. This is for the ola community.

Be safe, be healthy, be happy and be prepared.

Terrific Tuesday Sales

Okay, mark your calendars!! We haven't had a Terrific Tuesday Sale for awhile after the picture issue but most are up and running again! And, as YogiBear66 says, "the natives are getting restless"!

So, come on over and join the sale!!

This sale runs for 12 hours on Tuesdays

Times are as follows:

5:30am to 5:30pm (HST - Hawaii Time)

7:30am to 7:30pm (AKDT - Alaska Daylight Time)

8:30 AM to 8;30 PM (OLA time, PDT - Pacific Daylight Time)

9:30am to 9:30pm (MDT - Mountain Daylight Time)

10:30am to 10:30pm (CDT - Central Daylight Time)

11:30am to 11:30pm (EDT - Eastern Daylight Time)

So far, the stores that have signed up are:

Krautrock - 10% off fixed prices

ChateyCathey - 20% off jewelry
CDWsGeneralStore - to be announced later

KornKountryTreasures - 10% off all merchandise

OldTurtleHeart - Liquidation sale! Buy one, get one free (lesser price)

CallMeMomo - 20% off fixed, 10% off classics, ending at end of game

CurioCache - Buy 3 books, get 4th free, mix and match between stores

CritterCache - Buy 3 books, get 4th free, mix and match between stores

CountryNaturals - 10% off merchandise
MaggieMayBeCrafty -  Gift with each outgoing package and...

with purchase of $10.00 or more, receive 5 pairs of 21mm silver plated shepherds hook earwires with ball and coil for you to decorate in your own style.

YogiBear66 - Buy 1 get 1 Free any coin auction will end auction as soon as I see it

DraggonTagger - 10% off merchandise and free sample of candy
Grams-Recycle-Bin - Brand new store!!
DustyCorners - Buyer who wants the quilt top or porcelain grandparent dolls gets a 10% discount! Serious buyers can omail me for the request so I can end the auction(s)
Annimae - to be announced

Now, if you've never visited OLA.com, you do need to be a member to bid or buy or participate in the chats, but it's free to sign up!!

If there are still pictures missing, please bear with us!! Omail the seller and I am sure they can get that particular picture for you!!

So, come on over, we have some great buys, great sellers, and we will have loads of fun!! We will be yammering in the chats, too, so after you've signed up, click on Community and go to Special Sales Events, Terrific Tuesday Sales!! Updates on the sales will be there!! And there might be more stores signing up between now and Tuesday!!

Welcome, come have some fun!!!

And check this out!! Built and hosted by our own CountryNaturals, this link is a great place for everyone to be all together!!

Terrific Tuesday Sale at OLA!!

Check it out!!

Thank you!!

Closing Stores

I heard on the news today that Sears is closing 150 of its Kmart stores. What a shame this is for the people who will loose jobs and also for America in general. They gave the reason as disappointing sales during the hoilday sales season.

With so many stores closing and so many companies moving to other countries it will soon be very hard to find Made in America items. I always try to find Made in America when I am shopping but it is becoming very difficult.

Many people who are out of jobs or their hours have been cut have gone back to making things at home, like clothes and gifts. Add to these out of work people the fact that so many who serve in our armed forces are coming home now and with no job waiting for them, It is a sad situation.

I have no solution for it except to say if you can find American made please buy it. It may  not be the exact one you wanted but if it is close please consider it. I went looking for a new pair of boots for myself and found 4 pair. All were made in another country so I wound up buying myself some socks to wear with shoes during the cold weather instead of buying the shoes. I do not like socks but I love America.

I also got myself a back pack made in America from callmemomo and it is beautiful and very well made. I feel good about that. At ola.com you can find many people who make items that are home made and very useful. Another seller who has home made items is KornKountryTreasures with items for babies and children plus books on how to make items. I am just amazed how DraggonTagger takes plastic bags and makes plarn purses. By buying from people who make their own items you are also getting one of a kind items.

I also have Made in America items in my store at chateycathey if you would like to check them out.

Thank you for reading my blog and comments are appreciated.

Please have a safe and happy new year

Great finds at http://ola.com

Vineyard Blessings Lisa White Tuscanny Style Pitcher

I saw this on a seller site at http://ola.com/store/goldi and I think it is one of the most beautiful pitchers I have seen.

Also found this at http://ola.com/store/latherupsoap



 Homemade Soap Vegan Citrus Cedar All Natural

Also found this at http://ola.com/store/latherupsoap





And this from http://ola.com/store/oldturtleheart



And I found this from http://ola.com/store/callmemomo

And I also found this unique recycled bag purse from http://ola.com/store/draggontagger

And after you visit these sellers you can stop by my store at http://ola.com/store/chateycathey

to see what I have to offer. You may want to watch these sellers for end of year sales.

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Adding a new Seller to the Cyber Monday Specials

Whether you are looking for charms, jump rings or round filigree beads, you should check out Mythroans-dream-compass. Right now, for the Cyber Monday Sale, she has 50% Off All Fixed Price Items in her OLA Store!!!
NOTE: Discount does not apply to 99 cent or $1 items and/or S&H. (See below for S&H specials.)
CYBER MONDAY & TUESDAY SALE S&H SPECIALS: Birchwood Roses $2 off S&H per dozen or per half dozen; Loose Charms & Beads FREE 1st Class S&H within the US on orders of 4 or more sets.
So, if you want to make jewelry or want to purchase some beautiful handmade items, check out her store on OLA.com! Thank you!

Still looking for some fantastic deals? Check out OLA.com!
SuperGranny has some great deals! Not only a TON of tobacciana but a beautiful Sara Coventry Maple Leaf w Pearl Pin Brooch or how about these Pansy Butter Pats?

From Robinsgonshopin you can find all kinds of vintage things! From a Vintage Lost Art Four Piece Crocheted Doily Set to a Vintage Griswold Cast Iron Skillet! She also has LOTS of vintage hankies and even belly dancing items!! 50% off total purchase over $25 (except ooak Jewelry).

Yogisportsden has The Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Snowman Christmas Wreath as well as many other teams! And check out the Antlana Falcon NFL "Peggy Abrams" Football Ornament! 25% off everything in the store and a free gift besides!

From this Sterling Silver Multi Stone Wave Band Ring to this Sterling Silver Etched Wedding Band, JewelrybyChristopher is sure to have something to please you or your loved one! 30% off the listed price and a portion of the proceeds goes towards Children Affected with Autism and their families and to raise awareness about Autism.

Fleapirates has some adorable Nick and Nora Sock Monkey slippers!! I remember the sock monkey from when I was a kid! She also has a beautiful Heritage Collection Native American Porcelain Doll Winema for you to choose! 50% off any bid or buy!!!!
Bedding4me has some wonderful Laura Ashley Buttercream Jacket Invitation Kit for those special occasions and you must take a look at this fantastic Satin Zebra Print Complete King Bedroom Set! These are 30% off!! Wow!!

Yogibear66 has some really neat oil warmers! This is an Elephant Oil Warmer but there are many more styles available!! Scents, too!! 25% off all merchandise in the store and free gift with purchase! And the coins!! Wow! Buy one and get one free (equal or lesser value)! Lots to choose from like this 1972 Kennedy Half Dollar!

And of course, we are also having a sale in our store!! Korn Kountry Treasures! 15% off merchandise! Collector plates are excluded because they are 50% off listed price!! Books will also be excluded since if you buy one you get the second (equal or lesser value) free!! So please check us out! We have a large variety! Even car parts!! Brand new!!

We thank you for browsing through our stores and wish you all a very Merry Christmas!!

Some More Great Deals for Cyber Monday!

Okay, starting to like these deals on OLA.com?


Well, Davendeb1178 have some neat Sketchers womens shoes listed and they also do Custom Label work!! I get my labels from them!! Very nice work!




















Aesthetics48 has some great buys! Just look at this beautiful
Lenox Anniversary Bowl and she has quite a lot of Haircolor products since retiring!!












And Oldturtleheart is having a year
end clearance sale so hurry if you are
interested in these!!


A Littlest Pet Shop Hideaway Haven, sealed, or a Perfume Bottle
Midnight in Paris Cobalt Blue bottle!

There will be more coming so stay tuned!!!

And MORE Sales at OLA!!

And we have even MORE sales at OLA.com!!

You could choose handmade wine glass charms or a beautiful Chinese Symbol Tile pendant from Maggiemaybecrafty!









How about a beautiful scene handpainted on a sawblade? Or a gorgeous Aqua and Silvertone Rhinestone necklace and earring set from Annimae! I've got two of the sawblades on order!





Or how about some Gemstone carved Pendant Points or maybe some handmade Tibetan Silver Star Earrings from CDWsgeneralstore?







Yawningdawg

has some wonderful pieces for sale right now! Here is an excellent Native American Indian Chief or how about a Whitetail Deer Clock for the hunter?










And for the creative giver, stop in at American-Hippie! Not only does she have Secret Santa Keys but also great Booboo bags!! Superb gifts!!


So, here are a few more ideas, with some fantastic deals for you this season!! Check them out! You'll be glad you did!

2009 Black Friday thru Cyber Monday Sale at OnlineAuction.com!

2009 Black Friday thru Cyber Monday Sale
at OnlineAuction.com!

Come see what our awesome sellers have listed,
and the great specials they are offering!

Just click on the seller's name to browse their store!

1. Raggy-Lady

Buy one fudge get one free your choice of both!

Buy one biscotti get one free your choice!

2. The Royal Treasures

LAST CHANCE SALE FOR JEWELRY

But 1 receive 10% off

Buy 2 Receive 25% off

Buy 3 Receive 50% off + FREE SHIPPING

3. Curiocache

FREE SHIPPING on anything in my store during the sale!

4. MetzyMom

Every mailable order sold over the Black Friday/Cyber Monday Weekend totalling $10 or more

(combined orders count but postage does not) will receive a FREE 2010 Pocket Planner (aka a date book).

The 2010 Pocket Planner comes with easy stick stickers to help make planning a snap.

Each planner also has a 'cut out' for a photo, so you can personalize it!

5. Seewhatimselling

Friday thru Monday- 20% off fixed and classic items
Classics will be ended upon receiving bid

Special does not include shipping

6. Oldturtleheart

Special:10% OFF listed price of all items not already sale priced.

Discounted Combined Shipping as always!

7. Grammykay

15% off on total purchase of $15.00, excluding shipping.

10% off on total purchase of $10.00 to $ 14.99, excluding shipping.

8. Davendeb1178

Purchase 8 sheets or more of custom address labels, STICKERS, or business cards and get FREE shipping!

10% discount on shipping on all NON sticker, label or card items.

9. Vermonter53

Purchase up to $50 and receive 10% off on any amount you buy

Purchase $50 worth of items and get .................20% OFF!

Purchase $100 worth of items and get ...............25% OFF!

Purchase $150 or more worth of items and get ..30% OFF!

Not including shipping costs which of course will be combined to save you even more money!

And!.....GET THIS..It even INCLUDES TOOLS!

Any items listed as free shipping are included in the sale,..... but free shipping does not apply during the sale.

10. IceColdSales
10% off any Browning,Case,Cold Steel,Columbia River SOG or Gerber Knife(s).

$1.00 off any Book.

$2.00 off any Holiday Glass Decorative Block.

$1.00 off any Handmade Bow.

$3.00 off any Kershaw Knife Set.

75 cents off any Bell.

5% off any Luminox,Stryker or Wenger Watch Plus FREE SHIPPING.

15% off any Costume Jewelry.

Buy $10.00 worth of 3D Creatology Wooden Puzzles and receive a Small Puzzle (worth $2.29) FREE.

11. Fleapirates

Store-wide discount of 20%! (Shipping not included!)

12. Yawningdawg

15% off all Fixed Items, not including shipping.

13. Yogibear66

25% OFF everything Fixed Price on Fri

15% OFF everything Fixed Price Sat and Sun

30% OFF everything Fixed Price Monday

ALL 4 DAYS 40% OFF ALL CHRISTMAS CATEGORY

14. Chellepope

25% off everything in my store, not including shipping.

15. The_trove2

10% off everything, including shipping. Auction style will end once the sale ends.

16. Tjintx

10% off store wide plus free shipping for any purchase over $50.00.

Free gift wrapping and will send your gift to giftee's address if requested.

17. Jenbana88

25% off all items purchased thru Monday.

18. Fabulous12345

ALL DESIGNER Clothing ITEMS $.75 cents (prices will be changed when I invoice)

Leather, Sweaters, Jackets,Tops, X-Mas Ties-All Brand/All Sizes

Very Low Shipping $10.00 (4-6 sweaters/10-15 tops)

19. Kidatheart10

Selected items will be offered at 50% off throughout the sale at various times. Search for keyword halfnow. Specials may last all weekend, or may only be offered for one day, or even just a few hours, or less. So if you see it offered with halfnow in the title, and you want it, don't hesitate to buy.

20. LFWoodWorking

10% off the price for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
We will discount the sale at time of purchase, PLUS remember FREE SHIPPING, too!

21. Goldi
10 % off to 10.00
over 20.00 will be 20 % off... not including shipping.

22. Aphrodite

All items in store 50% off (does not include shipping) on Friday and Saturday.
Sunday and Monday 40% off

23. Thetreasureshelf

20% off all purchases.

24. Magnolias

20% during entire sale does not include shipping

25. Bedding4me

26. Old2new4u

All auctions starting at .99 cents!

27. Robinsgoneshopn

Black Friday, everything I have listed that day will be 75% off.

Sat. and Sun. will be 50% off.
Monday will be 25% off of everything left.

28. Annimae

29. Oddstoendless

0% off everything (doesn't include shipping) except where the item is already designated as a special.

30. Cshort0319

20% of all items with the word Christmas in the title.

31. DollarDealsnMore

Buy 5 items, get one at 1/2 price.

Free gift wrapping and will send your gift to giftee's address if requested.

32. Waterville6

15% off all items (not including shipping when applied).

33. Crochenlady

34. StubsInc

10% off of all items in my store, discount does not include shipping and handling. I will combine shipping to make it more economical for you.

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Happy Shopping

from all of us at OnlineAuction.com!

SALES and SPECIALS at Online Auction!

The Sellers at http://www.onlineauction.com/ are just such busy beavers, setting up Sales and Specials.

Starting on September 24st and on September 29th there will be two scheduled Sales.

The Everything Free Shipping starts on September 24st and will run through October 1st. For one full week these Sellers will be offering FREE Shipping on their Classic and Fixed Price listings.

To find these wonderful deals just type ’Free Shipping’ into OLA’s Search Bar!

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The Second Sale, you Ask? Is all about Kitchens. Here are the details.

Again, Search is going to be really simple because all you have to do is type ‘AK’ in the OLA Search Bar and all of these great items will pop up. Easy as pie!

You are welcome to take a peek at my store too.

Halloween Decoration

In the Spirt of Halloween Decor

Just a quick post to let you know that I have worked pretty hard to decorate my OnlineAuction Store for Halloween. I’m a novice to html but I gave it a whirl anyway. *giggles*

Check it out, if you like, because I will change it back when Halloween is over. It will probably make you a little dizzy! Just click the banner below. Thanks.

The Its Back Sale at OnlineAuction.com

Join Us For All the Fun! Just use the SEARCH BAR At http://www.onlineauction.com/ and type in IBS

It's Back!!!! Sale at OnlineAuction.com

Comin' up real soon, the new "It's Back" sale at OLA.com! Featuring loads of sellers who are bringing back items that they forgot they had, were seasonal, perishable, and even some the public have been clamoring for! Stay tuned!! Lots of surprises "in store"! http://www.onlineauction.com/chat/viewtopic.php?t=18321