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<p>[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 2243862, member: 36230"]Progression from what? What have you honestly accomplished at this point in time? Have you become an expert, or even reasonably knowledgeable in certain areas to the point where you can be of value to your customers? Have you been working hard at building business relationships with other "dealers" and/or slowly building up a quality starter inventory? Do a few eBay sales really warrant this "natural progression"? I understand that at the ripe old age of 15, a month or three can feel like an eternity, but the reality is that it is no time at all, so please don't tell us that youve put in the necessary "work" to go from complete novice interested only in profits to an experienced "dealer" or "expert" ready to conquer what you see as the next level. The sooner you accept that you've a lot still to learn, just as we all do at times, the better off you'll be. </p><p><br /></p><p>You say this question isn't like the ones before, so perhaps you could explain what the great differences are. What, in your vast experience, makes being a "show dealer" different from your past questions about being a dealer in general? The reason a few are coming down on you is because your naivete shines through loud and clear; A show dog is still a dog, Sully, and the very SAME things apply... YOU need to know YOUR market, be it with your eBay sales, setting up at a small show, or what-have-you. While generic or general recommendations can and have been made, no one is going to be able to say that, without question, if you do this or that you will make money; it is just not that easy. This business isn't simply if you offer it they will come, and dropping $3000-$5000 on "inventory" just to have something to fill a case is a recipe for disaster. You say I cannot "prove" you didn't take past advice to heart, but seemingly fail to realize that you've already provided that proof all on your own. </p><p><br /></p><p>I see no reason to continue to rehash what has already been said repeatedly, and I'm sorry if what I and some others have said wasn't what you wanted to hear, but perhaps one day you'll understand it was for your own good. As with the last go-round, I certainly wish you the best of luck with your little endeavor.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 2243862, member: 36230"]Progression from what? What have you honestly accomplished at this point in time? Have you become an expert, or even reasonably knowledgeable in certain areas to the point where you can be of value to your customers? Have you been working hard at building business relationships with other "dealers" and/or slowly building up a quality starter inventory? Do a few eBay sales really warrant this "natural progression"? I understand that at the ripe old age of 15, a month or three can feel like an eternity, but the reality is that it is no time at all, so please don't tell us that youve put in the necessary "work" to go from complete novice interested only in profits to an experienced "dealer" or "expert" ready to conquer what you see as the next level. The sooner you accept that you've a lot still to learn, just as we all do at times, the better off you'll be. You say this question isn't like the ones before, so perhaps you could explain what the great differences are. What, in your vast experience, makes being a "show dealer" different from your past questions about being a dealer in general? The reason a few are coming down on you is because your naivete shines through loud and clear; A show dog is still a dog, Sully, and the very SAME things apply... YOU need to know YOUR market, be it with your eBay sales, setting up at a small show, or what-have-you. While generic or general recommendations can and have been made, no one is going to be able to say that, without question, if you do this or that you will make money; it is just not that easy. This business isn't simply if you offer it they will come, and dropping $3000-$5000 on "inventory" just to have something to fill a case is a recipe for disaster. You say I cannot "prove" you didn't take past advice to heart, but seemingly fail to realize that you've already provided that proof all on your own. I see no reason to continue to rehash what has already been said repeatedly, and I'm sorry if what I and some others have said wasn't what you wanted to hear, but perhaps one day you'll understand it was for your own good. As with the last go-round, I certainly wish you the best of luck with your little endeavor.[/QUOTE]
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