What Sold January 2023 -- I turned .75 into $39!!

I'm writing this as late as September, but I realized I never made a detailed blog with my sales in January. In January 2023, I reopened my small used bookstore to the public after quitting a toxic job. There are a handful of sales from mulitple platforms.

In total, I sold 9 books. My COG was only .75. My net profit was $39

EBAY

I Am Legend, sold for $2.99 plus $3.65 shipping. I bought the shipping label through ebay. My total earnings was $1.68. This item was Free.

MERCARI

The Pumpkin Queen for $6. Buyer paid shipping. My earnings were $4.73. This book was Free.

Mythology, my COG was .25. Sold for $7 buyer paid shipping. my earnings were $5.60. Minus my COG, my net profit was $5.35

The Alchemist was FREE. sold for $3. Buyer paid for shipping. My earning were $2.11.

PANGO BOOKS

The Lincoln Highway was Free. It sold for $3.95. I earned $3.16.

I made NO SALES ON DEPOP.

PAYPAL // FACEBOOK PAGE

A Wolf at the Door $7 and Walking with Peety (COG .25) $3.95 plus $5.99 shipping. My net amount was $15.99.

The Gospel According to Sam $4.95 (COG. 25) and Wilder Girls $5 plus $5.99 shipping. My net amount was $14.89.

(I will subtract $4.50 for shipping when i total the amounts for both these orders)

These funds were donated to Nine Chances Rescue.

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