082825 Almost Finished!….Lynn’s Latest #60

Store is now 50% off!  Even though the sign says “up to”…… EVERYTHING is 50% off.

Most all of the fixtures have been priced–no additional discount on fixtures.  Hope to see you soon!

The Store is 50% off!  Shop now before we close to shoppers on September 3rd…in just 7 Shopping Days!

There are 7 shopping days left.  Here is our final schedule…..

We will be open every day from Tuesday, August 26th until Wednesday, September 3rd.

11-5 everyday, except 11 to 3 on Sunday!

Anything that is not gone by September 3rd, will be donated to a local charity….the Boys & Girls Club, Battered Women or “Moving In” which provides homes for the homeless.

Just know,  that your things will go to a great cause.  Store is getting empty.  Kind of sad, but also kind of fun and exciting!  Bittersweet, as one might say.

Don’t miss out…things are moving fast and faster!

Pier One Rolling Racks are $50 for the shorter ones and $75 for the taller ones.  We have already sold all of the brown tall ones and two of the white tall ones.  If you are interested, get them now.  Also, all of the racks were originally brown, so if you do not like the white…it can be stripped off.

Welcome to Lynn’s Latest #000060

Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Volume VI  Issue 000060

This past week has been ALL about moving my eBay business.  I must say that I am exhausted and we still have six more shelves to move.  Yikes!

On Thursday, Val (who I love) and Barb (one of my favorite consignors) showed up to help pack up eBay merchandise.  Above and beyond and thank you!

We moved two shelves to my house and really made a dent!

The best part of their helping out, was that they both brought their vehicles for us to load up.  And thank you to Sandy (who I also love) for loaning me her truck almost every day.  What friends I have!

Check out the progress in my garage at my house.  I am going to LOVE working from home again.  Val was sooooo smart and had me plug in a power strip in the only outlet before we filled up the shelf!

Friday, we took a break from moving the eBay business and good thing that we did, because Friday night Indiana had a show that she and her friend Steph produced.  It was in West LA at a private residence.

Unfortunately, no one could go with me, so I headed down alone.  It was right off of Laurel Canyon, so I stopped at Chin Chins to get Houston and myself a Chinese Chicken Salad.  Here we are before the show!

The show was amazing!  One of the best I have seen.  The girls had rented 50 folding chairs and there were about 20 people standing up on the balcony.  It was sold out!  Check it out…what an awesome venue!

Here is a shot of all of the comics after the show.  Indiana really had some great talent there (in addition to herself)!  Isabel Klein was there (who went to Pepperdine with my kids) and is now a Sunday regular at the Groundlings starting in November.  Congrats Isabel!

Also, Blake Rosier, who has a HUGE following on Insta.  In fact, Xander who works for me, saw my post about the show and said “I love that comic…I follow him on Insta”.

Houston filmed it and made a fun YouTube video if you care to watch.  Here is a link.

Here is what Houston wrote about the evening….and I love how he put the number of Instagram followers after each name.  I did NOT know that Indy had 5,500 followers.

“What does the future of Saturday Night Live look like? Just blocks away from the Groundlings Theater, young comedians are testing their voices — performing stand-up, creating characters, and even blending the two. Some, like Blake Rosier, perform stand-up entirely in character. This video pulls back the curtain on “Night Job”, a secret $8 backyard comedy show in Hollywood. Held during a summer heat wave, the show feels like a mix between a stand-up night and a house party. Drinks were pay-what-you-can (beer, wine, soda, seltzers), the vibe was communal and laid-back, and the performances were sharp, funny, and original. ️ Tickets: $8 Drinks: Pay-what-you-can Atmosphere: Backyard mixer + underground comedy CORRECTION: Indiana Wilson and Steph Philo were credited as “co-creators” in the video. Larissa Dowling was credited as a “Producer.” This is wrong. See below for the correction. Producers Indiana Wilson | @indianaewilson (5.5k) Steph Philo | @steph.philo (1.8k) Production Assistant Larissa Dowling | @lars.issa (2k) Performers Blake Rosier | @blakerosier (308k) Sahana Srinivasan | @saha_srinivasan (29k) Isabel Klein | @isabel_klein (7.5k) Jill Young | @jillisyoung (7.5k) Alice Brenner | @alicebrenner_ (2.7k) Grace Kasemeier | @gracefayek (1.5k) Ben Ellerbrock | @benlrbrock (663) Filmer Houston Wilson | @houstonhwilson (787) If you’re interested in underground comedy, stand-up, or hidden Los Angeles culture, this $8 backyard show is a glimpse into where the next wave of comedy is headed.”

As I am writing this, I got a notification that Houston just posted a blog entry.  Oh my goodness!  Both of my kids are so creative.  I really can’t wait to see what their futures hold.  It is really exciting for me as a mom to watch.

It reminds me of something I said in those oldish home videos I watched last Tuesday night.  I had just received a new pair of Ray Bans from William (their dad) back at Christmas in 1993 and I said in the video….”I feel like a Movie Star”.  LOL….hopeful that one of my kids will achieve that goal…they are both headed in that creative direction.  Exciting times!  Here I am in those Ray Bans.  Hahahaha.

Before I share the blog post, I have to tell you what I witnessed at the comedy show this past Friday night.  Blake came up to Houston and said “Dude, I can’t believe your near death experience on the mountain….that video just showed up in my feed and I was blown away.  Like, I know him and then your mom picking you up….etc.”

Then Houston asked Blake if they could film some stuff together.  History in the making!  I have always said that Blake is the next “Conan O’Brien” and now he and Houston are collaborating.  Love this so much!

So, back to Houston’s blog post.  He filmed and interviewed my mom up in Washington last week.  He took all of the tidbits and wrote a poem.  He did title it “My grandma turned 100″….even though we all know she just turned 89.

It is an interesting look into what has been happening in my mom’s life.  Very bittersweet.

Here is a link if you care to read the entire thing.  It is not that long and very insightful.

Time for an eBay score.  It has been crazy to still be shipping out eBay items when they are located in three different places right now.  Ughhh!  There is still stuff in the back of the store, at my house and in my new storage unit.  Confusing!

Sold this on Tuesday for a best offer of $100.  I bought this out in the desert a few years ago for $5 and it is just lovely….but antique glass just isn’t selling for as much as it used to.  Happy with the $100!

Click here to check it out.

When I get home from Indy’s show on Friday night, I was amped up on adrenaline….not sure why that is, but the energy at these shows is contagious.  Needless to say, I rarely sleep well after one of the shows.

And Saturday was crunch day!  We were attempting to get six more of the Costco eBay shelves moved.  Yikes!  Quite the large undertaking.  I rented a uhaul at 9:30 am and had both Xander and Kevin that day.

Somehow, we did it!  Got all six moved, but not unpacked.  Here is a link to a tiktok I did that day.

After my crazy Saturday….I raced home to get ready to go to Santa Barbara for a Pete Yorn concert. For those of you who know me, I LOVE Pete Yorn. My friend Rebecca picked me up at 6:30 and off we went. I was EXHAUSTED, but rallied.

Here we are after dinner at the club, but before the concert.

The Soho in Santa Barbara is not that big, so the concert was smaller and so much fun!

Sunday, I had a day off and boy did I need it!  Monday was Fit Buddha and then I grabbed lunch with Sandy at Aloha.  They have a great lunch special….steak caesar for $15.

Then it was back to the store where Xander was packing up more of my eBay stuff.  While Xander did that, Kevin worked on sorting the clothing bins and getting them in order.  Nice!

Tuesday the store was open and Kevin and I borrowed Sandy’s truck and did a load to the storage unit.  Made some good progress and it is getting filled up.

A woman lost her wallet in my store and we had not been able to find it.  Well, while manning the store on Wednesday, Riki came up to the front counter with a “found” wallet.  Score!

There was quite a bit of cash in it and I immediately thanked Riki for being such a good samaritan.  Here is Riki checking out after shopping. Now, to get the wallet back to Norma.  I have called and left a message.

Time for an eBay score.  I bought this little paperweight at a garage sale for $1.  Just sold it for a best offer of $60 and it is going to  Canada.

Funny story, I had just physically moved this item from the store to my storage unit and remembered putting it into a coffee mug.  Made it easy to find!

Click here to see original listing.

Interestingly enough, that paperweight is going to a lady in White Rock, BC.  My best friend from high school, Melanie and I used to go up there all the time in the summer.

You see the drinking age was only 19.  We would always head to the Ocean Beach Hotel (The OB as it was known) which had a nightclub on the main floor.  My boyfriend was the DJ.  Oh, those were the days!

Today, Xander, Kevin, Barb and I will be attempting to move 4 more Costco shelves.  I so appreciate all of the help!  Wish us luck!  The back eBay room is really clearing out.  This is becoming REAL!

Wednesday was Tracey’s last day….I am getting a bit emotional over here.  But somehow, I convinced her to come in for an hour today 🙂 hahahaha!

Like Sandy always says, “you can check in to Lynn’s Consignments…but you can never check out.”

Also on Wednesday, a quick visit from Joanne.  You know, it was almost EXACTLY 8 years ago today when I dropped off Indiana at Pepperdine and my mom and I made our way up the coast to check out Ventura.

I fell in love with Ventura and decided to open my store here (I had been looking in Palm Desert for space).  But realized that I needed to be closer to both kids.

I was racking my brain because I knew that I knew a realtor in that area who could help me secure a spot.  Finally, it dawned on me….Joanne Carolan…who had been my roommate in Madrid on the USC semester.

Here we are…..then & now!  Love you Jobird!

From left to right, Joanne, Chris Wade, me, Ed Rogers and Hilary Joslin.  What fun times!

Hey Chris Wade….where have you been?

OK, The store has been super fun & busy lately….especially considering that you only have 7 more days to shop. Get in here!

I met a lovely French Bull Dog today named Margie who just loved to get some treats and water. You do know that dogs are ALWAYS welcome!

Before I forget, the cutest mom was in buying bone china plates and teacups as a birthday gift for her daughter (her daughter’s birthday is at the end of September and she will be five).  Xander was helping me pack them, but we got busy and distracted and did NOT pack 6 of the cups.

Because her daughter’s birthday wasn’t for quite some time, I thought she may not even open the box and check.  I was mortified and couldn’t figure out how to reach her.  I decided to take a photo and post it on Instagram.  Thank God for social media!

About 2 hours later, I got a message.  She follows the store!  Praise the Lord!

Now, if I can just get that wallet back to the other lady…..working on it!

For my consignors, here is more info about the closing.

This has been an incredibly difficult decision for me.  Here are the details of the closing process for my consignors.

Consignor Instructions
1.)  If you have consigned items with us, you MUST pick them up by 8/24 or they will become the property of Lynn’s Consignments.
2.) If it does sell before 8/24, you will receive payment for those items.  After 8/25, things will be liquidated and/or donated to The Boys & Girls Club, Battered Women or the “Moving In” Charity that helps to house the homeless.
3.) For those of you with items that sold over a year ago, your consignor credit has been converted to store credit as per the contract.

4.)  I will be writing final checks on 8/25 and you can pick up or I will mail out after the store’s closing.  Please get your name on my check writing list by calling the store.

Not many new arrivals. The FIXTURES are not discounted at all, but the rest of the store is 50% off!
Rustic Table $195.00 No extra discount as this is a fixture. So many people have wanted to buy this display table over the years. I am finally ready to sell it.
Tall Thin Dresser $245.00  Yes this one is 50% off.
Tall Shelf $75.00  No extra discount as this is a fixture.
Clothing Z Rack $49.50 each – 3 in stock  No extra discount as this is a fixture.
The wooden hangers are now only $1.00 each.  No extra discount as these are fixtures.
For all of you, a huge thank you and shout out for being so amazing these past 7 1/2 years!  We LOVE you.  From left to right, Katie, Sandy, Indy, me, Val, Adolio, Peggy and Mor Mor.

eBay with Heart & Design with Heart……Lynn

Past Newsletters can be found on my blog. 

P.S.  If you have a friend who wants to sign up for this newsletter.

P.P.S  For those of you who don’t live close to Ventura…don’t forget you can shop our store online!
https://lynnsconsignment.ricoconsign.com/

082125 50% Off–Last Day 9/3….Lynn’s Latest #59

Store is now 50% off!  Most all of the fixtures have been priced–no additional discount on fixtures.  Hope to see you soon!

The Store is 50% off!  Shop now before we close to shoppers on September 3rd…in just 13 Shopping Days!

Consignors MUST PICK UP THEIR ITEMS prior to August 24th, or they will become the property of Lynn’s Consignments.

There are 14 shopping days left.  Here is our final schedule…..

This week 8/20 to 8/24 Weds through Sat 11 to 5 and Sun 11-3

Closed Monday, August 25.  I will be writing final checks (if requested) on this day…you may pick up or I will mail out on 9/3.

We will be open every day from Tuesday, August 26th until Wednesday, September 3rd.

11-5 everyday, except 11 to 3 on Sunday!

Anything that is not gone by September 3rd, will be donated to a local charity….the Boys & Girls Club, Battered Women or “Moving In” which provides homes for the homeless.

Just know,  that your things will go to a great cause.  Store is getting empty.  Kind of sad, but also kind of fun and exciting!  Bittersweet, as one might say.

Don’t miss out…things are moving fast and faster!

Pier One Rolling Racks are $75 for the shorter ones and $95 for the taller ones.  We have already sold all of the brown tall ones and two of the white tall ones.  If you are interested, get them now.  Also, all of the racks were originally brown, so if you do not like the white…it can be stripped off.

Welcome to Lynn’s Latest #000059

Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Volume VI  Issue 000059

I left off the last ezine with Mo and I going to the Sphere to see the virtual U2 concert with Griff’s husband Rob.  What a night!

Thursday was our last day at eBay Open and it was a bittersweet one….kind of a theme for this ezine.  eBay announced Griff’s retirement.  He was the 6th employee at eBay and was their spokesperson & Podcast host for years.  Very sad day for all eBay sellers and for Griff.  The end of an era.

After that retirement announcement, Mo and I went out to dinner with Griff and Rob.  It was a somber and sad dinner.   Then I flew up to Bellingham that night and Mo flew back to Palm Springs.

The next day would be my mom’s 89th birthday party.  It rained all day Friday for the party…ughhhh.  We still had a great time.

Two of my cousins showed up to the party.  Teresa and Walden who were my dad’s sister Marjorie’s kids.  It was great to catch up with them.

Walden even brought home baked pies! And Zach made it a special point to return from the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) just in time for the party. His last day was August 14th when he made it to the Canadian Border and my mom’s party was August 15th. What a kid! He did the entire thing, but says it is not something he would ever do again!

Here is Zach with Walden and the pies!

It was a fun party and great to hang out with some of my high school friends and my kids and my sister’s kids.  Back row, my nephews, Kai and Zach with me.  Front row, Larissa, Indy, Kathy Rutan, Leslie Arntzen and my mom’s friend Sharin Lewis.

When the party ended, we decided to watch the Reese Witherspoon movie (Wild) about her hike on the PCT. Jeff, Jen and Sam stayed to watch it with all of us and I ordered Taco Time for the group! It was a fun evening and so great for Zach to tell us what his experience was in contrast to the movie!

Here is is ending picture and final stats. What an accomplishment!

The next day I got a cute picture of my sister’s boys skipping rocks.  Can’t believe she has been gone 13 years.  Kai is officially taller than his older brother, Zach.

Time for an eBay score.  Mo found a bunch of these NOS (New Old Stock) bathing caps in the desert for $1 each.  They have been selling like crazy!  Who would have thunk it?  Sold for $23.49.  Score!  Anytime you can make 10 to 20x your investment on eBay it is a great day.

Check out the listing here.

The day after my mom’s party, we all went to Anthony’s for lunch.  I have been taking my kids there since they were tiny tots.  It is one of our favorite places and we got our favorite large round table.  Walden decided to join us and the table only holds 8, but we squeezed in and got all 9 of us seated comfortably.

After lunch, my kids and their cousins (Zach & Kai), headed to my cousin Walden’s ranch to check out his horses.  They had a blast and then went to Birch Bay to play miniature golf.  Such great memories in Bellingham for my kiddos.  And I LOVE getting together with family!

That night for me was a mini high school reunion at Kurt Lunde’s barn. It was super fun to catch up with everyone and talk about planning our big 45th reunion for next summer.

You have got to love the cake that Leslie got for the reunion.

The next day, Houston, Larissa, Indiana and I flew from BLI to LAX.  Jo Dallas had been sick all week and I didn’t get to see her at my mom’s party or at the reunion.  She was in Bellingham for her son’s birthday on Sunday, so she stopped in at the airport to say a quick hello.  Always great to see her!

Since I had flown out of Burbank to Las Vegas and then Las Vegas to Bellingham and then Bellingham to LAX….I did not have a car to drive home.

The kids and I ubered to Indy’s house and then they dropped me off at California Pizza Kitchen where I grabbed some dinner and called an Uber. I was taking a bag of Indy’s clothes to the store, so I looked like a crazy lady waiting for my ride with all of this stuff!

And speaking of Indiana, she has a show in West Hollywood on Friday night for any of you that are in the area.  I will be there and would love to see you!

Indiana has put together a great group of comics…some of my favorites…Isabel, Blake, Alice and of course Indy herself!

It was soooooo nice to get home after a full week on the road.  And to see Carlos and Cha Cha who I am sure missed me!  Monday, it was back to Fit Buddha (I hadn’t been in two weeks) and then Martini Monday with Marc.  Somethings never change….which is a good thing!

Here is a throwback photo of Marc and I during freshman year at USC.  It is going to  be our 40th college reunion this year…..Now that is CRAZY!

Time for an eBay score.  Sold this neat little fish platter for a best offer of $45.00 and it got shipped to Alabama.

Check out the listing here.

Tuesday, it was back to the grind.  And I am not kidding.  Xander and I borrowed Sandy’s truck and started moving my eBay merch.  Here is a link to a TikTok that I did about the process.

It was slow going with just Sandy’s truck, so on Saturday I will rent a uhaul and have both Xander and Kevin to help with the move.  We can only get one costco shelf and all of the items on it in one load.  We got two shelves moved on Tuesday and hopefully another two on Thursday.  I have 18 shelves to move.  10% progress so far!

On Tuesday night, Houston text me and said he was watching some of the old movies I had put on a thumb drive as a Christmas Gift.  He said, “U should seriously watch movie #15, it’s amazing.  Including a section where Uncle Lee films in a department store.”

So, I spent an hour on Tuesday night watching part of it.  There is still an hour left.  This is a “still photo” of some crazy beautiful footage of my sister trying to feed the deer at my mom’s house in Sudden Valley.  Bittersweet.  Fitting way to end this ezine.

OK, one last funny thing that Houston just posted.  It cracked me up!  Yes, that is my kid who rides his bike to Pepperdine for Law School and also rode his bike to the LA District Attorney’s office for his summer internship.  I guess he thinks that makes him cool!

Back to the store…..For my consignors, here is more info about the closing.

This has been an incredibly difficult decision for me.  Here are the details of the closing process for my consignors.

Consignor Instructions
1.)  If you have consigned items with us, you MUST pick them up by 8/24 or they will become the property of Lynn’s Consignments.

2.) If it does sell before 8/24, you will receive payment for those items.  After 8/25, things will be liquidated and/or donated to The Boys & Girls Club, Battered Women or the “Moving In” Charity that helps to house the homeless.

3.) For those of you with items that sold over a year ago, your consignor credit has been converted to store credit as per the contract.
4.) I will be writing final checks on 8/25 and you can pick up or I will mail out after the store’s closing. Please get your name on my check writing list by calling the store.
Not many new arrivals. The FIXTURES are not discounted at all, but the rest of the store is 50% off!
Clothing Rack $75.00–Fixture—no additional discount.  May be picked up 9/3.
Costco Metal Bakers Rack $75.00 each – 10 in stock–Fixture—no additional discount.  May be picked up 9/3.
Cube Display $35.00 each – 2 in stock–Fixture—no additional discount.  May be picked up 9/3.
Z Rack $49.50 each – 3 in stock–Fixture—no additional discount.  May be picked up 9/3.
Smaller Metal Rack $29.50 each – 5 in stock–Fixture—no additional discount.  May be picked up 9/3.
For all of you, a huge thank you and shout out for being so amazing these past 7 1/2 years!  We LOVE you.  From left to right, Katie, Sandy, Indy, me, Val, Adolio, Peggy and Mor Mor.
eBay with Heart & Design with Heart……Lynn

Past Newsletters can be found on my blog. 

P.S.  If you have a friend who wants to sign up for this newsletter.

P.P.S  For those of you who don’t live close to Ventura…don’t forget you can shop our store online!
https://lynnsconsignment.ricoconsign.com/

081425 40% Off–Indiana Got a Gig at Paramount….Lynn’s Latest #58

First things first…Val is back in the store today for a special guest appearance and is working from 11 to 3pm.  Please, please come in and see her! My first store employee!  We LOVE you Val!

The Store is 40% off!  Shop now before we close to shoppers on August 30th…in just 14 Shopping Days!

Consignors MUST PICK UP THEIR ITEMS prior to August 25th, or they will become the property of Lynn’s Consignments.

Anything that is not gone by August 30th, will be donated to a local charity….the Boys & Girls Club, Battered Women or “Moving In” which provides homes for the homeless.

Just know,  that your things will go to a great cause.

Don’t miss out…things are moving fast.  New consignments are coming in daily.  And now the fixtures are priced to sell.

Pier One Rolling Racks are $75 for the shorter ones and $95 for the taller ones.  We have already sold all of the brown tall ones and one of the white tall ones.  If you are interested, get them now.  Also, all of the racks were originally brown, so if you do not like the white…it can be stripped off.

Welcome to Lynn’s Latest #000058

Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Volume VI  Issue 000058

I left off the last ezine with Sandy and I seeing Scotty McCreery at the Ventura fair.  I LOVE Scotty’s music.  5 more minutes is one of my favorite songs because it reminds me of my dad.

In the video, Scotty is pitching a baseball game and his grandpa is in the stands in a wheelchair with his are around his granddaughter (Scotty’s sister)….OK that is so my dad in the stands with Indiana watching Houston pitch.  This video makes me cry every thine.

Before Sandy and I saw Scotty sing we hit the Speakeasy (brought to you by Surf Rodeo) with a few of her friends.  Here we are with DJ and Jim Rose.

Once again, we got right up front and the concert was amazing!  The Fair has been so much fun this year!

Time for an eBay Score….I love this coffee mug that just sold for the full price of over $70.  Mo bought this out in the desert for about $1.99.  Since it is an arthritic coffee mug, it is very much in demand.

Check out the listing here.

Speaking of eBay, I forgot to tell you who I ran into two weeks ago at the Shawn Jones Concert….Bridget!

When I first moved to Ventura, I asked my new neighbor, Gina Cole, to recommend someone to help me with eBay.  Well, she recommended Bridget. Bridget started working for me before the store even opened when she was like 14 years old.  We love Bridget and she is now working at the Grape!

This past Friday, the Palm Desert girls showed up in Ventura to go to the Fair with me on Saturday.  I worked all day in the store and then hung out with them Friday night.

Saturday, I dropped them off at the store and went to an appointment.  Picked them up after my appointment and we had lunch down at Dukes.  Then we went home and changed and ubered down to the fair.

So much fun!

We went on some rides…I did the Fun House (which was really not fun) and the Ferris Wheel!  The girls did one of those zipper type rides…not for me!

And it was COLD…I posted this on Insta and someone said “Where are you….the Arctic?”  HAHAHA.

While we were enjoying the fair, Kevin and Susan were redoing the front window.  Because we have so much nice dinnerware sets right now, I suggested a front window with mostly china.

I think it turned out great!  And remember, it is all an additional 40% off!

After the fair, we met Marian, Sandy and her husband, Doug, along with their dogs, Sam and Kirby at the Harbor Cove Cafe to hear the Twains.

Another fun event!  I LOVE Ventura!

On Sunday, Kel headed back home to the Desert and Mo & I went to the store to run it with Brittany and Xander.

Got lots done, because I had to, because on Monday, Mo and I would be flying to Las Vegas for eBay Live.  There hasn’t been a large in person event in over 6 years so we were excited to attend.

Mo wasn’t sure she could go, but at the last minute decided to make it and got a free plane  ticket on Southwest since a family member works for SW.

Sunday night, I did go out for a date and left Mo at home.  I know, not very nice, but Mo was fine with it!  And I needed to get back home pretty early to pack. so it all worked out.

Here we are on Monday morning riding in style in an uber to Burbank for our flights.  Mo was on SW and I took JSX.

Amazingly enough, we would land at the same time!  Will miracles never cease?

Indiana saw my Insta story and had to “Pop off”….She cracks me up!

Unfortunately, I replied with “I am so glad you know what a ROAD is”  Hahaha.

Mo and I would be picked up in Vegas by the one and only Diva Dawn and her husband, Diva Dude!

After an interesting pickup…because I was in a hangar and Mo was in the main airport…we finally made it to lunch!  Always a fun time with the Diva Dawn and Diva Dude!

After lunch, we checked into the hotel and did a little bit of gambling and got ready for day 1 of eBay Live.

The keynote was from 3 to 4:30 on Tuesday and I would be going alone.  Mo wasn’t sure she was going to be able to make it to Vegas for the event, so by the time she decided, the event was sold out.  Darn!  No way to get a badge.

Luckily, when I walked into the keynote I ran into Clark and Marie, friends of Tiki Jason, who I had met and had dinner with in Phoenix years ago.

Fun to sit with them!

After the keynote, there was a cocktail reception with appetizers.  eBay really does do it right!  I ran into Griff and his husband Rob, so that was super fun!

Griff was able to help us figure out how get a badge for Mo and we were all set for day 2!  But not before we had dinner with Griff and Rob.  Always a blast!

Time for an eBay score and I LOVE this one!  This little outfit belonged to Houston back in the day.  I have had it listed for quite some time on eBay and was happy to take a best offer of $30 for it and let a new USC family put it to good use!

Check out the listing here.

And here he is wearing a similar outfit….basketball did not turn out to be his sport…baseball did.  But how cute is he?

OK, back to day 2 at eBay Live.  Mo and I showed in the expo hall right at 11:30 which was just in time for lunch….great timing right?

And then we had a seller clinic meeting to help with my business….but quite frankly, Mo and I knew way more.

So, on to find more seasoned employees and friends….like Griff & Theresa Cox.  Learned about some new listing platforms that are using AI in a much more robust way than eBay and can’t wait to check them out!Here I am with Theresa.

Then as Mo and I were getting a Diet Coke, I was asked to film a short video about my time at eBay Open.

Reminded me of my many past eBay Live experiences and Spencer even told me that I was his best interview all day….hahahaha!

OK, time for another eBay sale this past week.  You know, since we are at eBay Open 2025…Their 30th anniversary!

Check out the listing here.  It is one of the IOD Moulds that are currently in the store at 40% off that I can sell on eBay for way more money!  Score!

The best news for me this past week was Indiana getting a gig at Paramount!  OH MY GOODNESS!

She called me on Friday of last week to tell me this….”Hey Mom, you remember I was telling you about that producer, Ian Micheals (BTW…he did High Fidelity with John Cuzak)….well he wants me to come in and do a voice over”.

I said “OK, what does that even mean?” and she told me that Ian is producing a movie with Jamie Lee Curtis and he needed someone who is Non-SAG to come in for an hour and do some voice overs.

I was over the moon….Indy is back into her craft and really excelling.  She is going to get a credit in the movie and she had a blast doing three different characters who never appear on screen, but you do hear their voices.  It only took her 15 minutes and she got paid $150 and then got to roam around the Paramount Lot.

She sent me this picture on the lot and she looks so happy!  She called me and I said “You are going to see some famous people” and she said “I do every time I look in the mirror”.   LOL!

And we laughed and I said “That is brilliant” and she said “That is what I think 12 year old Indy would have said”.  Awwwwww!  My kids!

I got some really sad news last week.  One of Houston’s favorite baseball coaches had passed away.  Jason Beck had been out to Ventura with his wife Mary a few years ago to see Houston and I and have lunch.  Here is Jason with Houston in my office (in the back of the store) holding a photo from a Colorado tournament.  Both Houston & Jason are in that photo.  Ughhhh.
Jason had been diagnosed with a neurological disorder 6 years ago that they could never figure out and NEVER found a cure.  Breaks my heart.  Houston and I will be in the desert for his service next month.  I hope Indy can also join us.

Last night (Wednesday), Mo and I went to the Sphere to see the Virtual U2 Show.  I will have to share more about that in next week’s ezine.

Tonight, I will fly up to Bellingham to meet up with my kids and celebrate my mom’s 89th birthday on Friday afternoon.  And then my high school reunion on Saturday night…..OH My!  It has been a crazy month!

Back to the store…..For my consignors, here is more info about the closing.

This has been an incredibly difficult decision for me.  Here are the details of the closing process for my consignors.

Consignor Instructions

1.)  If you have consigned items with us, you MUST pick them up by 8/25 or they will become the property of Lynn’s Consignments.

2.) If it does sell before 8/25, you will receive payment for those items.  After 8/25, things will be liquidated and/or donated to The Boys & Girls Club, Battered Women or the “Moving In” Charity that helps to house the homeless.

3.)  We will still be taking in new consignments during this process.

4.) For those of you with items that sold over a year ago, your consignor credit has been converted to store credit as per the contract.

5.) I will be writing final checks on 8/31 and will be mailing those out. Please get your name on my check writing list by calling the store.

An update on my nephew, Zach. He is currently passing through Mt. Baker in Bellingham, WA….Almost there my man!

Here is a pic from Zach’s trek. So proud of this kid! Way to go Zach! And, he will be making it home in time for my mom’s 89th birthday party on Friday, August 15th.

Because I am out of town for a week, I left Cha Cha at Club Med for Dogs in Carpineteria.  Actually, Sandy drove her up there for me on Monday and will pick her up on Sunday.

I have received some very nice updates from Diane.  Cha Cha is exhausted.  Can’t wait to see her when I get home on Sunday!  Here she is getting ready to lead the pack.

Things we need for the store…..

AND PLEASE NO CONSIGNMENTS ON WEDNESDAYS….this is our big furniture take in and catch up day.  THANK YOU!

We are still taking clothing…call the store for an appointment!

Coffee Tables
Night Stands
End Tables
Rugs
Lamps…both table and floor
Nice Throw Pillows
Wicker/Baskets
Metalware
Woodenware
Garden
Outdoor
Dressers
Desks
Oil Paintings
Sofas in Excellent condition

And since I am out of town, I have no idea what has come in recently and I am so sorry! So, here are last week’s arrivals. Thanks for understanding!

AND don’t forget you get an additional 40% off!

Arm Sofa Green With Reversible Cushions And Metal Legs Jonica Velvet Square $595.00

Loveseat Noble House Candace Tufted Polyester Blue and Walnut $295.00

Dining Chair Npd Lauryn Velvet Dainty Cream $195.00

Dining Chair Inspired Home Velvet Navy/Gold  – SOLD  Seriously, these sold 5 minutes after they arrived…y’all need to get in here now!

Metallic Table Cloth – SOLD

Wooden Rocking Chair $95.00

Coffee Table Henley 48” Glass and Steel Blackened Bronze $125.00

Black Metal Standing Lantern $29.50

Metal Standing Black Candelabra $69.50 each – 2 in stock

Gold Metal Decor $29.50 each – 2 in stock

Big White Dresser Mirror  $95.00  this in our 50% off room!

Haunted Hill Farm Decoration Life Size Coffin Black/Brown Polyester, Latex, and Polypropylene Material $47.70  this is also in our 50% off room!

Metal Urn With Flowers $48.50

Assorted Miniature Christmas Tree $1.95 each – 59 in stock

Pottery Barn Distressed Stand $19.50 each – 2 in stock

Green Trellis with Lights $59.50  this is also in the 50% off room!

Tall Birch Branch $39.50 each – 8 in stock

LG Under Cabinet Microwave $295.00  this is also in our 50% off room….which means  it is 50% off…not just 30 LOL~

Polar Express Train Set (Store) $55.00

Stool Surf Blue Metal 19.4” Outdoor Patio Garden Hampton Bay $59.95  SOLD!

Bundle of 10 Wooden Hangers $15.00 – 4 in stock  no extra discount on fixtures

Head $24.50

Steel Goossens Road Frame M/L 58 $95.00  this was my som Houston’s bike and it is also in the 50% off room

For all of you, a huge thank you and shout out for being so amazing these past 7 1/2 years!  We LOVE you.  From left to right, Whale, Indy, me, Val, Sandy, Susan, Cindy and Tina.

eBay with Heart & Design with Heart……Lynn

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P.P.S  For those of you who don’t live close to Ventura…don’t forget you can shop our store online!
https://lynnsconsignment.ricoconsign.com/