RVA Seller Circle

Confession time 😅 Do you ever shop your own inventory?

Summary: Danielle Craun, Danielle Craun, initiates a conversation by sharing how she occasionally uses her own inventory for personal use, like gift bags or wrapping paper, inviting others to share their experiences. Sergey Polukhin, Sergey Polukhin, relates by admitting he also occasionally uses inventory items for personal needs. George Gouldsmith, George Gouldsmith, takes a more pragmatic approach, keeping items based on usefulness and sentimental value, and sometimes donating or disposing of unsellable items. Coletta Hughes, Coletta Hughes, enjoys the financial convenience of using her inventory for gifts or personal clothing needs. Margaret Eddleton, Margaret Eddleton, humorously notes how her extensive inventory at home leads to frequent personal use, especially with her child's toy requests. Overall, participants share varied perspectives on using personal inventory, balancing between practicality and sentimental reasons.
AI Summary

I realize that sometimes I pull from my inventory for real life, gift bags, wrapping paper, notebooks, napkins, even a last-minute gift for someone.

It always makes me laugh because I technically “own” it… but also don’t? 😂

Does anyone else do this?
• For personal use?
• Emergencies?
• Or do you have a hard rule of never touching inventory?

No judgment either way, just curious how others handle this!

10 comments

I pull out sometimes, when something ether not sell, 👌🏻 or I need something myself 😂

Haha, yes exactly!! 🤗
Glad I’m not alone. Thank you for sharing, Sergey!

Not really. Some things I need for everyday activities and my business, but other items, I'm open. I usually determine if it is actually worthwhile having or is just taking up space. I find items from years ago don't necessarily have lasting memories, while others definitely do. I also determine if what should be sold, can be sold. Unfortunately, some collectibles/item simply don't increase in value over the years. Then they have to be given to Goodwill or simply tossed.

That’s such a thoughtful way to look at it, George 💙 Value, usefulness, and memories all matter.

Always!

😉

All the time. Birthday gift, anniversary gift. Need a new outfit for date night..yup..no need to spend additional money 💰.

That is such a perk 😂 Date night outfits - already shopped! ✔️

Well since I have basically a whole Big Lots store at my house this happens to me ALL THE TIME 😂
The hardest part is my 3 year old wanting every toy he sees haha!!

Next-level temptation 😂🙈 That is the hardest part! I love how real this is… inventory boundaries are tough when little eyes see magic everywhere 💖