In the Beginning...

Welcome to Denise's blog for Vintage Collectibles and More a blog that shares about my eBay store , my adventures in hunting for vintage finds and the terrific humanitarian aid endeavors we support as well as missionaries we encourage with the proceeds from our store and sales.

Vintage Collectibles and More has only been in existence for two years BUT we started selling on eBay 5 years ago with the goal to raise a certain amount every month to give to mission projects. Our humble beginnings were humorous to say the least. When we made all of $14.00 our first month I laughed and thought this is crazy!

Four years later we achieved bronze power sellers so we have had significant funds to invest over the months that have followed. Our path has truly proven if you are faithful with little you will be entrusted with more. I am a firm believer that we do NOT need to have the wealth of Bill Gates and Oprah Winfrey to make a difference . Each one of us simply need to step up and do what we can - be responsible for one small corner of the world and together we can indeed make a difference.

My finds are laughable at times- we turn 50 cents into $50 many a time and I will share some of my auction secrets and finds in the blogs to come. But I know God is the blessed controller of all things and I truly have seen His work in our giving .

We do focus on humanitarian aid because our daughter Faith has opened our eyes as she has shared about her travels to other nations. We feel like we meet some of these little Kenyan children right in our home through her photos and stories of their lives and hardship yet joy abounds on their faces.... we have found we can make a difference in their quality of life through giving. I believe we can help these youngsters be the generation that changes their nation by offering them education which can not be done with out first feeding them so they thrive. but more about 'our kids" at Desert Streams School on a future blog.


We can make a difference just one 9.99 item at a time or sometimes I say just one doily or tea towel at a time- but I sure do love it when a higher yield item sells!

I will never reveal to you my favorite auction place- just not willing to share I guess--- it will remain my secret. Truthfully buying at yard sales and friends sharing items has certainly helped over the years.

I will definitely introduce my "junk sister" Cathy as well as my partner and husband Bruce along the way. both Cathy and Bruce add their own giftings to this endeaver called Vintage collectibles and more. This blog should be fun and I will learn to add photos I promise.

Maybe just maybe you will be in Pennsylvania on a day that I have one of my huge yard sales called The cottage sale event during warmer months where I sell the unique many one of a kinds and great finds- trash turned treasure- i will spark your interest with photos a long the way. I love a bargain so I return the favor by selling my finds at bargain prices as well. I am Myerstown Pennsylvania's best kept secret!

so lots more to come.
Thank you for shopping vintage collectibles and more my EBay Store and auction site for a hand up to those truly less fortunate than you or I. Your Bid makes the difference.

Till later!
Denise