I have a successful Whatnot seller account in which I sell vintage fishing tackle. I started using it to liquidate my late father’s horde of a collection. It’s gone beautifully! I had to create a second account PatinaPastPurpose to sell my favorites, costume Jewlery and vintage decor. But I can’t get viewers to save my life. I have a couple of Whatnot friends (VTH, Thrifted) who have consistently popped in. I appreciate them to no end (although they make me nervous…lol) but I can’t get other people to stay for more than 2 seconds. I’ve tried soooo many things. Memes, consistent thumbnails, tags, titles, items in my shop, different times of day and night, Whatnot promotes (don’t get me started on that). You name it. I can’t get more than 4 people in a show for more than 60 seconds, and frankly that has only happened twice! I have set up and ran 30 shows this summer and my highest show was $162. It was one woman snapping up $2 brooches for an hour. Had great conversations with her, (as much as you can w/chat) she was a lovely lady, and I appreciate her immensely, but I just can’t keep doing the look on the bright side BS anymore. I’m irritated. I sell successfully other places, (ebay, Etsy) but I love Whatnot’s format: When it works… So, rant out of my system now, I have decided to take a Whatnot sabbatical. At least on the stuff I love, gonna keep on keeping on with the fishing stuff. No more selling on PPP until I feel like I can take the abuse again. What does this mean to you lovely people? Nothing really, I just needed to vent. I appreciate the forum to do so and wish you all the best of sales! See y’all in the chats!

It's monthly private auction time again on Whatnot! Plain and simple, thank you so much for your Premium or VIP membership here! My family is eternally grateful for your support. WATCH YOUR DMs! All upgraded members will receive the private show link tomorrow morning. Guard it with your life. 😊 This low key auction is my favorite show of the month. Even better than Juliana, if you have been watching the mayhem this month... 😵‍💫 As many of you know, the Whatnot portion of my business is 95% consignment work. What this means is I still source when the opportunity presents itself, but I don't really sell my own wares to the public like I once did. Enter private auctions for Skoolers. I truly strive to make these auctions worth your while! $1 starts, free shipping, coupons, sudden death, add ons, over moderation, etc 🤣 I have loved every second of watching this group grow. The comeraderie and general jewelry knowledge-sharing goodwill has been off the charts. 🙏🏻👏🏻 If you wish to attend this thing, follow the link below or access your account membership settings by clicking the three dots at the corner of the page. No obligations or long period locks, you may cancel immediately following the auction if you wish! http://skool.com/jewelryiq/plans Warm regards from all of us at threefortytwo, so, uh, just Brad atm PS Fondly NOT written with the assistance of AI

I’m a special education teacher by profession and reselling is my side hustle. I know this is a format for Whatnot, but most of us sell lots of places. I do as well. I recently used AI to create a song for my 30th wedding anniversary, and since I had the subscription I’ve been making other songs also. I wanted to share this one because while it’s specifically about me I thought it might resonate for some of you. It’s about my day job and my love of antiquing and thrifting, and it throws a little in there about my joy of road trips and camping. I just wanted to share. Forewarning; It is a country song. Enjoy. https://tad.ai/l/cmrpuu8t402w6vghpqc9nuurr

If you aren't shopping Brimfield, you are missing out 🫠🫠🫠

What an utterly bonkers month. Vacation. Ailments. Wow... I am entering the 'kids on summer break and out of school' era with a full time working spouse and a, yeah, work from home they said, it will be fun they said ... 😅😅 Ok so there's no denying it. I love my job. Jewelry is life!! If you read this far, thank you for being a Premium/VIP Skool member. This month's private whatnot show for your folks is tomorrow night 8PM est. (Tues 6/30) And it is truly my favorite show of the month. Vibes and deals baby! NON CONSIGNMENT jewelry. If you want in, join here: http://skool.com/jewelryiq/plans And then I will send you the show link. If not, maybe see you next month. No long term commitments! I desperately want to get back to some classroom calls and do some catching up. Let's talk Juliana next week. I have been learning LOTS and really want to share. ❤️🎆 XO, Brad/threefortytwo