Released on = January 14, 2006, 8:16 pm

Press Release Author = O.R. Gilbert Enterprises

Industry = Small Business

Press Release Summary = With economist calling for an unprecedented recovery of the
economy, those selling giftware and collectibles have a real opportunity for
profit.

Press Release Body =
EMERGING ECONOMY MAKES TIME RIGHT FOR HOME-BASED SELLING OF GIFTWARE AND COLLECTIBLES
With our economy poised for what some economists are calling a potentially
unprecedented recovery, and with changing consumer shopping habits, those who sell
collectibles and giftware from home are positioned to benefit.
Just a few years ago, when one thought of a home-based sales business, Tupperware,
Avon and a host of multi-level marketing schemes might have come to mind. Today,
however, changing market conditions and evolving consumer habits have converged to
make home-based selling businesses a realistic opportunity with real profit
potential.
This is especially true in the world of collectibles and giftware. Opal R. Gilbert,
president of O.R. Gilbert Enterprises and owner of Global Specialty Gifts, has
authored an article titled, "New Habits, Growing Economy Help to Sell Giftware and
Collectibles." The article, available at http://www.globalspecialtygifts.net gives
people valuable tips and techniques that will help them take advantage of these
trends.
Collectibles and giftware are sold by home-based entrepreneurs using several
marketing programs: retail sites on the Internet, online auctions such as eBay and
others, swaps and flea markets, mail-order, catalogs and in-home parties. Some
people sell collectibles and giftware for supplemental income, and some make a
business of it. Either way, selling collectibles and giftware is a proven way to
immediately improve cash flow. Collectibles and giftware are also often sold or
auctioned to raise funds for nonprofit organizations.
These shoppers generally know what they're looking for and they now have many more
options for finding what they want. Entrepreneurs who want to succeed need to do
four things:
Stand out from the crowd by selling the types of collectibles giftware that people
are buying.
Offer some exclusive items that cannot be found anywhere else or that cannot be
found easily.
Be a resource for your customers.
Keep prices low.
Gilbert details these tips and techniques in her article, which publishers are
welcome to reprint or republish.
One of the best aspects of selling collectibles and giftware is that it is a
year-round business, unlike the huge seasonal highs and lows seen in other retail
areas. At the same time, the Christmas, Mother's Day and Valentine's Day shopping
seasons always bring a big boost to the collectibles and giftware business.
Selling collectibles and giftware can be a rewarding home-based business in which
the entrepreneurs are truly their own bosses.
For more information, contact Opal R. Gilbert directly at (212) 685-1729, toll-free
at (888) 241-3267, or by fax at (212) 686-1742. She may be reached by e-mail at:
lendingog@aol.com
Opal R. Gilbert is the President of O.R. Gilbert Enterprises. She operates Global
Specialty Gifts, which is her own online and catalog retail and wholesale business,
specializing in gift items and collectibles. Global Specialty Gifts may be found
online at http://www.globalspecialtygifts.net. Sub-wholesalers may purchase items
there at below-wholesale prices.


Web Site = http://www.globalspecialtygifts.net

Contact Details = Opal Gilbert||350 Fifth Ave., Suite 3304||New York ,
10118||$$country||||212-685-1729||lendingog@aol.com||http://www.globalspecialtygifts.net