Hello and Welcome!

Hello and Welcome to Gudwiin Auctions. This blog is dedicated to the announcements that go along with my eBay auctions, current and upcoming. It's really just a placeholder - with an easy url that you can find to see what's for sale and what's coming up.

I started simply listing my own girl's things, then started listing for a friend. Then another friend asked if I'd list hers too. I am now listing for 4 or 5 girls (depending on the season), all of whom have beautiful wardrobes. Some of these little girls model and so earn a nice selection of outfits to go with their season's work. Others simply have great taste and love to find those beautiful and unique items to express their identity. The common thread is that all of us prefer high-quality and unique things for our children, and so the resulting collection is simply beautiful. Each girl has slightly different taste, so there's bound to be something for nearly everyone.

I intend to use this blog as a hub for eBay listings, news, apparel reviews and recommendations. It's really just for me and those few who are always asking, "What are you listing next?" "When are you putting up fall?" "Anything good coming up soon?" As I start to learn my buyers' taste, I'll be able to make individual recommendations. I don't plan to blog too frequently, so don't be afraid to follow my posts. I have a few favorite designers too, so I hope to be able to gush about their new collections as well. There are a million small websites, blogs and stores online. This one is just for me and my few compatriots in the quest for the perfect things for our littles. If we share and find a bargain in the process, all the better. I'm not trying to write for a big audience, get advertisers or figure out who's wearing what. I will announce what I'm currently listing, which includes at this time mostly girl's things size 24m-7 and a few boy's size 7-8 things. Some things are new, some are used, all are lovely and in excellent condition.

A word about retail. Boutiques especially work very hard to find the absolute best for their particular niche customer. Don't be afraid to pay full price for that special something. When a buyer has found a gem and made it available to you in a timely manner, go ahead and reward them with some profit. Money is always tight, but we can make good choices. Isn't it better to have one beautiful outfit than three common ones? Who wants to look like everyone else? Don't be afraid to call customer service and ask how something fits. You will be pleased to find cheerful people who want you to be happy and your children to look amazing! I love my favorite online boutiques. And my favorite local ones too. If you can find something perfect second hand or on sale, then awesome! But if you love it, want it, need it - then it's a creation that speaks to you. Buy it.

I have noticed that the specific items that I'm listing for these particular buyers are always the ones that can no longer be found online. These won't be in the bargain stores or outlets. These are the items that sold out right away - these moms picked the cream of the crop for their little girls and cared for them well, so they look beautiful - even the second time around. I hope you love them too!

My current favorites online:
www.BritchinPost.com for their fun, girly, sparkly, crazy selections
www.EverythingButThePrincess.com for their high-quality, tasteful, beautifully-made European fashions
www.cwdkids.com for their house brand that's MADE IN THE USA. I can't tell you how important that is.

Locally, if you find yourself in San Luis Obispo, PLEASE visit Hopskotch Kids on Garden Street. Mignon does a wonderful job of creating an atmosphere where you can explore and find a treasure. She has fun, modern taste and chooses everyday items that are anything but ordinary. Pay Hopskotch Kids a visit - you won't be disappointed! I also love that Coalition Board Shop (on Monterey) and One Way Board Shop (on Madonna) carry lots of really great surf/skate stuff for boys. Some of these brands are doing a fantastic job stylewise being unique boyswear that's tough, sophisticated and anything but dorky.

I hope you find your special something. As always, thanks for listening.