u/ausername_8

I sold a lot prior to the pandemic and then a lot during due to having extra time for listing. That extra income when I didn't know if I'd get back to work was great. Around when they implemented the $600 limit for taxes I did fill out that form, but I stopped because I was running out of stuff to sell. I've recently made some attempts to start up again. I have a large collection of Funko Pop's, Star Wars black series action figures, and some miscellaneous trading cards + trading card storage.

I listed a lot of the Funko Pop's to start. They never got views nor showed up in the search listing's. I tried reaching out to customer service to figure out what was up with my listing's not showing up, but Mercari seems to make it impossible to contact them outside of the help topics they offer. Eventually I managed to get someone, but they didn't understand what I was talking about, so that never went anywhere.

There were a few listings that did get noticed, but it was less than 10 views, would get a like or two, but they likers never responded to offers and sales and the likers were empty accounts too so I am guessing bots or window shoppers.

I set all my Funko Pop's to $15 and offered free shipping... Nothing.

I look at Sold listing's for Funko's and people seem to be willing to pay for shipping. So I lowered the price and the shipping came out to around $5 (at least back when that was a special offer). Still got nothing.

I just deleted everything. I plan on taking new pictures, but at this point I am not sure what it takes anymore. It was easier to sell years ago that's for sure.

What can I do? What are the tips and tricks for 2026?

I wake up in the morning, look in the mirror and think: Wow. The routine I've been doing is actually working. It's not perfect, but its better. Then I look down to put toothpaste on the toothbrush, look back up and my skin is like "The audacity?????? to think you were actually doing okay???? You breathed and we can't have that so enjoy the popup redness!!!!"

I hate it here.

Thanks.

/rant

Not my opening line sounding like an Eminem song lol

Shake n Feed? Liquid? The kind you add to water? I used the liquid singles last year. I also started last year so I'm still new to (container) gardening and I might want to go for something different or even better this year.

Edit: I do flowers if that matters

I got the Walmart Equate 0.5% Ivermectin. I'm only 3 days into it. Now I know I shouldn't expect a miracle within three days, but it's a medicine, right? I thought I would've noticed it was at least doing something by now, at least making an attempt to do something. I heard all about this infamous die-off and my skin is still still the same. The first night I did feel a little something on my face, like a light tingling, it was on and off for an hour and half then I fell asleep. It didn't happen again. Am I doing it wrong? I use it only at night, I follow up with Kiehl's Ultra facial cream and Vaseline to lock everything in since I have dry skin. I let the Ivermectin sit on my face for twenty minutes before finishing the rest of my routine too. I guess I'm getting anxious. I've had products/topicals that haven't worked and I've read such positive results for people who've used Ivermectin. I feel like this is my last hope or else I'm hiding under foundation for the rest of my life.

I bought Equate Ivermectin yesterday. I did my nighttime routine, cleanser, added Ivermectin, moisturizer, Vaseline, and went to bed. I couldn't sleep so I'm scrolling Reddit when I feel something on my skin. It doesn't bother me but its not common for me either. A tingling like feeling, but not really tingling. It's hard to explain, but I felt it until I didn't. It comes back. Then I feel some kind of jumping. This alternates on and off for the next hour until I fall asleep. My skin doesn't look any different this morning, no die-off, no improvement, still red and brokeout, same as when I was went to bed, but if I was having an allergic reaction last night I'd see it in my face so I'm guessing it was the demodex reacting? I've had the same pattern of redness for a long time and it doesn't seem to budge no matter what I do to breakouts/papules which is where I'm assuming demodex has taken up permanent residence. I see so many success stories with this OTC I'm really hoping to be the next miracle worker. I was on doxy years ago and while it cleared up a lot, it was temporary, my problems always come back. I want to go outside without foundation hiding my face again.

Is the die-off real? How long does it take to see results? How long should I use it? Etc etc.

Oh, and where do I add it into my routine? Right now my routine is: Vanicream cleanser + Kiehls Ultra Face cream + Sunscreen (AM), Vanicream cleanser + Kiehls Ultra face cream + Vaseline (PM)

I'm just fed up at this point and my insurance is denying topicals left and right. I've read so many stories of people who have had success with the OTC. I am going to get the Walmart Equate brand though because it's cheaper than the Walgreens brand.

The closest Club to me is an hour and a half away. I'm always ordering online. I was going to order some toys for my friends daughters birthday party and this one item is not available for shipping. I really want to get it for her, but its only available delivery or curbside. My friend will be down in that area next week. I'm wondering if I place the order for curbside that he could just go there and pick it up? Would he need proof of membership?

Edit: The only other place I can get said item is for $15 more from a third-party seller on Amazon. It seems to be a Sam's exclusive.