Episode 9: Going Once, Going Twice, SOLD! - Auction Adventures & Fabric Finds with Etsy Reseller Kira Hartley Klinger

If you think the restaurant industry has wild characters, wait until you hear what goes down at auctions.In this episode, I'm sitting down with my friend Kira, a vintage fabric reseller on Etsy who has seen it ALL. From smooth talking auctioneers to the eccentric personalities who show up ready to fight for a deal, Kira's stories will have you laughing, gasping, and wondering why there isn't a reality show about this world already.Kira runs DodOddity on Etsy, where she hunts down and resells incredible vintage fabrics, and she's turned her wildest experiences into not one but TWO books. If you love a good story about hustle, chaos, and the thrill of the find, this conversation is for you.We'll cover:The colorful characters Kira encounters at auctions (and why they rival any restaurant regular)What it's really like building a reselling business from the ground upThe insane things people will do to score a dealHow Kira turned her auction adventures into two published booksThe crossover between service industry grit and reseller hustleWhether you're a server who dreams of a side hustle, a thrift lover, or just someone who appreciates a great story, this episode is a blast.Check out Kira's books on Amazon: 📖 Fabric Wars: Tales of the Hunt for Vintage Fabric with Etsy's DodOddity — https://www.amazon.com/Fabric-Wars-Tales-Vintage-DodOddity-ebook/dp/B0CL3JPN9W?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1 📖 Fabric Wars & MORE!: The Insanity of Online Resale Continues with Etsy's DodOddity — https://www.amazon.com/Fabric-Wars-MORE-Continues-DodOddity-ebook/dp/B0F844D663?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1Shop Kira's vintage fabrics on Etsy: 🛍️ DodOddity — https://www.etsy.com/shop/DodOddityDon't forget to tip your favorite waitress!Click on the link to help out the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/bitterwaitressSupport the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/bitterwaitress)Support the show