ann kate, I hope ya get to feelin better.
Rick, I did some number crunching and figured (using my average priced item in stock ,average shipping, what most proplr get for them onine on average etc) that some where in the 83-90 items threshold a month my profits would triple. I also figured that some place in the 25-30 item threshold my profits would be close. again its using averaged figures and making an assumption that all items cost and sold at the same rate. if they did far better or far worse that threshold would change. As soon as I get my inventory photographed and all (next week sometime) I look to open a store. The first month is free (according to the website) so Im going to experiment. Right now im at the "hobby" and "wannabe" stage. I have sold far more person to person since I began making jewerly than I have on ebay so far. I think thats been my reluctance.... fear of an untested market venue.... ;-)