Rules of Engagement

After a discussion with one of my loved ones, it became fairly clear to me that I needed to give some kind of assurance that my project did not involve relieving those who share and shared the house of all their worldly possessions. It also made me realize that I need to make clear the guidelines and goals for the project. OK, the goals are fairly straightforward. Sell stuff and get the house all nice looking. It's the guidelines I have set that might be raising eyebrows, so here they are:

• List at least 7 items per week, which averages out to one per day.
• Initiate all aspects of the project.
• Once an item is declared a sale item, it remains a sale item. (No hiding it in the attic or basement...again).
• Follow through on all sides of the selling process, whether it be organizing and labeling for yard sales or getting things shipped out during promised time frame.
• Do not sell anything that does not "belong" to me unless it has been given to me to sell.
• Do not get frustrated and lose interest in the project if things do not sell.
• Follow through on the cleaning/remodeling/redecorating sides.

I only want to add a couple of more things, and they are for those family and friends who might find something they gave me listed on eBay™ or set out at a yard sale:

• Don't take it personal. A gift is a gift, but I LOVE you with or without it.
• Spread the word.