Ban Tawai (near Chiangmai), Thailand
A Free Trip
I’ve met a few people who travel to Southeast Asia on vacation, buying arts and crafts as they moved from one tourist destination to another. The object was to sell the items at flea markets when they got home. Hopefully, their profits would pay for the trip.
Not a bad idea, eh? It got me thinking, especially after reading the recent newsletters by Skip McGrath at Auction Sellers Resource. He talks about the problems many eBay Sellers have, sourcing new and unique products…at the right price.
eBay Sellers…all work and no play?
Why not combine your vacation with a buying trip, especially if the trip can pay for itself and solve some of your product sourcing problem? Contrary to belief – although oil prices are high, airfares to Asia are coming down.
Keep an eye open for some Asian LCCs (low-cost carriers) expanding into Australia, Europe,and the United States in the near future…like in a couple of months! The ones to watch are: AirAsia, Tiger Airways, and JetStar.
Getting around Asia
There are plenty of LCC flights (currently available) to get around to the best arts and crafts venues. What’s even nicer, those great shopping areas in Southeast Asia are also some of the most interesting tourist sites. Decent low-price hotels are everywhere.
Think about it
If we have attracted your attention with this idea, please take a look at some of our previous postings for more (how-to) details. Also, your comments and ideas are welcome.
Why not kill 2 birds with one stone, especially if you need the product? Tax deductible vacation?
