Thanks Lyndal. I know you're right.
A great lesson from all of this is 'Don't buy things you don't really, really need in the first place!' How many books can you read and how much time does one person have to sew realistically? I must have been crazy buying so much in the first place - now I'm whinging because I can't get rid of it! Also, don't be talked into buying products from sales reps, no matter how great the deal is - not if you're not a great salesperson yourself and wont be able to onsell them.
Maybe the thought of selling fabric was a bit daunting to the trading assistants if it was an unfamiliar field to them, even though it was already pre-cut and bagged. It doesn't matter anyway. I managed to hunt down a destash market where people sell all of their unwanted fabric and craft goods so it is specific to my needs. Even if I get rid of some of it there I'll be happy. I'm sure if I keep thinking about it something else will come up for the books.
It was really nice that people responded to my message to begin with. I am sorry for the trading assistants who are losing their business to the new ebay Valet service. Thanks for your warning Lyndal. I had read the thread, but my frustration at being ignored by three trading assistants did have me wondering if I should still try Ebay Valet. You have woken me up again though and I will listen to your advice. I don't need any hassles. Thanks again.
