Thursday, May 28, 2015

Ways to make your Ebay, Etsy or Amazon experience positive - From a Seller's Perspective

So many collectors have given up on Ebay, Amazon, Etsy and other online seller sites.  I have heard so many people talking about bad experiences.  Problem is, people forget about all of their good experiences.  Yeah, it's not fun when things go wrong.  I've had bad experiences and felt ripped off on more than one occassion.  I realize that there are hundreds of thousands of sellers on eBay, and one bad grape may leave a bad taste in your mouth, but it doesn't mean the whole bunch is spoiled.





6 Ways to have a good Ebay, Etsy or Amazon (Non - Corporate Seller) buying experience......

  • Ask questions before buying!
    • Sellers are often not the expert on everything they sell.
      • If a doll comes in two sizes, and the seller hasn't listed the size, don't assume.  Ask for the height of the doll. 
        • The seller may not be aware that there are two different sizes and may not think to list measurements, but you cannot be angry that it was the wrong size unless you ask questions first.
  • Check the seller's feedback rating and percentage before buying. 
    • I tend to be cautious of new sellers peddling Super Rare items at low prices.  It's okay to go with newer sellers, but be aware.  Just like in the offline world, if it's too good to be true, it probably isn't.
  • Don't expect more than what is promised
    • Read the information on a listing.  Know what you are getting into before buying.
      • If a seller says they ship once per week, that means it could take 7 days just to get to the post office and another 7+ to get to you.  If you don't like that time line, don't buy the item. 
        • If you need it sooner, email the seller and ask if it can be shipped out sooner and agree to pay extra from Priority mail if needed.
      • If a description says an item is played with/used, don't expect it to come in mint condition. 
  • Review the site and seller's return policy.
    • You should be sure that you want something before buying it from an individual seller.  They aren't like corporations who can absorb returns easily.  Most sellers rely on eBay or ETSY sales as at least a portion of their income.  When you aren't completely sure and want to return something it could mean that they can't pay the electric bill. 
    • If there is an issue with an item you should be able to return it for a full refund.
      • On eBay you will not get your shipping price back unless the seller volunteers to send it to you.  Unless you get an incorrect item.
    • If the seller refuses, you can file a claim through eBay and get the issue resolved.
  • Give the seller a break.
    • Remember that these are just people who found something cool to sell. 
      • A newer seller might be inexperienced about the correct way to ship an item.
      • They may not be on their email account 24/7 just waiting to answer your questions.
      • Mistakes happen.  Items get lost or damaged.  Packages get lost in the mail.
        • If a mistake happens, give them the opportunity to make it right.
  • Leave Feedback
    • Whether positive or negative, if you leave feedback it is helpful to the seller and helpful to future buyers.
      • Make sure you have given the seller a chance to make things right BEFORE leaving negative or neutral feedback. 
      • Always be fair and honest in your feedback.
 

BARBIE - World of Fashion - Catalog Insert - 1981

I loved playing Barbies.  That mostly consisted of combing their hair, changing their clothes, and setting up their house.  Most of my Barbie clothes were hand made by my mom, although my sisters and I did make our fair share of clothes out of old socks and fabric scraps.  And our Barbie house was a collection of cardboard boxes with cut out windows and drawn on art, with some handmade furniture.  We did have some of that blow up furniture, but mostly the air went out after a few minutes.  Our cousins had a Malibu Barbie Dream House that we drooled over whenever we were at their house.  My sister plans to win the Lottery and build a real Malibu Barbie Dream House














 I came across a bunch of fun Barbie items recently.............



Saturday, April 18, 2015

REMCO 1970 Doll - Polly Puff or ?

   
   
   



 
   

 
 





I found this lovely little doll a couple of weeks ago at a vintage show and sale.  I thought she was so cute.  I have been looking high and low to find out who she is, and I can't find anything about her.  REMCO had a similar doll called Lil' Polly Puff, she looks just the same, but has blonde hair and her body is made of a different fabric.  I can't find anything about her being made with Brown hair or having a friend.
 
 
UPDATE
 
She sold for $30, but the buyer didn't know who she was either.  She collects Remco and was happy to get her, but she is still unknown.  Any ideas?

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Ebay Sale!!!

I'm having a big sale in my Toy-Addict ebay store.  Everything is on sale and I am still willing to take offers!  Let's clear it out people!! I've got a lot of fun stuff listed there that I'm sure you need!

Sorry, the sale has ended but I still have lots of fun stuff at my store with great prices.

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Remco - Sweet April Doll Booklet - Part 2 - Strolling Sweet April 1973



Sweet April was a little before my time, but I had lots of used toys and dolls.  I had her and some of her accessories, but never knew her name.  You can Click on the images to make them larger.









Thursday, March 26, 2015

Remco 1972 Sweet April Doll Booklet

Sweet April is a cute little baby doll about 4" tall.  She drinks water from her bottle, and if you give her too much water she cries.  Poor, poor April!  It looks like she has some pretty cute outfits and accessories.  Not sure why the logo has a read head.  I'm pretty sure she only came in blonde hair, blue eyes.









Monday, February 16, 2015

Strawberry Shortcake Greeting Cards Information UPDATE

Some of my pages have gotten neglected lately, and I am trying to fix that.  I have fixed and updated LOTS of fun Greeting Cards to the Strawberry Shortcake Greeting Card Information Page.  There are literally hundreds of cards listed there.  They are one of my favorite parts of Strawberry Shortcake collecting!  There are lots of cards listed here that I don't have.  Those images came mostly from ebay listings that I didn't win.  If you have any of these cards for sale, PLEASE let me know.



  
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