Need advice

I would attempt to contact her via the info provided now, because if it is bad information, you want to get eBay directly involved ASAP before you lose any rights as a buyer.

Barb

PS - the whole situation sucks.

Can you use the bugles? I know it's not what you wanted, but I love bugles. And since you got twice what you paid for, I might be inclined to let it go, knowing that she is totally stressed out right now. That's just my feeling, maybe I'm too easy.

Cheri Cheri (Bubbee to Emily and Nathan)

That's where I'm running into problems. I ordered the original beads because they were "outside my box" in terms of color and style. I just don't do flashy seed beads hardly ever. But I wanted to push my comfort boundaries, yanno? Bugles are a serious stretch. I'm sure I can find something pretty to use them in, but I don't know if I'm willing to settle for that. Okay, there's my root issue here. I need to figure out if I'm willing to settle.

lool, Thanks, Cheri, for "talking" me through that!

Unless I very specifically needed those exact beads right now, I'd probably drop it. We're not talking expensive stuff here are we? Considering the cost in time, stress and postage, I probably wouldn't pursue it. I guess I'd kind of feel I was kicking someone when they're down. And that we all need forgiveness sometime.

This is not what I think you should do, or what I recommend, or what I consider professional. It's only what I would do.

Tina

*sigh* That is how it feels. The beads have sat in their package for a week--I didn't even take off the bubble wrap. I guess it's time to rip that baby open and see what I can create.

Hmmmm. While I can certainly understand that things happen and that not every order can go smoothly, I think a lot of mistakes on the part of this seller could have been avoided. If I were moving, I would not be listing things for auction, because I know how chaotic that can get. You've been more than patient. If I were the seller, I would expect a negative feedback after all those mistakes. It was really nice of her to double the order (that's the only redeeming thing about it), but if they are beads you didn't order..... I don't know. It depends on how you're feeling about it. Personally, I would be inclined to leave a neutral or negative feedback explaining the problem, since she hasn't returned your emails. You gave her every chance to rectify the mistakes.

Candace, I love bugles and use them for my Xmas ornaments. If you can't use them, I would be willing to buy them and pay for postage. I can always use more. That way you can get more of what you want somewhere else.

Let me know.

All this is running through my head too. Especially the part about how she left an apology in response to her negative. I think I'll let this sit on my mind today, and make my decision tonight.

Can you give me a few days? With my mom coming tomorrow night for a visit, I'm gonna need a little while to figure out if I want to use these bugles. If I decide against it, you'll be the first to know, sweetie:) If I do go that route, what about a trade, instead? Either or.

No problem.

So, soon now, cool! You must be so excited!!!

.Stephanie.

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