Being a good buyer

So this past week I learned a very good lesson that I thought I would share. That is that when buying anything on-line its important to read what your buying and what your not buying. Now I don't usually have this problem as I read everything to make sure I'm getting what I expect to get, however when buying services its different.
I love Etsy!! I love that people are selling their creativity and their skills. Its a wonderful place and I use it to sell and buy items. I recently purchased some design work from a fellow esty-ian and I made the mistake of not reading what I was buying carefully enough. I though I was going to get a custom etsy banner based on the custom logo that I had already purchased. Seems simple enough how ever what I missed was that is was based on a predetermine format. So when the final product was delivered it wasn't what I thought it would be and I really didn't care for it. It was not something I would use and over all just not my thing. I expressed my dislike and we canceled the transaction. I will not name who it was as I have great respect and still love their work.
So basically what did I learn and share to make buying better?
1. Don't purchase until after I ask all my questions.
2. If what you get doesn't meet your exception's be respectful when dealing with the seller, they want to work with you to resolve it.
3. When asking for custom work the information you supply the better.
4. Proof read everything more than once before sign off on the transaction.

Of course we all make mistakes and some mistakes can be avoided but above all respect those that are selling their services or wares.

Happy shopping to all and remember read what your buying before you purchase!

Storage from the Hardware Store

Happy belated Mothers Day to everyone! Hope everyone had a great weekend.

I recently needed some more storage for all my supplies. I looked at what was being offered by some of the on-line supply stores and was thinking that there is no way I was going to pay 40.00 for plastic. So when my son mentioned that my bead box looked just like his fishing box(and why was I using it) It got me thinking that there has to be other items out on the market that I can use. So a nice chat with the hubby and he said...oh yea but it won't be pretty and purple(my fav color)
I have to say I'm impressed with the storage containers I picked up at Harbor Freight and I'm thrilled that they only cost 7.95 each (the ones I bought were on clearance and I can't pass up that great of a deal)

So that is one version that I picked up that is still availbe. Now I can see what I have in the containers and it makes pulling out just what I'm going to use a lot easier.

So if you are looking for great storage idea's.....and saving money at the same time, check out your local hardware store. It's sure to have something you can use!



Happy crafting....