Sunday, May 15, 2011

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!

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