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Those are definitely for keeping plants moist. Just push them in the soil around the base of the plant, then add water to the frog’s mouth. When it dries out, add more water. I have some myself.
That hadn’t even occurred to me; I bet you’re right! I’ll make sure I view the next few notifications and see if that stops the problem. Thank you Thrifted Sister!
All of this information is SO helpful! You guys are the best; thank you so much for your input!
Thanks very much! I am using an Android so will try what you mentioned. I’m not very phone savvy so this advice is great.
“Colonial Harlequin” is as good as anything! There’s just something familiar about this pattern that is just beyond my grasp…..
Thank you to everyone for your input and advice! The variety of ways to handle this problem was really astounding. With this fresh perspective I was able to come to a satisfactory resolution with the buyer. Since the advice ranged from one end of the spectrum to the other, I think I’ll keep the details to myself.
To answer SalarySlave’s question, the item was a plush chick from The Rushton Company, a label to ALWAYS watch for! The one I have is apparently quite rare and generated a lot of immediate attention from collectors.
Thanks again to everyone who so thoughtfully contributed your wisdom; it is appreciated more than you know!
You could watermark your photo. If he’s already stolen your photo, then he has an un-watermarked copy. Still, a watermarked version on your own listing might help you make a case with eBay if it comes to that. There might also be an argument that part of your body (the tattoo) is being shown in someone else’s photo….that could more persuasive than the theft of the inventory photo.
Sorry this happened to you; it really is maddening. Tonight, while researching a china pattern on Replacements, I found a picture that I’d taken of a salad plate on their site! It is a very rare antique pattern and they have none of them in stock so they must have trolled eBay for a photo and found and copied mine. I was really surprised that a reputable company like Replacements would do that without asking permission. I’m debating whether to challenge them on it but in this case, I have derived so much benefit from their service over the years, I’m feeling a bit more charitable than I would with another eBay seller.
Unfortunately, eBay can’t or won’t do anything about stolen photos. However, if your thief responds with profanity, eBay definitely will take action on that. That will make you feel like something has been done!
Thank you for all the detail on the costs of your building! I am jealous as I’ve been pondering eBay storage solutions for years. Unfortunately, I live in a town where the building code requires a brick facade for anything bigger than a shed. There’s a battle brewing right now with regard to a neighbor who recently built a large (very nice looking) metal shop building without the city’s blessing. Everybody else wants one too but we’ve all been told “Nyet!” So I’m stuck with rental storage…pretty sickening to think about the HUGE storage building I could have built with all the rent money I’ve paid over the years.
Thank you very much for that advice. I will give that a try and report back here.
Great solution! Unfortunately, my thief stole only the text so it seems there is nothing I can do. The fraudulent listing is still up a week after I complained. eBay probably did slap their hand for the obscenity but that didn’t bother me nearly as much as seeing my work being used to sell their item. This person clearly knows the game and knows they can get away with this.
Just got the first one…it was VERY long! I guess there is a 24-48 delay. Thank you!
Thanks Jay. I did that but it tells me I’m already subscribed. Maybe it takes a day or two for the Blog Comments to resume?
Your point is well taken. I guess we all have to decide for ourselves where to draw the line at what is or is not acceptable. Sometimes, I hate being an adult! 🙂
It depends on my mood and motivation at the moment. If I’m listing unique one-of-a-kind items, I can easily spend half an hour or more on one listing. The value of the item is also a factor. I will spend a lot more time on a $100 item than a $20 item. For low price items, I shoot for maybe 6 or 8 an hour (assuming I only have one and there is not a lot of research to be done). If I have a stack of books to list on Amazon, I could probably list 20 or more in an hour.
