Wow - that is a hard lesson about return policies.
Personally I think you should not be able to return an item (handmade purchased online) due to color - only for a defect in workmanship. If they need to match color in advance then either send them…
I'm actually not surprised!! Brokerage fees are ridulous.... Everything in Canada costs more - remember "free" healthcare for everyone!!! lol!!
There is no rhyme or reason to customs and brokerage fees.... I have to research it…
What a nightmare!!!!! Why in the world UPS wanted $25????? What was their excuse? Was the item declared with the value of $1,000??? I don't get it. Why to clear the $38 item cost $25? Or did she ship the box "collect" so YOU would…
Hi Natalja - you are soooooo right!!!! My mistake was that I was not specific enough on my Etsy return policy, which I have since updated.... Then, I let my emotions get in the way - I was upset that she was unhappy, so I made an overly-generous…
Julie is absolutely right. Even the most expensive flat rate biggest USPS box is only $13.50 within USA. There is NO WAY it cost $39. Is she out of country? Medium Flat Rate box is $39 to ship Internationally. That's the only way I can see it.…
Melanie,
Stick to your original offer (which was very generous) because most companies don't reimburse any shipping expenses to the customer. It's not your fault that she didn't ship it economically. Those flat rate boxes are priority…
I am a 39 year old mom - trained as a physical therapist but ready to follow my passion!! I have had creative/inventive ideas for years and I'm ready to see if I can get some of my products "to market"!!
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Hi! I'm Melanie Norris, founder of Fresh Leaf Designs. Wouldn't you love to refresh your home decor to suit your mood, the season, or to keep up with the hottest trends. Now you can with our amazing new product, the "Cushion Corset"!! The Cushion Corset is a luxurious outfit that can adorn any basic accent cushion. It simply wraps wraps around your throw pillow and laces up in the back creating a stylish focal piece for any room!! It's unique design, unsurpassed quality and stylish fabric is sure to bring a smile to the face of any home decor lover!!!
Love your cushion corsets! What a smart idea! I was wondering where you get your fabrics? You should stop by Fabric Alley and take a look at what we have to offer. Going to your web site now to look at more cushion corsets.
Hey Melanie--My neighbor just sent me that pic from her x-mas party and I thought..."Oh I love that Betsy Johnson dress!" It's such a fun party dress and the fabric is green tinsel...like from a x-mas tree! I liked the pic too! Thx.
Thank you for your encouraging note Melanie! I look forward to seeing all the different things that people are being inspired to do. I'm a "baby" starting out in all of this but I have many, many ideas and the sky is the limit!!! Have a wonderful day!