e/bay

[lauraashley]

i see lots of nice things on e/bay .but i have never bought anythings and wouldnt know how .
is it easy to buy?
is it safe to pay with c card.any tips for the complete novice?

[mad-on-miniatures]

Hi laura,

You have to register first.......... but, that bit's easy and is free............If you want to start buying only.......I think you can still buy, without having a Pay Pal account.............PayPal, is an account that you can set up, through e-bay........in order for you to pay for your item/s .......do this, securely following the onscreen prompts, it is easy........but can take some time for it the process to be fully complete............You can register without a Pay Pal account and still buy, you just send a cheque or postal order if the seller accepts them........ a lot won't .......I do........however if you want to start selling, due to the changes on ebay......you have to have a Pay Pal acount........or the item you are selling, won't receive priorty in the listings................but is e-bay, a great deal of fun.......I love it.......

[coodencat]

Hi Laura, Buying is no problem on EBay as mom says. I have brought quite a few items and so far have been fine. Again as mom says you have to open a Paypal account again is quite simple. That account is supposed to be a safeguard for both you and seller as no money is exchanged between buyer/seller has to go through paypal. Although there are a few buyers that do prefer cheques/PO's.
Onw word of advice is you are looking for an item that is quite common say dolls house bathroom it is adviseable to check them all out as same item does vary pricewise. Also I have found that people bid for an item and actually pay more than i one of the EBay shops.
So my advice would be do your homework, and have fun, either buying or selling.
tc carol
(cc)

[lauraashley]

thanks for info m.o.m and coodencat.
i would just like to buy things ,i,m not great on the net but i do see great bargins there so i,ll have to have a go.
thanks again

[amchoor37]

Hello Lauraashley,

I'm back and o.k.

I get alot of my things on ebay you just have to much things cost and know when to stop bidding, you can get carried away, watch the postage as well as some charge a lot. I have the DHE book by the computer at all times, most things on ebay are cheaper than in the book. Don't get any carpets or wall paper they work out more. Always use the book as a guide.

Jeanette

[mad-on-miniatures]

Hi laura,

Some very good points to remember from amchoor and coodencat, especially the "getting" carried away bit........put your highest bid in, that you are prepared to pay for this item, having compared the prices.......and STICK TO IT.........there will always be another item similar or the same.............

To look at how much items are being sold for.......click on the "advanced search" lettering at the top of the ebay window (usually its at the side of the bit where you type in what you want to search for in smaller print).......a new window will pop up.........type the item, that you are looking for, in the search box and click the completed listings box, press search..........this will then come up with ALL the items within the search catogory you asked for............and the price they sold for.........green means they sold ........red means they didn't........this way you wont pay over the odds, and you will see what other people have paid in order to win the item.......it will give you an idea of how much to bid up to..........Hope this helps.......:D

[amchoor37]

I didn't know there was a button like that, will have a look for it next time I go on ebay.

Thanks for that.

[lauraashley]

thaks everyone for all your tips about e/bay i will take the plunge soon .i surpose its just like riding a bike once you do it the first time its easy from then on.

[mad-on-miniatures]

I didn't know there was a button like that, will have a look for it next time I go on ebay.

Thanks for that.

Hi amchoor,

Its a big help sometimes, using this feature........especially if you're not sure how much to place your maximum bid upto.......

Hi laura,

Have a dive in......as you say, once you've done it you won't look anywhere else..........however it can become addictive........:D Says she....... (me) the one who's never off this forum........like I can hardly talk :rolleyes:

[coodencat]

..... mom quote ...like I can hardly talk :D now did we say anything :p:
Keep talking mom keeps us all coming back for more insperation :cool:
tc carol

[Sarahxxx]

It's fine 2 buy stuff off e-bay

My printer is off ebay and its fine
:cool::confused:Sarahxxx:):p

[mad-on-miniatures]

Hi CC,

Thanks for that......it's nice to hear, it's all taken as it's meant, as a bit of fun...........it's been a bit quiet recently on here.......had me worried thinking I'd frightened every body away........:o .I've been busy making some bedding..........will post some pictures in accessories, when they are done........:)

[tre]

hi mom me and sharen been on ebay bidding lol:D
i just got a real bargain for my daughter mamas and papas pram /wardrobe/changeing station/bouncer/cot..£6.60:eek:

[mad-on-miniatures]

Hi tre,

Is that for dolls, or real babies........are you going to be a nana...........LOL :eek:

Ebay is great, for bargains.......I think you can get addicted to it though.......it's the buzz it gives you, when you win.......:)

[coodencat]

Hi CC,

Thanks for that......it's nice to hear, it's all taken as it's meant, as a bit of fun...........it's been a bit quiet recently on here.......had me worried thinking I'd frightened every body away........:o .I've been busy making some bedding..........will post some pictures in accessories, when they are done........:)


Hi Mom Yes is all taken in the right way, I have teased a bit too, as you say all in fun. Lol makes the world go round and is the best medicine. So keep the fun chat going. :D
Think we are all aware that you have been working hard on your own projects. So no problem.
I am very sad will not been seeing you all at the nec. But as I mentioned to Armchoor ( who very kindly sent me some sample of floorboards) someone take a camera and post a group pic of you all. :p
tc carol

[tre]

Hi tre,

Is that for dolls, or real babies........are you going to be a nana...........LOL :eek:

Ebay is great, for bargains.......I think you can get addicted to it though.......it's the buzz it gives you, when you win.......:)

hiya mom.me and sharen at my house.lol
am already a nan.only got one grandchild.
pram and stuff was for my 4yr old
sharen just won pram set for her daughter and a pram suit for 1/12th doll for her doll house lol
omg think your right were addicted.lol
sharen says its your fault ..you keep sayin its off ebay or look on ebay:eek:

[lauraashley]

hi all i was just thinking the same as cc as i will be there on the sat the sunday bunch will have to take a pic and post it when ye get back.
how many more sleeps to the nec as the kids would say.

[mad-on-miniatures]

Hi all,

They say great minds think alike........my hubby came up with the same suggestion.........not that I'm admitting HE, has a great mind or anything........:rolleyes:.........I was refferring to you ladies of course........:D

He'll be taking his camera, so once he gets going, there's no stopping him........he thinks he's Patrick Lichfield........or is it David Bailey.......either or .......they're both photographers.......

Just come back from taking the Mother-in-law shopping.......affectionately known to us as .........Ginge"......not sure why.......... her hairs white........:confused: Got to go, need to crack on with my items for ebay.......

[amchoor37]

Think it is 37 more sleeps or 36 if you are that excited and can't sleep the night before.

And for those having to wait a whole 1 day more it is 38 sleeps.

[mad-on-miniatures]

Hi amchoor,

I'll mark them down and tick them off daily........LOL;)

[coodencat]

Hi Yes that would be really good a pic of you all. Are you all going to wear a daffodil in your buttonhole :confused:
I really must work on getting up to the October one cannot have you lot having all the fun :p
tc carol

[mad-on-miniatures]

Hi all,

As promised pictures of my bed sets as on ebay........

[mad-on-miniatures]

And some more.........

[mad-on-miniatures]

Another one too........I've also got the cream and gold one on........but you've seen the pictures of that one in bedding projects..........

[St.Vale]

Hiya Mom

They are beautiful; I especially like the white one! I have just been bouncing around Ebay, god it’s like a mine field lol, didn’t see these on there at all, mind you I could have been totally in the wrong place knowing me lol.

[St.Vale]

Ok scrap that I found them giggle

[coodencat]

Hi Mom they are georgous you are one very clever lady.
Question where did you get the lovely material from?
tc carol

[dancenut]

Hi Mom

you are so clever! They are all gorgeous...

I really must give that a try. :)

[davidsmum]

Hi m-o-m

My, have you been busy! These are lovely. Do you stitch or glue? Will keep a look out for you on e-bay - keep them coming!

[lauraashley]

m.o.m
they are lovely i love the white one but i allso love the blue one.:)
you should have your own stall at the nec.

[mad-on-miniatures]

Hi Davidsmum, Lauraashley, Danc enut,

Thank you for your comments........two have gone already.....

They are sewn together.........then depending on what the trim is, how fiddly........either sewn or glued................but, the make up is ALWAYS sewn........other than a tiny amount used to seal the material........the blue & lilac one have no glue on at all........well, except for the bow on the blue one and the flower on the lilac one........ :)

[lauraashley]

m.o.m
this does not surprise me they are bought all ready .
it must be a great feeling people buying your hand made stuff .
so which stall are you taking at the nec LOL

[amchoor37]

We could all make a few things and have a share stall in October, that would be fun.

One can man it for an hour while the others shop then swop around.:):cool:

[mad-on-miniatures]

Hi laura & amchoor,

Laura,.........I would love a stall...........think they expensive though...........I have thought about it..........my hubby wants to set up a web site for me........

Amchoor37........Good idea..........although, I think for every item I sold, I would be spending it again on another stall........LOL:D

[lauraashley]

:om.o.m
your own website a gret idea fair play to yor hubby.
tell your hubby it has to have a chat forum.lol

[mad-on-miniatures]

Hi laura,

I will..........You can have a live link set up, so you can answer any queries and stuff...........all very technical to me..........but he works for BT.......so he understands it..........just as well, as I don't have a clue..........:confused:

[amchoor37]

Martin had to hire one for work last year for the food and drink thing they done, it goes by the square foot if I remember, it did cost a lot I think.

[lauraashley]

:confused:wow m.o.m
i can see it now (you,d have to have the hair done every daylol)
live chat,s with mom.
god i,d never be of the net.
need to go and get the boys in a minute i dont want them standing waiting for me cos i,m on dhe!

[mad-on-miniatures]

Hi laura,

I'd have a picture of a beautiful lady stuck over my face........LOL :D Do you think they would notice that my lips weren't moving........maybe if I just kept nodding and saying Hmmm...Hmmmm,.........mind you with a picture on my face, that's probably what it would sound like...........if I did speak.......LOL:)

[sharen]

hi m-o-m
seen your bedding on ebay its beautiful as i thought it would be :)
why pay money out for stall i think your do great on ebay and you dont have to leave us here in dhe lol...thats if you get the time to do your bedding etc when we keep you nattering LOL..
only 5wks now and i`ll get to meet you cant wait:)

[davidsmum]

Hi Davidsmum, Lauraashley, Danc enut,

Thank you for your comments........two have gone already.....

They are sewn together.........then depending on what the trim is, how fiddly........either sewn or glued................but, the make up is ALWAYS sewn........other than a tiny amount used to seal the material........the blue & lilac one have no glue on at all........well, except for the bow on the blue one and the flower on the lilac one........ :)

Hi m-o-m

Well done, no cutting corners! Standards must be maintained! I sew as well and can appreciate the time that goes into making these beds. Well done on sales.

[mad-on-miniatures]

Hi Davidsmum,

Thank you.......I hope it continues........I'm hopefully going to have a go at making some wedding dresses.........but if I do, I won't want to sell them :rolleyes:......I'll want to keep them for my bridal shop........when I get around to it........;)

[coodencat]

Hi Mom I have been attempting to make a victorian walking dress but have ground to a halt until I find suitable trimmings from local habby on Monday or off website.
The dresses are all "glued" to the dolls (noticed that on dolls have got) so have will have to cut out patterns slightly larger to allow for a seam to attach skirt to bodice and not glue to doll. If you understand.
Just thought would mention it. Also is much more fiddly that bedding I think.
tc carol

[mad-on-miniatures]

Hi Carol,

I'm going to sew mine up.......may have to do it by hand.....but yes, I'll cut a little bigger than the pattern states, to allow for this.........as I say when I get around to it............I want to get some dolls from the NEC....so I can do this......... for my bridal project.......:rolleyes: