About Me
I am a museum professional with a full-time
job and overwhelming college debt. I use eBay as a way to help me pay off that
debt. In my spare time, I accept commissions as a seamstress, couturier, and
corsetiere, specializing in men's and plus-size clothing. I have a romantic,
gothic aesthetic - timeless perfection with an edge of the otherworldly. I work
in all types of materials, including vinyl, latex, and leather. My website, Dark
Couture, is still under construction, so please check out my
Tribe profile for pictures of my work.
As I also understand that not everyone can afford to spend several hundred dollars on an outfit, I also offer smaller items and immediate sale items on my website. I have also begun to carry a line of high-quality, performance-grade cosmetic glitters. Please see below for instructions and further information about applying the glitter.
Ethics and My Promises to You
Whether I'm a buyer or a seller, I really don't like it when feedback is used as a leverage tool. I promise to treat all of my buyers fairly and honestly and if paid in a timely manner, I will leave feedback promptly. Please do the same!
I will do my utmost to communicate with you promptly, be it to submit an invoice, notify you that a shipment went out, or to let you know if a shipment will be shortly delayed. I believe in communicating completely with all of my customers and I ask for the same in return.
I also do not believe in gouging my customers for shipping. I really dislike it when a seller charges 3 times more than the actual cost of shipping. I can't expect any of my customers like it either, and so I promise not to gouge you on shipping.
Bidding Policies
I do not accept bids from buyers who:
* Have a feedback score of -1 or lower.
* Have received 2 unpaid item strikes in the last 30 days.
* Or are currently winning/have bought 10 of my items in the last 10 days and have a feedback score of 5 or lower.
Bidders must be ready to remit payment within 10 days of winning unless prior arrangements are made.
Shipping Policies
Winners (inside the US) pay for USPS
Mail (usually 2-5 day shipping) with Delivery Confirmation. For cosmetic glitters
alone, buyers pay $2.00, plus $1.00 for each additional item. With the purchase
of
4
or more items, you're automatically upgraded to Priority Mail and I charge a
flat rate of $5.00 thereafter.
If purchasing the adhesive along with the glitter, the entire order has
free
shipping - even internationally! For
all
other
items,
shipping
will
be
listed
on the auction. Winners outside the US pay for airmail (fast 4-7 day shipping)
or economy ground (slow 4-6 week shipping) to their country,
plus a Certificate of Mailing ($1 USD extra), cost of shipment to be determined.
I will happily combine shipping!! If you're waiting to win an auction, please let me know the auction number and I will wait until that auction is completed before sending your item(s) out.
Payment Policies
PayPal and money orders (international if outside the US) are the accepted forms
of
payment. PayPal is a fast and convenient way to use your credit card online.
It works in several countries around the world!
Personal checks are NOT accepted and will be returned at the
sender's expense. Payment must be received within 10 days of auction end unless prior arrangements
are made. Failure to pay in a timely manner will result in negative feedback.
Return Policies
All items come from a petless, smoke-free, dry home. In order to ensure that all cosmetics are untampered with and bacteria-free, I must insist that ALL COSMETIC SALES ARE FINAL. NO RETURNS. Clothing and accessories may be returned if item is misrepresented in listing (although, I'll strive to ensure this will never happen!). All clothing is photographed and carefully wrapped to ensure that it is in good condition when it was sent out.
About Eye Glitters
Eye glitters and adhesive are hypoallergenic, safe for contact lens wearers, fine
for most sensitive skin, not tested on animals, and non-toxic. All glitters are untouched and unused. There are
a total of 48 standard colors and a variety of Limited Edition colors. Please
click here for a scan of the brochure (If there's a color you would like me to list, please ask me!). Applied with adhesive, glitter
will last through an energetic performance or night on the town! I frequently
use it as an eyeliner during the day, and use larger amounts during the evening.
A little goes a long way! I use it on my eyes, on my lips, and as a skin
shimmer. It may also be mixed with nail polish for a matching look!
When you're done for the evening, glitter and adhesive just wash away! I prefer to use Dove or Olay disposable cloths, as the loose weave of the cloth holds onto the glitter well instead of smearing it across your face, but any towel or cloth will do.
Tribe.net discussion about Eye Glitters!
CURRENT AUCTIONS
Items currently up for auction are listed below!
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