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I have noticed in the recent past that some of my emails are not getting where they need to be so if for some reason you email me and you do not hear back within 5 or 6 hours, please try to resend it. If you have not heard back from me it is more than likely because it has not reached my inbox.

I am a work at home mom and I love the freedom that the extra eBay income gives my family of 3. I love being a mommy and I find myself overjoyed at watching my daughter grow!! I support children's education in any way I can because I know that the children of today will grow to be the future of America - and the World (hence the picture...)

I do have 2 cats but there is no smoking in my home AT ALL (and no one who smokes resides in my home either.) I clean any used items thoroughly before shipping but if you are allergic to cats, you should really consider the fact that I have 2 and there is only so much anyone can do to rid items from all signs of pets.

I am always finding something new to list here for auction so you should keep checking back with me. I have things in all sorts of different areas including children's clothes, toys and other stuff, men's and women's clothing, some maternity and pregnancy items and tons of odds and ends that we just don't use anymore or that we never did use in the first place.

I'm not out to be an eBay millionaire - just to make some extra money from things I all ready own. I hope you'll enjoy reading through my listings and even bid on a couple.

I ALWAYS combine shipping on multiple auctions won, but if you are shooting to win more than one auction that may close on different days, please be sure to tell me so that I can pack things up accordingly. I only charge "handling" for things that I may need to purchase extra supplies for - like sometimes I don't have the right size box and on breakable things, I will charge for any extra packing supplies, but I never charge extreme amount of handling to make a profit from it - only the exact amount of shipping and any supplies. I do save tons of boxes though so I really try to keep all that handling business to a minimum. Please read on for my views on the eBay feedback system...

---- My Policy On Feedback ----
The feedback here is one thing that makes several different confusion waves start in my brain. It is very easy for any scammer to "make up" excuses on certain things and get positive feedback. It is not as hard as one might think. And those types of people really irk me!!

On every transaction I make here, I try to leave feedback. I think it is very important!! Feedback is sort of our check system and I feel it is my duty as member of this community to leave appropriate feedback for others to review when considering a purchase. I remain honest in my feedback because I feel obligated. Examples -

POSITIVE FEEDBACK - If a deal is smooth and payment is sent and there are no problems, I will definitely leave praise and thanks. Same if I pay and the item is shipped quickly or even if it is simply shipped as the auction stated. I appreciate honesty from others and if you can't ship until 2 weeks from closing date and you tell me that up front, and I bid and win, I will leave feedback accordingly. I have the option when things are specified in an auction to bid or not to bid so it then becomes my choice to wait for the 2 weeks or not. As long as people are up front, it does not matter to me.

NEGATIVE FEEDBACK - If I am lied to, scammed, or flat out taken advantage of, I will leave negative feedback. I do not like to leave negative comments -not because I am afraid of what people will think of me, but simply because there is usually a good reason for the misunderstandings that we face as online sellers/buyers. It really takes a lot for me to resort to negative feedback, and when I leave it, be assured that I have a very substantial reason for having left it.

NEUTRAL FEEDBACK - I don't think we use this enough as a community. It disturbs me to check out someone's feedback and see over 1,000 praises and 3 complaints and never any in betweens. Everyone has the day when they are slow to respond to emails or they are sick and shipping takes a while. Fact is, it isn't necessarily their fault and they shouldn't be looked down upon for having a slack day or a sick day, but that doesn't mean that the transaction was terrific either!! I want to know that this seller shipped a package and it tore, or they took 3 weeks to ship a book on occasion - maybe they were sick and you can say that, but I still want to hear it. It won't make me NOT buy from them, but I will know that they are human like I am. And that fact will make it easier for me to trust the positive feedback all the more. People with thousands of goods and no bads make me nervous - because as I said before it is too easy to scam online - WAY to easy.

So to wrap up my comments about feedback, please be honest - in all your feedback, including things you say about me!! I try my best, but if my daughter is sick and it I miss a scheduled shipping day, mention that it took a little bit to ship but that you did get it in good condition!! - Expect those kind of comments from me too. I generally leave positive feedback because overall here I have had a wonderful time in dealing with buyers and sellers!! But on the few occasions I have run into some problems I have left neutral feedback - because it wasn't a great transaction, but it did go through or it was completely justified in not going through!! I have yet to have to leave negative feedback and I hope I don't ever have to - but I will if I get duped.

I hope I haven't bored you with my opinions and I hope you take some of what I said into consideration.

I look forward to doing business with any and all of you and I know if you put your trust in me to buy or sell, you will not be disappointed. I am always available for comments or questions so feel free to email me. Thanks and happy bidding!!


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