Re: Driving December....chatting all the way

It can't be done as three sequential 'deposits' on the item?
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Re: Driving December....chatting all the way

I'd split it in three anyway. Treat it like a layaway plan. If possible, do them as private listings from the convo.

I'm not sure why more than two is disallowed, maybe to prevent confusion? Whatever, as long as everything is understood between me and the customer, and Etsy gets their cut, my conscience would be clear.
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Re: Driving December....chatting all the way

Why is it against etsy's policies to do that? Seems like they shouldn't care. Money is money, right?
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Re: Driving December....chatting all the way

Pennee - that stone had to be positioned in just the right place for me to neither find it or feel it.

I swear my life is a series of victories and screw ups. Yesterday we went to the deli and I got some gorgeous freshly opened roast beef and ham, sliced just the way I like it (shaved). So today we come home and I'm dreaming of that sandwich... Only to discover the bag with the deli meat got left in my car overnight. So roast beef turned into peanutbutter and jelly. :(
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Re: Driving December....chatting all the way

If needed I'd make three reserved orders. One ring, another ring, and yet another ring.
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I wish Etsy allowed and categorized listings for deposits. I wouldn't even object to a $.20 fee for the deposits.
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Re: Driving December....chatting all the way

It used to against TOUs. Not sure it still is.

Reasoning being it counted as three individual sales. Gaming the system they felt.

I'm trying to see if the customer would like me to split it up.
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Re: Driving December....chatting all the way

I've had people ordering two items within hours, and I've refunded one shipping charge which they wouldn't pay if on the same order.

It's a very fine distinction - it still registers as two sales. Had they ordered both on the same order I'd only show one sale.
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A custom reserved listing may consist of many different items and only be counted as one sale. I don't see a problem breaking a big ticket item into multiple sales for payment processing. It all evens out.

I think the gaming the system comes into play only if the multiple "sales" are used to inflate feedback. I don't care if a shop I'm considering has 300 or 3000 sales. But I will care if someone has been getting 3 feedback for essentially one purchase.
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House here smells delightful. I was gifted a fresh pheasant breast and it's slow roasting away in the oven with rosemary, garlic, mushrooms, onions and parsley. Sherry gets added toward the end. Sides will be broccoli and wild rice with almonds. Drooling.
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Re: Driving December....chatting all the way

Chelsea says
"I wear shoes in the studio...."
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I don't. Usually just socks.
Unless it's freezing and then I wear fake Ugg boots, which is the closest thing I own to slippers.

Probably stupid.
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Re: Driving December....chatting all the way

Your work is so gorgeous, Chelsea!
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Well that's not fair, as I look towards a lunch soon of grilled cheese.
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I just ate the last latke.
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My work bench area floor is covered with silver filings and burred bits, and other stuff, no socks here. I make a mess.
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I could live off of grilled cheese. Just switch up the cheeses! Or use them all! I'm going to eat some leftover broccoli and cheese now. And then some of my birthday cake.
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Did I miss your birthday? Happy birthday, if I did.
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PureDichotomy
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Oh well I didnt do it as a private listing. I have never used that and Im short on time. I set up four regular listings. whateva. It works out the same and Im not going to sweat it. This is a regular customer and I wanted to help her out.
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Re: Driving December....chatting all the way

Thanks, CG! My birthday is Christmas Eve. Never do anything for it, but my dad bought me a giant red velvet cake from one of his clients. Just trying to eat it all before its no good.

Thanks, Susan! I love your work too! Everyone here is so talented.
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Re: Driving December....chatting all the way

Wendy, that necklace was probably one of my first favorites when I started using etsy. I LOVE it!
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Seems to be quite a few of us December kids here. The 24th has gotta be tough.
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PureDichotomy
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Re: Driving December....chatting all the way

thanks Chelsea. I like it too.

I always wear shoes at the bench. Ive seen too many people drop hot metal on their feet.
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Re: Driving December....chatting all the way

Would there be any demand for a stylish pendant that doubles as a pill container?

Yeah, it's an odd question.
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PureDichotomy
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Re: Driving December....chatting all the way

I think the answer is probably yes CG.

a novel idea, I know LOTS of people who take pills with their meals when out to dinner and such. might be a good little niche.
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Re: Driving December....chatting all the way

I think so, CG. It doesn't just have to be a pill container. It could be a container for anything small. I have someone ask me about making a ring with a hidden compartment.
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