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handymama
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Location: Traverse City, MI
Birthday: Nov 12
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:37 pm |
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I'm just getting started and as some of you know have been working extremely hard for months now to get my new, licensed, attached-to-the-back-of-the-garage bakery built and in business. In fact, as I write this I'm covered with paint smears.
My number one wish list (but can't afford) items were silver cake plateaus in both square and round. A few weeks ago I saw a new ad by someone who is going out of business and had plateaus for sale. I called both her numbers immediately and said I wanted them, but didn't hear back and assumed I hadn't called fast enough.
A couple of weeks later she called and explained that she'd been out of the country and was just getting back to people. Most of what she'd had was no longer available, but she did have one square plateau that she hadn't listed and was now going to sell. I was elated!! I told her I definitely wanted it and asked if she had any other items. As we talked she remembered a large round plateau that she should sell, too. Elated again! I told her I would definitely take both of them, and since she's in another state offered to send immediate payment with paypal. She declined, and said she wanted to look and see what other pans, etc. she had and what she wanted for them and would get back with me. When she called back the end of last week she said although she had the plateaus, etc. boxed up for me she had a wedding coming up and didn't want to try to total everything and figure out postage until the beginning of this week. I told her again how excited I was to be getting the plateaus and offered again to make a Paypal payment so she wouldn't have to wait for a check. Yesterday she called while I was painting and left a message that she wanted to get things finished and mailed out. I called back and her husband answered and said she was on the other phone with her daughter and it might take awhile for her to call back.
This morning she called and said "I'm sorry, but I sold the plateaus to someone else and there's nothing that can be done about it. She had expressed an interest in them earlier but had never gotten back to me, then yesterday afternoon she just showed up and wanted to buy them. I have a good reputation here locally and I wanted to protect that so I guess I just felt cornered."
I'm a strong, unflappable person who can handle pretty much any emergency or amount of stress, but I'm sitting here right now with tears streaming down my cheeks and I just don't seem to get past this even though it's been hours now since the call. I feel so betrayed, and feel such a huge loss as well. I've even eaten a whole Payday and extra large Hershey bar, but to no avail. I know there isn't a thing that anyone can do to make this right, but I thought at least my CC friends would allow me some venting. Thanks for "listening". |
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awolf24
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Joined: Apr 07, 2006
Posts: 1728
Location: Michigan
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:43 pm |
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I'm sorry to hear this happened to you! I think she felt backed into a corner but she still should have explained to that other person that since she had not heard back from her, she had already promised to give them to someone else. Please try not to let this bother you so much! Be comforted that you know you would never treat someone else this way...sometimes, you just can't explain or excuse other people's actions.
Best of luck with your new business!  You do beautiful work - I'm sure you will be a success!!! And you'll find other plateaus...check around ebay or craiglist or other online sources....hang in there.  |
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KHalstead
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:52 pm |
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Look, you have no idea what REALLY happened. For all you know she had NO plateaus and was set on ripping you off and decided against it. Everything happens for a reason and you may be out more than a couple off priced plateaus you may have been out the money too!!! Just focus on something else, another opportunity will come up when the time is right. You have enough other things to worry about right now. ((hugs)) |
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jessieb578
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Joined: Aug 22, 2006
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Location: Catskill, NY
Birthday: Jan 05
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:58 pm |
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Oh No!! Don't you dare get all upset over someone who has no class! I agree with KHalstead and awolf24, things happen for a reason - maybe those plateaus were all beat up and you would have paid money for something that wasn't so great. You don't know what really happened and it all works out for the best.
Trust me, don't shed any tears, that money will be well spent on something else for your shop!!!
Keep up the great work! |
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smoore
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Joined: Mar 23, 2007
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Location: SW OH
Birthday: Apr 11
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:06 pm |
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I agree ...
Wait for some of that Hershey bar to digest and everything will work out. You may need to make that Hershey bar a double, though! |
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cheeseball
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Joined: Jan 31, 2006
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:08 pm |
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Vent all you like...better out than in  . Sometimes when I have myself set on having something it just seems like the ultimate insult when it doesn't happen the way I planned. But then sometimes, things are actually working for our benefit and something better than what we planned comes along. My Mom and I like to say to each other when it looks like things aren't working out, "If it's for me, it will be for me". |
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onceuponacake
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Location: GA
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:10 pm |
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although ths is upsetting, maybe you are feeling it more becuase of the stress of getting the shop up and running?
ive been through worse with other decorators like those who talk behind your back not realizing they are talking about you in front of people they don't know are your friends and worse!
so cheer up! im sure you'll find your plateaus eventually and just think you'll have your own shop up and running in no time!  |
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Marysmom
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Joined: Aug 24, 2007
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:11 pm |
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Ugh! How awful. I hope you feel better soon.
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patrincia
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Joined: Feb 19, 2005
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Location: VA
Birthday: Jun 27
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:21 pm |
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Ouch! I had something similar happen, only it was a piece of furniture for sale on Craig's List. I know how disappointed you feel!
If it's any consolation, they probably weren't in very good shape after all the years she used them. Save your pennies and you'll be able to buy nice new ones before you know it! |
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EMMANORTH
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Joined: Aug 23, 2007
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:22 pm |
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I'm so sorry! Everything happens for a reason... I agree check out Ebay! |
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skichic68
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Birthday: Jan 07
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:29 pm |
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Aw, sorry this happened to you! It stinks when you feel like you lost out on something you wanted so much!
Have you checked Craigslist.com in your area, or perhaps a larger metro area and see if the seller would be able to ship to you if necessary? There's a beautiful silver 18" silver round for sale on the Boston CL, but I don't know if she'd ship. Just a suggestion...hth.
You'll find something, don't worry!! |
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Aliwis000
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Joined: Jan 30, 2007
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Location: Tomball, Texas
Birthday: Jan 11
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:31 pm |
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There is not reason for you to cry! You did nothing wrong. I dont mean to sound crude but you are better then this! Yesterday I was hit by someone who ran a stop sign and now the insurance company is giving me hell for something that WAS NOT MY FAULT AT ALL!!! A-holes are A-holes they stink so get away from them as fast as possible. |
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wendysue
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Joined: Jul 18, 2005
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Location: Kansas
Birthday: Oct 23
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:35 pm |
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That really does stink. She doesn't sound like a reliable business woman to me at all, which might explain why she's going out of business.
On the upside, at least you hadn't sent her money via PayPal... who knows what would have happend if you had. I mean, would she have made good on that sale? Doesn't sound like someone I'd want to do business with.
Have you thought about listing on Craigslist to see if anyone has stands in your area? I think you can list items wanted as well as items for sale there.
~Wendy |
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tiptop57
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:43 pm |
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((((((((((((((((((((HUG))))))))))))))))))))
You win some and you lose some - it is a business you know. So buck up and keep your eyes peeled. There is something better down the road for you.
Remember the saying a door closes and a window opens..... |
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alicegop
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Joined: May 03, 2006
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Location: Fresno, CA
Birthday: Oct 06
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:46 pm |
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That is jerky! I'm sorry that happened to you.
I recently bought square and round cake plateaus on ebay and I love them! I got EIGHT plateaus for $300 (I got the round set and then I got the square set)
I don't know who this guy is, but was VERY happy with not only the plateaus but very good customer service. I realized after I paid that there was a cheaper shipping option and he very quickly refunded me the extra shipping.
Seller is platinumsingh
I noticed he has the same sets still for sale! Maybe his prices are less than what this lady was going to charge you.... They are really awesome looking!
Round Wedding Cake Stand Set NEW silver Platter Plates |
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