Okay, this isn't pony related but I need some help from anyone who's bought on Etsy before. I bought a pair of Fluffies "furry leg warmers". I paid for them back on October 19th. The seller had 100% positive feedback and the items had very good reviews, so I ordered a pair for my upcoming birthday party. I received a tracking number the next day and waited. It's been almost 10 days and still nothing. I checked the tracking number and all it says is this:

The U.S. Postal Service was electronically notified by the shipper on October 20, 2012 to expect your package for mailing. This does not indicate receipt by the USPS or the actual mailing date. Delivery status information will be provided if / when available. Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later.

I went back to her shop and it's been closed due to a personal injury. She has apparently broken her thumb and will need surgery and cannot sew. I'm a bit perturbed about not getting my fluffies and no contact from her whatsoever, but I know that it's not 100% her fault she got hurt. The other problem is I paid with my credit card instead of my Paypal, so how do I go about getting my refund? Is there a system on Etsy to do this? Or do I need to go through my bank to have a charge back done? I paid $35 for these and I need the money back so I can try to find different ones. Please help! 

I just got back from a local Flea Market and found this oddball.

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Here she is with my Blossom for comparison.
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I started thinking maybe she lost her tail so someone gave her one from a Blossom by shoving it through the tail hole. So I start tugging on it to see if it would come out, but it wouldn't budge. And it looks like the washer might still be attached!

So I need a little advice.... Her head is glued on snugly and with the washer possibly still on the tail, this can't just be a tail swap. Should I take her head off and check the inside? Maybe see if the tail is legit or if it was just shoved in and wedged in so it won't move? In a way, I hope she's a legit oddball because I love ponies like these. Please let me know what you guys think. Thanks!

I went down to San Diego for a few days on vacation and decided I would try pony hunting. We were staying in Chula Vista and, lucky for me, there was a Salvation Army and a few thrift shops just down the street from our hotel. On our last day there, the bf and I stopped at each one and look what I found....

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Sky Flier, SS Buttons, Skydancer, Glory and Baby Bouncy were all together in a bag at Salvation Army for $3.00! Lightheart and AJ were at another thrift shop for $0.25 each.

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And look! I found not one.... But THREE Senior Fakiepants! Paid $1.00 for all three.


The last weekend of vacation, my bf and I went to Hyper-Con in San Mateo, CA. There was a lot of Anime there and I even met some really cool Bronies there. One of the artists had prints for sale of her FiM Fanart and I just had to snag some up.

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The artist's name is slifertheskydragon, for those who may want to look her up on DeviantArt. She was very cool and I got both posters (measuring 11"x17") for $15.

Best vacation EVER! 

....customs with closed eyes! I'm working on a pair of customs as a present for my boyfriend for our anniversary next week and one of them will have the eyes closed. I just can't seem to get the eyelashes right. I might also mention this custom is being made out of a DG baby, so the inset eyes are kinda throwing me off. Please show me any customs with closed eyes so I can get a general idea of what I should do. Thanks so much everyone!!! 

Please excuse my noobness.  lol

I'm fairly new to using Paypal and using it on eBay. There is a pony I want to bid on from the UK. The price is in GBP but shows the conversion in US dollars. If I do bid on this pony and win, how do I go about paying for it? Do I just figure out the cost in dollars and send that or do I have to convert it into pounds? I'm confused and a little scared because I really want this pony but also want to have a smooth transaction too. Any help is much appreciated and thanks for reading!

I've been putting off taking pictures of my recent finds. I've finally managed to get everything cleaned up and photographed, so be prepared for a barrage of brags!

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Windy plushie (found by my bf)- $2
Wild flower- $1 Found under a mountain of Barbies
Rosy Love- .25
Beautybloom- .25 Found with Rosy Love in a bag of random toys

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These three girls were trades for ponies I was selling. They're soo pretty!

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FSF Nikki and Chloe. These poor girls are in horrendous shape. Someone painted them up with re nail polish and poor Nikki looks like someone poured acetone on her flank and side. They do have almost all of there accessories. Missing one or two pieces on Chloe and their brushes. I paid $1 each for them. I may possibly sell them in the near future.

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Swiftwind! She's missing a wing, but is in excellent shape. I paid $1 for her. I am looking to buy either a new saddle with both wings, or just the right wing, if anyone finds one.

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TE Bright Eyes! She's stunning! Thank you bluerose9978. $9 for her.

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FS Applejack cost me $1. The G4s were .50 each and Baby Honolu-loo and Citrus Sweetheart cost me $1.50.

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G2 McD ponies and the two cute fakies were all .25 each.

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I found not one... but two Totsys! My bf has dubbed them the "Dastardly Ponies". lol The blue one has the softest hair too! They came to .50 each.

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Raspberry Jam, Blueberry Basket, Stripes and Sorbet! Found at one of my regular toy vendors for .50 a piece.

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Raincurl, Sunnybunch, Windy and Lickety Split found for .50 each!

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Sad looking Tootsie, Medley and Peachy and September Morning Glory. These girls had a run in with red nail polish, so they need lots of work to look pretty again. .50 each is what I paid for them.

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Mommy and Baby Moondancer, Applejack, Baby Surprise and SS Wind Whistler! The Moondancers will become my first restoration project.  I paid $1 each for the adults and .50 each for the babies.

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Poor Baby Firefly has cuts through the plastic in her front feet.  Baby Sweet Stuff has some unknown black stains all over her. Lily is in excellent condition with only some slight frizz to her hair. I paid $1 for all three.

Now my rarer ponies!

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August Gladiolus was a surprise. I paid $1 for her. Anchors Away has been a want for awhile. I snatched her up for .50! And Salty with his hat and bandana!! I paid $1 for him. He got some issues, but he still has curl in his hair.

Last but certainly not least.......



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Goldilocks! My bf found her under a pile of Barbies. I was so excited and I only paid $1 for her.

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Finally dug out of storage, my Rainbow Dash plushie I'd won at the local county fair back in the early 2000s. I'm so happy to have her back. And Baby Moondancer wanted to help with size comparison. 

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All of these accessories came in the School of Dance. The clip on the door and the bow handle is broken off but came with it, so I'm going to fix it. I paid $2 for everything there.

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Last but not least, pony clothes! The bridal outfit includes the ring (not broken!) but not the garter. I don't know what he little white tule this is. I paid about $1.50 for all the outfits.

So, my grand total for the last two months worth of buys is... $40.50! Phew! If you read through this whole post, a big double thumbs up for you!  Thanks for looking guys!

I've had a horrible day. Just found out I was passed over for a promotion. It went to someone who has waaay less experience than me.    So, can I pretty please see everyone's Twinkle Eye ponies? They're so pretty and would help me feel much better.