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« on: August 18, 2016, 10:38:50 AM »
I remember years ago when I saw Rapunzel on the net--totally not interested. Once I got her in hand, I realized how gorgeous she is!
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« on: August 16, 2016, 08:28:39 AM »
With publication, it's usually the publisher that pays for the editor, beta reads, cover, ect. Some advice for new writers, don't trust 'publishers' that want you to pay for various services. Legit publishers foot the bill for everything, which is why they take so much of your royalties. If you go the self-pub route, you will have to pay for everything yourself. I self-pub and contract out editors, proofreaders, cover artists, ect.
Interesting, thanks! I've heard the world of publishing, self-publishing, and all that 'Vanity publishing' business is a bit of a minefield, according to the internet. Well done to all writers here above, it isn't as easy as people thinks! Or thunk.
Ugh, yes. I laugh at the people who make comments like "I'm going to write a book so I can become rich". Finishing the book is hard and don't let anyone tell you differently. I normally write 60k novels in 3-4 weeks but I'm doing this as a living. Basically, I have to write as much as possible as soon as possible. Then add on that I self-publish. To get a typical 60k novel ready for publishing, it costs about 500-600$. But in my opinion, if you're experienced and know what you are doing, you will make more self-publishing than going through publishers. Last year I made less than 5k from my publisher. This year, I've already surpassed 20k from self-publishing. Even with the expenses, I'm far ahead doing it on my own. I write in the romance genre so I can't speak for children's books, but it is something to think about. Basically, publishers=less royalties and control of your work for more safety. If the book flops they take the hit. Or self-publishing=more money but more risk. I know several authors that are hybrids and do both.
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« on: August 15, 2016, 08:32:12 PM »
Thanks everyone. Have saved all your comments on a pdf and will read through them again later! When I've finished, what I'll do is give it a spelling and grammar check, and leave it until I know I've run out of plotline ideas to add to it!
Eventually I'm looking at publication, but before then I'm doing a few uni courses, possibly an MA at some stage, so am wanting to get as many of my ideas down as possible in some order, not just scribbled notes and chapters in random notebooks! Hopefully on my courses I can get some editorial feedback on some of it, then I will know if it is worth continuing.
With publication, it's usually the publisher that pays for the editor, beta reads, cover, ect. Some advice for new writers, don't trust 'publishers' that want you to pay for various services. Legit publishers foot the bill for everything, which is why they take so much of your royalties. If you go the self-pub route, you will have to pay for everything yourself. I self-pub and contract out editors, proofreaders, cover artists, ect.
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« on: August 15, 2016, 04:56:27 PM »
The two from Mendards--I always forget their name. The birthflower ponies and the three exclusive ones that came with the castle.
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« on: August 14, 2016, 06:54:54 PM »
As someone that writes for a living--right away, though a day or two is fine to clear your mind. If you are writing for purpose of selling, then you need an editor and a fresh set of beta reader eyes. Believe me, after getting lost in your story, you won't spot obvious mistakes.
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« on: August 11, 2016, 01:04:16 PM »
My mom ordered a custom dog collar and leash but hasn't received it yet. We're just hoping the vendor didn't lose our address as they were from Canada. If you are reading this, please send me a pm, thanks!
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« on: August 09, 2016, 06:38:30 PM »
Haha! Yes! I like Nomnoms. I found them last winter and make some extra change selling them on Ebay. Had to keep a few for myself.
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« on: August 07, 2016, 11:29:05 PM »
I'm not sure if it's just me but none of the pictures will load.
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« on: August 05, 2016, 12:39:55 AM »
Hard to answer and narrow to just one pony.
Argentinian Moonstone--Which I have.
Blue Moon--I want but will likely never own.
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« on: July 21, 2016, 11:06:48 PM »
I was able to get the last shell I needed at the pony fair. Now just 4 more stickers for a complete set. 0.0
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« on: July 09, 2016, 05:22:18 PM »
When you no longer have a bedroom, or a bed to sleep on because your collection is constantly being maintained. When your drawers are filled with accessories rather than clothes and your closet stacked to the ceiling with boxed G3s. I think I'm just a hoarder.
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« on: May 17, 2016, 05:06:33 PM »
That is way over price point. A mint one with acessories usually goes for $800-$1000.
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« on: February 13, 2016, 10:52:09 AM »
Hilarious, lol!
The stupid things men do continue to amaze me.
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« on: January 25, 2016, 09:39:05 AM »
That is utterly ridiculous that she sent it to the incorrect address without verifying with you, and now it's LOST.  Of course if she sends to any other address besides the one in Ebay, her return is invalidated, but you're supposed to VERIFY an address before sending! Time to change all your primary addresses in both Paypal and Ebay I guess.
It's important to note that the seller stopped communicating. The buyer wanted to settle it outside ebay but the seller would only offer a small refund, not a return. Going through ebay is the logical next step. It's not her fault the seller had the wrong address on file; that was the seller's mistake. It may have been a nice thing to run the address by the seller, but if my messages were being ignored for a week, I probably would've turned to ebay too. It's been awhile since I've done a return, but I'm pretty sure they give you a return label before you even know where it's going. She may not have even had an address to run by the seller.
And I am still wondering about the Best Offer - because if SHE sent you an offer and you accepted it, then NO she did NOT overpay. If I pick up the $5 box of red-box strawberries, it's not the store's responsibility to refund me if the strawberries in the green box on the other shelf only cost $3.
Maybe not if they're cheaper no. But if they're rotten in the bottom yes.
The buyer made an offer based on the appearance in the listing, but the pony looked worse in person. If the flaws were shown more clearly, the buyer would have either offered less or chose not to buy at all.
I agree with those last two comments whole-heartedly! The buyer and seller are agreeing on a specific price for an item in a specific condition. If it arrives in a condition less than that (whether it's an honest mistake or shipping damage or tricky photos), you should be able to cancel that transaction. It's my understanding that the offer price was very close to the buy it now price too. Even if it wasn't, a deal was made and the item didn't hold up to the deal.
When I first called ebay, the guy I talked to said it looked like buyer's remorse and to not respond and the case would close.
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« on: January 24, 2016, 10:27:12 AM »
I had changed my primary address, but apparently, it doesn't update the rest, which I had no idea. They have like five different addresses: primary, mailing from, sending to and return. Talk about confusing. Yes, it was a best offer. In any case, I drive to the old house and managed to retreive the pony thankfully.
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