Tuesday, 12 June 2018

Buyer- BE AWARE!

I would Strongly encourage EVERYONE to visit JODI'S blog 
   MY MINIATURE MADNESS
http://my-miniaturemadness.blogspot.com/
http://my-miniaturemadness.blogspot.com/2018/06/buyer-beware.html#comment-form

 Many miniaturists looking for Quality Artisan Items for their collections, have ordered merchandise from 
SWAN HOUSE MINIATURES.  

 Jodi has just posted about her most recent encounter with this particular vendor and has since found MANY people (myself included), who've had the Unfortunate Experience  
of not receiving what they've paid for!  

 For Warned, is For Armed
Buyer-BE AWARE! 
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35 comments:

  1. Jodi Hippler12 June 2018 at 13:30

    Thank you my friend! :o)

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  2. Marian12 June 2018 at 13:54

    ES bueno tener noticias de los vendedores que no se comprometen a servir con respeto a quien manda su dinero por delante confiando en su honradez.
    Un abrazo

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  3. elizabeth s12 June 2018 at 14:40

    I 100% Agree with you Marian!

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  4. The grandmommy12 June 2018 at 16:13

    WOW! Good information thanks. I saw Jodi's post also.

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  5. Wee Cute Treasures12 June 2018 at 16:45

    Thank you so much for sharing this Elizabeth.

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  6. Drora's minimundo12 June 2018 at 20:52

    You are right. Warnings about bad vendors should be circulated around our blogs.

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    1. elizabeth s12 June 2018 at 21:19

      Most of the time we think that it is just a 'one-off' experience so we keep it to ourselves but thanks to Jodi's post, I was made aware of how many others have also been duped by this vendor- Sooooo NOT Good!

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  7. miraclechicken12 June 2018 at 22:06

    Thanks for sharing Elizabeth....I have heard SOOO many stories.....
    Despicable, he is...

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  8. Ilona13 June 2018 at 02:23

    Thank you so much for sharing this, Elizabeth....so sorry for everyone who has been duped by this vendor. I agree with Drora, we would write about this experiences on our blog, so we can warn others! Thanks again, dear friend!

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    1. elizabeth s13 June 2018 at 18:32

      This is my contribution to getting the word out, but all Thanks goes to Jodi!

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  9. carmen13 June 2018 at 02:32

    gracias por la advertencia

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  10. Elaine13 June 2018 at 06:51

    Thank you so much for posting this. I thought it was just me. I had saved up for a very special (i.e. expensive!!) artisan rug from them but received a thin, printed, much smaller piece of garbage. My emails were never answered.

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    1. elizabeth s13 June 2018 at 18:35

      I thought his Bait and Switch tactic, was "just me" too- what a RAT!

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  11. BiWuBär13 June 2018 at 10:14

    Thanks for sharing this… I've dropped by to Jodi's blog and it's hard to believe that something like this can happen when buying from a well-known webshop that seems reliable - I mean they're selling pieces from outstanding miniature artists there. It was also frustrating to learn how many miniaturists were affected too - no doubt it was necessary to spread this information.

    Hugs
    Birgit

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    1. elizabeth s13 June 2018 at 18:40

      Public Exposure is the only real weapon we have left to us, regarding his Bad Business Practices.

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  12. Isabel Ruiz13 June 2018 at 14:12

    Es bueno saberlo.

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  13. Marjorie Bailey13 June 2018 at 17:05

    Hi, Elizabeth - Thank you (and Jodi) for helping to bring to light this vendor's unacceptable and dishonest business dealings. I was trying hard to give him the benefit of the doubt, even after my bad experiences - but after reading of all the others who've had similar problems, I don't think there is any doubt that he's definitely bad news and that everyone possible should be made aware of his ongoing scams.
    Marjorie

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    1. elizabeth s13 June 2018 at 18:49

      I had no idea that this was a habitual practice of his until I read Jodi's posting, so all credit goes to her for being brave enough to Call Him Out!
      Since my first experience I (like you) thought about giving him another chance but then I would think, "well,if he did it to me once, he MIGHT do it to me again" and that possibility alone got me to move on and look elsewhere.

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  14. Contrastes-Rosa Mª14 June 2018 at 11:01

    Es lamentable lo que nos contáis , ya no es una persona sola como dice Marjorie, que puede ser un fallo; así que muchas gracias a ti y a Jodi por contarlo

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  15. Véronique 15 June 2018 at 12:35

    Thank you for sharing this. I happened to read Jodi's blog yesterday.
    Sad and unbelievable that this is happening ,-(

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    1. elizabeth s17 June 2018 at 17:55

      It IS sad that this vendor uses such under-handed practices when conducting his business. Makes me wonder WHY?

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  16. Irene16 June 2018 at 04:07

    Thank you Elizabeth for bringing this to our attention and the link to Jodi's blog. I have often visited the website for a look but that has been as far as I've gone. I've never ordered from them simply because I wont pay the postage. Now I know I never will!

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    1. elizabeth s17 June 2018 at 17:55

      I hear you Irene,
      Now I don't even bother looking anymore!

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  17. Elenè22 June 2018 at 23:29

    This morning I'm going to make a big purchase of doors, stairs and more for my dolls house ... luckily I found on ebay what I need, from a seller from whom I have already bought in the past. Reading this post made me sad because I understand that many craft and interesting things can not be found on ebay, and so the trouble can begin ... :(

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    1. elizabeth s28 June 2018 at 13:47

      Yes I readily agree that it is a sad thing when a vendor who could have been a valuable resource is rendered untrustworthy. And although problems may not happen to everyone, with Swan House- they have happened enough!

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  18. Hopblogger29 July 2018 at 07:12

    Thank you for posting this information. So sad.

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  19. elizabeth s3 August 2018 at 11:43

    Yup it is definitely sad, but on the plus side, I would say that there are WAY MORE Honourable Merchants than there are of the "rascals"

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  20. Lucille1 October 2018 at 11:34

    Thanks for the info, Elizabeth, as I am looking for small things and I might have gotten something from them. I am just so distraught at the moment. I ordered from Dollhouse Emporium and I had to pay $61.00 in taxes. I paid it because I really wanted my merchandise, but never again will I buy from the UK. I have not ordered anything for a long time but I am trying to make a sincere effort to finish my dollhouse. I will be needing so many small things like ornaments and I don't know where to go. I wonder if I'll have to pay border taxes if I go to the US. Not that many places in Canada.

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