[Kathryn_V]

I have been going through a bit personally lately and have not been on much, but I signed in today and read through about 10 posts and found one that is again is listing products that I sell for slightly less than what I sell them for and or is encouraging YT members to buy from bigger companies that any small business can't compete with.

Ever get the feeling that certian members just don't want you around?? I'm really getting that feeling! In fact I really think that I'm being run out of business! Actually I'm not the only vendor here who feels like this... We are just afraid to say something, cause if we do we run the risk of upsetting a very large potentual customer pool.

When someone goes out of their way to post reviews of my products the day I debut them on my site and tells everyone where to get it cheaper or that someone has it with free shipping (if you buy a ton!) Its personal.... Non customers suscribe to my newsletter and get this info and are using against me... Its very discouraging... Whats worse is that I can't do anything about it!

If I could offer free shipping I would, If I could sell it for a dollor cheaper I would, But the fact is, I am a small business, and I offer so much more. My shipping is not "Free" it gets there when it gets there.. Its priority! And it ships out FAST! I wrap each order with care and pay attention to the details! I refund on shipping when you've paid too much no matter the amount. You just can't get service like that from some of the other sites.

Bottom line... I'm a bit beat up and I would really like this to stop. I am actually considering closing Beyond Spoiled. I opened this business to keep me occupied while I am going through a very difficult period in my life. Things went from bad to worse for me and are very stressfull on a personal level right now and these members who are going out of their way to find alternitive vendors for every product that I have are really hurting me.... I love my business, I'm good at what I do and spoiling you all is a highlight for me...

Whats worse is the following that their starting to build... Like I said... I'm really starting to feel a bit unwanted around here.