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ShowGirlLola · 03-13-2014, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Shipping would be less than this...shipping 4oz via 1st Class is only $2.01; use a padded envelope (I can show you where to get them cheap on ebay) that just fits the size of it. So, you could charge only $3 and still have your costs more than covered.

I'd buy one!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by McheleM

My truck has clips at the bottom of the seat where the back and the seat meet, where you hook a car seat onto them. Perhaps you could hook the clip around one of those?[/QUOTE
Any vehicle after I believe 2000 (need to double check)is required by law to have the latch system all seats behind the front have them and all trucks have them in the front. That being, said I'd love to get some for my bigger dogs. They could be left in place and are stil small enough to fit through the holes in the seat cover I have to protect the upholstery. Much quicker than wrestling them into their car harnesses. Just hook to their regular harness.

My car was made before 2000, so I probably don't have them.

How big are your big dogs? I need to look into getting clips for bigger dogs.

Verbena · 03-13-2014, 09:49 AM

I would order a couple too. They are nice !

chattiesmom · 03-13-2014, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ShowGirlLola

Thanks everyone.
I'm looking into selling them but I'm not sure if I can ship it in a cost effective way. It looks like a small flat rate box is the cheapest, it's $5.25 to ship it if I print the label.
The tether weighs 4oz, most of the weight is from the screw on clip.

Your car seat tethers look FANTASTIC! Using that knotting method, they will be incredibly strong! Go for it girl!!!

As Ann states, you can ship for much less. If you use PayPal shipping - I LOVE IT! - you can ship a 5 oz. USPS 1st class parcel for $2.09 and a 6 oz. parcel is just $2.25 with a free delivery confirmation. I used checked 5 and 6 ounces to allow for packaging and the weight of the label. If you order padded envelopes and labels a case at a time, you can really get the price of the shipping materials down.

ilovejoel · 03-13-2014, 10:23 AM

Great job! It looks awesome

Maximo · 03-13-2014, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ShowGirlLola

My car was made before 2000, so I probably don't have them.

How big are your big dogs? I need to look into getting clips for bigger dogs.

Put me on the list for 2. Black if possible, and can we specify a length? My boys are bigger. I will measure their current tethers to give you an idea of what length a 9 pound dog needs.

I would think the hardware size should be fine for a wide range of dog sizes.

nanahas3 · 03-13-2014, 12:21 PM

Love these. I would be interested in a couple also.

Doodlebug · 03-13-2014, 12:28 PM

They are nice. I would buy a couple. I saw key rings made like this at Menards.

ShowGirlLola · 03-13-2014, 04:24 PM

Does anyone know how liability works?
I'd use the best quality products I can find, but obviously I can't do any actual testing.

If someone used one of my car tethers, got in an accident, and it didn't work, could they hold me responsible?

I was planning to write some sort of disclaimer.

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Yes I would let people specify the length they want.

ShowGirlLola · 03-13-2014, 06:48 PM

I researched it more. I'd need liability insurance and it looks expensive.

Maximo · 03-13-2014, 07:15 PM

Do you live near a school with a law center? I would look into getting some free legal advice to see if liability insurance would really be necessary if you don't market the tether as a "safety" product, and if you include a disclaimer.

pink66 · 03-14-2014, 03:59 AM

I was sooo wishing for one of your tethers yesterday when I was putting the pups in the car. I wish I had your creativity!

Maximo · 03-14-2014, 08:54 AM

Another potential source for legal advice is the Small Business Administration offices in your area, or other free small business advisory groups. I worked with one attached to our local university. Had a personal adviser and access to other resources for information.

Wylie's Mom · 03-14-2014, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

Put me on the list for 2. Black if possible, and can we specify a length? My boys are bigger. I will measure their current tethers to give you an idea of what length a 9 pound dog needs.

I would think the hardware size should be fine for a wide range of dog sizes.

I want black too, please

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Originally Posted by Maximo

Do you live near a school with a law center? I would look into getting some free legal advice to see if liability insurance would really be necessary if you don't market the tether as a "safety" product, and if you include a disclaimer.

Yes, this. People can make their own leap/assumptions in using it as a safety product. You, however, can claim it is merely a tethering product to keep the dog in the seat of the car and attached to the seatbelt and is not meant or intended to be a lifesaving product of any sort. With the proper intended use, I don't see how you could be held liable.

ilovejoel · 03-14-2014, 09:42 AM

Why don't you sell them as "leashes"

ShowGirlLola · 03-14-2014, 12:39 PM

I'm looking into contacting a lawyer or small business place.

From what I'm reading all crafters should have liability insurance, especially soap and candle makers.
My grandmom used to sell ceramics and had to have it in case someone got cut or scratched their furniture with one of her pieces. She also had to have it in case someone got hurt at one of her craft show booths.

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03-13-2014, 07:15 PM	#25
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Do you live near a school with a law center? I would look into getting some free legal advice to see if liability insurance would really be necessary if you don't market the tether as a "safety" product, and if you include a disclaimer. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

03-13-2014, 04:24 PM	#23
ShowGirlLola YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 1,354	Does anyone know how liability works? I'd use the best quality products I can find, but obviously I can't do any actual testing. If someone used one of my car tethers, got in an accident, and it didn't work, could they hold me responsible? I was planning to write some sort of disclaimer. ~~~~~ Yes I would let people specify the length they want.

03-13-2014, 06:48 PM	#24
ShowGirlLola YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 1,354	I researched it more. I'd need liability insurance and it looks expensive.

03-14-2014, 03:59 AM	#26
pink66 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Aberdeen, MD Posts: 550	I was sooo wishing for one of your tethers yesterday when I was putting the pups in the car. I wish I had your creativity! __________________ Shannon & Puff "All his life he tried to be a good person. Many times, however, he failed; for after all he was only human. He wasn't a dog." Charles M. Schultz

03-14-2014, 08:54 AM	#27
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Another potential source for legal advice is the Small Business Administration offices in your area, or other free small business advisory groups. I worked with one attached to our local university. Had a personal adviser and access to other resources for information. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

03-14-2014, 09:42 AM	#29
ilovejoel Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 3,299	Why don't you sell them as "leashes" __________________ ℜachael JoelRoxy iLoveJoely.com

03-14-2014, 12:39 PM	#30
ShowGirlLola YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 1,354	I'm looking into contacting a lawyer or small business place. From what I'm reading all crafters should have liability insurance, especially soap and candle makers. My grandmom used to sell ceramics and had to have it in case someone got cut or scratched their furniture with one of her pieces. She also had to have it in case someone got hurt at one of her craft show booths.