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Angela · 02-10-2009, 10:06 AM

Maybe we can all post who wants to order and let Admin. get a price, all of us pre pay so the companey would be paid up front. I really want to get some of the cookbooks. One member here has one copy she is sending me out of the goodness of her heart ( due to very special reciepe ) and she loves her cook book. I would like to order her one and two more.

Angie

Connie · 02-10-2009, 10:11 AM

I sure hope you can get those cookbooks, Denise, but I fear she will do to you as she did to Sandy and just delete the message. It is unbelievable that a long time, well known YT'er could do the things she has. If she had no intentions of donating the profits to YT, she should never have said she was. There are some people that figure the world owes them a living and I think Missy is one of those people. Shame on her! To me, it's kind of like we've all been slapped in the face.

linz06 · 02-10-2009, 10:23 AM

I don't know if there's anything that can be done about her taking the money, but I feel taken advantage of. I bought two cookbooks, one for myself and one for my mom. I only bought them thinking the proceeds were going to YorkieTalk. If it weren't for that fact, I wouldn't have paid almost $50 for these two books including shipping to Canada. I'm glad I got them, and I've made some delicious recipes, but it was absolutely wrong to lead so many people to believe they were buying the book as a donation to the site.
I have also been scammed by another member here too... I didn't exactly PAY for anything, but I wanted bows made and she asked me to just buy ribbon and jewels and everything and ship it to her (for $11 shipping!) and she would make them. A year later and I haven't heard a thing back, except that she started a new job and didn't have time yet.
It really goes to show that no matter how well you think you know someone or how long they have been around, this is still just the internet and it's hard to really trust anyone.

sandshara · 02-10-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bchgirl

I'd disagree on who owned the books. YT graciously allowed her to use the name and the site...but the owner of the books was Missy. I remember threads last summer where she was stuck with a lot of left over books too.

I really think the postage did her in. The minimum for priority mail...which she used for awhile...is 4.85 and it goes up depending on the zone. Case in point...at Christmas I shipped a lazydaisy sculptured yorkie, 2 hair bows, and a small package of chocolate treats...cost to ship from Va to Ca... 11.85.

This thread has gone beyond informative...it sounds like a witch hunt. JMHO.

I am sorry - this post was not in anyway meant to be a witch hunt. I just think people are rightfully shocked and upset and are expressing how they feel. I agree with you regarding the postage (many suggested the proper postage), regardless, there was still money & books left, she told me that herself.

I disagree with you-Missy did not own the cookbooks solely-yorkietalkers as a whole did, there were others that worked just as hard, and donated their time & most importantly the recipes, with the acknowledgement that the proceeds would go to yt! The donations were done for Yorkietalkers, the website and for the benefit of all our furbabies.

kay6688 · 02-10-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by sandshara

I am sorry - this post was not in anyway meant to be a witch hunt. I just think people are rightfully shocked and upset and are expressing how they feel. I agree with you regarding the postage (many suggested the proper postage), regardless, there was still money & books left, she told me that herself.

I disagree with you-Missy did not own the cookbooks solely-yorkietalkers as a whole did, there were others that worked just as hard, and donated their time & most importantly the recipes, with the acknowledgement that the proceeds would go to yt! The donations were done for Yorkietalkers, the website and for the benefit of all our furbabies.

bchgrl
I really don't think "witch hunt" is correct. These are all just facts that everyone is reporting!

yorkiesmiles · 02-10-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by kay6688

bchgrl
I really don't think "witch hunt" is correct. These are all just facts that everyone is reporting!

Exactly.

It was this thread that brought the truth forward. Sandy did a great job explaining without going full-out on Missy weeks ago. I'm still sorry when I asked Sandy how she could walk away that it hurt her feelings -- but that question did bring this out into the know.

I believe the cookbooks are the intellectual property of all who contributed a recipe - and I am among those contributors. Also, I paid that kind of money for a book, and extras for gifts because that money was to go to YT.

How appalling is it that my hard earned money is lining Missy's pockets.

I pray that the books are turned over to YT. Right now I believe she is in the possession of stolen merchandise.

Lexi Rae · 02-10-2009, 11:57 AM

bottom line-- dont take whats not yours!!!!!!!

speleogirl37 · 02-10-2009, 12:17 PM

I would like to buy one if more were to be made!

Grayson's mom · 02-10-2009, 03:22 PM

wow I have no words I am in shock!
I will say I love my cookbook and use it all the time!

TammyJM · 02-10-2009, 03:27 PM

I am so sad to read this about Missy! I would never have thought her to be this type of person.

Tammy

chattiesmom · 02-10-2009, 05:03 PM

If anyone has any doubt about the YT Cookbook being a fundraiser for YT, then check the two threads below. There are others, but in the first one, Missy herself refers to the Cookbook as a fundraiser. This is a direct quote from Missy in post #1 of the first link below: I have 3 1/2 boxes of YT cook Books left. This is a YT fundraiser, so every CB ordered helps keep your favorite site running!

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...yours-yet.html

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/off...ur-recipe.html

As far as shipping goes, I did a bit of research. The book weighs 1 lb. 3.4 ounces (on my digital postal scale). The book fits PERFECTLY into a USPS flatrate envelope at a cost of $4.80 anywhere in the USA - which includes delivery confirmation. At least four will fit into a regular flat rate box at $9.85 and even more will fit in a large flat rate box for $12.95. The media mail rate is considerably cheaper.

I will leave it to everyone to recheck my figures and read the posts started by Missy and come to their own conclusions.

BamaFan121s · 02-10-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Connie

I sure hope you can get those cookbooks, Denise, but I fear she will do to you as she did to Sandy and just delete the message. It is unbelievable that a long time, well known YT'er could do the things she has. If she had no intentions of donating the profits to YT, she should never have said she was. There are some people that figure the world owes them a living and I think Missy is one of those people. Shame on her! To me, it's kind of like we've all been slapped in the face.

I have to agree with you Connie. I remember that you offered to fill some of the orders for those who had not received what they'd ordered back in December when this whole ordeal came to light. I remember Missy finally posting in response a month later and claiming that "she was not a scammer." I remember it because I was the one who referred to her as that. I got several very hateful PMs as a result, not to mention there were loads of posts afterwards defending her and reprimanding me, wondering why I even cared. Fact of the matter is, there were several people who were aware THEN of some of the indulgences Missy was treating herself to while she was posting here claiming that she was experiencing hardships, but instead of bringing all that to everyone's attention, they decided to take the high road just to voice their concern and issue a warning instead, hoping others would listen....and THEY ended up being the "bad guy" in the situation.

I hate that there have been people taken advantage of here on this board. I hate to see it everytime it happens, regardless to if it were me, or someone else. That is something I feel very strongly towards that extends off of YT. It's just wrong!

Ivy Lucille · 02-10-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by speleogirl37

I would like to buy one if more were to be made!

I would love one too.

hartygirl · 02-10-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

If anyone has any doubt about the YT Cookbook being a fundraiser for YT, then check the two threads below. There are others, but in the first one, Missy herself refers to the Cookbook as a fundraiser. This is a direct quote from Missy in post #1 of the first link below: I have 3 1/2 boxes of YT cook Books left. This is a YT fundraiser, so every CB ordered helps keep your favorite site running!

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...yours-yet.html

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/off...ur-recipe.html

As far as shipping goes, I did a bit of research. The book weighs 1 lb. 3.4 ounces (on my digital postal scale). The book fits PERFECTLY into a USPS flatrate envelope at a cost of $4.80 anywhere in the USA - which includes delivery confirmation. At least four will fit into a regular flat rate box at $9.85 and even more will fit in a large flat rate box for $12.95. The media mail rate is considerably cheaper.

I will leave it to everyone to recheck my figures and read the posts started by Missy and come to their own conclusions.

I remember buying a cookbook knowing that, while I'm not a donating member I can still support YT.

I feel a little taken advantage of, but can move on and be A LOT more careful when it comes to buying things from people on line.

I don't know this Missy but I sincerely hope she does what is right, whatever that may be, and get her moral compass fixed.

Tiggerwit · 02-10-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by admin

We were happy to "lend" the YorkieTalk name for the cookbook. We weren't lending the name hoping for a huge donation to YorkieTalk or anything like that, we just saw members would enjoy a cookbook and she wanted to take charge of the project, which we agreed to. Initially, she told us she would send YT one cookbook (as a keepsake) and then any profits from the book. We do not recall if we were told how many cookbooks were ordered. From a quick search, we did find one link that said the minimum order was 200 cookbooks. We would guess it is unlikely she ordered 500 cookbooks, as that is an enormous amount of cookbooks, but 200 to 300 seems possibly.

To date, we have yet to receive one cookbook nor any money from her at all in regards to the cookbook, which is very disappointing, as this means she has lied to us and the YorkieTalk community.

As YorkieTalk members who contributed any recipes to the cookbook own the copyright rights to their recipes, we may be able to produce another cookbook in the future (which will be organized and run by YorkieTalk), or perhaps print another run of the first cookbook if there is enough demand.

I'm very sorry to hear this. I ordered one because I was under the impression that it was a YT fundraiser and that's why I wasn't so concerned about the outrageous price.

Being that I rarely cook because I "order" so well. LOL I'd be happy to send you my copy as your keepsake. Honestly, I would not mind, just PM me .

02-10-2009, 10:11 AM	#92
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	I sure hope you can get those cookbooks, Denise, but I fear she will do to you as she did to Sandy and just delete the message. It is unbelievable that a long time, well known YT'er could do the things she has. If she had no intentions of donating the profits to YT, she should never have said she was. There are some people that figure the world owes them a living and I think Missy is one of those people. Shame on her! To me, it's kind of like we've all been slapped in the face. __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?

02-10-2009, 10:23 AM	#93
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	I don't know if there's anything that can be done about her taking the money, but I feel taken advantage of. I bought two cookbooks, one for myself and one for my mom. I only bought them thinking the proceeds were going to YorkieTalk. If it weren't for that fact, I wouldn't have paid almost $50 for these two books including shipping to Canada. I'm glad I got them, and I've made some delicious recipes, but it was absolutely wrong to lead so many people to believe they were buying the book as a donation to the site. I have also been scammed by another member here too... I didn't exactly PAY for anything, but I wanted bows made and she asked me to just buy ribbon and jewels and everything and ship it to her (for $11 shipping!) and she would make them. A year later and I haven't heard a thing back, except that she started a new job and didn't have time yet. It really goes to show that no matter how well you think you know someone or how long they have been around, this is still just the internet and it's hard to really trust anyone. __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash

02-10-2009, 11:57 AM	#97
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	bottom line-- dont take whats not yours!!!!!!! __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

02-10-2009, 12:17 PM	#98
speleogirl37 ♥ Luv My Lil' M&M ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,572	I would like to buy one if more were to be made! __________________ Angie Madison Chance Our Future Baby Tatum

02-10-2009, 03:22 PM	#99
Grayson's mom Mommy's Little Boo Boo Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virgina Posts: 3,734	wow I have no words I am in shock! I will say I love my cookbook and use it all the time! __________________ Proud mom to Grayson Abby Dusty Pepper Ryan Gabriel and of course me Diane Grayson loves Tia

02-10-2009, 10:06 AM	#91
Angela YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 849	Maybe we can all post who wants to order and let Admin. get a price, all of us pre pay so the companey would be paid up front. I really want to get some of the cookbooks. One member here has one copy she is sending me out of the goodness of her heart ( due to very special reciepe ) and she loves her cook book. I would like to order her one and two more. Angie

02-10-2009, 03:27 PM	#100
TammyJM No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: With My Beautiful Fur Babies! Posts: 5,525	I am so sad to read this about Missy! I would never have thought her to be this type of person. Tammy

02-10-2009, 05:03 PM	#101
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	If anyone has any doubt about the YT Cookbook being a fundraiser for YT, then check the two threads below. There are others, but in the first one, Missy herself refers to the Cookbook as a fundraiser. This is a direct quote from Missy in post #1 of the first link below: I have 3 1/2 boxes of YT cook Books left. This is a YT fundraiser, so every CB ordered helps keep your favorite site running! http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...yours-yet.html http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/off...ur-recipe.html As far as shipping goes, I did a bit of research. The book weighs 1 lb. 3.4 ounces (on my digital postal scale). The book fits PERFECTLY into a USPS flatrate envelope at a cost of $4.80 anywhere in the USA - which includes delivery confirmation. At least four will fit into a regular flat rate box at $9.85 and even more will fit in a large flat rate box for $12.95. The media mail rate is considerably cheaper. I will leave it to everyone to recheck my figures and read the posts started by Missy and come to their own conclusions. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com Last edited by chattiesmom; 02-10-2009 at 05:05 PM.