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I am new here but I went to your website and was quite impressed. I actually felt guilty ordering stuff off ebay (even though I didnt even know YT existed!!!) I will be ordering from you and the future. Along with other YT members!!! No more ebay for me... just kidding... my children still need clothes!! Unless you all sell infant clothes too!! LOL!! Just ignore everyone else and continue making your great products!!! I look at quality of the product before the price!!!:thumbup:

LOL !! revised to DeckedoutDoggie - http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80465

NO offense ...- and I really mean that - I just wanted to say this seems to be exactly what you just complained about -Please see above link ....only you were the one who did the post behind someone - I'm sure you didn't mean to... but - I think it's a slap in the longtime members faces to see all the new talent just jump in and sell. you have 19 posts and are complaining about people posting behind you ?? I don't follow that at all....

MUCH AS WE LOVE ALL YOU SEWERS....Don't get me wrong - I'm just being honest here ok ? But we have people who built relationships 1st and are sellers 2nd ....many of the sellers I love are the ones who post on the WHOLE site not just in the FOR SALE threads.

That's what I was just talking about in my previous post. We have so many awesome sewers here.... but it will never get better if there aren't some rules set ...there's just too many people selling now and feelings are going to get hurt more and more.

I wish everyone ALL The best with their stores - but do feel bad when I see some of the longtime members like Shana or Jodi & all the other sewers who have put a long time into this site getting ignored.

ps...I'm on my 3rd cup of coffee :eek: :eek: :eek:

PLEASE take my post in the manner it was posted for :D :D :D it was just an OBSERVATION & Opinion - I meant nothing personal as I'm all for Free Enterprise ...

Oh I hope you don't close down! I buy from you even if a deal is around the corner. I love the fact you ship quick and I love how you wrap each item like it's a present! I will stick with you as I place an order about every month and am due again in about week.

Don't let others get you down.

No Kidding!!!!!!!!!! Triple WOW!!! Holy bleep even.

deckedoutdoggie said:
I wouldn't want to be dealing with all the people trying to save their pennies, so cheer up and know that the right people are being drawn to your business

I'm sure if i saved my "pennies" till i had $100 i could order from kathryn, she would be thrilled and take my order and pack it up beautifully and feel good about what she is doing ..."even dealing with a penny pincher"....so I will order from her in the future.

i dont know if i took that the right way or not but everyone cant spend mad money all the time, that does not make us a bad buyer, one that you "shouldnt want to deal with".....
i use to spend all the time, since we bought this house, it has slowed down,
huge morgage payment and things need to be fixed, i want a fence for my babies, a pool, etc...i want a nice yard, a place to hang out with my babies and skin kids, that takes money, so yes i will cut down other places that arent as needed right now. my babies have everything they need for now, so many clothes and toys etc.......that doesnt make me a bad buyer and one you shouldnt want to deal with.....sorry but that kinda irked me a little......................
hugs to kathryn

stay open and enjoy yourself kathryn..your doing a great job!!

I was referring to a comment someone made about trying to drum up business through a pity part. I don't even know how to comment about that.

You know, I came from some of the yahoo groups. A member told me about this Yorkietalk and said that I could advertise my stuff here. I tried to introduce myself before I even put up an ad. I didn't get ONE reply.

I posted another message about Lacy, my yorkie pup with pictures and still got no reply.

If asked a monitor a question and never got a reply.

I've tried to fit into conversations and just don't.

Please don't mistake my statements of observation with seeking pity.

I did not join the group JUST to try and sell my apparel. It was an interest most certainly. I'm just not a big socializer which is one of the main reasons I wanted a small business from home online. I'm sure whoever wrote that wasn't referring to me but I just wanted to give a different point of view.


I did respond earlier to the original post but did not understand the entire situation. I'm not sure who you are talking about but I hope that I haven't stepped on anyone's toes. I only advertised here once but have to admit that there is a lot of competition. I still say that your customers obviously adore you and your products don't stop!!!!

So sorry if my earlier message was a TAD off topic.
Nikki

NOOOOOOOOOOOO you took that right out of context. I ignorantly assumed she was talking about a HUGE discount online website that sells for 90% off. I saw back earlier, someone had just posted about 4 or 5 ads. It was a small business. right after these ads someone else had come along and posted an ad for 'blank' edge pet supplies. NOT is what I 'thought' was going on.
I totally apologize!!!!!!!! OMG!

SEE! AS I was saying earlier, 'I'm not a great socializer'.
Open mouth to still other foot in.

LOL That's quite ok - Stick around ....the site IS very nice and I'm sorry some of your posts weren't responded to.

personally and after a long time being here - I TRY to go thru the 'low reply' threads and post to them but with a site this big it's easy to miss them....

and yes there IS alot of competition here - but that's where it's changed. It used to be about friendship ...not competition...but it has grown so much it really is competitive now and it's hard to know who is selling what.

That's why I posted the way I did. Lots of our members/vendors who have been here a long time have poured alot of heart into this site. All it takes is interaction and don't give up - just post more !!

I agree with you completely Villette! A new rule for admin to consider - a requirement of at least being a donating member before being allowed to sell. If the member is going to have a place to promote their goods and make money, then YorkieTalk should get something back.

I don't buy much, but do prefer to deal with a donating member that is genuinely active in the other areas of the board.

AGAIN, I am totally sorry. I get a link to a thread in my email. I see this thread and what I responded to was just THAT message. I am totally NEW here and don't realize that there are all kinds of other posts ahead. I MOST certainly have NEVER meant to step on anyone's feet.

I don't even understand how I make comments once in a while and get criticized for them. I responded to a message that was send to my home email address and since I (at the time) did NOT see any other replies, thought I would tell her that I made tiny dog apparel. She showed me the apparel she got and told me that the seamstress would probably love to make my little girl a dress or two. How's that for a slap in the face?

It LOOKED TO ME like the start of a new thread. I 'NOW' understand that there are other messages before.

I have tried my best to fit in this group but it seems every post or comment I make, I get shot down. This certainly isn't worth it.

No I'm not a donating member. In fact, I'm no longer a member.

ok, well thats how it came across to me......
keep posting, talk to people, make friends..thats what i did when i was new....here i am many friends later and lovin it...............

I agree.

I have been keeping quiet, but now that things are moving in a positive direction, (THANKS V) I'd like to add my :twocents:. I think in addition to being a donating member, you should have to have a minimum number of posts (say 500) and a minimum length of membership (6 months?). If you've hung around for 6 months discussing yorkies, people have gotten a bit of a feel for who you are, and I say sell away.


Deckedoutdoggie,

These comments are not directed at YOU specifically. I did a search and saw that yes, noone responded to your introductory post...many of us here try to catch those and respond, but yours just slipped through. Please don't take it personally.

Also, just a friendly hint. (since you said you are new at this). When you are responding to a specific post in a thread, use the "quote" button on that post (instead of hitting reply). That'll eliminate a LOT of confusion about what or who your are directing your replies to.

oohhhhh ....now there you go - that would be confusing to anyone !!

The emails do have replies in them and I can see how you got confused. I'm off to go see your other posts but wanted to say - When I posted to you ....I had NO idea you were only seeing Email responses - you can get those turned off if you don't like them and the easy way to see the whole site is to click NEW POSTS at the top of the site on the blue bar....It's much better to read the site than the email notifications - that way you can see everyones posts....

Yes, and click "quick links" then "subscribed threads" to see any thread that you've already posted to. I move back and forth between the two and it seems to work pretty well. However, it's still possible to miss a lot.

Interesting
 

First off - Kathryn - DON"T CLOSE! :thumbdown :thumbdown

Folks - I have only ordered from Kathryn one time. Got the tooth stuff and some pixie stix. Not a huge order by any stretch of the imagination. Wasn't expecting a whole lot other than fast service which is what I had seen in reviews for Kathryn before. Unfortunately, she was headed out of town so my order was delayed by literally a few days. Big whoop! My babies teeth hadn't been cleaned in months - what was another few days? :rolleyes:

Here's where the customer service comes in. <Man...in the future folks - DON"T get me started on customer service!> Kathryn's Customer service???? TOP NOTCH - DOESN"T GET BETTER THAN THIS! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Not only did I get the priority shipping (like everyone does!) and the cute little tissue paper wrapping and the little doggie print ribbon wrapping each individual product - she enclosed a cute little HAND WRITTEN Yorkie note card APOLOGIZING for her "delay" of 3 days. :eek:

But wait! There's MORE!

She also enclosed a GIFT CERTIFICATE to use on my next purchase! WHAT THE HE!!???? :eek: :eek:

Seriously - THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE IS PRICELESS!

Secondly - I'm rather new here myself. Came on recommendation over a phone conversation when looking to buy a Yorkie Pup. It was all bubbles and birdies until I decided to buy my pup from someone else that I met on here - now I don't even hear from the folks who recommended the site. Barely hear from anyone else as well. I post - don't post randomly to every post out there - but I post when I feel I have a good contribution to make. I like to show off my beauty too, just as everyone else does. And I don't get very many responses. Haven't built great relationships, even though I have tried. But honestly - I haven't been on in a while because of the in-fighting.

Having been a chatter before - I know that Admin can't and won't ban everyone with a foul word in their heads otherwise we'd all be out! :rolleyes: But there are definate cliques and it's hard to make a dent. I'll keep looking and I'll keep posting when I feel I have a serious contribution. And everyone else will keep doing their thing.

But DON"T bash Kathryn for speaking her mind. Clearly she's a good girl and well loved.

To quote a bumper sticker: "Mean people suck!"

Hugs Kathryn - look for my order soon!

Love,

im still learning how to find and do things..it takes time lol
you will get it...we all did :)stick around, give it some time.....
im sorry i misunderstood what you meant.about penny pinchers.

Hello Guys, I have been quietly observing this thread and have a few things to say and also some questions.
I came to the site because I wanted advice on how to train my Holly. I found great help and can honestly say that Holly is potty trained, groomed, and even fed based on the advice I got from YT. I DO have to say that I got a warm welcome and made a few friends even. Anyhow, I felt bad spending so much money on clothes since we'd averaged about 2800 already from paying for my Holly, the items we needed for her and so forth. So I decided to make her a little easter outfit. My friend Joy loved it and contacted me about possibly making one for her. So I did. I still make stuff and have posted a few things. And I have to say that the reason I donated is honestly because 1.) I really wanted in on the secret. 2.) I wanted to give SOMETHING back to YT since it really did save me quite a bit of money with different advice about alternatives. and finally. One of my main concerns is that I don't step on any toes. I love everyone's work and I would would order stuff in a heartbeat. I have in fact.

My question is: What rules for you guys wish were in place as far as sales? I'm just curious.

I still don't know who KathrynV was talking about, but I do believe I've read some threads that may be what she's talking about. I hope you realize that there will ALWAYS be HATERS. Always. People trying to try to knock you.

Kathryn, I just hope you can draw strength from your friends. You giving up is what THEY want. Don't do it girl. You have way too many people in your corner that LOVE your store and your service. YOU ARE TOO GOOD TO GIVE IN TO THIS Nonesense. Keep smiling and just shake this right off your shoulder. Good Luck and just remember all the good adivce you've gotten.

Awwwwwwwww. that's so sweet.

Okay, I thought YT was just a place to talk, meet people, express your thoughts, help people, give advice, etc..., but I'm starting to get the feeling if you are not a SENIOR Yorkie Talker you don't have the right to do ANYTHING. It's like ALL the newbies have to prove themselves to the senior YT'ers, WHY??

If anything I said made you feel that way, I apologize. :(

Also, I should have mentioned how helpful Villette is with the avatars & picture postings. She is a real asset to YT as well.

What makes you think that?

I didn't get offended in ANY way, I just feel bad for the newbies all the time, I guess I just want everyone to be happy and feel accepted :) . And I love "V" she did my avatar too, well I took it down because my babies have grown, but she did do my other changing one, which I LOVED..

I just see alot of people come on here all happy asking questions and they don't always get that warm welcoming feeling :(

I just wanted to add this i really wanted to try and stay out of this but.....
I came to YT as a yorkie mommy i was new here as well it is a very busy site and a lot of threads just get lost. I love it here it feels like a family to me. I only recently started selling clothing Items at the request of some of the members here. I don't flood the site with advertizement for my products i sell them when i have time to sew. I am mainly here to learn and share my experiances with others. i am a very active member i am on everyday and i try really hard to suport everyone here. I try to say everything with kind words and with tact because that is how i would like to be treated. There are a lot of politics that go on behind the sceane that a lot of members here don't see with the selling aspect, The only reason i have seen it is because i have started to sell my things here. I understand the business aspect and the industry but i honestly think so highly of YT and the members here and think we are a close nit group that i never imagined a lot of the cut throat techniques that go on behind it all in the sewing and selling field. I completely understand that people like a bargain and i see no problem with people posting their finds but it's when they dilebertly target another member to hurt her and her business is when i find it appaling. I truely wish that someone would post these threads so all can see for them selves. I love all the new people that come on and no they don't have to prove themselves to anyone. I think a lot of new people get over whelmed by the mass of people here and get lost in the shuffle. the best way to not have this happen is to get out there post some new threads let everyone get to know you. This all saddens me that people can be so disrespectful we are a community not just an online chat forum we are a family and we are all very close so yes it pains us when we feel we have been stabbed in the back. Some of you don't buy clothing or other items that some people make and that is fine but there are others who do and enjoy getting hand made quality items. IF I HAD A CHOICE BETWEEN SELLING MY ITEMS AND JUST BEING A MEMBER I WOULD HANDS DOWN JUST BE A MEMBER!! that is how important you all are to me. Please understand that some of us are sewing to support our families and our names are what we pride ourselves in and when some one comes on just to tarnish that name it really hurts us. I am sorry to go on for so long and i hope you all can understand what i mean. Thank you all here at YT and the Admin and Moderators with out you we would not be here. But to all the members please we need to be respectful of eachother and try to help eachother out.

I think the majority of YT people are very friendly and welcoming. That being said, certainly friendships and trust do need to be developed. That takes time. Just like any real world community, people aren't automatically as close to the person they just met as they are to the close friend they've been having lunch with for the past 5 years. So,while newbies are often welcomed with open arms, it does take awhile until people get to know them. MG, I've been posting here since 2005, and have not been shy, but I still feel that there are many here that I don't know all that well. It takes time. That doesnt mean you have to prove yourself, just give it time until people get to know you.

And believe me, even now, if I am thinking of purchasing something from someone, or deciding where I fall on an issue that a member has posted, I will go back and read thru past posts. Often, knowing a little more about a person helps to create the context within which I understand what they are saying.

LOL, Amber, no one can EVER question your support. In just 10 short months you have well over 4000 posts! And I believe you hosted a marathon event a 4wt when YT was down.

Anyway, great post, Amber!!! (btw, how's the neck?):)

LOL i know i'm terribly addicted here lol:rolleyes: Neck is all better thanks for asking