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the following websites are for are the same "slumber bed" and the prices are way different ... Just an observation .... http://www.kooldawgtees.com/dog_beds_2.html http://www.petedge.com/shopping/prod...temID=5029&ite Dog Beds, Pads, Orthopedic Pet Beds, Slumber Pet? Chenille Dog Beds, Fido Fleece Cloud Beds Welcome to PetEdge - Professional Pet Products & Pet Supplies at Wholesale Prices There are knock offs in all fields especially in the garment business (hence, "you too can wear the dress Nicole Kidman wore").... We, as consumers, have the right to decide what we are comfortable spending to get same effect or the same product .... Just my opinion .... I did not intend to step on any body's toes .... |
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Basically I am saying, sure go ahead and shop around but try not to think so badly of the small business person who probably makes a LOT less profit in the long run that that wholesale business. |
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:thumbup: I agree with what she said. This is basically what I was trying to say and explain too. When I read the title of this thread and read the first post I took it to mean that the poster was saying the haute dog is trying to rip people off, this is why I got defensive. Yes cutting out the middle man, if possible, will save money and that was a very valid and good point. But what was initially posted and what this whole thread seemed to be based on was two products that are similar but not the same therefore the comparison and point that was trying to be made was not very valid but yet still made the haute dog look bad so I felt I had to defend. The bed being sold by haute dog is the original doggie slipper bed design and yes it cost more but it is made from better materials and built to last and it cost a lot more at wholesale cost than the petedge bed therefore that is why it is being retailed for more, the petedge replica slipper bed is indeed cheaper, but is also not assembled as well, made with lower quality materials, and will not last as long. So its hard to compare the 2 with a statement like "Dont you hate it when you get taken for as a fool?" 88% of the time, you get what you pay for. Occasionally people can get lucky and get an awesome deal on high quality products. But anyways I think I said it better this time and Im sorry if I stepped on anyones toes because I didnt mean to. :) |
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http://www.petedge.com/shopping/prod...temID=5029&ite but yet, these are the same exact product ... and yet the price difference is stunning ....and that was the point ... step on anyone's toes??? Didn't I say that??? I believe in free trade, capitalism and competitive pricing Itz just that on line, itz so easy to find the lowest price. Perhaps I titled the thread incorrectly, my apologies. |
I'm a bargain shopper myself. If I see something cheaper elsewhere I will go there. I have however stopped shopping at some places if they have poor customer service. I do support YT sellers and do atleat 90% of my furkid's shopping here. |
I too "bargain" shop....with everything! I have seen toys from PetEdge for sale elsewhere for the price that PetEdge recommends for retailers.....that is fine w/ me....but I buy them from PetEdge for next to nothing first. I have never bought clothes from PetEdge, but I have bought other products and have been happy with them. I am bad about seeing something that I want and then hitting the internet (not really eBay), but other internet sites to see where it is cheaper....isn't that bad. OR if I am in a hurry for the item, I will more then likely pay a higher price for it instead of shopping around.....it too just depends on the customer service and how much they charge for shipping, etc. It is a dogs market for sure! You make a killing on maternity and children clothing and stuff and dog stuff....the top three sellers anywhere! People will buy what the want and what they need no matter what. Or they can look somewhere else. What gets me is the gas prices - wow! You want to talk about making some money......those gas companies are making a fortune!!! Gas went up and then finally went back down to right at $2 and now it shot back up to almost $2.50 - that is nonsense!!! |
I love a bargain as well as the next customer. Also though, I like doing business with smaller more personable businesses. To me it is important to support a small business person, especially made in America goods, even if the price is slightly higher. Good customer service is worth a little extra and I don't mind paying a marked up (not jacked up) price. |
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LIke my post said, I am refering to the initial post only (post #1 in this thread). |
I asked Pawsitively Posh about this and she told me she read that Petedge has almost a 50% return rate on this bed and she has almost zero. She stands by 100% of all her products. I think it's such a shame that a company like that would take designs from another. The owners of Pawsitively's attorney and Petedge's attorney had to deal with this 'knock off' situation but at the end, their attorneys were no match for their numerous staff lawyers. At the end of the day, it's about the little business that have to compete with the larger,you get what you pay for in terms of all products in my opinion and customer service. I am in NO way saying anything negative about Petedge, just what I've heard. |
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