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Post by fayth on Feb 15, 2014 22:40:16 GMT
Does anyone want to do a package exchange? I think it would be fun! We should send a whole bunch of little bird toys or something and then the recieving person would also send one!! I think this would be so cool
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Post by lisamarie on Feb 15, 2014 22:59:54 GMT
It would probably not be a good idea. Some people live in other countries which would cause the shipping charges to be almost outrageous and that is besides the fact that it is never a good idea to give your address out over the internet. Not that we don't trust each other but this is a public forum, where anybody can jump in and see information. It's just never a good idea to post that stuff online
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Post by lisamarie on Feb 15, 2014 23:00:23 GMT
It is a really fun idea though and I do wish we could do it
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Post by rdkntriker on Feb 15, 2014 23:18:51 GMT
I agree with Lisa. Although I do not hide my address as it is also one of my business addresses, I would be upset if my son would give it out when he was a minor. I have done this type of thing in other forums and we used pm's to give addresses. For it to work you need to have something to send that the other can't get, other wise what is the point.
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Post by fayth on Feb 16, 2014 0:01:13 GMT
Yep! I really want to do it with someone that has Petco! Because where I live we only have petsmart and Petland and A few small town ones! Petco has some cool stuff that really want!
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Post by fayth on Feb 16, 2014 0:16:24 GMT
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Post by Pammy on Feb 16, 2014 0:17:05 GMT
I think this is a sweet and fun idea, Fayth, but sadly impractical. Not only the issue with minors and others sharing addresses on a public forum, but finances are pretty tight for some of us, and I can't imagine paying postage to exchange boxes of stuff we can go down to the store and choose ourselves when we have a few dollars to spend. But who knows, maybe one other person will want to exchange a box with you, and the two of you could take care of the addresses thru private message. I do ask, however, that you get your parents' permission before giving your address out to anyone.
Your parents should be able to place an online order for you.
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Post by fayth on Feb 16, 2014 0:18:37 GMT
I did! I made sure to ask before writing the thread she said as long as i use my own money its ok
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Feb 16, 2014 3:02:12 GMT
I would have to advise against it.
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Post by fayth on Feb 16, 2014 3:52:56 GMT
Ok! It was worth a try! Do you guys have any idea of what I could make to sell in an etsy shop? We are trying to fundraiser to pay my dog veg bills and the cost of her creamation
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Feb 16, 2014 5:18:26 GMT
I honestly don't know.
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Post by Pammy on Feb 16, 2014 5:19:22 GMT
Well, you were just talking about buying things for a package exchange and shipping it with your own money. I suggest you put that cash towards your dog's bills.
As for Etsy, only you know what your creative talents are. You would need to choose something you are really good at making, and preferably that you enjoy making, and it has to be something people would want badly enough to part with their money to buy it from you. Setting up an Etsy business requires a serious commitment. You can't just tack some do-dads together and hope to sell them. For myself, I find that I only make a sale on Etsy when I have a decent amount of stock in my shop. When my inventory dwindles to just a few items, buyers don't take me seriously.
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Post by fayth on Feb 16, 2014 5:23:02 GMT
Ok! Gues what? I might get a baby blue hand fed budgie!! Someone is giving it away cuz they bought it and then developed an allergy to it and the breeder wouldn't take it back
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Post by rdkntriker on Feb 16, 2014 14:25:04 GMT
Not to be a wet blanket, but before I would take on another bird, increase in costs food etc, I would take care of the vet and my recently passed dog. Honor that pet first then move on to others. Just my opinion.
You are young and have many years to get and raise all kinds of pets.
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Post by fayth on Feb 16, 2014 16:02:52 GMT
Oh ? my mom really wants it too! We already have a big bag of food and as stated before my friend is an avain vet! But if you don't think it's a good idea then I guess I won't get one! I just really want a baby that I can bond with
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