Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

PearlyQueen

PearlyQueen

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Anitacska said:
I'm really annoyed with PPU. They're using a parcel forwarding service because their local post office can't cope with the volume of packages(?) and my package has been in transit for over a week now. It's still with the shipping partner, who will then pass it onto USPS. My Stackry box need emptying this weekend, but since it's already Thursday, there's no way the package will get there before the weekend. Ugh. On top of it all, Annette is now refusing to combine orders on the UK site ,because it's too much hassle for her. Ffs, that's her job! Ugh and ugh again.
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That is so frustrating, how much are they shipping that a PO can't cope? At least Stackry storage fees aren't too prohibitive. I saw that about RC, was a bit surprised as I didn't think she did combination anyway - but as you say, it's all she has to do! I do get annoyed at the sellers that won't combine (Illyrian!!!) - surely they're there to sell polish and it will help them do that? Because I've never opted to do a second order from anywhere if I have to pay second postage fees.
 
Anitacska

Anitacska

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PearlyQueen said:
That is so frustrating, how much are they shipping that a PO can't cope? At least Stackry storage fees aren't too prohibitive. I saw that about RC, was a bit surprised as I didn't think she did combination anyway - but as you say, it's all she has to do! I do get annoyed at the sellers that won't combine (Illyrian!!!) - surely they're there to sell polish and it will help them do that? Because I've never opted to do a second order from anywhere if I have to pay second postage fees.
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I agree. I think she said something like she'll add to your order but not refund shipping. Well, if you don't refund, I expect my orders posted separately.

On a happier note, I received one of my perfumes yesterday and it's so lovely. The other one is due to be delivered to my Stackry box today. Now if the PPU package was there already, I could consolidate. Meh.
 
PearlyQueen

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Anitacska said:
I agree. I think she said something like she'll add to your order but not refund shipping. Well, if you don't refund, I expect my orders posted separately.

On a happier note, I received one of my perfumes yesterday and it's so lovely. The other one is due to be delivered to my Stackry box today. Now if the PPU package was there already, I could consolidate. Meh.
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I hate that! So cheeky.
Glad you are happy with your perfume. I hardly wear perfume ever. I have two that I wear, my mum gave me some little sample packs for Xmas years ago and I picked those two out as lovely so when I finished them I bought full size. From eBay because they were discontinued by the time I'd finished the minis! Paid around £20-£25 for each of them. I was astounded yesterday when I noticed that one of them sells for about £70 now, and the other one was £150! I'd never pay that...Byron keeps knocking the £150 one over, going to have to find a new perch for it I think!
 
Anitacska

Anitacska

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PearlyQueen said:
I hate that! So cheeky.
Glad you are happy with your perfume. I hardly wear perfume ever. I have two that I wear, my mum gave me some little sample packs for Xmas years ago and I picked those two out as lovely so when I finished them I bought full size. From eBay because they were discontinued by the time I'd finished the minis! Paid around £20-£25 for each of them. I was astounded yesterday when I noticed that one of them sells for about £70 now, and the other one was £150! I'd never pay that...Byron keeps knocking the £150 one over, going to have to find a new perch for it I think!
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These Paris ones used to cost £30 for a 125 ml bottle which was great, but on eBay they are more like £60-70 now. It's fine, I don't mind that, but wouldn't pay more.

I have always loved perfumes, I still have loads from as long as 10 years ago. I wear perfume every day, only a little bit though, I'm not like those women that go around in a cloud of smell! Unfortunately my sense of smell has got a lot worse over the last few years, don't know why, it comes and goes. If I get Covid, I might not even notice it as some days I can't smell anything or things smell a bit off. Well, obviously if I don't also have the fever and hacking cough that is, hahaha!

What perfumes do you have? Ha, yes, put them in a locked cupboard!
 
PearlyQueen

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Anitacska said:
These Paris ones used to cost £30 for a 125 ml bottle which was great, but on eBay they are more like £60-70 now. It's fine, I don't mind that, but wouldn't pay more.

I have always loved perfumes, I still have loads from as long as 10 years ago. I wear perfume every day, only a little bit though, I'm not like those women that go around in a cloud of smell! Unfortunately my sense of smell has got a lot worse over the last few years, don't know why, it comes and goes. If I get Covid, I might not even notice it as some days I can't smell anything or things smell a bit off. Well, obviously if I don't also have the fever and hacking cough that is, hahaha!

What perfumes do you have? Ha, yes, put them in a locked cupboard!
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I have this:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/771716492/deci-dela-nina-ricci-edt-100ml-spray?ref=cart

And this one:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/720749708/nikos-sculpture-pour-femme-eau-de-parfum?ref=cart

Who knew smelling nice was so expensive??? Maybe I should sell them...!
Searching for the links I found this:
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Anitacska

Anitacska

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PearlyQueen said:
I have this:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/771716492/deci-dela-nina-ricci-edt-100ml-spray?ref=cart

And this one:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/720749708/nikos-sculpture-pour-femme-eau-de-parfum?ref=cart

Who knew smelling nice was so expensive??? Maybe I should sell them...!
Searching for the links I found this:
:eek:
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If you like them, don't sell them you might regret it!

I've just placed my PPU (UK) order. I ended up getting 7 instead of 8, I decided against the EdM. That's another 85 quid gone. :oops:
 
PearlyQueen

PearlyQueen

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Anitacska said:
If you like them, don't sell them you might regret it!

I've just placed my PPU (UK) order. I ended up getting 7 instead of 8, I decided against the EdM. That's another 85 quid gone. :oops:
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I'm in two minds about selling! I love the Nina Ricci, think it's staying but I've used a fair amount of the Sculpture... Probably keep both...
Thanks for reminder on PPU, checked my two out just now. Hope Atomic are good quality! I didn't like the EdM...
 
Anitacska

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Well, what do you know, my PPU package is due to be delivered tomorrow. Tracking went from USPS expecting package to arrived at post office in one day. My perfume on the other hand was out for delivery today, but it's now showing as arrived at the post office. Weird.
 
boschicka

boschicka

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Anitacska said:
Well, what do you know, my PPU package is due to be delivered tomorrow. Tracking went from USPS expecting package to arrived at post office in one day. My perfume on the other hand was out for delivery today, but it's now showing as arrived at the post office. Weird.
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Nice! Hopefully your perfume will be delivered tomorrow too.
 
Anitacska

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I am so annoyed. Wanted to buy something on Depop, it's been 4 days since I first contacted the seller with a few questions. 2 days after my initial message she replied to 2 of 3 questions. I asked about the price again (it's a multiple item listing and no specific price per item). Nothing. Found the same thing on Facebook Marketplace. Seller wants bank transfer. Erm, no thank you. Firstly, if you either want to sell something or don't, but if you don't, then don't list it or leave people hanging. Secondly, who on earth pays by bank transfer for things on the internet??? The mind boggles.

In other news, everything is at Stackry, I requested consolidation on Friday, but they were closed yesterday, so still waiting. Also still waiting for my Tonic pre-order from Girly Bits as I helped someone out and the polish they ordered hasn't arrived at GB yet, so the whole order is on hold. Things will arrive, but it's a bit frustrating to be waiting and waiting...
 
Anitacska

Anitacska

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I am absolutely fuming! Got my Stackry box today and I was sent a different version of the perfume I ordered. I specifically wanted the 2012 limited edition and was sent one that I already have. Ugh! Because it's a US seller, I can't return the perfume, so I guess I won't be able to get a refund either. I messaged them, we'll see. I'm so pissed off, I've had a really difficult week and was so looking forward to my package. Also one of my Glams leaked a little, but it's not broken, so I managed to clean up the bottle and popped a bit of thinner in it as it felt a bit thick. It's only about 2 ml, I'll live.

I am happy with my polishes, the FTLOP box is really gorgeous. The Lemming from last month's PPU seems lighter and more blue than the pictures showed, but its fine.

Still waiting for my Girly Bits order, but I did get my tiny Femme Fatale group buy order yesterday. I'll post pictures later if I have time. I've been really busy, my daughter started college on Tuesday and it of course didn't go as smoothly as i'd have hoped (wouldn't be us!) and my youngest is now more cooperative with home schooling, so I'm spending more time with him too. I miss lockdown days when we slept until 9 am and did nothing all day. (Although it is nice to have some "normality" in our lives again.)
 
boschicka

boschicka

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Anitacska said:
I am absolutely fuming! Got my Stackry box today and I was sent a different version of the perfume I ordered. I specifically wanted the 2012 limited edition and was sent one that I already have. Ugh! Because it's a US seller, I can't return the perfume, so I guess I won't be able to get a refund either. I messaged them, we'll see. I'm so pissed off, I've had a really difficult week and was so looking forward to my package. Also one of my Glams leaked a little, but it's not broken, so I managed to clean up the bottle and popped a bit of thinner in it as it felt a bit thick. It's only about 2 ml, I'll live.

I am happy with my polishes, the FTLOP box is really gorgeous. The Lemming from last month's PPU seems lighter and more blue than the pictures showed, but its fine.

Still waiting for my Girly Bits order, but I did get my tiny Femme Fatale group buy order yesterday. I'll post pictures later if I have time. I've been really busy, my daughter started college on Tuesday and it of course didn't go as smoothly as i'd have hoped (wouldn't be us!) and my youngest is now more cooperative with home schooling, so I'm spending more time with him too. I miss lockdown days when we slept until 9 am and did nothing all day. (Although it is nice to have some "normality" in our lives again.)
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Wow, that is ridiculous and frustrating. I'm sorry that happened to you. I know it doesn't seem likely, but fingers crossed you get a refund!
 
Anitacska

Anitacska

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I've opened a case with Paypal as the seller kept insisting that I need to send the perfume back for a full refund (having told them that I can't due to international shipping regulations). I've asked for half of it, hopefully I'll get it, then I'll try to sell it and hope to recoup the other half. The one I was sent is less rare, so won't fetch as much.

On a happier note, here are my polishes. First my Femme Fatales from the UK group buy:

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And here's my Stackry lot:

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