Cooks Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 theres always Christmas!, send a few webpages to your family members, they might get the hint.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonix Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 theres always Christmas!, send a few webpages to your family members, they might get the hint.. Don't get presents off many now - stops at 18 in my family and the ones I do get presents off I need practical stuff like text books and printer ink etc As for sending it to them lol then i'd def never get it lol - not the most technological family! My mum has to keep setting up new email addresses as she doesn't access them often enough It'll just have to be another one of those things to go on my list of things I want when i get a real job me thinks - its getting pretty big now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 The Australian site was interesting - I used a currency converter to check the prices, it said 10 Aus $ = £4.44 so the prices were really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 that's only if you dont get hit hit by customs tax, which is a possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Lin, what else have you bought from looking at another thread? I know the Roomba is on my wish list now after reading all the rave reviews on here about it. Edited to add I'm nosey What haven't I bought? Apart from the Trollbead bracelet and something from Interfauna this week: Egg Skelter, Beware of the Chickens sign, second eglu, more chickens! I'm sure there's more that I just can't recall at the moment. In my defence, I haven't succumbed to Crocs yet (though I'm wavering), or a steam cleaner and I have another brand of robovac, so won't be getting a Roomba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Lin, what else have you bought from looking at another thread? I know the Roomba is on my wish list now after reading all the rave reviews on here about it. Edited to add I'm nosey What haven't I bought? Apart from the Trollbead bracelet and something from Interfauna this week: Egg Skelter, Beware of the Chickens sign, second eglu, more chickens! I'm sure there's more that I just can't recall at the moment. In my defence, I haven't succumbed to Crocs yet (though I'm wavering), or a steam cleaner and I have another brand of robovac, so won't be getting a Roomba. Lol's, I haven't been to bad then Just the brilliant Egg Skelter and the Beware of the Chickens plaque. More chickens was a given - lol I'm currently watching LOTS of charms on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Thought I'd post to say so far I've bought 7 charms and 1 lock off ebay tonight. I blame Lynsey for telling me the name of an ebayer she'd spotted. Have also got bids on another 7 charms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonix Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 anyone online NOW with pandora/troll bracelet this bead is sooo cute: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bead-Charms-Fit-Pandora-Troll-Bracelet-Chamilia-S71_W0QQitemZ180306421756QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180306421756&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1298|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Thought I'd post to say so far I've bought 7 charms and 1 lock off ebay tonight. I blame Lynsey for telling me the name of an ebayer she'd spotted. Have also got bids on another 7 charms I bought another myself, in memory of my darling little dog that died recently.... http://www.mememeaccessories.com/shop/Product.aspx?pgId=1167 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 What a lovely idea and bead Lynsey. I've just seen they do a Guardian Angel. I'm going to get that at some point to remind me of my Mum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I think that's a lovely idea I promise not to show you any more places to buy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I think that's a lovely idea I promise not to show you any more places to buy.. Prob best not Its a great site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I went out today and bought my Christmas trollbeads! I bought a chain, plain lock, an 'A' for ds2 (they didn't have a 'T' for ds1) and a chicken to represent me (which works on many levels ). I need to order my T and plan to get dh to choose something to represent himself! I then plan to get some pretty glass beads from eBay to pretty it up, with the intention of replacing them gradually with the real thing. Show me that bandwagon and I'll be a-jumping.... Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I haven't bought any from the me me me site, I just used that as a picture to show which bead I'd bought. I have found some good bargains but that is not an excuse to spend and I am thoroughly ashamed ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 If anyone does spot the Guardian Angel charm on ebay I'd love a "heads up" on it. I'm going to work out how much I've saved on my ebay purchases so far then post back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Well, I've been round Ebay so many times now that I'm dizzy I have bids all over the place - one in a Dutch auction - I can't even remember what I've bid on or BIN'd I'll have a look later when my head isn't spinning I can't recall seeing a Guardian Angel though........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Lesley, I know what you mean! I've just worked out that I've saved just under £50 on four charms and that includes me paying insurance as well. OMG, I've saved £140 on the 7 other charms and big flower lock I've still got 3 bids going as well. Is it OK to post the ebay sellers or not as Lynsey found one and I found another, both based in the Netherlands. Added to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 both based in the Netherlands. Will you have to pay customs on that? I ordered some cosmetics from Hong Kong recently and the Royal Mail charged me £12 in excise and 'handling fees' to release it to me - thereby completely wiping out the savings I'd made! I'm a bit wary of ordering anything from overseas now! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 both based in the Netherlands. Will you have to pay customs on that? I ordered some cosmetics from Hong Kong recently and the Royal Mail charged me £12 in excise and 'handling fees' to release it to me - thereby completely wiping out the savings I'd made! I'm a bit wary of ordering anything from overseas now! Jo I'm hoping not as it's in the EU. I recently got charged £14 in excise and £8 "handling charge" on some skincare from the USA but it still worked out £30 cheaper than buying here. Don't mind the duty too much but the handling charge is a joke. Plus, you only get charged duty on what you've paid I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I dare not look for the guardian angel for you I might buy more edited to add I've saved £72.75 on my purchases so far... and I only bought a few charms and a lock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Lesley, I know what you mean! I've just worked out that I've saved just under £50 on four charms and that includes me paying insurance as well. OMG, I've saved £140 on the 7 other charms and big flower lock I've still got 3 bids going as well. Is it OK to post the ebay sellers or not as Lynsey found one and I found another, both based in the Netherlands. Added to. you do know I was charging a finders fee dont you whats the final list then?? and have you manged to measure DD wrist whilst she's asleep or something?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Lesley, I know what you mean! I've just worked out that I've saved just under £50 on four charms and that includes me paying insurance as well. OMG, I've saved £140 on the 7 other charms and big flower lock I've still got 3 bids going as well. Is it OK to post the ebay sellers or not as Lynsey found one and I found another, both based in the Netherlands. Added to. you do know I was charging a finders fee dont you whats the final list then?? and have you manged to measure DD wrist whilst she's asleep or something?? OK, here goes. List so far Cherub Castle Tower Lucky Knot Lucky Dragon Forget Me Not x 2 Letter C Chicken Hydranga Heart Three Monkeys Ying Yang Three in One Faith Hope and Charity Big Flower Lock I need to add that some are for my daughters 18th, some for her Christmas and some for me. I have found the guardian angel one but not sure if it's only for a pendant. I've tricked her with her wrist as well so have got that measurement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 that's a pretty impressive list I just have to find a source for cheaper glass beads now.... My lock arrived today, it's gorgeous and I am so glad I went for the pearl one as I had a sneaky for it. the linky I sent you for the guardian angel will be a bracelet charm, I am sure of it. (I couldn't help myself I had to look for it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 that's a pretty impressive list I just have to find a source for cheaper glass beads now.... My lock arrived today, it's gorgeous and I am so glad I went for the pearl one as I had a sneaky for it. the linky I sent you for the guardian angel will be a bracelet charm, I am sure of it. (I couldn't help myself I had to look for it) I'm looking as well so I'll let you know if I find one I think I'll ring and ask about the Guardian Angel as it is on the pendant page on fable trading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I saw the guardian angel on a made up bracelet somewhere I cant remember which site though now.. I've looked at so many now. but best to be sure, a call never hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
