QuoteReplyTopic: Selling used wigs no-no's Posted: April 03 2008 at 7:35am
Hello Ladies,
I'm starting this topic as an etiquette type of thing. I'm a member of several hair boards and recently purchased a used unit from one of the members, who that person is is not important. However, what is important are basic etiquette things that should be done when selling a used unit:
1. Remove all adhesive from the unit. If you can't remove all the adhesive after at least making the attempt to do so, make the buyer aware of this beforehand.
2. WASH and CONDITION the unit before you mail it out. Don't take the unit off your head, stuff it in a package as is with all the hair products you had on it, grease, dirt etc and ship it out.
3. Make some attempt to package the unit nicely. When you received the unit brand new, it came to you with the hair netting and a plastic bag. Comb the unit or at least show that you wanted to send a good product.
Even if the unit is a beater, there is no excuse to send a nasty, dirty unit to someone. What's nasty and dirty is reaching into the package and grabbing hold of a greasy mess that you have to immediately drop and wash and sanitize your hands.
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It's unfortunate that this even needed to be a topic because these things should be obvious.
You're right. I think it's just common courtesy to sell a "clean" product. The first time it happened to me, I wrote it off as the person being in a hurry to send it to me as I got it the very next day after sending the money. But this is the second time I bought a used unit that came to me filthy. The kicker is that it took this person almost three weeks to send the unit to me, which was plenty of time to do basis stuff to it.
Gurl, I currently have the unit soaking in shampoo, a teensy bit of fabric softener and water. It's been soaking since Tuesday. I've changed the water two times and the water is still dirty brown. I still can't believe someone would send a unit in that kind of condition. No more used units for me.
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Technically, yes, it is unsanitary. But, I have purchased a total of 4 used units. The first two that I purchased were obviously well cared for and were clean when I received them. The last two, well, you already know about them. I would buy used units from the first two ladies that I purchased from again, but beyond them, no more used units.
I don't know if she used Rit Dye on them. There was certainly no mention of her using it.
Edited by PrincessLF - April 03 2008 at 12:33pm
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OK, I'm sorry, I shouldn't laugh, but this is funny and terrifying at the same time. That's sheer laziness and pure disrespect to sell someone a product like that! I'm really sorry you had to experience that.
I think it is common sense but common sense is not so common I would have sent it right back to her. That's disgusting. In the pics next time ask to see a pic of the lace from the inside out. i.e the entire cap in a high definition picture.
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Actually, I did see pics of the unit before I sent my money and the unit was clean from what I could tell in the pictures, no traces of adhesive. I still have the pics and I had to look at them again to make sure it was the same unit. I looks like the same unit, just dirty. I guess she decided to wear it again before shipping which would explain why it took three weeks for me to get it.
Fakeizme - Gurl, you can't help but to laugh at this situation. I'm still in shock over it. I started this post so other's won't get that type of shock when they receive their package with a used unit.
Edited by PrincessLF - April 03 2008 at 1:18pm
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^^^ITA its like ummmmm I thought that was common practice. And princess i dont know what to tell you. I dont understand why she did that. Do you still want it? What was her stance regarding refunds?
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Well I purchase used/beater all the time for practicing from application to bleaching, etc. I like when the seller is 100% TRUTHFUL. I still s/c only I recievee.
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Wow, yeah, I would think selling a CLEAN used unit would be common sense. But, again, I guess there may be some who just don't know this. So this post is a very good reminder for the clueless. Perhaps it should be a sticky, or posted under the newbie-clueless thread.
I purchased a used unit not too long ago, and it came nicely packaged, fresh and clean. I guess if I decide to buy another used unit from someone, I should drop little hints like, "Ummm, you're gonna wash it, right?"
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that stinks!
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Thanks for posting
