I need help, discouraged
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Topic: I need help, discouraged
Posted By: fllwlover
Subject: I need help, discouraged
Date Posted: April 16 2008 at 12:10pm
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alright, I've been selling LF now for over a year...And I am getting very, very, tired.
I started it because I didn't understand why the severe markup on many AV. And I got scammed by one (an AV I mean) - so I said, I can provide this service to ladies.
Well, I really do try to return emails within 24-48 hrs. All ppl who purchase get my direct telephone #, I handle all of the shipments out myself, accounting, consulting, washing/drying, pictures, website etc.
I'm just tired is all. I try to treat everyone with respect. I allow returns/exchanges, have a washing service for some & yet I STILL HAVE PPL WHO ARE TRYING TO SCAM ME......
This is ridiculous. I've come up against 4 scams in just a year....I'm exhausted. Thanks for letting me vent. I love this business and don't want to let it go but....I feel like
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Posted By: Breh
Date Posted: April 16 2008 at 12:33pm
It is okay girl. Some people are just scandalous and will try and scam you. That is just how they are. They lives will never proper. You just keep praying and keep the faith. Everything will work out fine. It is all a part of the business I guess. You just have to be strong to put up with it and know that everything that happens is to make you stronger and take it as a learning experience. 
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Posted By: happydesta
Date Posted: April 16 2008 at 12:39pm
I am sorry to hear that happened to you. Be stong and keep fightin them haters.
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Posted By: fllwlover
Date Posted: April 16 2008 at 1:00pm
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Thanks Breh & HappyDesta. It's just really hard b/c once you've dealt with these types of ppl, it definitely changes how you view everyone else. Some really great things have come out of it & it helps with more ideas for me, it's just that it is very tiring.
And my shipment now came with dark brown lace instead of light brown. So, I'm going to have to notify the buyers & redo everything. Jeez....
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Posted By: fakeizme
Date Posted: April 16 2008 at 1:05pm
You sound like a great seller! You actually CARE about your customers and want to give great service. I can only IMAGINE how tiring this business is! You probably deserve a break or a vacation. I have only the greatest respect for entrepreneurs and small businesses because it must be exhausting taking care of every facet of it. It's a shame you are getting discouraged because we need more people like you out there honestly selling their products! Whatever you decide, I fully support you.
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Posted By: Chic-Geek
Date Posted: April 16 2008 at 1:11pm
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People like the NEVER (EVER) prosper. Hang in there! ITA with Fakeizme, you care about your customer. That's the most important service you can offer! With the popularity of LF, I can only imagine the "drama" you deal with. Here's a virtual hug... hang in there! We need more AVs like you! |
Posted By: sexibeach
Date Posted: April 16 2008 at 1:17pm
honey don't get weary in well doiing, b/c you will reap a good reward if you don't faint.. like i said my hat's off to those that do a legit business, b/c its a lot of scamming on both sides of the fence.. and i really appreciate those that do it honestly and your one of them, and i can't wait for breh to go into business b/c she will be another one.. so stay encouraged  keep your head UP!
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Posted By: intl_babygirl
Date Posted: April 16 2008 at 1:27pm
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just remember ... you do have customers who care about you too ...
i know it gets discouraging, and sometimes it seems like things will never get better but remember these things pass and we learn from these experiences and they make us better people for it ... remember HARD WORK BUILDS CHARACHTER .
I am personally proud of everylast one of you guys out there trying to help people look better and thats where people fail to realize that that is what its all about HELPING PEOPLE ! and when people take advantage of that it makes you put less of yourself into your business. Keep on keeping on and hold your head up strong!
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Posted By: fllwlover
Date Posted: April 16 2008 at 1:43pm
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Thanks so much ladies for the feedback & support... I guess what really irks me is the fact that there are other sellers out there that give the rest of us a bad name...Oh well... And yes, with the increasing popularity of LF, there are more & more wanting it, but a lot of ppl out there still have really unrealistic expectations of them. |