"Not worth what I paid."

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  • Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
  • This is a short video about an Etsy buyer's complaint and my feelings about it.

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  • @micheledickey4066
    @micheledickey4066 2 місяці тому +21

    There are so many people that are trying to get things for free!! I have heard so many people wanting to keep the piece but complaining until they get it for free or a discount. There are also a ton of people that ALL THEY WANT TO DO IN LIFE IS COMPLAIN! We can’t please them. You did well.

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  2 місяці тому +3

      I just can't imagine complaining all the time makes for a very happy life. But I am sure you're right. I would feel too guilty,

    • @TheScarletSorceress
      @TheScarletSorceress 2 місяці тому +5

      My thoughts exactly. They are used to amazon's customer service where they're like yeah just keep it, but that's because they have a warehouse full of the same cheap manufactured crap and it's cheaper for them to do that than pay carriers for a return label.

    • @sicktrick111
      @sicktrick111 2 місяці тому +3

      Yeah, unfortunately, I think your comments and video hit the nail on the head. And it's probably not going to get better but worse.
      I have a small rustic handmade furniture business. And I have the same issues not so much with customer complaints, as just everyone making cheap knockoff driving your price down. Dollarama,Walmart, IKEA, home sense. If it's popular, someone will find a way to make it cheaper and a machine process. Which drives your prices down.
      After the cost of material, not even paying myself for any labor and just trying to keep your pricing at a cost to keep people interested. Make handmade items in this day and age.
      More of a hobby than a business, unfortunately.
      Plus, inflation, low attention span, a lot of people would almost rather cheap out and get the knock-off machine made one from dollarstore and have it that night, then pay and wait..
      Also, an artist and the same issue there. People don't seem to understand it takes 100s of hours of work to finish a piece. And they compare your work to a print they can find framed for 20 bucks on Etsy or Walmart.

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  2 місяці тому

      @@sicktrick111 Ugh, I wish it wasn't the case. Good luck with your furniture business! Do you sell online? I'd love to check it out...

  • @corryg6403
    @corryg6403 2 місяці тому +14

    There is also some scammers that will try to get a refund and not send back

  • @heidicash5897
    @heidicash5897 2 місяці тому +10

    I would tell her that it will need to be returned if she wants a refund. Some people don’t appreciate unique pieces. They done have their own style, they want the same stuff every one else has 🤷🏻‍♀️. Not ME!!!!! You handled this very well.

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  2 місяці тому +1

      Yeah, I agree with you. Having your own style is so much better than being a duplicate.

  • @debbiedrawsfunny
    @debbiedrawsfunny 2 місяці тому +8

    Whoa, hold up, I was expecting you to charge at least $20 for this! It's beautiful and there is so much that goes into ceramics. But obvious, if $10 is too high and not "worth it" she is just someone looking for something for free. You can never make a customer like that happy.

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  2 місяці тому

      Yeah for a $10 item, just wow. Who knows maybe she was just having a bad day. I also get "I thought it would be bigger for the price." But I take a video of me holding it in my hand and then I photograph a ruler directly on top of the little bowl. Yeah, just some people.

  • @Muskette04
    @Muskette04 2 місяці тому +6

    some people just complain so they can get a refund

  • @theshockzone
    @theshockzone 2 місяці тому +9

    There is always that one person that you can't make happy no matter what you do. Etsy makes such a big deal out of us being STAR sellers and getting 5-star reviews and there is 0 ZERO Zilch ways for us to see the quality of the buyer. This person probably uses the same routine for every purchase and considers it a magic life hack they created. Sorry for the rant, but I do feel your pain.

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  2 місяці тому

      Yeah, I definitely feel the pressure to maintain star seller status. A few months ago I lost star status over a message I didn't see until a day had passed. I noticed no difference in sales during that month.

  • @denislamadeleine1181
    @denislamadeleine1181 2 місяці тому +9

    It sounds to me like she was trying to get a refund and wanted to keep the ring dish. You are right, it is a shame that people don't understand the value of homemade. It goes beyond the time and money you have invested in making the dish. Its supporting American people. Keeping these "trades" alive. One day when the world comes crashing down, she will be grateful to find a potter. I dunno...I dont get it either.

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  2 місяці тому +1

      Sigh, we'll see if she actually uses her free label and sends it back. Yes, I agree, knowing how to actually make something is so valuable.

  • @tegannottelling
    @tegannottelling 2 місяці тому +3

    I completely understand your frustration and agree, handmade items hold a unique value due to the time, care, and attention that goes into each piece. Handmade Work is a reflection of dedication and artistry, and it’s special because of that.
    I think sometimes feedback, even when it's negative, can offer valuable insights. Maybe it could be helpful to ask the customer what specific aspects didn't meet their expectations. This way, you might gain a better understanding of their perspective and find opportunities for future market share.
    I’m sure many people, like myself, appreciate the beauty and effort behind each piece! 🙏💕

    • @tegannottelling
      @tegannottelling 2 місяці тому

      But in saying that some people always just want to jam the system and get away with what they can, either way, be curious I’m sure with a few questions they will reveal their true colours

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  2 місяці тому

      Yes, I definitely try to learn from comments, but sometimes, there just seems to be no reason. I had one last month that bought a fairy house for her aquarium and her fish didn't like it. She wanted the fish to go inside, but I guess the house was too small. So in the future I will try and include a door measurement for those fish lovers. That I can almost understand, this one was just a, "I want my money back."

  • @saundrasaumay9767
    @saundrasaumay9767 2 місяці тому +4

    I'm sorry you experienced this & thank you for sharing with us. In sales there is always bound to be a rotten apple person like this buyer. I also even wonder if it's just an "opportunist" just trying to get it for free. Not only, like you said, is it "only" $10 for a beautiful, labor intensive, handmade object, I don't think you even mentioned the skill/training to be able to throw, as well as the cost of materials!

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  2 місяці тому

      I try to give people the benefit of the doubt, but sometimes I wonder.

  • @TheSicilianLife
    @TheSicilianLife Місяць тому +1

    Wow ~ the nerve of some people! Insane. I like your perspective, though, full of grace! Maybe you should list your itemized steps on each piece you ship. Well done, Sarah. I'll see you in Rob & Allie's community. 😊

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you for following and watching!! Much appreciated. And yeah, some customers, sigh.

  • @shoreitupshop
    @shoreitupshop 2 місяці тому +5

    A customer said to me, "This looks handmade. Did you make this?" 🤦🏻‍♀️ I think people shopping on Etsy see so many drop shippers that they don't realize there are handmade items sold on Etsy.

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  2 місяці тому +1

      I agree, it's so strange. Hopefully Etsy will get back to its handmade roots.

    • @susanalfieri4487
      @susanalfieri4487 Місяць тому +4

      That says more about Etsy (and what is has become) than about the buyers, I'm afraid. Remember when Etsy was homemade everything? I miss having more artisans and craftspeople there on Etsy. That's what set it apart as a marketplace.

  • @hepburn118
    @hepburn118 Місяць тому +1

    I'm a jeweller, I get the same sort of deal with my customers. I was asked to design and manufacture two dragonfly pendants for a women, they were stirling silver and copper. I was stupid enough to not get a price agreed to before I started work (It was my first commision build and I'm still pretty new, I won't make this mistake again) on the pieces. I went ahead and did all the design work and built the necklaces and pendants, then told her what the costs to her were to her; and she freaked out and wouldn't pay. I was still not charging her what she should have been charged for the work I put in, and she still freaked out. So I thought to myself, lesson learned, and left it at that.
    Then she starts sending me pictures of mass produced garbage from chain store jewellers with cheaper price tags, this was insult to injury for me. I lost my temper, and said she can deposit the whole affair within herself from the rear; but in much more expletive laden sentences I won't repeat here. My point was, go and buy the cheap junk if that's all she wanted to pay, she obviously knew they existed. She asked for a bespoke design and build, and that doesn't come cheap, these people don't (or don't want to) seem to understand the effort that we artists put into the work. Like I say, lesson learned and I am sorry you were treated this way as well. That ring dish is beautiful, and a dead set bargain at only $10.

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  Місяць тому +1

      Wow, I am so sorry that happened to you. I can only imagine how beautiful the dragonfly pendants were! I pretty much never take custom orders through Etsy. It's just not worth it.

  • @cate7777
    @cate7777 Місяць тому +2

    Ten dollars for that little dish sounds more than reasonable to me. For handmade sounds like a great deal, in fact...

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  Місяць тому

      Right?! I could almost understand if we were talking about $50, but $10, I feel like that's the cost of a bag of Doritos at the convenience store these days.

  • @NeccoWecco
    @NeccoWecco 2 місяці тому +3

    I would never refund unless they return the item in 1 piece. There are a lot of scammers on Etsy who are completely happy with their purchases and complain because they know that Etsy will side with them and refund them for their order.

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  2 місяці тому +2

      I just don't understand how these scammers can live with themselves. Ripping off small businesses is just unconscionable.

  • @shelleydoxtdator753
    @shelleydoxtdator753 11 днів тому

    Absolutely!!! I always buy from other artists - keep them positive from those negative people 👍

  • @Ellen.s.atelier
    @Ellen.s.atelier 2 місяці тому +3

    I think you did the right thing! I get your frustration, there goes a lot of work and love in what we make and it feels unfair I think when people say that about your product. Thanks for sharing

  • @softwaifu
    @softwaifu Місяць тому +1

    At the end of that whole explanation, it was only $10??! You're right, i can't believe where we're at now 😢

  • @susanalfieri4487
    @susanalfieri4487 Місяць тому +1

    Don't get discouraged. Most people know the value of handmade--and the value of other people's time, energy, expertise, and love. Just keep doing what you're doing. Your pieces are lovely.

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  Місяць тому

      Yes! Thank you!

    • @susanalfieri4487
      @susanalfieri4487 Місяць тому

      @@threelittlepotters I love pottery so much. We book people (I'm also a book person) feel the same way about A.I. writing books (and other things) now. It's not the same as a real human's time and creativity.

  • @Alexis-wh2de
    @Alexis-wh2de Місяць тому +1

    Wow! The entitlement of some people. Having worked as a wedding musician, yes hiring live musicians is pricey because you're paying for their overall experience and the time and materials used to produce whatever the end product. For someone to devalue that, I would tell them "You can always learn violin over the next 20 years and play your own wedding for free". And if I were a potter, I'd tell them you could pay to learn how to make your own and then pay for the equipment or makerspace to actually make it to your exacting specifications, but I assure you my piece is less expensive than that.

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  Місяць тому

      Yes! There's so much that happens to get to the point of creation. I love live wedding music, it always makes the day so special!

  • @LiberalAfraidKnot
    @LiberalAfraidKnot Місяць тому +1

    What? Two dollars profit more like a loss. Artist ought be starving to do what they love...thats the bs people throw around cause they hate what they do to survive in this world. Props to you for making a go at it. Remember artist die of exposure

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  Місяць тому +1

      So true, just because you like your job doesn't mean you should be underpaid.

    • @LiberalAfraidKnot
      @LiberalAfraidKnot Місяць тому

      I am not a machine; freed to be unique and human. Can't help but create...so create!

  • @AudreyLynnStudios
    @AudreyLynnStudios 2 місяці тому +3

    Well said. Well handled! L👍

  • @susan3156
    @susan3156 12 днів тому

    It’s a lovely ring dish ❤ a keeper ❤

  • @uk3dcom
    @uk3dcom Місяць тому

    Pearls before swine as the saying goes. The whole Amazon attitude expands beyond the product to the delivery and returns. People have no idea that we are individuals and don't have the resources of mega-corporations. Same day free delivery, low price, unpaide returns etc. If nothing else it has taught me to say no to many of the outrageous request. On the whole I think face to face and individual websites is the artisans future. I for one am sick of being under appreciated and beaten down by Etsy and others. (Your work is beautiful and great value for money).

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  Місяць тому

      I completely agree with you! It's never "free" shipping. Someone is paying for it.

  • @PerrinPottery
    @PerrinPottery 2 місяці тому

    You handled that with a lot of patience. Unfortunately, some people are just not happy inside and take that out on other people. Great job staying true to you.

  • @maryglancy9024
    @maryglancy9024 Місяць тому

    I don't sell on line because I tried it but complaints oh it's not the same colour it looks smaller it looks thicker so I sell direct they can see what they are getting yes I am loosing lots of sales but I have peace of mind I think your little dishes are well worth the price they are unique love your vids thank you

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  Місяць тому

      I am glad you like the videos! Yes, I agree with you. Even when I photograph the piece with a ruler in the picture I'll still have people who thought it would be bigger or smaller.

  • @carolinaelizabethart
    @carolinaelizabethart 2 місяці тому

    First of all your ring dishes are absolutely beautiful! Secondly, aside from the creativity, hard work and time you invested in your pieces, I’m totally sure the quality of materials is much more expensive and of higher quality than anyone could find for lesser price. That’s insane! In fact, I thought they’d cost more.

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  2 місяці тому

      It's almost like I could understand the complaint if my prices were high, but at $10 it just seemed extra insulting.

  • @kimsfusionart
    @kimsfusionart 2 місяці тому +1

    Yeah they have zero clue what actually goes into making anything they are a consumer 100% its why I don't like Etsy and the others like that.

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  2 місяці тому

      Have you found any good alternatives to Etsy?

    • @kimsfusionart
      @kimsfusionart 2 місяці тому

      @@threelittlepotters Well I think everyone is different as to what suits them for me it is to establish my own website first. I got to that decision by thinking hang on all these fees and commission paid out to all these other parties I could be using that money to promote myself and have a tangible business. Like Etsy shops are not a business might be ok for a side hussle but then you can be shut down at any moment and their stupid refund policies etc. I like to have more control, yes its going to take a lot longer but thats ok.

  • @johnleith3161
    @johnleith3161 2 місяці тому

    That customer is what used to be called somebody who wants 12 pence change from a shilling (a shilling was 12 pence). If they are so cheep why did they try and buy a quality item in the first place?

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  2 місяці тому

      I wonder if it was one of those late night purchases and in the morning they realized they didn't actually have the money.

  • @michelleturner6370
    @michelleturner6370 2 місяці тому +1

    She wanted it for free. Don't give in. Peaple do this a lot to Etsy peaple

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  2 місяці тому

      I usually do just give in, hoping to avoid a negative review even if I really disagree. I guess if I had more customers trying to get refunds I'd have to re-think my policy. I hope that most people out there would never do that to a small business.

  • @jarlsoars1150
    @jarlsoars1150 28 днів тому

    If you really love and appreciate something handmade you wont care what it costs. My estimation based on what you've said is this person knows what they want but they do not know what they have.

  • @genboomxer
    @genboomxer 2 місяці тому +3

    Sorry that you were hit with that. IMO you're not competing against cheap, machine-made ware, you're competing against ignorance and cynicism. A cynic is one who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. Let it go quickly. This person isn't worth the negative energy they're creating.

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  2 місяці тому

      Yes, I agree. I need to not look at my Etsy messages before bed!

  • @georgettethorsnes9626
    @georgettethorsnes9626 Місяць тому +1

    Don’t give her comment too much thought or let it live rent free in your mind. She is likely just looking to get something for free and not taking your time or effort into account. I’m sure she actually likes it and thought you’d buy into the “customer is always right” narrative. And your mental health is worth more than her strategic plans or an unwarranted 1* review.

  • @zia_kat
    @zia_kat 2 місяці тому

    you handled that with aplomb. i'm sorry that you encountered a customer that should stay the h** off etsy and stick to aliexpress, temu and walmart where they can get all the junk they deserve. ❤

  • @rossiej100
    @rossiej100 Місяць тому

    I know exactly how much work goes into creating your items. I would have made her send it back before refunding.

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  Місяць тому

      Yeah, at the time I just wanted to be done with it. She did actually send it back though, so that's nice.

  • @HodgePodgePom
    @HodgePodgePom 2 місяці тому

    I would not give refund unless she send it back in good condition and in a timely manners. I know she could leave you a bad reviews but Etsy also allows you to respond publicly. I know this is not worth the time but in a way you allow low quality buyers/scammers to get away with it and the cycle keeps on going with you or other sellers. When something like this happens (and that is rare) I let them leave a bad reviews and I'd respond in a professional manners. Or not respond at all. More often than not I received five stars positive reviews right after that. Your quality buyers are going to see for themself if your work is worth the money or not. You might lose some of those that chose to listen to the negative bad apple reviews, but you don't need anymore potential problems anyway.

  • @cariadwales1979
    @cariadwales1979 2 місяці тому +1

    personally I would have not refunded her the money unless she returned the item.She thought enough of it to keep it. Sounds like you were scammed.

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  2 місяці тому

      It's always a question. It's usually not worth the bad review.

  • @lisacridland8034
    @lisacridland8034 2 місяці тому

    Don’t worry about it. I’m sure you’d much rather that your carefully handmade items go to a lovely appreciative home anyway! It’s not worth wasting your breath on people like that, they will never understand the care you take over these beautiful handmade pieces! I only want the right people to buy my pieces! Let it go, she’s not worth it!

  • @mydailybread777
    @mydailybread777 2 місяці тому

    I sell on Etsy and I would have made her return it for the refund, then, if it was returned or if she kept it but left a bad review....comment to her comment if necessary and then block her from your store. There's always a few bad apples out there and part of the glory of being your own boss is throwing the bad apples out of your store :).

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  2 місяці тому

      I haven't had to block anyone yet, I didn't realize that was a thing.

    • @mydailybread777
      @mydailybread777 2 місяці тому

      @@threelittlepotters Yes, and it is sometimes necessary. I saw another seller get taken advantage of three times before she blocked the lady. Etsy gives you the option to block people which is so nice.

  • @TheScarletSorceress
    @TheScarletSorceress 2 місяці тому

    I know it's frustrating, but don't let it get you down. I also agree with asking for the item back first and then issuing a refund; too many players out there trying to get stuff for free.

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  2 місяці тому +1

      Hopefully she'll actually send it back. I'd hate to think it was just a scam.

  • @lynnenewell6812
    @lynnenewell6812 Місяць тому

    Wow, I would not have refunded her money. I would have made her do some work - like pack it up and send it back … you’re too soft, but lovely 😊

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  Місяць тому

      She did pack it up and send it back, so that's something. I honestly thought she probably wouldn't.

    • @lynnenewell6812
      @lynnenewell6812 Місяць тому

      Well that’s something! Don’t let it worry you - she’s not appreciative of art!

  • @knightclan4
    @knightclan4 2 місяці тому

    Our comment to the customer that wants something cheap.
    Are you looking for a good value or are looking for a handcrafted quality piece that no machine can produce?

  • @geralynrusso5543
    @geralynrusso5543 Місяць тому

    I think 10 was a bargain for the pretty little ring box. I hope she sent it back to you before you refunded her.

  • @RobbieOusley
    @RobbieOusley 2 місяці тому

    You're a good person. Some people aren't. We don't have much choice but to deal with them however defuses situations as much a possible. ❤‍🩹

    • @threelittlepotters
      @threelittlepotters  2 місяці тому

      Thanks, and thanks for watching too. I really appreciate it!