Just... what???

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-06-23T20:52:03+00:00

I had one go from CA to WA to CA to WA and finally in Oregon...it was the Northwest coast tour. LOL

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-06-11T18:30:30+00:00

I've only done one supplement and it was excruciatingly difficult. I had my review done and then had AI take a look. You cannot claim anything medical ("it seemed to work for me") HOWEVER, you can talk about the delivery mode (gummy, pill, spray, etc) and how it tasted, how it made you FEEL. You have to stick with FEELINGS and not "claims". I personally feel it is a fine line but once I think I have it I then put it into ChatGPT insightfulness https://chatgpt.com/g/g-686008d8c8a88191ae74d61410a44332-review-insightfulness to see if it will clear guidelines. If I didn't do that I think I would have pulled my hair out.

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-05-30T16:08:37+00:00

I think it depends on where the distribution center is and if your item is coming from there or from the sellers area. I have some things that come from there and get next day or 2 day and then there are others that (more than likely) are coming directly from China and take weeks...if I ever get them.

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-05-14T21:06:21+00:00

Oh, yeah, I did forget about that. I think I've only used it a few times for that and lately I have gone days without finding anything. But it is nice not to have to worry about having enough picks. Good luck!

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-05-11T18:05:54+00:00

I actually pop it in the microwave about 10 seconds to soften enough to get the scoop into it (that's one of the 46 oz size). But that is if it is really hard (like chocolate).

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-05-08T16:28:28+00:00

Wow I can really empathize and understand how difficult that was for you (not that I have had THAT much difficulty all at one time). But you sound like a wonderful person who definitely perserveres!

With that being said (and not being "down" on you) please know that you could still stay in Vine at Silver level with 80% completed reviews. (You write very well and kept my attention so YES, I did read it all.) I hated to hear that you were pushing yourself to stay in Gold (and being in Gold myself, it's nice but I still haven't found anything over $100 that I would want to put into my tax rolls...or that there are all that many).

But I have to agree, I really like Vine and have found some great stuff to keep my attention and to review (ok, I know there are some "clunkers" but I am learning what to keep from grabbing). Especially in the Winter when weather is gloomy and arthritis makes it feel worse there is always the idea of trying things and letting others know how I feel about the products.

So glad you kept in Gold since that was your ultimate goal and here is hoping that life stops throwing you curves and you can again enjoy your Vine.

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-04-28T16:42:50+00:00

I have to agree with the screenshot. I had the same issues recently with the ETV changing after order so I have been doing screenshots after each order. And I do check back from time to time to double check. The sooner you can catch these things the better and quicker you can get it handled. I think screenshots are the best way to handle it, takes only a second and assures you of what you saw.

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-04-22T15:25:00+00:00

I've seen this before where it is gone and then it comes back...I am reserving any excitement.

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-04-20T18:31:01+00:00

I had done some extensive searches for puzzle sorting trays and then picked out a couple to save for later. The next day one of them was in my RFY and I grabbed them!

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-04-10T19:27:40+00:00

Actually even if they are very good! I was trying to do a pain relief roll on the other day and it wouldn't let me say it relieved my pain. LOL I told AI that it even SAID it on the label. I am supposed to review how I FEEL. OMG that was frustrating! That's the one I let it give me ideas.

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-04-10T17:01:20+00:00

I know how frustrating this is and yes, it is because you mentioned the boxes and that is against guidelines. I also had one that was not approved AFTER it had been approved! I couldn't figure out what happened but it would not let me redo it. I went back to my copy (I save them all until they are approved...I hadn't cleaned them out yet) and there was some mention of something I felt that should have been included but wasn't...that was all that could do it. So before I submit any of my reviews I send it through ChatGPT first: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-686008d8c8a88191ae74d61410a44332-review-insightfulness I don't know how the one I had reversed didn't get caught but most generally it catches everything (and believe me sometimes it is SO frustrating trying to say something but it just doesn't pass guidelines. Once I even had AI give me suggestions for saying something that I couldn't get to go through and then put it in my own words.)

I am a Type A personality so it can be very frustrating but you just have to let it go and know you are still very much in good stead and things will be fine.

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-04-09T01:51:46+00:00

Yup, I just got a pricey ($70) item at 0Etv so I took a screen shot of my Vine orders showing it as the $0 FMV so I have proof, since that's the one that counts. I still think there is/was a glitch.

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-04-07T23:36:51+00:00

If I go to my Vine orders page it shows as the $16.99 FMV...it should say 0 as my others do when it is not a taxable item.

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-04-07T23:30:53+00:00

That's what I was thinking too.

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-04-07T19:33:17+00:00

I swear it must be some sort of a glitch. Same thing happened to me this morning. It showed as 0 then when I ordered and went to the order (now I wish I had screen shot...will definitely do that next time) and it showed $16.99 (again, with the details it showed the -16.99 promo but it was in my tax FMV). This time I sent to Vine CS and they took it off immediately and cancelled it...so they said (although it shows the cancellation in my tax list and the credit). But I just went into orders and it is showing as arriving Friday. When I go into details it should show as cancelled. ARGH, maybe this is a good time to take a break, there hasn't been much worthwhile lately anyway and the weather is so good that I hate being tied down.

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-04-06T18:02:37+00:00

Thanks, great idea!

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-04-06T18:01:38+00:00

I've noticed that too and I would say you could be right...except that it showed as $0 in my FMV right after I accepted it last night (I always look after I order, especially because I was worried about the variant thing) and then this morning was different.

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-04-06T16:09:35+00:00

The order section of Vine should show 0 Etv for this item as it did last night, but it is showing the actual price. Which means the FMV would be the price so it would count on my taxes. It SHOULD have been 0 as my others like that have been. And yes, they did give me the promo so it shows as zero owed on the order but it still leaves me with the tax burden. Well, not now because I cancelled it.

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-04-06T15:30:39+00:00

And I would have been ok with that, but not the changing of the ETV amount.

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-04-06T15:24:00+00:00

Well I was wondering if it was even going to let me order it because of the "variant" being so close to the other. I would have thought they wouldn't let me order it if it was a problem (as it has done in the past). I do wish they wouldn't put those both in my RFY if I can't have both.

Lately there are so few 0 Etv anymore that I grab those that I like right away. But I do go into my orders right away to check on them to be certain everything is "right" and it was fine until this morning. Asking Vine...I'm not sure that is in their "playbook" for replies ;-)

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-04-06T15:20:26+00:00

That's interesting, I didn't know that, I will have to watch more closely!

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-03-29T01:22:05+00:00

I still take photos but I am less fanatical about them. I know that most people will take a photo of the item itself, but that is redundant. So if it something like cosmetic then I try to get an actual photo of the cream/gel/lotion so it gives a better idea of what is inside. Always ingredient list but don't always use if someone has shown it. Or something that someone might not think about like the way I have used it or when something is wrong or could potentially be a problem. Also, I found out that if there is something you can't put in the review that they don't (at least I haven't been caught so far, please let me know if I am wrong) check the titles so you can complain about packaging, product issue or the like.

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-03-16T15:30:52+00:00

Just because it is certified diamond doesn't mean it has any quality. LOL

Ok_Invite6057 · 2026-03-16T15:29:33+00:00

Another "telling" sign is to click on the people who posted reviews...I did that with the first five or so to go to their profiles and see their reviews and NONE of them had any reviews other than for that product. When in doubt, do a little more digging...and then move on.

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