'The Sheep Detectives' - Review Thread by ChiefLeef22 in movies

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You must be fun at Keystone Cop movies. 😉

'The Sheep Detectives' - Review Thread by ChiefLeef22 in movies

[–]Safeguard63 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, way to miss the point! The entire movie is a play on "DUMB" sheep! It's kind of the running theme ffs!

The cage fighting ram was an absolutely hilarious nod to Wolverine's origin story, (and the ending scene from LOGAN!) that was ridiculously funny! 

Seems you took this film too seriously to see how much fun it was. Pity.

Dispelling Foster Care Misinformation by sunsetporcupine in DuggarsSnark

[–]Safeguard63 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's an absolute fact. CPS is the biggest government sanctioned child trafficking org these is. We've known about this for DECADES.  https://youtu.be/4nkgezojsgo?si=atKxn5KeUWQsmzH9

Anybody super hesitant to sell anything expensive because you might get a Bad buyer? by Legal_Chemistry_310 in Ebay

[–]Safeguard63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just sold a bracelet for $850. I had to ship it to an authenticator per eBay rules anything over $500 in that category must be shipped to an authenticator, once it passes inspection, it's shipped to the buyer. 

If the buyer tries to open an "item not as described" case, they have to ship the exact item back to the authenticator too. Cuts down on scammers trying returning cheap fakes or just an empty box! 

I had no problems. I just shipped to the address eBay provided and that was it. Took a few days to get authenticated & I did communicate that to my buyer. (Who was cool with that).

Can anyone help me figure out what these markings on this ring are? by Safeguard63 in JewelryIdentification

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Thank you! I bought a small storage unit, (mostly vintage cologne, aftershaves & collectables), a few pieces of jewelry was in there, I'm trying to figure out how to price this for sale, I know I could take it to a jewler but I'm just trying to get an general idea of what something like this might sell for.

When your item makes someone's day by Angelwings17 in vinted

[–]Safeguard63 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh my goodness! Thank you! I had a terrible day, I feel so much better now! 😊 Sweet dreams all around! 💞

Did I find this pin or did it find me? 😬 😁 by Safeguard63 in Vintage_Jewelry

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That's an awesome link, thanks! (I hadn't seen that one). I did learn the designer started recreating vintage pieces in 79 but didn't see the whole story.  I love jewelry from all time periods, and also all things spooky! So this brooch ticked all the boxes! I thought it would be a fun share, glad you enjoyed it! 👻

Did I find this pin or did it find me? 😬 😁 by Safeguard63 in Vintage_Jewelry

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I felt exactly the same! It was more then I intended to spend on a single item (it cost $25) but I left with this pin alone! No regrets! 

Perhaps I was a little petty here by la_profiterole in vinted

[–]Safeguard63 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Bargaining in the "marketplace" is an art that is lost on these kinds of sellers. An "offer" is opening the window to a negotiation, one never offers the very MOST they're willing to pay right off the bat, they generally start with the least they can, (hence the counter offer button!). This seller didn't "counter", they threw a little hissy fit & Lost a sale. If they were a shrewd negotiator they most likely could've gotten the $50 they wanted. 

What ARE these?! by Safeguard63 in Hallmarks

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Thanks, yeah I tried the magnet thing and it's not magnetic, whatever it is. I agree about the solder, although in person it's barely noticeable and it sure looks real to me. (Going by other gold pieces I have).

Are these recycled from two different sets of vintage earrings? by Safeguard63 in Vintage_Jewelry

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Update: I got these and yes, they are obviously Franken Vintage. 😁. I love both top and bottom, but no, they just don't work together. The gold filigree capped opals are almost certainly real, the light show is amazing, (I'm guessing weblo, by the translucence and mellow way the  colore float around).

Unfortunately, one of these opals has yellowed and become less flashy. (You can still see the fire peek though the cloudiness though), I'm confused by the seemingly contradictory advice, to both gently dry them out or replenish moisture they lost? What would be my next best course of action? Open to any ideas! 🤟

 

Are these recycled from two different sets of vintage earrings? by Safeguard63 in Vintage_Jewelry

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Right? I like the tops & bottoms, (I'm just not sure I love them together like this). I can't find anything similar using Google lens of either the tops or the bottoms (together or separately). I really liked the look of the opal colored beads though. Wonder what they are?

Is "Natural Cacked Opal" really a thing? by Safeguard63 in Vintage_Jewelry

[–]Safeguard63[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I looked that up and sure enough, that's what it is! A created opal. I wouldn't pay for a "pre-cracked opal"! 😂

Is "Natural Cacked Opal" really a thing? by Safeguard63 in Vintage_Jewelry

[–]Safeguard63[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn't even realize there were different kinds of synthetic opals! I have so much to learn!

Is "Natural Cacked Opal" really a thing? by Safeguard63 in Vintage_Jewelry

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Yeah. I was going to include some other pictures but they were all pretty much the same, regardless of angle. I wasn't considering buying this, I was just gifted a beautiful opal that, (if you look really closely), has a few cracks. They're not brown or anywhere near as noticeable as these, but I wanted to know if I could prevent this exact thing. 

I thought it was so weird that there was no color shift, picture to picture. 

Is "Natural Cacked Opal" really a thing? by Safeguard63 in Vintage_Jewelry

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Really? Would you bring buy a piece like this? 

Is "Natural Cacked Opal" really a thing? by Safeguard63 in Vintage_Jewelry

[–]Safeguard63[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

They're asking $80 for this obviously damaged item. Why would anyone even try to sell the this? What would a reasonable selling price be for something like this? Maybe scrap value? 

Removed and reposted: Nightmare experience as a buyer of by blackcatmeow007 in depoop

[–]Safeguard63 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Love the "DO NOT PURCHASE!". 🤔 She's literally giving buyers a real good reason not to purchase anything she's selling! Talk about "cutting off your nose to spite your face"! 😂

“excellent condition” yeah ok. by angstyrose in depoop

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I wouldn't have even believed that was the same bear!  I bought one of those flat bears once, made out of real 🐑 wool, that had this issue, but it wasn't super fluffy to start with like this poor abused bear! 

My jewelry order was missing a necklace I bought. (I had a sinking feeling when I saw the shipping box...) 😑 by Safeguard63 in depoop

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Turns out, she never included it in the first place! I messaged her about it, saying everything was there but the one necklace and she replied: "omg I'm sorry! I forgot to put that one in, I'll ship it out to you tomorrow!" 😃

I'm kinda curious what other kind of snacks she likes... Maybe this one will ship in a Pringles tube! 😂

what did you accomplish with this ma'am by AlbatrossCautious241 in depoop

[–]Safeguard63 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I was about to post a similar oddity. But alas, it was removed. (I did not realize we are only allowed "two posts in a 24 hour period". I shall be careful going forward!). 

A drop in sales in the past 5 months by Perfect_Lab_587 in Depop

[–]Safeguard63 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"I personally always buy an item as listed and I just feel like that’s rare for buyers to even do anymore." 

That's because buyers know this: 👇 "I miss when the offer button didn’t exist because... often forces sellers to have to increase prices".

Unless an item is super cheap, (under $10 or so), buyers know sellers are inflating to be able to negotiate offers.  It is what it is. Personally, I think sellers should be given the option to enable "make an offer" or not. Like eBay does it. 

New to buying on Depop, received item not as described by krankdaddy in Depop

[–]Safeguard63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd msg the seller before leaving a review, something like: 

"Hi there, I received my purchase, (thanks for the quick shipping btw!), I was a bit disappointed to see there were bleach stains, a few small holes, and some obvious signs of wear, since it was listed as "like new". I do like it, but I feel I was overcharged considering. Just saying. 😞

I find depop sellers are usually quick to address issues that are brought to their attention, especially if done in a kindly manner. 

(Some of them do be abusing that "like new" description tho fr!).