eBay My World: irisaddict01( 3594)

Hi, I am an iris addict, hence my ebay identity. My husband and I grow and hybridise tall bearded iris on our 3.5 acre property and we have many, many hundreds of different ones in all colours. I started on Ebay as a Give it a Try and it grew.

China, glass ware, cutlery, kitchen implements, vintage tools, and we have just started to sell books. Shop has been opened since March 07 and I am trying to get a good range of items on.

Shelley Cloisonne, Shelly jelly moulds, Darbyshire salt & peppers, Royal Bayreuth and anything else that takes my fancy.

Old china, Dinner sets, crystal champagne glasses, Carlton Ware, Royal Bayreuth, Darbyshire salt & pepper, crystal animals, Shelley Cloisonne, Shelley Jelly Moulds and anything cute.

English

Growing iris, attending auctions, reading, solitaire on my computer. Cooking new recipes. Movies.

Most crime & murder, I like books by Clive Cussler - he tells a good yarn, tend to stick with an author until they start writing by rote. Cooking books - my husband thinks I have enough though.

I am a musical fanatic, as well, I love old soppy movies and some new ones as well. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is one favourite as is Never Say Goodbye.

Chris Kristoffersen - what a hunk. I like most types of music, Opera, Classical, Jazz, 60's, etc.

I started on Ebay as a Give it a Try and have just started a Ebay Shop. I like selling to people and really like it when they like what they have bought. I am fair and honest and treat people the way I like to be treated. I am flexible, especially with new Ebayers. I also occasionally make mistakes - often when tired and try not to repeat them. I find most people are terrific, its a pity about the other few though.

My prefered payment method is by direct bank deposit. It is so easy and less mistakes are made with it. Post is Ok, with a money order or Cheque. I accept Paypal, but do not post until it clears into my bank account, this can take upto 5 days to clear and as Australia Post does not take Paypal and the postage costs can be a major part of the purchase I have no alternative for this, sorry. For overseas buyers Paypal is the only way to pay due to the high Australian bank charges for international payments.

We only charge postage at Australia Post rates. These can appear high to the buyer - sometimes they are, unfortunately the way Australia Post calculates parcels it can seem unfair. I use the Australia Postal Calculator to complete the invoice when the parcel is packed and sometimes a discrepancy can occur in the price charged by Australia Post and the invoice sent, especially on larger items, this can work both ways. If it is higher than invoiced, I wear it, if it is lower I email the person and offer a refund. This is usually due to one person measuring the parcel different than another. I have taken the same parcel to two Australia Post counter attendants and got a different price from both. We do not charge for packaging and handling. I usually post the day the payment clears into my bank account, unless I have a problem that makes this impossible. I am unable to post on Saturdays, so an extra days delay may occur