Ebay is cheaper and I'm disturbed !!!
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tracey louise
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good point judy.xxxJust to bring another thing into the equation here....if we don't have geekbay how else would any of us sell all our excess products?? The stuff that is legal to sell.
We'd put it on ebay wouldn't we? How else would we sell it now??
Please buy but send me a certificate that you are trained first???? hmmmmm
It's all very disturbing atm.
And where DO these ebay shops get such big supplies?? They can't fall off the back of that many lorries surely?
min11
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It is although The Edge do both. I guess thats the best of both worlds. Profesionals feel better because they bought direct but the company catches all the Joe Bloggs sales who have no trianing and just want to go the easy route. Ebay dropped their fees recently too so its cheaper to sell now which increases their profit.
The Edge were Alida the edge.They have been going years i dont think they solely belong to Alida now.I trained with the gel system about 9 years ago and they have had Leighton Denny endorsing them for a while.They also supply lots of colleges so they are a professional company very easy to get hold of though....well obviously
bexi
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Just too clear things up I wasn't saying that the edge were selling stolen products. Just that that is one reason for such large volumes being on there. Of course some people do genuinely sell products on their, I personally would never sell a professional product on their because you cannot guarentee who is buying it.
But fair play if it is the actually distributer selling on ebay and they are doing it cheaper then why not, its just worrying when you think who else can be buying it.
Anyway I am sure this subject can go on...and on...and on...and then on some more!:green:
becki xxx
But fair play if it is the actually distributer selling on ebay and they are doing it cheaper then why not, its just worrying when you think who else can be buying it.
Anyway I am sure this subject can go on...and on...and on...and then on some more!:green:
becki xxx
Just to bring another thing into the equation here....if we don't have geekbay how else would any of us sell all our excess products?? The stuff that is legal to sell.
We'd put it on ebay wouldn't we? How else would we sell it now??
Please buy but send me a certificate that you are trained first???? hmmmmm
It's all very disturbing atm.
And where DO these ebay shops get such big supplies?? They can't fall off the back of that many lorries surely?
Many legitimate companies advertise on ebay.They still have to run their ebay shops in the same way as anyother way and they pay tax etc.They may just have storage units as opposed to retail shops.
I bought a computer from a company that started on ebay ,best one ive ever had .Now the company is bigger it wins awards for its gaming computers and has its own website.
Just to bring another thing into the equation here....if we don't have geekbay how else would any of us sell all our excess products?? The stuff that is legal to sell.
We'd put it on ebay wouldn't we? How else would we sell it now??
Please buy but send me a certificate that you are trained first???? hmmmmm
It's all very disturbing atm.
And where DO these ebay shops get such big supplies?? They can't fall off the back of that many lorries surely?
VERY good point.
I wonder if there were any way that there could be a forum on which to advertise rather than sell through like Geekbay? Perhaps a members, or premium geek only thing?
I know I have load of stuff to sell but where should I do it whilst holding onto the professional ethic of not selling/buying on eBay?
becki x
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VERY good point.
I wonder if there were any way that there could be a forum on which to advertise rather than sell through like Geekbay? Perhaps a members, or premium geek only thing?
I know I have load of stuff to sell but where should I do it whilst holding onto the professional ethic of not selling/buying on eBay?
The guild have something similar for pro's ,a far better way of making some cash when having a clear out IMO
VHunter
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I won't buy uv gel or similar 'chemical' products from ebay.
But I do buy artsy stuff such as decals and what not.
Yes, we are all running a business, and there are costs, and if we lower our costs, then we increase our profits.
I understand the 'support' angle regarding our distributors.i
BUT I will never understand the discrepancy in pricing.
And when it gets to the bottom line, our distributors don't care all that much about OUR bottom line, they're more concerned about theirs. If we change distributors, ah well, they always have another client lined up.
When I pointed out to my local distributor that I could get THEIR products miyself, directly from Nailite (since I know that they get a lot of THEIR stuff from them), and I pointed out the HUGE price discrepancy, they were unconcerned and said "well, then order from Nailite".
And even after shipping and customs, I still save a BUNDLE.
anyway, just rambling here, but the huge differences in pricing from one place to another are really mind-boggling.
But I do buy artsy stuff such as decals and what not.
Yes, we are all running a business, and there are costs, and if we lower our costs, then we increase our profits.
I understand the 'support' angle regarding our distributors.i
BUT I will never understand the discrepancy in pricing.
And when it gets to the bottom line, our distributors don't care all that much about OUR bottom line, they're more concerned about theirs. If we change distributors, ah well, they always have another client lined up.
When I pointed out to my local distributor that I could get THEIR products miyself, directly from Nailite (since I know that they get a lot of THEIR stuff from them), and I pointed out the HUGE price discrepancy, they were unconcerned and said "well, then order from Nailite".
And even after shipping and customs, I still save a BUNDLE.
anyway, just rambling here, but the huge differences in pricing from one place to another are really mind-boggling.
Yes I see what you are saying.
So does that mean that we have legitimate nail companies now selling on ebay??
min11
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I'm susprised though that CND and EZFlow and other companies, who won't sell to the public unless their either have their education or convert where profesional products are concerned, wouldn't have something in the terms and conditions to try and prevent distributers selling on Ebay? It's different with The Edge as they told me you dont need certificates to buy from them direct either although if I had paid for their training I might feel let down that they would sell to an untrained person as willingly as they would to me.
bexi
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I know its not nails but Dermalogica and St. Tropez don't let you sell on eBay even if you are a stockist. Must be the same for most companies?
Alot of these companies/sellers on ebay must sell at a loss sometimes?
becki xxx
Alot of these companies/sellers on ebay must sell at a loss sometimes?
becki xxx
When i first started i have to admit that i did buy a few bits from ebay...no monomer or powder...just enamels really....but i was told that these were all second hand and it was from some people that were giving up/ having a clearout of stock. i was unaware of the risks of buying from there at the time, and I havent done since.
However i agree with some of what tonilee is saying. Things are alot cheaper abroad and there are other more trustworthy sites to buy from other than ebay there fore giving peace of mind that the stock is genuine. I personally dont find new stock seen on ebay that cheap TBH....so dont buy.
How many people on here sell there own stuff on ebay for people to buy.......i am guessing alot.....i am sure there are genuine reason for many that are selling....but i also am aware that there are many rogues out there as well.
just to add i do fully support my distributors as they have been good to me so far.......but they are also a business and are in the business of making money. (that does not mean that i agree with them selling on ebay.....as i do like the fact that i use a product that you can not simply buy off the shelf down the high street)
However i agree with some of what tonilee is saying. Things are alot cheaper abroad and there are other more trustworthy sites to buy from other than ebay there fore giving peace of mind that the stock is genuine. I personally dont find new stock seen on ebay that cheap TBH....so dont buy.
How many people on here sell there own stuff on ebay for people to buy.......i am guessing alot.....i am sure there are genuine reason for many that are selling....but i also am aware that there are many rogues out there as well.
just to add i do fully support my distributors as they have been good to me so far.......but they are also a business and are in the business of making money. (that does not mean that i agree with them selling on ebay.....as i do like the fact that i use a product that you can not simply buy off the shelf down the high street)
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I totally agree - there is a lot to consider when not buying from your distributor and most of the time the actual outcome can actually be more expensive!!! Things that look cheaper at first look - especially when bought internationally could potentially attract customs charges and fees that might make the product dearer - in other cases customers buying equipment to save a penny find out soon after that it is not working and they will not find any customer service or help in replacing the faulty equipment (not saying that all are of cause) and find themselves in a position of having to pay even more in order to get a working unit for their business. There can always be bargains on ebay and other internet sites but you have to be aware that there is not only honest people on ebay - unfortunately :o(((
geeg
Judge Gigi-Honorary Geek
I'm only going to say one thing.
If my distributor was selling to the general public on Ebay and I knew they were also selling to the general public with no training, they would not be my distributor for a moment longer.
It is these ones who are ruining our industry with their greed and lack of ethics and in the end, those of you that support them are aiding and abetting this industry's demise.
So live with that when you have no more work nail techs.
If my distributor was selling to the general public on Ebay and I knew they were also selling to the general public with no training, they would not be my distributor for a moment longer.
It is these ones who are ruining our industry with their greed and lack of ethics and in the end, those of you that support them are aiding and abetting this industry's demise.
So live with that when you have no more work nail techs.
Totally agree!
~Emmsybabes~
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With the Edge selling on ebay I would have to say in MY oppinionThey are no longer a PROFESSIONAL product....
How can they be, when anyone can buy themnot just professionals.
I think a "professional" brand is a brand that can ONLY be bought by professionals...
Im not talking second hand stuff here,
But the ebay shop....also the products that can be bought by any tom fred or harry in the wholesalers...
I DO NOT want my client coming to have their nails done by me one day and saying " oh look you use xyz product, I have some of that at home...Ill be ok to do my own infills then wont i ? " or
" you charge HOW MUCH
...but I bought a whole bottle of that stuff for xyz amount " :grr:I want MY professional products to be avaiable to ME the PROFESSIONAL....and not my neighbours and clients and the little chavy teenager from down the road etc....
