Hi, I've just joined.

[Waratah]

We have just moved into our first home after living in a unit for 6 years. I love decorating but have a lot to learn and am particularly interested in shopping online. I've bought quite a few things lately from online stores....some I'm happy with and others not.
Looking forward to getting to know you.
Waratah x

[rosierose]

Welcome Waratah............great to hear you are in your home now and ready to get your decorating started.......Well if you do a search you will find some great on line shopping threads we have recently discussed (be warned it's addictive).........any advice with rooms etc... most members are eager to offer friendly advice...sometimes it helps to have a different eye on things........ Best wishes...

[Elements]

Welcome Waratah
Great to have you here......we are all very happy to discuss anything decor and design and as you can see we also love sharing recipes and general info also.....
Feel free to bounce any ideas off any of us. We love it

[Julie-Ann]

Hi Waratah congratulations on moving in to your first home. I have done a bit of online shopping myself lately. Can I ask why you weren't happy with some of your purchases? What sort of items have you been buying?

[thisisme]

Welcome Waratah !!!

[Jess_F]

Welcome Waratah ... you'll love this forum ... great company of like-minded people and brilliant tips and advice !!

[Waratah]

Sorry, I don't know why I started a new thread but thank you for your kind welcome.

Julie-Ann, I bought some lampbases through ebay which didn't work and cost too much to be fixed. I didn't check the seller's feedback before buying but now know to click on a seller's id and there is a record of all the feedback they have received.

If the seller has neg feedback, you can click on the number and read what buyers have said. Sometimes you can tell a buyer was just being difficult, but if there is a pattern to the complaints especially "seller being rude when contacted", well, my advice is to stay away no matter how much something appears to be a bargain.

I also bought some fabric from America which was nothing like the picture. The seller told me to return it but the postage cost more than it's worth.

Like I said, I have a lot to learn!

Waratah x

[Julie-Ann]

Thanks for that info Waratah - you may just have helped someone make the same mistake. Hopefully you will have many more good purchases. Have you been shopping mostly on ebay or do you some other favourite online stores?

[Beverley]

Hi Waratah,
Welcome to the forum, nice to meet you. I sure you will enjoy it!
Bev

[Heartfire At Home]

Hi Waratah and welcome! I haven't been here long myself, but everyone is lovely and you'll get some great advice and know-how from the members!

Linda.