Question for Vonlady-
6:30 AM Thursday, April 23, 2009Reader Comment from De:
Vonlady is this you as well? If so why does this item say just arrived? It sounds like it was purchased, not handmade.
<a href="http://www.plunderhere.com/DOUBLE-STRAND-TURQUOISE-WITH-WHITE-PEARLS-WRAP-NECKLACE-EAR—–867052.html">http://www.plunderhere.com/DOUBLE-STRAND-TURQUOISE-WITH-WHITE-PEARLS-WRAP-NECKLACE-EAR—–867052.html</a>
and the user name is ybmimports? same picture and the description is almost identical.
same item on etsy this one says handmade <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8569014">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8569014</a>
<img alt="" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.16297268.jpg" class="alignnone" width="430" height="326" />
This is almost like shooting fish in a barrel.
So Von Lady says she is Babes and Dolls Jewelry in a post below.
So this would be her as well? https://www.alsoshop.com/shop.php?user_id=9&parent_id=1211
Read where she states I discovered handmade jewelry for a fraction of the cost here in the US. The items in stock are either designed or handpicked by me.
Dee September 16, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Google "babes and dolls" then look at the cached version of their old website babesanddollsjewelry.com. You will see this:
"We are a family based company located in Easley, South Carolina. Our company was founded in the year 2003 selling plus size women’s clothing. After selling clothing for a number of years, we discovered our true passion, unique, handmade jewelry from throughout the world."
"In the past 3 years we have developed a rapidly growing import jewelry business. Some of the jewelry items we offer are handmade overseas, and others are handcrafted by local designers. We import from China, Mexico, Peru, Chile, India, Thailand, Italy, and of course, the USA. We are constantly on the lookout, during our travels, for new and exciting items."
flaggingdoesnothing September 16, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Dee, I see that Vonlady/BabesandDolls is also on AlsoShop with a different I.D. # it seems:
http://www.alsoshop.com/shop.php?user_id=9&parent_id=474
Apparently handbags are Vonlady/BabesandDolls' next enterprise...
"IT IS A DESIGN THAT I DESIGNED MYSELF AND IMPORTED FROM CHINA. IT IS IN LIMITED PRODUCTION."
Oh boy.
Has anyone linked to their Shop Handmade store yet?
http://www.shophandmade.com/Store/Babesanddolls
Just tossing it out there.
flaggingdoesnothing September 16, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Please fix the first link if you can. I want people to see where she says this item "just arrived"
Dee September 16, 2009 at 7:04 PM
I think she may have taken it down or it ended, although I am still able to see it here:
http://www.plunderhere.com/auction_details.php?auction_id=867077&option=item_watch
I have a screencap of it, if Callin'Out wants it.
Here's a link to the rest of her "ybmimports" listings:
http://www.plunderhere.com/other_items.php?owner_id=101340
flaggingdoesnothing September 16, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Wow. Good sleuthing! This really sickens me.
Gern Blanston September 16, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Same crap, same caps:
http://www.plunderhere.com/HANDMADE-LAYERED-RED-CORAL-AND-BONE-BEADED-NECKLACE-877600.html#online_auctions
'THIS IS A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A BEAUTIFUL, HANDMADE RED CORAL WITH BONE AND BEADS NECKLACE. HANDMADE IN CHINA'
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_4&listing_id=8433110&ga_search_query=coral&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5247852
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_3&listing_id=16791741&ga_search_query=pearl&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5247852
'THEY ARE HAND MADE BY A JEWELRY DESIGNER IN NORTH CAROLINA AND YOU CAN NOT FIND THEM ANYWHERE ELSE!'
Oh, sure we can! Just look:
http://www.plunderhere.com/BEAUTIFUL-WHITE-PEARL-DROP-DANGLING-EARRINGS-IN-925-SILVER-867082.html#online_auctions
There they are!
JK September 16, 2009 at 7:04 PM
That isn't turquoise, either, it's dyed howlite. When will people stop swindling others?????
LearnedTheHardWay September 16, 2009 at 7:04 PM
"I AM GATHERING UP AN ANTI-WITCH HUNTING ETSY ARMY TO COUNTER ACT YOUR LIES AND ASSUMPTIONS."
Oh noes! The voices in her head are gathering together! Hell bent on destruction!
RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!
Yuan Li's Mama September 16, 2009 at 7:04 PM
ROFLMAO!
Gern Blanston September 16, 2009 at 7:04 PM
HA Ha Ha....
Me September 16, 2009 at 7:04 PM
I didn't understand most of that....bottom line, is she saying she makes her own jewelry? If the Chinese stole my designs, I um, wouldn't be making those ones anymore, because of, um, you know, the obvious problems.
forum rubbernecker September 16, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Who pissed in her Wheaties?? http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6128478
Jenna September 16, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Does really think the Chinese needed her designs to come up with beads on a string? I mean, these aren't complicated.
Jesus hates liars and scammers. Just sayin.
Gern Blanston September 16, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Holy. Crap.
LearnedTheHardWay September 16, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Even after all the references to imported jewelry, and I'm sure the shop has been reported, the shop remains open. /rant
Dee September 16, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Someone should point an admin here.
Gern Blanston September 16, 2009 at 7:04 PM