Hhhm, a little bit off - i think.
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Topic: Hhhm, a little bit off - i think.
Posted By: mum2paris
Subject: Hhhm, a little bit off - i think.
Date Posted: 30 May 2007 at 7:28pm
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Hey all you ladies. Just a wee small message.
As most know I make lovely warm snuggly carseat/buggy bags. From these, I make, AT MOST $5 - $10 once I have paid for zips and cotton and material etc. What I do, I do out of kindness and because all you guys are like the family I don't always have and help keep me sane.. and it's a bit of an outlet for my insane housewifey boredom sometimes. Anyway, this aside. I have had a little note from an anonymous person to say that someone whom I have made one of these cuddlies for.. is doing the same and underselling me. I have yet to find evidence to back this up at all, and am hoping that I never do. I can't stop you, I have no rights or patents or whatever the heck you need. I can't bagsy the oh-baby ladies, lol.. am not like that. All I am saying is please, don't rip off my idea.. If you feel you need to copy, at least change them a little, this is something I have worked on the design for since long before Paris was born, nearly around 5 yrs or so. It is my idea, my intellectual property. Am not a grumpy person, am not a person who makes trouble, everyone knows that, but I don't like being taken advantage of either. Just saying, have a little decency, whoever it is, if it's anyone at all. I made it for you with kindness, not to have idea stolen. Am hoping there is no-one who would do that kind of thing, if there is, good luck to them in competing with the market.. I have never taken this further as I like to make things as affordable as possible, therefore basically charge for materials only and enough over for a block-a-chocy. lol To make these full time, to market.. would mean the cost rises hugely and who's going to buy homemade when the buggy companies sell them for not too much more. Sorry ladies for the rant... just hope it's nothing, otherwise think that it's just a bit off really. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja 
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 30 May 2007 at 7:35pm
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This really sucks when people do this. I've watched one friend get very badly hurt by the same sort of thing happening (only on a bigger scale) and it is really horrible.
I hope the person does at least have the decency to change the design and not rip you off. Big hugs to you! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: EllenMumof2
Date Posted: 30 May 2007 at 7:41pm
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ohhhhhhhhh i didn't no you made these will need one for the next baby where can i get some information????? -------------  
 
Kalem 6! |
Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 30 May 2007 at 8:00pm
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Grrr!! I know what you mean though, I am trying to sell some kids clothes I make and I don't want to charge too much, as people won't be able to afford them.. and you can buy things at Pumpkin Patch for not much more! So I don't really charge for the time and effort involved.. but I like doing it.
I will buy one from you in the future! I know a few people having babies late this year  I think they are really cool, and even though I can sew myself, I like supporting other NZ mums too! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 30 May 2007 at 8:01pm
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Hey Ellen, have bumped the post in the sell/trade/exchange post. have decided i can take another few orders as long as peeps are happy to wait till end of august for them. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: Bubbaloo
Date Posted: 30 May 2007 at 8:44pm
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Some people that sucks big time hugs to you Janine. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  Was danni-chick Mum to James My Angel 28/07/08 |
Posted By: emeldee
Date Posted: 30 May 2007 at 10:22pm
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It's not me - I can't even sew one of hubby's buttons back on his shirt properly - I think you're incredibly talented to do those bags Janine - we are still loving our Connor monkey-moo sack. ------------- |
Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 30 May 2007 at 10:50pm
It's funny how when people say they can't sew, that they can't sew buttons well.. as I find sewing buttons difficult too lol  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 30 May 2007 at 11:07pm
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that really sucks janine, sorry to hear that
But, wow! i had no idea you made them , they sound so cute!!! when i have another baby will definetly be ordering some from you !
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Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 30 May 2007 at 11:15pm
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buttons are a real pain in the buttocks! hence why, until i replaced them a few weeks back.. my old winter pj's had 1 button on them, and had a hole that had grown so darn large, on the back of the pants.. that it stretched down from the bum to my knee and i fell out of my pants most of the time. lololol. i only ever wore them to bed.. but yeah.. even me, who can sew.. can't do buttons or fix my own stuff,. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 30 May 2007 at 11:15pm
Oooh, does that mean soon?  -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
 (02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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caitlynsmygirl wrote:Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 30 May 2007 at 11:23pm
| well apparently DP has decided that he doesnt want kids till hes 30....but thats 5 years away and i want them before that , so we shall see ....but dont start knitting booties yet lol, give me a couple of years before i post in the due date list lol |
Posted By: nuttymama
Date Posted: 31 May 2007 at 6:51am
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Janine that really sucks. I certainly hope who ever is doing it feels suitably shamed!!!
Oh by the way I wish I had seen these when I had Abby I think they are fantastic and would have loved one. I think they are a fantastic idea. ------------- Abigail 06/01/2005 Jayden 21/11/2001 Micheal 03/04/1997 |
Posted By: hailstones
Date Posted: 31 May 2007 at 7:24am
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That really sucks that someone is ripping off your idea, I just checked them out and they are just gorgeous!!!! Wish I had seen this before Elle was born! She has just been given a sleep suit, but am thinking maybe she could use another one, as they are just tooo cute! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Anna
Date Posted: 31 May 2007 at 8:13am
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I have a Janine-cuddly and I love it!! Janine, you are too clever and it sucks that someone would do that to you! ------------- Anna http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: 11111
Date Posted: 31 May 2007 at 8:51am
That totally sux!! Some people make me so mad. I will be getting one off you as soon as I have #3 I think the yare so cool. You are very clever. And I hope who ever is doing this faces up.------------- Deborah Mum to:   
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Posted By: Bumble
Date Posted: 31 May 2007 at 8:59am
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To the person who thinks its cool to rip off other peoples ideas!!! I can sew too, but my ideas and designs for stuff is always radically different from what other people have on the market. I see a gap, then fill it. It would so peeve me off if someone did that to me...
I hope the person stops doing this, or gives Janine a cut of the profit seeing as it was her pattern to begin with. ------------- formerly known as "Bee" Ethan ~ March 2003 Big 6 year old school boy! Micah ~ Aug 2008 ~ Smiley pants who loves telephones! |
Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 31 May 2007 at 9:13am
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Hey ladies, just wanted to post, and say that i have found out what this might be all about, and is all very complicated based on different peoples acounts of things, I posted this post in a quick moment when i got the tip, lol and obviously caught me at a time when i was already tired from work and miffed with the kids a little and i just thought "argh, dammit", have sorted out the whole misunderstanding i am hoping.
Thanks for the support ladies ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: 11111
Date Posted: 31 May 2007 at 9:14am
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I think if someone was doing it for their peosonal use that would be differnt, but to be making money off it that is just so wrong. ------------- Deborah Mum to:
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Posted By: 11111
Date Posted: 31 May 2007 at 9:15am
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Op's was posting a the sametime I think Janine. ------------- Deborah Mum to:
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 31 May 2007 at 9:22am
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