I am looking for some specialty address labels with Toby Keith on them to purchase. Can anyone help that is not wanting an arm and a leg for them.

I think this is interesting because I have come across different service providers imbedded within relevant product auctions (such as people who do machine quilting or people who custom-sew costumes within fabric or pattern topics). Even though I don't have an immediate need, I added those names to my Favs for future reference. Those types of things I would guess would work well because they are targeting people who are already familiar with the type of work they would be doing and therefore better able to distinguish the more qualified people from the less, and be better able to explain what THEY are looking for (providing a good service works two ways!). Also, like everything else eBay, the risk really lies with the SELLER, not the bidder! Once you've done the work or scheduled your time, if someone disappears on you, there's not much you can do about it and unlike product, you don't at least have something you can resell again; if you do, you're back at square one in that process. I'm not saying it won't work, it's just that services are a really sticky area that many people have good intentions, but don't understand. This includes buyers -- the same people who get irritated when they are asked to put down a deposit, define requirements up front, or sign an agreement are the SAME people who are difficult about accepting the project and payment. I'm not saying it won't work, because it's a great idea -- it's just that it's a little more complicated than selling products and the great 'monitoring' checks and balances we have for products aren't as easily used for services.

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Seems like this will be a great board for us in the service industry. I just opened an E Bay store and now in the process of figuring out how to upload my images for sale " buy now". Our products will be Promotional Products including embroidered or silk screened company logos on hats, shirts, jackets ect. Other items will include ad specialties with the companies name on it such as pens, mugs, calendars and much more.

Brand names on apparel will include Nike,Jeerzees,Bill Blass,Champion, ect.

I read the comments about buyers some good some bad. Our policy will be 50% down before any work is started on custom logoed items.

Right now if anyone can tell me where i can go find information about uploading images step by step to e-bay stores ( not acutions) would greatly appreciated. I guess it would be to easy if they put directions in "Maintain your Store". Most information seems to be geared towards acutions.

But i wish everyone in this category the best of luck. Would like to share info with any other business people out there.

hello, i am a new user of the disscussion boards. i have read the site rules and the stickies, i hope i have found the correct place to post my question.

my husband is currently serving in iraq and i do have the obligatory yellow rbbon car magnet. however, there is a van in town sporting a HUGE personalized window cling which has the name of her husband, his rank and the words 'husband, soldier, hero' . i stopped and left a post-it note asking where she got it and would she please share that contact with me. she told me she got it from an army base in arizona but she couldnt remember the name of the shop. arggghhh.

so my eyes are bleary after trudging through dozens and dozens of the hits that i googled. and regoogled and regoogled... you get the idea im sure. lol

has anyone seen anything like this for sale? if you have any clues gosh i would appreciate them!

thank you for your polite attention despite your busy schedules.

sincerely, anj119

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Hi Everyone! I am not new to Speciality Services, however, I am new to the thread. I sell personalized custom printing (wedding invitations, photo thank you cards, photo christmas cards, business cards, everything!) I've been selling these products and have never had anyone complain about one item. Obviously, I do not accept refunds on my products as they are created just for the buyer and they are sent a proof prior to shipping. However, I have encountered someone who still feels she should get a refund as she bought the cards for her daughter and her daughter "doesn't like them." Mind you, she approved the proof and said "roll the presses...it's great." I kindly reiterated my "all sales are final" policy, but she continues to demand a refund. Anyone have any advice who has encountered a similar situation? I take pride in not only my product but my exceptional feedback rating as well! I don't make huge $$ doing this-I enjoy it! And this is my "night" job!