farmerbell said:Another thing to remember is that when sellers like Michele (Tink) have to refund money for a plant that died is that not only do they lose the income from the sale but the Lily Auction fees they paid to sell the plant are NOT refunded. The Lily Auction marketed the plant and they get their money up front, regardless of what happens after that.
Yes, it is costly to have a business and sometimes one pays whether money is made or not.
I used to have spaces in antique malls and had to pay rent even when hurricanes and bad weather forced them to shut down.
It frequently costs money to list items on Ebay whether or not a sale is made.
Another business killer can be elections. When the 2000 election was undecided for 6 weeks my late husband's business was in the pits; cost us plenty.
I've given refunds and paid for "repairs" after an item was received. I figured it was better to bite the bullet then than have any tarnish on my selling reputation that might prove more costly in the long run.
Yes, it hurts to give away one's merchandise and profit. Being a small business owner isn't for everyone.
But sometimes the best job you can find is the one you create for yourself.
