What was the hardest pony lesson you learned?
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#1: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: df, Location: Help! I've lost my pants! PostPosted: 0
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Just like the title says. Hardest - or most expensive! On Fire

Mine was probably that there ISN'T a rare German Baby Blossom who's a total steal for $75. Stupid

That was when I was very new to collecting! Poke Tounge

Um, and also that white-haired, white symboled Posey isn't a HTF variant. Poke Tounge
#2: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: dragonlady, Location: Downeast Maine PostPosted: 0
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Mine is: Make sure you check references! (Fortunately it was only $12 but still...)
#3: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: Joanna, Location: Scotland, UK PostPosted: 0
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Mine is, don't use acetone on a pearly pony. Head Banger
#4: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: Binkyfinder, Location: Minnesota PostPosted: 0
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I think mine is, don't let your husband help clean ponies with acetone. Guys aren't always that careful. Sad

"You mean you wanted me to keep her blush on? There was a mark on it!!"
#5: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: Annie, Location: Sweden PostPosted: 0
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Not to open rare MOCs...
I opened up my entire set of surprise newborns and washed away their diapers when I was new to collecting XD

Also, not to keep ponies near the trashcan as they accidentally might fall in and get thrown away Poke Tounge
#6: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: df, Location: Help! I've lost my pants! PostPosted: 0
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Whoops, Annie! :O
#7: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: echoharmony, Location: Palm Harbor, FL PostPosted: 0
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Make sure to ask specific questions about ponies' condition, even if you might be annoying the seller. >.< I'm -still- learning that one!! *glares at new ponies not in good condition* Bahhh.
#8: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: df, Location: Help! I've lost my pants! PostPosted: 0
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I'm still working on that one, too, Echo!
#9: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: Annie, Location: Sweden PostPosted: 0
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Yeah, "Whoops" is a good word for it *lol*
#10: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: BabyApplejax, Location: Southern California PostPosted: 0
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Always ask for (and check) references! See my post in Trader Support for further details! Huh
#11: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: ambrosia,  PostPosted: 0
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If someone you know tells you they still have ponies in their house and they'll let you have them, do not buy it. They are either lying, mistaken, or they will NEVER bother looking for them.
#12: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: girldust, Location: Vermont PostPosted: 0
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i've actually had pretty good luck when it comes to collecting. but i've learned never to pass up cheapo yardsale ponies, even if they happen to be ones i don't think i want. i've passed up some super steals due to my laziness: ponies which i could have sold or traded or simply added to my collection, anyway. ;p never again!
#13: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: Winter, Location: Cincinnati, Ohio PostPosted: 0
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I've learned that if you see a pony that you might come back for later because you're getting too many already, get the pony!
#14: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: kiwimlp, Location: Somewhere in the Pegasus Galaxy with Ronon PostPosted: 0
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Echoharmony wrote:

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Make sure to ask specific questions about ponies' condition, even if you might be annoying the seller. >.< I'm -still- learning that one!! *glares at new ponies not in good condition* Bahhh.

Ditto to that! *remembers Alt Birthflower Rose who was covered in pen when she arrived* Huh

Ambrosia wrote:

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If someone you know tells you they still have ponies in their house and they'll let you have them, do not buy it. They are either lying, mistaken, or they will NEVER bother looking for them.

I have totally lost count of the amount of times this has happened to me Mad Do people not realise what the dissapointment feel like??? Kind of like being hit in the stomach with a spade Wink
#15: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: Chibiskittles, Location: Firelands PostPosted: 0
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INSURANCE!!! BUY INSURANCE!!! especially for UBER expensive shipments... (Well $100 is uber expensive to me).

*head, meet the desk* my package was lost in the mail because i never bought insurance (actually wasnt offered so i didnt ask)...my MOC Spanish Dots-n-Hearts...gone Sad
#16: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: littlexflitter, Location: Chicago PostPosted: 0
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G3 Tinsel + Hair Straightener = Disaster

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#17: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: lovesbabysquirmy, Location: Canadaaaaa! Calgary, Alberta! PostPosted: 0
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Do not try to use Clearasil on a pony, no matter how many people told you it works.

Am still looking for a Moonstone in perfect condition. If anyone wants spotted ones, ask me. I have like, three.
#18: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: Surprise, Location: Va PostPosted: 0
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Oh Chibi, that's terrible!!!! Mine would be to always ask the seller for more pics. I ended up with a baby pony with green INSIDE her legs(marker) and a shaved forelock!!!
#19: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: Coffee_Beans, Location: Long Island, NY PostPosted: 0
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You know the fading hair thing? Yeah, that. Look Round

Also, never try to cut the head off a G3 with an X-Acto knife that has a blade which loves to randomly come off. Quite the painful lesson. Sad
#20: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: Freefall951, Location: Upstate NY PostPosted: 0
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#1: Don't buy from people with very little to zero feedback, esp foreign auctions. (lost $80)
#2: Sending stuff to Mexico is a huge gamble, there's a major problem over the boarder with items being opened, stolen, delayed for months, etc.
#3. Try your best not to get into a bidding war! Poke Tounge
#4. Ask the price of shipping from international sellers before bidding! ($18 for 4 ponies, yikes!)
#21: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: Sapphire-Light, Location: Honduras (central america) PostPosted: 0
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Freefall951 wrote:

#2: Sending stuff to Mexico is a huge gamble, there's a major problem over the boarder with items being opened, stolen, delayed for months, etc.

Sending stuff to my country (Honduras) is a gamble too, My Cinammon Breeze was delated like almost 2 monts :nervous:
#22: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: df, Location: Help! I've lost my pants! PostPosted: 0
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No wonder you were scared about it, Sapphire!
#23: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: Sagwah, Location: An Octopus's Garden in the shade PostPosted: 0
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When living overseas with a US Address, make sure sellers know you are really in the US.

I had it out with one ebay seller who sold to US only (APO/FPO is considered US - even for shipping costs - so I bid). They tried telling me I was getting no pony and a neg for bidding since I didn't read auction terms. I eventually won the nasty email battle but whoooo what a hassle.
#24: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: Abasca, Location: Hawaii, USA PostPosted: 0
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I learned the hard way not to ship out ponies before you receive payment, no matter how nice the person seems to be. ::sighs:: Yup, that was a $30-something lesson. Sad

Don't sell to Rainbow Raindrops! The Bomb
#25: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: df, Location: Help! I've lost my pants! PostPosted: 0
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Ballerinas? With skirts?
#26: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: Abasca, Location: Hawaii, USA PostPosted: 0
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dragonfly wrote:
Ballerinas? With skirts?

Oh good gosh, you remembered! Poke Tounge
#27: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: cingeyepony, Location: Rocha-cha NY PostPosted: 0
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Twinkle eyes that are pretty battered to the point where they start to look white in spots can't be fixed with nail polish. I bought a TE one time thinking I could fix up the eyes.. HA!
#28: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: df, Location: Help! I've lost my pants! PostPosted: 0
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You *can't* fix TEs with nail polish? I've got a whole stack of them I was hoping to do just that to! Sad
#29: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: cingeyepony, Location: Rocha-cha NY PostPosted: 0
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depends on what you mean.. make them look pearly- maybe.. but if they look like some kid scuffed them up really bad so they look white.. where they only look clear when you wet them-- i have yet to figure out a way to fix that.
#30: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: df, Location: Help! I've lost my pants! PostPosted: 0
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Mph, that bites. Some of mine are white and all the sheen is gone.
#31: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: Vertti, Location: Finland PostPosted: 0
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Do not pass anything that looks like a MLP at a flea market... I remember passing at least two piggy ponies and some other rares because I didn't like them or didn't know they were real Crazy
Check the references and only trade with people with recent references...Do not trade with Corpse Kitten Shakes Head

Other than that, I guess I've been quite lucky with my tranactions. Most of you pony people are sooo great Big Ups
#32: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: FullMoonFever, Location: Glendale, AZ PostPosted: 0
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if you see a rare pony NOW and you assume it'll be on ebay later...

BUY THE DAMNED THING NOW!
don't wait.

*sighs*
#33: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: leaper, Location: New Zealand PostPosted: 0
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Never send to P.O boxes in USA from NZ
never buy or sell with spiritwatcher
dont buy off people on arena that are going thru huge dramas at home
#34: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: Loa, Location: New Zealand PostPosted: 0
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Don't try and send Squirrels in the mail. They eat Bubble wrap!
#35: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: babyBouncy249, Location: Below Sea Level PostPosted: 0
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echoharmony wrote:
Make sure to ask specific questions about ponies' condition, even if you might be annoying the seller. >.< I'm -still- learning that one!!

Me too!
And I'm still learning that even photos can fool you Huh

baby Bouncy
#36: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: FoxTrot, Location: With Tré PostPosted: 0
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make sure you check what country is came from before you sell it for 50p at carboot sale, it could be are rare piggy pony! *that is what i did!* Head Banger :mad1:
#37: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: df, Location: Help! I've lost my pants! PostPosted: 0
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are you serious, that sucks!
#38: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: Sebby6, Location: Czech Republic PostPosted: 0
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Lessons learned... Just because it looks like that little blue boy pony with a sail boat symbols you just bought at the flea market might have had a hair cut don't try and fix it with a mohawk Sad
Also - ponies marked Italy under the foot can occasionaly have a higher trade value.
Ah - the memories

Sebby
#39: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: spottedslug, Location: Washington State PostPosted: 0
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I have learned:

Do not ship anything registered mail to Asia. It comes back... and costs 30 bucks for 4 ponies. So 30 plus the 20 to reship... grrr. Or, maybe the lesson is the post office doesn't always know what they are talking about.

Do not sell/trade with children without parental consent. I know there are some nice kids here. But, god, the headache two of them caused me. Angry parents, bad! As if I told their kids to buy stuff from me, geez.

Do not insure packages going to Europe from the US unless you want to slap a giant customs fee on your trading partner.
#40: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: darknessunisousboy, Location: Washington state PostPosted: 0
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lovesbabysquirmy wrote:
Do not try to use Clearasil on a pony, no matter how many people told you it works.

Am still looking for a Moonstone in perfect condition. If anyone wants spotted ones, ask me. I have like, three.

acually it does work I have used it on many ocation but the trick is to not let it sit on the pony and it only works with serface stains. I have found the whipes work the best.... On Fire Poke Tounge
#41: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: darknessunisousboy, Location: Washington state PostPosted: 0
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lesson learned never goes half's on a collection with your child hood friend. they might just stab you in the back and sell all the ponies on ebay/give them away. just to spight you. I had this happen and to boot she distryed my computer,in the end coasted more then the whole collection was worth.. Angry Mad Blush :cry:
#42: Re: What was the hardest pony lesson you learned? Author: barnacle, Location: California PostPosted: 0
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The biggest lesson I learned (and am still kicking my butt for it), don't hesitate to buy ponies. I was at a local doll store yonks ago and saw a little group of G1's for about $2-3 each. I picked up cotton candy and couple of others. I figured I'd come back for the rest, which included a Rapunzle (I was a young collector and didn't know). When I did the store had gone out of buisness! A Rapunzle for $3!
:::deep sigh:::
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