What was the hardest pony lesson you learned?

df

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

dragonlady

Mine is: Make sure you check references! (Fortunately it was only $12 but still...)

Joanna

Mine is, don't use acetone on a pearly pony. Head Banger

Binkyfinder

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!!"

Annie

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

df

Whoops, Annie! :O

echoharmony

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.

df

I'm still working on that one, too, Echo!

Annie

Yeah, "Whoops" is a good word for it *lol*

BabyApplejax

Always ask for (and check) references! See my post in Trader Support for further details! Huh

ambrosia · Depends Pony Joined: Oct 09, 2003 Posts: 238

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.

girldust

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!

Winter

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!

kiwimlp

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

Chibiskittles

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