I bought a costume on eBay. Ok. The description says.. " Dragon Geisha Deluxe Halloween Costume Size Young Adult 7-9" "Perfect! My size." I buy it. Direct payment, credit. Great. A few hours later, I go to show it to someone, and get the photo of some costume site... Well, they have the same dress saying "Teen 7-9".. Me.. "WTF!?!" This site has measurements. The measurements are exactly my my size.. except for the waist being one inch too small, not a big deal...AND the weight being a WHOLE FREAKING 15lbs OFF. Fuck.. Okay.. I EMAIL the seller, like.. 2 hours later, asking if I can get out of the bid, saying that he didn't not list the measurements, and mistakenly mis-labelled his merchandise. Simple enough to do.. I didn't blame him in any way, and was very polite.
Ok.
I get an EMAIL today, which is a freaking REPLY to the email I sent him reading THIS:
"Thanks for your payment - Your costume has been shipped so you should receive it shortly - I use software that automatically leaves you positive feedback when you leave it for me - If you need anything else just let me know, You can check out my Ebay Store for more costumes and accessories to the costume you already bought and more at:
URL withheld.
I also sell magazine subscriptions really cheap so if you need any magazine subscriptions let me know because I can get them for you a lot cheaper than you would normally pay - just let me know what you would be interested in and I'll give you prices - thanks - alex"
Not even a fucking MENTION about my email, or ANYTHING. So, now I'm going to be stuck with this costume that is probably NOT going to fit.. I can only hope I don't look like a fucking over-stuff sausage in it. At least I have a back-up costume that I bought last month.. it's not what I really wanted, but I got it anyways cause I never even thought about ebay...
So now, I've spent just over fucking $100 on costumes I'm going to where ONCE this year at a halloween party. I love halloween, so if I knew they'd both work out, one this year, the other the next, I'd be cool with it... Maybe I can loose 15lbs by the 28th... Unlikely.
Fuck. 
P.S. Does "Young Adult" in the states mean teen? Just curious.. cause to me, I'm 21.. That's a young adult to me...Teen is, well... Teen. I'd say young adult is like.. 18-24 or something...Teen being 13-18... I don't know.. I just hope it fits so it's not a total loss.
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Check out the big brain on Mr. Parcelan!
Maybe you should lose weight.
Thanks, cause I don't have self-esteem issues as it is.
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Verily, Ares doth proclaim:
Thanks, cause I don't have self-esteem issues as it is.
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And I was all like 'Oh yeah?' and Mr. Parcelan was all like:
Though young adult is around the upper end of the teen bracket more than anything.
Let this be a lesson: Don't buy from ebay without measurements. At all. Sizes can be different from manufacturer to manufacturer too. A Nike size 16 shoe isn't the same as a Reebok one, for example. Falaanla Marr fucked around with this message on 10-06-2006 at 02:46 AM.
If that doesnt help remember its Cavet Emptor on Ebay and really anywhere else for that matter, but you can always take it to an upscale department store or a tailor and have it altered for a small fee. I think you look just fine don't let others tell you differently Almond fucked around with this message on 10-06-2006 at 07:21 AM.
and I'm sure you'll look great no matter which costume you wear to the party! (at least you can go!)
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Blindy. Model 2000 was programmed to say:
You gotta remember, a US teen is like a 900 pound obese tub of fat that rolls down the street and only stops to eat some more double quarter pounders with cheese.
lol america is fat guys. fatty fat fat. Falaanla Marr fucked around with this message on 10-06-2006 at 08:33 AM.
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Blindy. spewed forth this undeniable truth:
You gotta remember, a US teen is like a 900 pound obese tub of fat that rolls down the street and only stops to eat some more double quarter pounders with cheese.
Didn't they make a movie about that?
Oh, yes.
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Check out the big brain on Mr. Parcelan!
Maybe you should lose weight.
You leave my Ares alone!
Wait, she has me on ignore. Continue.
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So quoth Ares:
Thanks, cause I don't have self-esteem issues as it is.
If something like that can get to you, you have some massive issues.
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I gotta give it to Falaanla Marr with:
[QB]lol america is fat guys. fatty fat fat.
That's right all Americans are fat lol lol! we think we're people!!
quote:Bad pun. BAD! No cookie for you.
Mod is attacking the darkness!
If something like that can get to you, you have some massive issues.
And it's not so much about the clothes being a different size for teens... Teens just seem to think that they can squeeze themselves into stuff... mmmm.. Muffin tops... 
And Snoota, you were on ignore which was left over from that bug last week. Post more and I would have ignored you sooner. Ares fucked around with this message on 10-06-2006 at 11:07 AM.
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A sleep deprived Ares stammered:
Can you even alter a costume? I mean, they are cheap-ass fabric and workmanship for how much they cost.
Um, yes. Sewing machine, steady hand, and patience. It is overly easy to let something out as long as you aren't talking seriously expanding it. Even then just get a swatch of decent looking fabric that matches the outfit and do a lay under.
I've had to alter theatre costumes on several occasions since the costume may stay the same when the cast member changes sizes.
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Verily, the chocolate bunny rabbits doth run and play while Faelynn LeAndris gently hums:
Um, yes. Sewing machine, steady hand, and patience. It is overly easy to let something out as long as you aren't talking seriously expanding it. Even then just get a swatch of decent looking fabric that matches the outfit and do a lay under.I've had to alter theatre costumes on several occasions since the costume may stay the same when the cast member changes sizes.
Why does it not surprise me that Fae is giving sewing advice? 
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
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Bloodsage has the right stuff
Why does it not surprise me that Fae is giving sewing advice?
Because anything even remotely unnerving or wrong for a man to do, Fae has done.
I filed a claim like a week or 2 weeks ago but still haven't heard anything.
Bye bye $77. X_x
nem-x fucked around with this message on 10-08-2006 at 05:03 AM.
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Bloodsage had this to say about pies:
Why does it not surprise me that Fae is giving sewing advice?
There are a few benefits to being able to sew... One being you have to take women's measurements, which usually requires a decent amount of stripping. It can be an entertaining skill. Also, I don't think I've ever made a "modest" outfit in my life. Monica's costume this year will be a harlot, and the one I made her for the renissance festival from a couple years ago that we went to with Mat and Tim was a skimpy corset number. Those always require "exact" measurements.
I've done a lot of theater work in my life. Acting, making sets, props, and costumes. So being able to sew kinda comes with the territory, along with capentry, sculpting, and painting.
You'd also be surprised at how many women actually find domesticity exceptionally appealing. Especially so if they are not very domestic themselves. I'm also an excelent cook as well, without requiring the necessity of a grill. There are always alterior motives. Faelynn LeAndris fucked around with this message on 10-08-2006 at 06:42 PM.
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"Hey baby, how about you swing by my place and I'll cook us up a nice romantic dinner and we'll watch a movie after?" Yes
"Hey baby, how about you swing by my place and I'll take your measurements and make you a shirt?" No
Keep in mind, this is the same guy that came to this board asking for nude models.
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Doomjudge's fortune cookie read:
I know that cooking gets you women, but I just can't see using sewing."Hey baby, how about you swing by my place and I'll cook us up a nice romantic dinner and we'll watch a movie after?" Yes
"Hey baby, how about you swing by my place and I'll take your measurements and make you a shirt?" No
I didn't say it would get you women, I said having the skill has it's benefits. 
When you have to take measurements for the female cast of a period piece to do the costume work, it's hardly an unenjoyable experience.
There is little to no modesty in the theater arena by the way.
Being domestic in general has it's perks.
Being a good cook WILL get you women however. Any woman loves a man who can cook for her.
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When the babel fish was in place, it was apparent Mr. Parcelan said:
You can't trust anything Fae says.Keep in mind, this is the same guy that came to this board asking for nude models.
You're just upset he turned you down.
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So quoth Azymyth:
You're just upset he turned you down.
I'm never upset by anything Fae does, just usually uncomfortable and unnerved by the things he's probably done.
That and severely grossed out by his sigpic. I'm sure his child is passable, but he had to choose the ugliest picture of her to use for some insane reason.
I understand that you had to stick up for him, though. I imagine there's a lot of unity amongst mentally ill perverts. Mr. Parcelan fucked around with this message on 10-09-2006 at 03:48 AM.
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Ja'Deth Issar Ka'bael Model 2000 was programmed to say:
Burning meat with fire isn't "domestic". It's entertainment you can eat.
Amen to that! I love to grill. 
-H
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Faelynn LeAndris had this to say about Captain Planet:
There is little to no modesty in the theater arena by the way.
Upside: Girls in theater
Downside: Guys in theater
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Faelynn LeAndris had this to say about Pirotess:
There is little to no modesty in the theater arena by the way.
Upside: Girls in theater
Downside: Guys in theater
sigpic courtesy of This Guy,original modified by me
