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Everyone- I know the instructions say new and unopened, but I have a quick question. If I ordered you an item, lets use Naked3 as an example, would it be okay if I opened it to make sure it wasn't broken? I wouldn't touch the shadows or anything, just look at it, and then put it back and wrap it. Or would it be better to just leave it sealed and send it to you? I ask because I always check things before I wrap them to make sure I'm not giving broken gifts, but I don't usually buy gifts for someone I have never met. Thanks.

 
Thank you to everyone for your kind words. I was so upset yesterday. I couldn't stop crying. I think I'm doing better today, except I woke up really early and can't sleep. I know it was for the best and it was the right decision, but it still hurts. Thanks again to everyone.

 
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Everyone- I know the instructions say new and unopened, but I have a quick question. If I ordered you an item, lets use Naked3 as an example, would it be okay if I opened it to make sure it wasn't broken? I wouldn't touch the shadows or anything, just look at it, and then put it back and wrap it. Or would it be better to just leave it sealed and send it to you? I ask because I always check things before I wrap them to make sure I'm not giving broken gifts, but I don't usually buy gifts for someone I have never met. Thanks.
I always do a quick check (unless there's shrinkwrap involved) for that same reason! Especially if it's an item that's likely to be sold out, so I wouldn't mind.

 
All these doxie pictures are awesome! I don't have one myself, buuuut my family on my mom's side is SUPER into them. Between all the relatives they probably have like twelve of them, and every summer they have a doxie themed party. Couldn't make that up if I tried! They have the dogs race across the yard (hilarious with their tiny legs!) and they always do a raffle for doxie-themed prizes... It's ridiculous in the best way  :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />   ETA pictures, because why not?
Some of the contestants ;) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
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This is Duke. He's my favorite and I laugh uncontrollably when I look at this picture, because he has this crazy smile on his face! He's SUPER old and the vet has told them for the last 5 years that he's going to die soon...but he doesn't. He's a tough old guy!  Lining them up....   I totally have video of this, but this is the dogs racing haha  
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Oh my god I love your family! And I love Duke!! That smile is priceless.
 
I just wanted to stop by and say I haven't been around much today because I was at the vet for most of it.  I had to put my Misty (my cat) to sleep this afternoon.  We rescued her about 3 years ago, she was 11.  She had kidney failure and went down hill very quickly from yesterday to today.  I just feel so sad.  My heart hurts!  
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Oh, bless you for rescuing a sweet senior kitty. It's so bittersweet because you don't ever have enough time with them, but you know you gave them a happy and safe home for their final years. My heart hurts for you too.
 
Everyone- I know the instructions say new and unopened, but I have a quick question. If I ordered you an item, lets use Naked3 as an example, would it be okay if I opened it to make sure it wasn't broken? I wouldn't touch the shadows or anything, just look at it, and then put it back and wrap it. Or would it be better to just leave it sealed and send it to you? I ask because I always check things before I wrap them to make sure I'm not giving broken gifts, but I don't usually buy gifts for someone I have never met. Thanks.
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I think you are fine, and I think most, if not all, of us said we were ok with samples and pre-swatches items (exact wording escapes me). :wacko:
 
I haven't either. My shopping situation is so sad. :( /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
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Shopping in a small town can be very limiting and lead to extreme shopping envy--I think I have this disorder in spades! Oh well, that is what led me to subscription beauty boxes and to MUT, so I cannot complain! ;) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
 
I must be the only one left who has not gone to Trader Joes ever.
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I've never been either.
Everyone- I know the instructions say new and unopened, but I have a quick question. If I ordered you an item, lets use Naked3 as an example, would it be okay if I opened it to make sure it wasn't broken? I wouldn't touch the shadows or anything, just look at it, and then put it back and wrap it. Or would it be better to just leave it sealed and send it to you? I ask because I always check things before I wrap them to make sure I'm not giving broken gifts, but I don't usually buy gifts for someone I have never met. Thanks.
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I bought a palette also and I checked to make sure it wasn't broken. I want my SS to be a happy, happy girl and broken palettes make us sad 😞
 
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@JC327- have you happened to see any more of Catrice's Rocking Royals collection out??
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No, but I will check again this week and let you know.

 
Quote: Originally Posted by luckyme502 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Everyone- I know the instructions say new and unopened, but I have a quick question. If I ordered you an item, lets use Naked3 as an example, would it be okay if I opened it to make sure it wasn't broken? I wouldn't touch the shadows or anything, just look at it, and then put it back and wrap it. Or would it be better to just leave it sealed and send it to you? I ask because I always check things before I wrap them to make sure I'm not giving broken gifts, but I don't usually buy gifts for someone I have never met. Thanks.

I think it's fine.  I bought my SS a product from Ulta that doesn't come with the plastic seal, and I opened it in store before I bought it to make sure it hadn't been used.  I have had issues with this in the past there, and would have been mortified if I had accidentally sent my SS a product a stranger had used. I didn't think anything of it as I wasn't breaking a seal or actually touching the product inside.

 
I checked the palette I bought to see that it hadn't been swatched previously and that it was intact. I feel like there's nothing wrong with this.

 
Hello everyone! Sorry, have been a bit spare the last week because I am enjoying family time out of the country. Looks like everyone is still enjoying shopping! Also got the pm about the lists. I think I have a good mix but if my secret Santa thinks different, please have an elf PM me and I will definitely modify it. I get unsure about that stuff so easily!

 
Quote: Originally Posted by luckyme502 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Everyone- I know the instructions say new and unopened, but I have a quick question. If I ordered you an item, lets use Naked3 as an example, would it be okay if I opened it to make sure it wasn't broken? I wouldn't touch the shadows or anything, just look at it, and then put it back and wrap it. Or would it be better to just leave it sealed and send it to you? I ask because I always check things before I wrap them to make sure I'm not giving broken gifts, but I don't usually buy gifts for someone I have never met. Thanks.
I wouldn't mind if my SS did that with my gift.  I would feel bad if I gave someone something that was broken.

 
Also if you receive something broken as a gift there's always the awkwardness of what to say so that it doesn't sound like you want them to spend extra money and what if you can't return it, etc.

 
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I must be the only one left who has not gone to Trader Joes ever.
I've never been either. Quote: Originally Posted by luckyme502 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Everyone- I know the instructions say new and unopened, but I have a quick question. If I ordered you an item, lets use Naked3 as an example, would it be okay if I opened it to make sure it wasn't broken? I wouldn't touch the shadows or anything, just look at it, and then put it back and wrap it. Or would it be better to just leave it sealed and send it to you? I ask because I always check things before I wrap them to make sure I'm not giving broken gifts, but I don't usually buy gifts for someone I have never met. Thanks.
I bought a palette also and I checked to make sure it wasn't broken. I want my SS to be a happy, happy girl and broken palettes make us sad 😞 I don't feel so left out now, always hear people talking about how awesome it is but have never had the chance to go.

 
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Hello everyone! Sorry, have been a bit spare the last week because I am enjoying family time out of the country. Looks like everyone is still enjoying shopping! Also got the pm about the lists. I think I have a good mix but if my secret Santa thinks different, please have an elf PM me and I will definitely modify it. I get unsure about that stuff so easily!
Hope you are enjoying your vacation!

 
Hmm I am splitting up a gift set of palettes. They are new and unused, but the set is opened. I hope that still meets the rules!

 
Everyone- I know the instructions say new and unopened, but I have a quick question. If I ordered you an item, lets use Naked3 as an example, would it be okay if I opened it to make sure it wasn't broken? I wouldn't touch the shadows or anything, just look at it, and then put it back and wrap it. Or would it be better to just leave it sealed and send it to you? I ask because I always check things before I wrap them to make sure I'm not giving broken gifts, but I don't usually buy gifts for someone I have never met. Thanks.
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I bought 2 of the same palettes (one for my SS and one for me) and debated on opening the one for my SS but I'm glad I did because one of the items wasn't in perfect condition but still usable for me to use so she will get the other one. I'm hoping it'll arrive safely to her - I'll have to wrap it like crazy.
 
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  Since I'm catching up and posty mcpostalot at the moment, I just had to share the random silly thing I found my cat doing this morning.  He managed to knock my boots over, pull one open, and position himself squarely in the middle.  I just accept him the way he is.. LOL, he loves my heels too.


You have a doppelganger for my kitty Nosferatutu The Night Stalker ... 



 

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