Online buying etiquette♥

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I have been into online selling since 2011.  I started in Multiply, one year before it closed down - I have already shifted to Facebook where I created a page and weeks after that - Instagram.  I still have both accounts on Facebook and Instagram, though I am more active on the latter.  

Yes, I have encountered different types of buyers..and sellers (I also shop online).   Well let us concentrate first with the "Buying" side.  I can say that around 95% of the buyers online are amazing, remaining 5% are so-so. :)  

I am writing this based on my experience and hopefully it will help old and new buyers/customers if they wanted to purchase something online.

• BE POLITE : Be well mannered when inquiring.  Try to be courteous and ask the seller in a nice way.  Start with a "Hi or Hello" before you inquire about the price.
• DON'T CHANGE THEIR RULES OR GUIDELINES : Most sellers (that includes me) have their own shopping guidelines: couriers, modes of payment, pricing, pre order policies.  Please don't try to bend the rules... to ship to a different courier or to accept payment through other means.  
• DO CONTACT THE SELLER IN A GOOD TIME: Be considerate of the time when you contact the seller and be patient in waiting for their response.  Don't bombard them with messages especially in the wee hours of the day.  Remember sellers also have a family to take care of, personal matters to attend to.  Like on my part I have a day job, so usually I answer inquiries during break time.
• DO NOT LOW BALL:  Haggling is a common practice of buyers.. but do not low ball.  Meaning do not offer a price that is way too low.  Sellers usually give you the best price.
• CONTACT THE SELLER IF YOU ARE BACKING OUT:  Some online shops can reserve an item for you for one to two days without commitment.  But if change your mind, please do inform the seller, so they can open it up for sale for other buyers.  It's rude and I am sure that you don't want anybody to do the same thing to you.  
• PAY ON TIME: Especially in case of pre-ordered or layaway, please settle your account/s promptly on the day or date agreed upon.
• BE ON TIME ON MEET UPS:  If you decide to pick up the item you purchased, schedule an earliest available or a convenient time.  Be punctual.  If you are stuck in traffic or there is an emergency, please do contact the seller right away.  Don't stand them off.
• ALWAYS SAY THANK YOU:  This is common sense.  Always end your conversation with the seller with THANK YOU.  

Hope you learned something on this post.  Please practice this for a wonderful buying experience online.

xo, 

Chiq♥

Love Marie x Kamiseta Collaboration♥

This is a super late post, Kamiseta and Ms Heart Evangelista's collaboration was launched last year (November 21, 2018).  The collection features Heart's artworks and personal style.  Just recently the new collection came out and they have also announced the Heart is already their creative director.

I am also into arts though I don't practice it anymore (i miss sketching)... that is why I was really excited to see her collection when they launched it.  Both her collections include dresses, skirts, tops and denims, notebooks, cards..  but they have added scarves, glam pouches/kits, soap and candle in her new collection.

I am so into skirts!♥  That is why I am so excited to see her collection.  And since there is no Kamiseta boutique near my work...and wait for the weekend to buy it for sure it will be out of stock already.  So I purchased my first LMK skirt at P2,798.00 via Zalora.  

LMK Love skirt - Source: Kamiseta.com

It was a good decision of buying this in Zalora, because it was SOLD OUT in stores and online right away.  When I posted the skirt on my Instagram account after I received it, someone messaged me if she could buy it.  And by the way here is a show review about purchasing at Zalora: I totally love them because I got the skirt the next day.

LMK Paris skirt - Source Kamiseta.com

Got this skirt at Kamiseta in Ayala Feliz at P2,998.00.  I have searched for this skirt in Mega mall, Robinsons and online... but no success.  But I never lose hope, so when I saw it at Ayala Feliz - no second thoughts. (*wink)

LMK Excellent skirt - Source: Kamiseta.com

From her new collection this is the skirt that caught my attention right away.  The LMK Excellent skirt that costs P2,999.00 purchased it at Kamiseta website. 

Yes, LMK collection is a bit pricey but it was worth it.  It was made from high quality materials.  

Have you seen Heart Evangelista's collection in Kamiseta?  How did you find them?  Please share your thoughts...

xo,
Chiq♥

Tidbits:

♥ I recently replaced the Excellent skirt I purchased at the Kamiseta website, because I got the wrong size.  I have already sent back the skirt and I am just waiting for my new skirt.
♥ Got my own Three Nymphs scarf at their Greenhills boutique... (i thought I will not be able to get one because it was sold out online and in-store.. but was lucky to find one - *wink!)