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Is It Rude To Ask About Props (Etc) In Shop Threads (Like Etsy)?

Jan 26, 2015

    1. If there is a duplicate topic somewhere, please direct me! i'm not even sure how to look. lol

      i've been scanning through Etsy today and will see an absolutely gorgeous doll and click eagerly only to discover that the thing that drew me to the posting isn't what's even for sale! Yes, the doll's headband is lovely, but where did you get the dress?

      Is it rude to contact a shopowner and ask where they got something other than the item they're selling?
       
      #1 seraaches, Jan 26, 2015
    2. I think some people might see this as rude... I'd not get offended, but it seems some might.
      Really depends on the seller.
       
      #2 SlaveDan, Jan 26, 2015
    3. I agree with SlaveDan (Hi SlaveDan! It's me! Arthur, from tumblr!). I would ask, but say you're sorry if it's rude to ask, and if they're offended, apologize again and don't push the matter. That should be okay. If they get mad beyond that, though, I'd ignore them because that's p out of line IMO. Honestly, I feel like they should list where the other stuff is from in the pics to credit the original creator in the first place. So go ahead and ask!!
       
      #3 WriteSomething, Jan 26, 2015
    4. Thanks, guys! It's seemed like the people here on DoA would take such a question in stride, but i wasn't sure about in other places or if that's some sort of... unspoken etiquette about it. lol
       
      #4 seraaches, Jan 26, 2015
    5. I wouldn't be offended. Some people might, but I've found out about some of the best items/sellers just by asking! I try not to put much of anything in etsy pictures that isn't included, but with handmade clothes/accessories, you do need a doll model to show fit, so that usually involves showing wig, eyes, faceup, maybe other clothing pieces as well that aren't included. (Like if I'm selling a shirt only, the doll isn't going pantsless for the pic!) As long as they asked nicely and weren't insulting my item, I wouldn't mind.
       
      #5 CloakedSchemer, Jan 26, 2015
    6. Sometimes what offends people isn't the question itself but how it is asked.
      Just be cordial and polite.

      "I really love the styling of your doll featured in photo X, may I ask where you purchased Y?"
       
      #6 Arekushia, Jan 26, 2015
    7. I wouldn't think it'd be seen as rude to ask. I PM people here all the time asking where they got a certain item I see in a photograph they've shared. I would think that other places, the people would be just as kind.
       
      #7 dollieaddict, Jan 26, 2015
    8. I get questions like this. It's not rude to ask where it came from.
       
      #8 Czechmix, Jan 26, 2015
    9. I think if you are asking where they got it and not asking "Hey can I buy (unlisted dress)" They wont mind letting you know.
       
      #9 Derilaan, Jan 26, 2015
    10. There are dolls shown in pictures that I really like and I've already asked some etsy shop owners who their model is. One shop never responded and I'm still wondering who the beautiful girl is!
       
      #10 Pony, Jan 27, 2015