Returning Used Candles

Over the last few months, I have seen post after post of people returning used candles to the store and getting brand new candles using the stores 100% Guarantee.  Per the Bath & Body Works website their returns policy is “We just want you to love it! Return anything, anytime for any reason. 100% Guaranteed.

If at any time you’re not completely satisfied with the quality of our products, you may return them to any of our Bath & Body Works or White Barn Stores in the US for a full refund, subject to the terms of our Return Policy.”

The key to the policy is if you’re not completely satisfied with the product.  If you are burning the candle till there is nothing left you were satisfied with the product.  You have used it for its intended purpose and liked it well enough to use all of it.

I am all for returning items that are defective or if it can’t be used for some reason.  However completely using a product and then returning it is completely wrong.  That is abusing the system. 

What is your opinion on this?

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New Years Resolutions

As I am reflecting upon all the things I have been able to accomplish with my small business in 2021 I wonder what can I do better in 2022?  Any suggestions you have please feel free to reply to this email and let me know.  I am always open to new ideas.

As a result of my reflection I came up with the following on things that I am going to work on in 2022.

1.  Continue to give back to both my online and local community.

2.  Post 2 TikToK videos a day making sure to include one that is informative to my TikTok Channel.

3.  Send informative emails weekly along with special offers.

4.  Increase my Blog postings.

Please follow along with my journey on completing these goals by joining my TikTok (@simpletreasuresforsale), blog (simpletreasuresforsaleblog.wordpress.com), & Facebook Busienss Page (@simpletreasuresforsale).

Don’t Be A Shipageddon Victim

What’s Shipageddon?  Shipageddon is when the shipping carriers get overloaded which causes delays.  We experienced it in 2020 and it is expected to return for this holiday season due to an employee shortage.  

What does this mean for you?  It means that if your planning on ordering your holiday packages at the last minute they more than likely will not arrive in time.  In order to get around this you might be considering purchasing locally at the last minute.  This isn’t going to work either because the stores are having the issue.  Their stock won’t be arriving on time either therefore making your instore options limited.

What’s your best course of action?  Order early.  Money an issue?  Try spreading out our holiday shopping out over the a few weeks but still order early.  Don’t wait till the last minute.

As an incentive to do your shopping early I am offering free shipping plus a free mystery gift with your order. No minimum order required. Use discount code Shipageddon expires 11/25/21. (US customers only)

Most Asked Question

#1 Question Asked

The most asked question I get concerning the website is why is there only 1 item available in any certain product.  Those who have been shopping with me for along time know that I personally shop for each product that is available on the website.  I shop by maximizing the coupons in combination with the many sales Bath & Body Works, Victoria Secret, and Yankee Candle offers.

By doing this in combination of the variety of different products available it is difficult to gather multiples of any product.  It is my goal to offer products in each scent that is offered at Bath & Body Works.  The products from Bath & Body Works are my number 1 most sold products on the website which is why I stock more products their company.   The limited quantities and low products is part of the fun with the website.   Many customers spend time watching the website and our Facebook pages so that they know when new products are added.  It has become somewhat of a game for some of our customers.  If they see something they want they grab it fast so that it doesn’t slip through their fingers.

You also might not be aware that there is a Facebook Messenger Group you can belong to and get advance notice of the daily new products added!  Click the link below to send me a private message in Facebook messenger to let me know you want to be added to the group for advance notice.

I am always willing to take requests on products and will restock products that are in demand so that more customers can share in the fun.

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Simple Treasures for Sale New Years Resolutions

As I am sure you are doing this time a year I am doing some planning for the new year.   I have come up with the following New Years Business Resolutions that I am going to do my best to see through.

1.  Work on lowering shipping prices
I understand that no one likes to pay shipping.  I myself find it difficult to pay shipping on things I order online.I pledge to do my best to lower my cost on the shipping I pay so that I can pass the savings onto you.  Hopefully in the end I would like to offer free shipping to everyone and still keep the prices low on the products.

2.  Work on quality of photos for website
I am most certainly not  a professional photographer.   I have learned a little and hopefully will expand on what I have learned to improve the quality of the photos on the website.

3.  Work on expanding makeup lines
I would like to expand on the items I sell in the makeup section of the website.  From time to time I may be asking for everyone’s input in order to keep the options fresh and so that there is something for everyone.

4.  Work on expanding products for men
While working with Bradley University it was pointed out several times that the website doesn’t offer enough items for men.   I plan on working towards expanding that section of the website as well.   From time to time I may be asking for everyone’s input on different ideas of what everyone would like to see.

I am always open to anyone’s input so if there is something you would like to see let me know and I will see what I can do to accommodate you.