My goodness it's been a long time, hasn't it!? Welcome back!
So I think we shall just get straight to it, shall we? Excellent.
Background information about the purchase:
On Thursday 4th April, exactly one week ago, I decided it was time that I try to find some more bits and pieces for my IllumiNaughty psy-trance night costume - as it was exactly one month until the event happens. I'm going as a gothic tribeswoman - so think of Lara Croft but slightly less generic. After scouring the internet trying to find an "upper arm bangle," I came across a little (but by no means insignificant) eBay shop with lots of independent, home made jewellery. Thinking this was perfect, I browsed through her products and came across the one I wanted to buy. The measurements for said product were very helpful and after realising that I'd have to have my version of the product adjusted so that it would fit, I got in contact with the seller (Melissa). She was very accommodating and helpful and responded very quickly, telling me that it would be no problem. After giving her my specific measurements via email, I bought the item. I immediately got the automated eBay email saying that my order had been placed, and shortly after, I received an email from Melissa herself, telling me that she would dispatch my item first thing the next morning. Excited to see how it would turn out, I awaited the arrival of my package.
Only two days after purchase, my package arrived!
You know what time it is! It's review time!
Here is the contents of the package - which was small (and sweet), but that's excellent for those of us who like to protect the planet as much as we can.
Even though it's such a tiny product, I love the wrapping that it came in. It could have just come in some boring plastic wrapper and then put directly into the brown envelope - but I think it's much nicer when you're presented with something that's slightly different instead. It also seems to be a lovely trend to personalise the product with a cute little handwritten message. As with my other products that I've reviewed thus far, I was very pleased to see it on the back of the envelope!
Now, it's the actual jewellery's turn to be in the spotlight!
Here's the jewellery inside its little package. As you can see, the sticker is adorably intricate and the message is a nice gesture.
My little bundle of chain that was hiding inside the stripy outer packaging! I'm really glad that there was outer packaging because it made the experience even more pleasant.
I think it's time to wear the chain and see if it fits.
Hooray! The fit is nice and snug and it generally feels quite nice to wear too. I also really like the way that it looks. The chain at the top above the elbow is adjustable which is very handy. If you need other adjustments making to the measurements given on Melissa's eBay page, then she will be more than willing to do that for you. I can't wait to try it on with the rest of my costume. This was absolutely worth the £8.99 + the £1.05 p&p fee.
To conclude: Melissa was very helpful right from the beginning. I felt very at ease buying from her eBay shop. I was a little concerned that the product wouldn't fit upon arrival, but the time and effort that she clearly spent adjusting the product for me made sure that that wasn't an issue. I loved that there was more to the packaging than your generic online shopping experience from big retailers. Her shop is home to many intricate and unique products that are all hand made and I'd be very comfortable ordering from her again in the future.
Efficiency: 10/10
Packaging: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Thank you very much, Melissa! Here's her eBay shop:
And that's all for the time being! Thank you for taking the time to read! Ciao for now. x
