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ebay wen???

alohakz — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 12:12:45 GMT

how do the ebay wen bulk sellers get their product???

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 14:10:18 GMT

My guess is that the eBay sellers purchase multiples of TSV's and OTO's then sell the items separately at slightly under the usual cost or maybe at QVC's cost, but have shipping included. It has to be a major investment on their part, and a major risk.

I have sold a couple of WEN items that way, but I certainly didn't make a profit. Shipping on a 32 oz. bottle of CC is ridiculous.

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HonnyBrown — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 14:50:11 GMT

Try emailing the high volume sellers and asking.

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Susan25 — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 14:52:51 GMT

I don't buy from ebay very often but I would imagine that some sellers stock up on seasonal scents and sell them after they are offered on QVC, Chaz's site, etc. It is the only place to buy discontinued seasonal scents of CC and kits that were offered.

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Wen_Woman — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 21:09:45 GMT

Its apparent to me that some vendors are buying volumes of the TSV's and reselling items separately. I wish QVC had a way to disallow that....I find it offensive.

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Tinkrbl44 — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 22:20:58 GMT

On 7/12/2014 Wen Woman said:
Its apparent to me that some vendors are buying volumes of the TSV's and reselling items separately. I wish QVC had a way to disallow that....I find it offensive.

What would QVC do?

After something is purchased and delivered, the buyer can do anything they want with it.

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wvumountiefan — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 22:32:29 GMT

I was going to order WEN online from GR( the ones on the infomercial) but I read somewhere that the WEN is different as far as ingredients go. Is there any truth to that? I stopped my order after I read that. I've looked on eBay also but I am afraid it won't be the same.

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HonnyBrown — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 22:40:27 GMT

WVU the ingredients are different but the function and results are the same.

GR is my primary source for Wen for a number of reasons. Know that when you become a member, you are in easy pay and auto ship after your intro kit.

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HonnyBrown — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 22:44:21 GMT

On 7/12/2014 Tinkrbl44 said:
What would QVC do?

After something is purchased and delivered, the buyer can do anything they want with it.

QVC could limit the amount ordered. Costco does that (Limit 5). It may not end eBay, but it might hinder.

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Q4u — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 23:27:42 GMT

Try emailing the high volume sellers and asking.

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Sellers typically won't reveal buying sources.... especially if they're successful.I personally think some are selling Q returns. Years ago, I looked into buying returnsfrom QVC. They sell palettes of customer returns in various categories.... it was quite an investment for me at the time so I passed. But it should be easy to check into...

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wvumountiefan — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 23:32:47 GMT

Thanks for the info Honny! A lot of this is new to me so I'm soaking in all the advice you ladies dish out! I've only been using WEN for a couple months but it has made a difference in my hair. I love it.

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w84WEN — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 23:43:12 GMT

On 7/12/2014 Q4u said:
Try emailing the high volume sellers and asking.

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Sellers typically won't reveal buying sources.... especially if they're successful.I personally think some are selling Q returns. Years ago, I looked into buying returnsfrom QVC. They sell palettes of customer returns in various categories.... it was quite an investment for me at the time so I passed. But it should be easy to check into...

That does not settle well with me at all. Especially considering I recently returned a Wen item I purchased from QVC. When I opened the remoist, it had a black hair in the product.

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wvumountiefan — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 23:56:52 GMT

OMG w84WEN! That's pretty gross! I often wonder about some of the returns that QVC gets back!

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HonnyBrown — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 23:59:28 GMT

On 7/12/2014 Q4u said:
Try emailing the high volume sellers and asking.

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Sellers typically won't reveal buying sources.... especially if they're successful.I personally think some are selling Q returns. Years ago, I looked into buying returnsfrom QVC. They sell palettes of customer returns in various categories.... it was quite an investment for me at the time so I passed. But it should be easy to check into...

what?!?!?!?!?!?!?

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KristeninChicago — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 00:01:21 GMT

I don't know but just bought a comb for $5.99 and no shipping. $15 elsewhere. I'm thinking about buying more for that price.

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HonnyBrown — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 00:19:43 GMT

Maybe they resell the items at their outlet, Marshalls or nomorack?

I haven't seen Wen at Marshalls, but I saw one of my pre-Wen hair products there. When I opened it, it was obviously used.

I don't even want to think about the comb.

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Wen_Woman — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 00:24:00 GMT

On 7/12/2014 Tinkrbl44 said:
On 7/12/2014 Wen Woman said:
Its apparent to me that some vendors are buying volumes of the TSV's and reselling items separately. I wish QVC had a way to disallow that....I find it offensive.

What would QVC do?

After something is purchased and delivered, the buyer can do anything they want with it.

I don't know what QVC would do. I am sure people will just create more user names/accounts if QVC limits the amount that could be purchased by one account.

Of course, someone can do whatever they want with whatever they purchase. However, I find it repugnant any way you want to slice it. Someone is at home probably collecting unemployment, while making money off someone else's product...sorry, it rubs me the wrong way.

I expect others to disagree, but my feelings won't change about it.

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HonnyBrown — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 00:57:17 GMT

I emailed an eBay Wen supplier and asked. This isn't much help but this is her response:

Dear ,

from wen they are new and I have receipts I don't sell fake wen like other ppl on ebay I have proof of purchase

Hi City,
Where do you get your Wen products from?

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kh27 — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 05:26:15 GMT

I have asked two different sellers ebay sellers if their Wen was the GR or QVC version-more for my own knowledge if I ended up purchasing so I could compare to the QVC bottles I have (and I actually kind of like the extra menthol in GR). Both were happy to provide that information. I didn't question how they got their products. I've only ordered a few past seasonals but I believe all the ones I ordered were authentic and unused

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hopeQ1 — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 05:41:14 GMT

Careful, they could be watered down. I found that out with a very popular skin care product from a regular vendor on the Q who went after eBay for selling their products without their knowledge or permission.