Today’s guest post is provided by Lindsay, who writes the blog Writing for Your Wealth.
Hi Suzanne,
I saw your request for eBay horror stories, so here’s one of mine from a couple years ago. Generally I have good experiences with eBay, but the one time I ordered a food item… well, here ya go:
Beef Jerky, At Least It Started It’s Life That Way…
By the time it arrived, I’d forgotten I ordered it. Media mail – who sends beef jerky media mail? In particular, who sends beef jerky media mail after charging $17 for shipping?
Still, at least …read more

I kid you not. I’ve heard through the grapevine that Pooper Scooper Barbie and her accessories are a hot seller on eBay. Barbie comes with her dog, Tanner, dog biscuits, bowl, trash can, and a magnetic “scooper” to clean up after her pooch. At first glance, this toy looks pretty ridiculous, but maybe this is a way to teach kids that if they have a pet, there are responsibilities that come with it.
Pooper Scooper Barbie was actually recalled on August 14, 2007 due to the dangers of her magnetic poop-pick-up stick. The Consumer Product Safety Commission calls this item the …read more