I've had to close all my auctions, no joke

[raindropsies]

Just letting you peeps know that I have had to close every listing as some stock (not sure how much yet, hopefully not much) has been damaged due to ceiling collapse after tank burst. :(:(

Rather than run the risk of selling something that has been damaged, I am airing on the side of caution.

I will be doing a full stock inventry over the next few days and hope to be back in action as soon as possible.

So if you see nothing listed you know why, the same goes for being quiet on the forums.

[herbalbrew]

ohhh rain....so sorry to hear that....hope insurance will cover.

will be on the look out when you are back in business ;)

[astral276]

Seems to be a hazard for eBid sellers. Didn't Merlin have the same a while back?

[raindropsies]

Seems to be a hazard for eBid sellers. Didn't Merlin have the same a while back?

Not sure, but now you mention it I think I recall another member having this issue.

[raindropsies]

ohhh rain....so sorry to hear that....hope insurance will cover.

will be on the look out when you are back in business ;)

Not sure to be honest, I am 90% sure I will be covered for my "new" items but not sure about the other items.

Luckily most stuff was stored in either bags or plastic boxes, but as things are at the moment we not sure exactly whats damaged / ruined, so rather than taking a risk I thought it better to just close everything and start a fresh when Paul & I know whats what IYKWIM

[herbalbrew]

does throwing (accidently) a cup o' tea over a laptop constitute the same thing?

[shiningstars]

Sounds like a leaky roof to me.or the kids let the tub overflow. but with a name of raindropsies sounds like needs more than an umbrella to protect the inventory. may have to have a discount clearance sale. oops check with the landlord..not a good issue to loose your inventory because of somebody elses neglect..whats with the rain drops???

[shiningstars]

This place of Business ?? are you renting it ?? or is it your own and cannot afford to fix because sales are down ?? Shining Stars

[raindropsies]

This place of Business ?? are you renting it ?? or is it your own and cannot afford to fix because sales are down ?? Shining Stars

This place of business is my home where I live. It's rented accomodation, fixing the problem is not an issue, council will do that for free. But stopping the leak was quicker done by me rather than waiting for council to attend within 4 hours

[raindropsies]

Sounds like a leaky roof to me.or the kids let the tub overflow. but with a name of raindropsies sounds like needs more than an umbrella to protect the inventory. may have to have a discount clearance sale. oops check with the landlord..not a good issue to loose your inventory because of somebody elses neglect..whats with the rain drops???

Not a leaky roof, it was a tank burst (one of those cast iron / galvanised tanks)

Whats with the raindrops? thats confused me

[herbalbrew]

Not a leaky roof, it was a tank burst (one of those cast iron / galvanised tanks)

Whats with the raindrops? thats confused me

raindrops....water...falling on head

[shezz]

I had my Rad burst in a un occupied bedroom just before christmas, was like a water fall in my front room, luckly it burst as i was in a the shower, so was able to sort it sort of quick, if it had gone early hours of the morning while we was asleep, could'nt imagine the damage it would of caused

luckly i was insured, so everything was paid for although it did take a bit of time

good luck rainy,

[raindropsies]

I had my Rad burst in a un occupied bedroom just before christmas, was like a water fall in my front room, luckly it burst as i was in a the shower, so was able to sort it sort of quick, if it had gone early hours of the morning while we was asleep, could'nt imagine the damage it would of caused

luckly i was insured, so everything was paid for although it did take a bit of time

good luck rainy,

We stopped it leaking after about 3ish hours, we were hearing this tapping sort of noise and just thought it was kids until one of them came down and said their bed was wet, then the penny still didn't drop until I had a drip on my head:(

[BabsnRay]

The only thing that I've had happen like that happened when I was away camping in mid wales for a week and a 'friend' was meant to be keeping an eye on the house.

The ball value in the header tank stuck open, and the water just kept coming in - it flooded the bathroom and airing cupboard immediately beneath the tank, which flooded the kitchen, and went on into the basement. I had a wonderful homecoming.

The laughable thing was the dogs - they came home, straight into the kitchen - then stopped, looked at me in that 'it wasn't me' look, thinking they would have the blame for the flood of water on the kitchen floor.

[Huddylion]

:( Wow sorry to hear this Sarah, hope you get it sorted quickly and dont lose out to much.
XX(((((((((((((((((Sarah))))))))))))))))))

[cornishmaid1961]

:( Oh dear if it doesn't rain it pours if you pardon the pun!
Hope all goes well for the clean up Sarah and that you are soon
back in business. :)

[TexasAda]

Very sorry to hear it too, Raindropsies. Maybe there is some sinister contagion going around: last week we had to have a hole jackhammered in our family room floor. We have a house on a cement slab foundation. There was a pinhole leak in a pipe that drained the water heater, under the slab foundation. So much water leaked out that it began flooding the kitchen floor. What a huge expensive mess to get fixed.

I hope you don't have a weakened floor now from the break. EEEEK. May the force of luck be with you.

[jeweleffects]

OMG Sarah! That is just so really bad luck! Geeeeeeeeeeeez! I hope you get it all sorted amicably. :eek:

My heart goes out to you dear.

[Spyder1942]

So sorry to hear about your trouble.Glad you didnt fall through the floor with the water.Raindropsies falling on my head whould be to much...........................sorry

[Rednosty]

Geez rain I'm not sure You should come to my house You seem to radiate bad luck!

[ejean9]

Hope everything is sorted soon Sarah...(((hugs))))

[starlady22]

Hope you get the council to sort it out quickly, and i hope your stock is safe, so you can get up & running again soon.

Jane :)

[minx41]

I had the same thing happen last year, bedroom roof collapsed bed destroyed everything soaked right down to the kitchen below, same as you the tank in the roof, fortunately we were insured but as this was the 2nd time this happened we had the tank taken out and a eco combi boiler instead. Hope you get sorted soon Sarah. :)

[somersethedge]

Oh raindropsies I'm sorry to hear about the tank ect. it seems to be one thing after another for you. I hope you haven't lost too much.....

Leaks and burst tanks are the one thing we fear with our stock

[BAGHAG999]

Sorry to here that i know how you feel, had a tank burst 2 years ago and lost some stock, mostly envelopes , have now got a combi boiler and done away with the tanks.

[lofty100e]

The one good thing is that the computer survived. The same thing happened to my mate at work, his computer learn't to swim and was unusable afterwards. Hope you get things sorted soon.

[OrbitsandPieces]

wishing u a speedy return to selling hope u havn`t lost to much stock

[raindropsies]

Geez rain I'm not sure You should come to my house You seem to radiate bad luck!

Thanks for the vote of confidence red:)

It will be paul who comes to you, I do have a lot of luck, mostly bad

[raindropsies]

Anyone know how much pppay charge for the penny check as I need to give a buyer his out of pocket expenses + 49p

[cadeaux_de_la_terre]

So sorry hun, hope your insurance does pay out, hugs

[Rednosty]

Thanks for the vote of confidence red:)

It will be paul who comes to you, I do have a lot of luck, mostly bad

Well at least you could sleep in the Car :D I'm just trying find a can openner so the roof blows off when you get it :)

[raindropsies]

Well at least you could sleep in the Car :D I'm just trying find a can openner so the roof blows off when you get it :)

Thats not a bad idea, it will save me banging my head

[Booksandstuff]

So sorry to hear that Sarah.
Hope you get sorted soon.
Hugs and keep your chin up!

[raindropsies]

So sorry to hear that Sarah.
Hope you get sorted soon.
Hugs and keep your chin up!

Just re-listed charity items as these were not effected at all. Now in slow process of sorting through the rest.
Not looking too bad at the moment, I think i have only lost 10% of stock, but will know better later this week

[BAGHAG999]

Anyone know how much pppay charge for the penny check as I need to give a buyer his out of pocket expenses + 49p

Lost my card last year and had to do penny check with new one cost 1.25.

[redmerlin777]

AWwwwwwwww Raindropsies ((((((((((( HUG))))))))))

At least it was water that you have to clear up... it could be worse.:)

http://www.ratemyeverything.net/image/7496/0/Cheer_Up.ashx

[shabbird]

sorry to hear your bad luck raindropsies.. fingers crossed not much stock is destroyed..

[MrsBentley]

goodluck! I am sorry to hear that!

[hopeful2]

Just letting you peeps know that I have had to close every listing as some stock (not sure how much yet, hopefully not much) has been damaged due to ceiling collapse after tank burst. :(:(

Rather than run the risk of selling something that has been damaged, I am airing on the side of caution.

I will be doing a full stock inventry over the next few days and hope to be back in action as soon as possible.

So if you see nothing listed you know why, the same goes for being quiet on the forums.

So sorry to hear that..Hope there is only minimal damage.