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EBay fail (sizing)
pinkshoes
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I purchased a PE bag on eBay.
It's got a cartoon on it aimed at primary school children, and is listed as a PE bag.
The dimensions are listed as 27 cm x 34 cm, but silly me didn't bother thinking about that bit!! I just assumed that because it said PE bag, it would fit a PE kit in!
DOH! Wrong!
It certainly won't fit my son's PE kit in without some careful rolling, and even then it won't quite shut. He would certainly rip it if he tried putting it in himself.
I'm annoyed at myself for not checking the dimensions, but also annoyed that they listed it as a PE bag when in reality it would only be suitable for toddlers with tiny feet!!
It's got a cartoon on it aimed at primary school children, and is listed as a PE bag.
The dimensions are listed as 27 cm x 34 cm, but silly me didn't bother thinking about that bit!! I just assumed that because it said PE bag, it would fit a PE kit in!
DOH! Wrong!
It certainly won't fit my son's PE kit in without some careful rolling, and even then it won't quite shut. He would certainly rip it if he tried putting it in himself.
I'm annoyed at myself for not checking the dimensions, but also annoyed that they listed it as a PE bag when in reality it would only be suitable for toddlers with tiny feet!!
Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')
No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)
Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')
No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)
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Lunch holder instead?
I've often misread dimensions, mixed up inches and cm. Did it last week with some pots, thought in inches and they arrived in cm; good job it's for bonsai!Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.0 -
Can you butcher it with some other material and make it bigger?0
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theonlywayisup wrote: »Can you butcher it with some other material and make it bigger?
It is very flimsy, so not sure it would take much butchering!!
I assumed it would be nylon, so it puffed out a bit in the middle like normal PE bags, but this is a very different material and flat. The photo makes it look puffed out!
Might contact the seller anyway as this really should not be advertised as a PE bag!Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')
No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)0 -
Why not return it?
It will not cost much large letter.0 -
I do it regularly, mostly with online food shopping. I bought a rather expensive pie once to share with DH for dinner one night. It barely fed one person. Then there was the miniature ice cream incident and the bread bin that doesn't actually fit a loaf.
I double check everything now
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pulliptears wrote: »I do it regularly, mostly with online food shopping. I bought a rather expensive pie once to share with DH for dinner one night. It barely fed one person. Then there was the miniature ice cream incident and the bread bin that doesn't actually fit a loaf.
I double check everything now
I bought a bottle of wine with my Tesco home delivery shopping to take to my parents house. Turned out to be 50 cl not 75! :rotfl:
Had to drink it as they would have laughed if I'd brought that as a gift.
At £2.50 the bag isn't worth returning. I'm just annoyed they can call it a PE bag!Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')
No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)0 -
At £2.50 the bag isn't worth returning. I'm just annoyed they can call it a PE bag![/QUOTE]
I suspect they count on that, can you not send it back 'Not as described?' I thought they paid the postage then.0 -
Archergirl wrote: »At £2.50 the bag isn't worth returning. I'm just annoyed they can call it a PE bag!
I suspect they count on that, can you not send it back 'Not as described?' I thought they paid the postage then.[/QUOTE]
That would be an easy win for any seller as the sizes were shown. A PE bag for some might mean a change of T shirt and shorts for gym work which would fit a tiny bag- right up to duffel bags needed for cricket pads - so checking the size is quite important.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
Can it be used as a swimming bag?But a banker, engaged at enormous expense,Had the whole of their cash in his care.
Lewis Carroll0 -
theoretica wrote: »Can it be used as a swimming bag?
It wouldn't fit a towel in unless rolled tightly, and it would split if you tried to 'shove' anything in it!
It is similar dimensions to his current (ancient and broken) PE bag except it is so flat that you cannot really fill it with anything. It would be more suited to a couple of books rather than anything bulky.
Never mind... I have pointed out to the seller that their description is misleading but no response. I guess I will just leave a neutral so that others after a PE bag might think twice!!Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')
No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)0
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