Dear all,

After much fuss, I have decided to close down SG. SG has been going on for more than over a year. There are many nice people that I have known over the past year. :) We even chatted on gmail sometimes, exchanged opinions, or even just talked about fashion. Thank you for your support all these while. :)

SG was not only a medium for sellers to re-sell their clothes. I do receive complaints too. Some of the original blogshop owners do come to me to inform me that some buyers never really bought the items from them, and therefore I have to bring the issue to the seller in SG. Some of the buyers of items in SG do come to me to complain about some sellers, of which I have brought the issue to the attention to the sellers. Some issues between buyers and sellers were solved in SG :)

For those who were unhappy with SG, I'm sorry if I wasn't able to accomodate your needs. I can never please everyone, but I know that I have tried. Hopefully some other medium will give you a better service. :)

The reason to close down SG is not just because of the comments made. I figured I need to take a break as well. :) Managing a blog / medium for sellers to sell is very tiring (just in case you don't know). :)

Lastly, I will no longer post any items as of this moment.

I am unsure if I will close down this blog temporarily or permanently. Only time will tell.

Thank you for your support for all these while :)

xoxo,
SG

Don't forget to shop by Labels! :)

So many items to choose from.

Just make sure you inform us of Sold Items :)

xoxo, SG.

• Do YOU know of ANY SOLD items that are still here in SG?

• Please do email us and inform us :)

• And it doesn't matter if you are a seller, buyer, or interested buyer.

• We would like to delete sold items that are still here in SG due to irresponsible sellers who do not inform us of sold items.

• Your cooperation is much appreciated :)

We've created labels for Shoes according to sizes! Yay!

Now doesn't that make it easier for us to shop? :)

Enjoy browsing through the items. :)

Happy Chinese New Year!

It's that time of the year.

1) Please update us if any of your item(s) has/have been sold!

2) We get approx. 30 emails a day. Some of you do not even say hello to us and simply send in the request.

3) What's worse is that, some of you have more than 1 item, and we post allll of them, and there isn't even a simple "thank you" from you.

4) Nonetheless, thank you to those who started their email with a hello, and ended their email with a thank you. We really appreciate it. :-)

New Labels!

Dear beloved shoppers,

We have created new labels for Dresses for your easy viewing :)

They are:

Dress (Lace) - since lace dresses are so in at the moment!

Dress (Prints) - dresses with prints only! be it checkered, polka dots, stripes, etc.

Dress (Ruffled/Tiered) - the name speaks for itself.

Do check them out okay!

xoxo

SG

Advertisement Slots!

Advertise with us now! :)
Next slot starts on 15th November 2009!
Email us.
shopping.gazebo@gmail.com

Advertisement

Dear all :)

Advertisement slots for 1st November open for payment! :)

Email us now, together with payment and banner. And it will be up tomorrow! :)

shopping.gazebo@gmail.com

TIME TO UPDATE US.

Dear all,

It's that time again. To those who haven't inform us of their sold items, please please do so now.

Email us: shopping.gazebo@gmail.com

Your cooperation is very much appreciated. :)

p/s: We help you in publishing your items, you help us in informing sold items :)

Next advertisement slot!

Hello all.

To those who would like to advertise for the 1st October term, please email us soon because 1st October is just around the corner. Or else, you have to wait till the 15th of October. :)

For the available slots, kindly look at the "Next available term" above every advertisement slot.

As for the rates, kindly check out here.

Much Love,
SG,

A friendly Reminder :)

Dear all,

We all know that girls drop by at SG to shop (just like me!)

Hence, when they see something they like, they would want to immediately get in touch with the seller.

We would advise the sellers (especially those using YAHOO MAIL, or even gmail, or hotmail, or any other mail) to constantly check your junk/spam mail because sometimes, your potential buyers' email might just be in there.

The fact that the buyer's email went into junk/spam disappoints the buyer very much because by the time the seller checks the spam box, the item has already been reserved by someone else (whose email did not get into junk folder).

So for the benefit of all, please check your junk/spam box! :)

NOTE(S) from SG.

THE GOOD
First of all, thank you to those who complied with our new rule (attaching photos from your own camera). We feel that with this new rule, shoppers would be able to decide immediately whether or not to buy the items without having to email the seller for photos of the real item :)

THE BAD
On to another note, we express our disappointment with those who have failed to inform us of sold items. We do not require much, you know. Only an email to say that that item has been sold. We don't gain any profit by you sending in requests.

We post the item for you, you inform us of your sold item.

Fair and square, no?

But of course, there will always be a number of irresponsible sellers in SG (just like how there will always be back-out buyers in other shops). However, we would want to minimize this.

WHY THE MUCH STRESS ON SOLD ITEMS?
As you can see, to date, there are 1166 posts. We see this blog as long term. By you informing us of sold items, at least it will reduce the number of posts. At least, shoppers will know that all items in SG are still available, which is the most important factor because shoppers come here to shop! Not to find out that the item has been sold and feel disappointed.

POSSIBLE SOLUTION
If you (as buyer) emailed the seller with regards to a particular item and found out that the item has been sold, please please e-mail us and inform us about it.


LAST NOTE
Thank you to the girls who:
- started their e-mail with a hello/hi
-ended their e-mail with a "Thank You"
- never fail to inform us of sold items.

Our advertisements slots are giving us problem.

Will fix that veryyyyyy soon!

Items intended to be posted in SG will be put on hold till we fix the advertisement slots.

Sincere apologies for the inconvenience.

Paid Advertisements now available in Shopping Gazebo.

Dear Shopping Gazebo readers,

We now provide spaces for paid advertisements (hooray!).

We apologize to blogshop owners of the delay on our part. We finally managed to find time in taking steps so that you can advertise in Shopping Gazebo.

So here are the simple rules (a-must-read):

1.0 General: First come first serve basis (whoever can make the paymet first will get the slot (or space; terms used interchangeably);

1.1 To avoid back-outs, we require full payment before reservation can be made to the desired slot. Once payment is received, your advertisement will appear in the particular slot;

1.2 Once the desired slot is confirmed, please take necessary actions so that your advertisement will fit perfectly in the slot;

2.0 Content: The content of your advertisement must be appropriate. We have the right to terminate the term without prior notice should we find that the contents are not suitable. Balance of days cannot be claimed and payment made is not refundable;

3.0 Rates and slots: We have the right to increase/decrease the rates and number of advertisement spaces in Shopping Gazebo;

4.0 System: Due to limited spaces in Shopping Gazebo, rotation system will be done:-

• each blogshop has a maximum of one (1) month term only to advertise in the particular slot;
• after which the blogshop has to give way to other shops to advertise in the said slot;
• however, after the term of the second blogshop has ended, the first blogshop may email us again to advertise (subject to availability and first come first serve basis);
• there will be no extension whatsoever;
• one (1) week's notice will be made public as to the availability of the next term;

Scenario:

• Blogshop A advertised for a month in slot A;
• Blogshop A's term ended;
• Slot A is available;
• Blogshop B will get the chance to advertise in slot A for a month;
• Blogshop B's term ended;
• Slot A is available again to Blogshop A and other blogshops (except blogshop B) - again, first come first serve basis.

5.0 Term of advertisement: Our term goes by either 2 weeks (14 days); or a month (31 days) only of which blogshops are free to choose between the two terms;

5.1 The term starts from either the 1st of every month OR 15th of every month only;

5.2 Availability of advertisement slots will be made known on the 25th (for the term that starts on the 1st) and 8th (for the term that starts on the 15th) of every month;

6.0 Termination of term: Ending your term prior to the agreed date is possible. However, a termination fee of RM 4 will be deducted;

7.0 We have the right to change these rules when the need arises.

8.0 In you advertising with us, you have agreed to our rules.

So what are the rates?

a) 428 x 75 Ad Space (next to "Shopping Gazebo"):

RM 30 (2 weeks; 14 days); or

RM 55 (a month);

b) 728 x 90 Ad Space (below "Google search"; the top most slot):

RM 25 (2 weeks; 14 days); or

RM 45 (a month);

c) 728 x 90 Ad Space (below "Google search"; the 2nd slot):

RM 25 (2 weeks; 14 days); or

RM 45 (a month);

d) 300 x 250 Ad Space (below "the Rules"; the top most slot):

RM 20 (2 weeks;); or

RM 35 (a month);

e) 300 x 250 Ad Space (below "the Rules"; the 2nd slot):

RM 20 (2 weeks; 14 days); or

RM 35 (a month);

f) 300 x 250 Ad Space (below "the Rules"; the 3rd slot):

RM 20 (2 weeks; 14 days); or

RM 35 (a month);

g) 120 x 200 Ad Space (below "Comments only"; the top slot):

RM 15 (2 weeks; 14 days); or

RM 25 (a month);

h) 120 x 200 Ad Space (below "Comments only"; the second slot):

RM 15 (2 weeks; 14 days); or

RM 25 (a month);

i) 120 x 200 Ad Space (below "Blogshop Ads"; the top slot):

RM 15 (2 weeks; 14 days); or

RM 25 (a month);

j) 120 x 200 Ad Space (below "Blogshop Ads"; the second slot):

RM 15 (2 weeks; 14 days); or

RM 25 (a month);

k) 728 x 90 Ad Space (below "Older posts"; the top slot):

RM 10 (2 weeks; 14 days); or

RM 15 (a month);

L) 728 x 90 Ad Space (below "Older posts"; the 2nd slot):

RM 10 (2 weeks; 14 days); or

RM 15 (a month);

7 DAYS TRIAL PERIOD FOR ONLY RM 5 FOR ANY SLOT.

(trial period runs from 24th July 2009 - 30th July 2009)

OFFICIAL TERM STARTS on 1ST AUGUST 2009.

So do email us for reservation, payment, or enquiries.

Kindly state which slot you prefer:
-Slot A, B, C, etc. AND
-for which term (2 weeks OR a month).

The advertisement slots

New Rule in SG (edited). A MUST READ for all.

Please take note.
From (20th July 2009) onwards, items to be posted in Shopping Gazebo MUST be accompanied with the following:

1) Our format.

2) Picture (one is enough) from the online boutique AND

3) Real picture of the item (Crucial. If you do not send in together with the real picture, we will not post the items).

4) Real item need not be modelled.

Attaching real photos may be a hassle, but we have find it hard to tolerate after receiving numerous complaints about sellers not being honest. Sure, we can delete their items and blacklist their emails. But new email address can be created within 2 minutes.
We are tired of going around circles.

We hope all of you understand our predicament.

We hope you give us support in this matter. At the end of the day, we do not want anybody to be cheated. We can't tolerate no more.

Posting requests will be put on hold so that this announcement is made available for all to read.