INFO
My main page shows the highlights of a lot of my business, personal & creative life accomplishments. This section is intended to be more about the parts of my story that led me to create this website - which stem from a number of major breakdowns - that led to breakthroughs - that led to traumatic breakdowns - even losing everything. ... and so goes the roller coaster of my life. Wheeee!
My experience of myself is that having everything can make you unappreciative - even entitled - and having nothing can make you empathetic, & grateful for even the smallest things - some might call that "balanced". I feel like it keeps me in touch with my humanity. I almost said that it also keeps me in touch with all of humanity, but I've been MIA ("Missing In Action)" for over 1-1/2 years since I parted ways with eBay & started working on this website full time - figuring i fI give it 100%, I'd finish it quickly - like I did my 1st personal website in 2000. I was laughably wrong - about everything. Humbled again...
In retrospect - like most people - I know that I was happiest when I was doing what I love, & experiencing the incredible feelings of receiving the appreciation & generous remuneration from the people I choose to serve.
That was my experience of having a private Yahoo Group for Playboy Bunnies & costumes way back when, & selling on "Old School eBay" in 2000. 2000 was also the year I built my first website: pjtv.tv...
Those "retro" experiences in today's crazy world might compare to entering my horse & buggy in the Indy 500 race.
Here's the funny part: If you take your horse & buggy to the Indy 500, you'd probably get laughed out of there. But if you take it to downtown Chicago or Manhattan in New York City, (in the summer) people will pay you big bucks for a little ride. And along the way, the driver & riders can get to know each other a bit.
I'd originally planned this site to be a "resume" to "get in the back door" at a high end e-commerce site. After working on this site in "my spare time" for over a year, I discovered that the site I was planning to approach had gotten even "snootier". That's not my style. I decided that the only way I can make sure that we're all on the same page, is to get rid of the "middle man"; the big businesses that make sure they keep making their billions by making sure that buyers & sellers (especially sellers) don't have the time or freedom on their platforms to get to know each other personally..
So, I decided that I'd make this site an e-commerce site & expand it to have a private membership component where people who share similar passions can interact & ask questions. Sort of a social club.
A year after I quit selling on eBay for good in mid 2020, I started full time building this site. As I'm typing this, it's December 22,2021, & I'm blown away that it seemed easier to learn HTML than it is to drag & drop. I understand that you CAN build a WIX e-commerce site in a day - if you're a square peg that fits into their square holes, & don't mind letting an automated program set up something ... ordinary. Or maybe I'm just seeing things through my retro world..
I'd love to hear your ideas & suggestions. Drop me a line through my Contacts link
ABOUT ME
ABOUT MY WEBSITE
I'm still thinking about this one - especially since I'd rather make this "our" website... I want this site to be the antithesis of Amazon: "Retro". Human connection, not automation. One-of-a-Kind, customized, personalized, curated collections, not cheap Chinese mass produced junk. Amazon sells the "sizzle" (instant gratification). I sell the "steak". (quality products that you'll love & enjoy for years)
PRIVACY POLICY
In the VAULT, baby! HOW "RETRO" IS MY RETRO? I'm a FANATIC about our right to privacy & to own our own "data" / personal information. I've never sold any data in my life (never will). I've never given away any info without first getting permission from the other person. I learned the importance of anonymity when I was a Playboy Bunny & we chose our own "Bunny names", so if this site expands to a "social club", feel free to use your "Bunny name" - just like when we had the Bunny Costume Campaign Yahoo group. Meanwhile, (& all the while) my lips are sealed.
SHIPPING POLICY
With my personalized VIP service (make a deposit with the donate button & I'll call you to work out the rest), you get to work with me to find what works best for you (and me - nothing gets done without me)
I generally ship USPS. I combine shipments. I ship ASAP, but take the time to pack CAREFULLY. I always buy full insurance. I believe in honesty & transparency. Buyer pays actual costs, & I can provide receipts. I may charge handling fees.
RETURN POLICY
Since you'll be working with me personally from the moment you put down a deposit, there's no reason I can think of for a return policy. Return policies are for people who buy from strangers on sketchy platforms that have a lot of typos & broken English, or people who don't know what they want, or don't bother to ask me questions, or are afraid to make a commitment, or are just plain too lazy & irresponsible to look at photos & read descriptions. None of my VIPs are like that. And I'll get to meet new clients & screen them up front, so no worries here.
JUST FOR FUN...
I had a GREAT idea to add here when I was building this section .... so many steps to get to this part... I already forgot!
Building this website is like assembling a 1,000 piece puzzle with no box top that shows what the finished puzzle looks like.
As for FUN, No worries, WE'LL think of SOMETHING!