hope everyone has their power back soon!

"DD's theory is that due to the global financial crisis, fashion has come to a grinding halt. Nothing new. So the trend lag between here and Europe has collapsed and we're seeing the same stuff everywhere. This is from my 16 y.o. fashion analyst! :-)" Out of the mouths of babes... The Italians are over, this week, and are doing all they can to help the American economy. They came with huge lists from their family and friends. It's all Abercrombie & Fitch. That brand has taken Italy by storm, maybe the rest of Europe, too. They used to buy only Polo. I guess the lines at their stores go on forever and the prices are absurd. With the exchange rate...they're in heaven. We had a dinner last night and I forgot to ask what Italian brand was hot now. Last time it was Roberto Cavalli but his things are way too young for me. I'll stick with Armani if I'm still alive to see the dollar reign, once more.

The auction page does state something about clicking "here" to read their terms and conditions, and on that T & C page it says, "Regarding part numbers: Depending on stock availability, we may occasionally substitute items to facilitate quick shipping. These items will be made by the same manufacturer as the item you ordered and will work the same in every wayÂwe guarantee it. The part number of the item may be different, which will not affect itÂs functioning. Please do not bid if this possibility bothers you." This disclaimer allows them to ship something other than what it pictured or described. However, it doesn't say anywhere that the item (featured or substituted) may be used, but it also doesn't state that the item (featured or substituted) is brand new. Only that it is manufactured by the same manufacturer that made the automobile for which it is intended. It is "OEM" -- Original Equipment Manufacturer. Having said that, this auction does tend to lead the average person to believe that the item will be new. As I stated in another thread about an eBay auction, the eBay headquarters are in California, and eBay sellers are thereby governed by the laws of this state. California Civil Code Section 1770 prohibits activities such as "bait and switch" and representing goods/services to be one thing when what you actually get is something else. This particular auction may very well fall into that, especially since the seller said that if you pay more money you will get a newer item. That's a classic bait and switch! If you paid by credit card (even if was paid through PayPal but charged against a credit card), contact the company and dispute the charge. If you paid through PayPal either by credit card or by a debit to your checking account, file a claim with PayPal that the item received is not what you purchased. And notify the seller that you will be filing a complaint of fraud with the Office of the Attorney General for the State of California.

artemis78, I found your link in my "working" list of threads needing repair, and I submitted it on 2/24. You're right, it's still missing all the photos. :-( Modern California Bungalow Kitchen artemis Oct 2011 Thank you for posting, because I also rechecked the last group of threads I submitted around the same time...and found a few more that are still missing photos and/or text. I've sent a new list to Tamara, to re-send to the tech team folks. I'll keep an eye on the threads I resent today. I appreciate the heads up!