Hellooo Bigtoes,
You are smart!
I guess for your chandeliers, you must have bubble wrap over and over many times until like a big balloon, right?
I do see lots of pretty decor stuff in eBay but I'm so hesitant to buy. The usual concern - payment online and shipping cost.
The last I made online purchase was many years ago ... bought a few limited edition cookbooks. Not sold in Singapore. But I found them in a bookshop in Hong Kong. When I calculated, I'm glad I bought the books online. With the shipping cost, each book cost lesser than if I buy in Hong Kong direct from the bookshop.
Ah well, it depends really on what items they are. Not everything is a good buy online. We have to be careful and use our best judgement. Correct?
Bigtoes, if you're happy with your buys, keep it that way. I do the same for mine. Sometimes, when I discover a certain thing I bought cost lesser elsewhere, of course a sense of regret. But I won't let it affect me too much. No point. Once bought, take ownership and take pride, lor.