My Ebay catastrophe

Let me tell you about my $150 Ebay mistake....I was browsing through one of my favourite Bridal magazines, Wedding Luxe, and saw a beautiful picture of a table setting that featured these delicious little crystal brooches pinned to the tablecloths. When I saw this picture, I just knew I needed to add these little sparklers to my tables...after all, it's the little details and touches that make a wedding special right??? (This is what I tell myself in my head as I fixate on these non-important details).
So like the good Fiance he is, Ryan accompanied me to Michael's to accomplish "Mission Brooches". Of course, there were NONE I liked. I have to say that I have been quite disappointed with Michael's during this whole process...I don't find they have a great selection and the stuff there isn't the best quality. We have vowed and much to my great delight, to NEVER step foot in a Michael's again however we keep ending up there somehow!!! Eeek!
My sister had a wonderful idea to try Ebay....so one night Ryan, Chrissy and I were perusing on the site and I found the exact one's from the magazine. They were a little over budget so we decided to "Make him an offer"....what we didn't realize is that if you make an offer and the seller accepts then the deal is done!!! I got them for the price I wanted, however I did not realize that the jerk wanted $9.99 PER BROOCH for shipping!!!!!!! We contacted the seller and the most he would come down was $50 for shipping, which is still OUTRAGEOUS!!!!

So, moral of the story....BE CAREFUL what you click, on EBAY!!!!!

Also, please take a minute when you are at our wedding to actually appreciate these little brooches!!!! They were a HUGE headache!!!! It will make me feel better if you at least notice them! Thank you!