Goods & Services

[LadyCrow1313]

Since many of our favorite fundie families sell products on their family websites (ie, Staddon/Neely/Stelzl/Jeub), has anyone ever bought something from them?

I'll admit that I've been tempted a few times, but haven't as of yet. I'm sure that there's nothing inherently wrong with the available items, but depending on the overall vibes I get from a particular family site, I won't purchase anything from them (especially if it's overly "weird"; know what I mean?).

When I've almost come to that point of buying something, no matter how interesting or useful it may be to me, I hesitate to do so (as it almost seems that I'd be supporting a lifestyle/belief system that is completely different than mine).

Or would it be a case of damned if I do/damned if I don't?

[BrownieMomma]

I don't remember ever buying any fundie stuff, esp from their online websites. I would probably only get books and I always tried to borrow those or buy second hand.

[Coco]

The traveling Rodrigueses sell homemade rugs. Not very well done, but who can blame them with 13 people in an RV. viewtopic.php?f=8&t=23223 I think they're $35, not sure about shipping.

[quiversR4hunting]

I don't remember ever buying any fundie stuff, esp from their online websites. I would probably only get books and I always tried to borrow those or buy second hand.

You are following a good fundie practice: Buy used, save the difference! :lol:

[Burris]

I have - usually because I'm genuinely interested in the item. Some of their home made crafts are well-constructed.

Books and ideological material, on the other hand, have to show up in thrift shops.

[DGayle]

I can't do it. It's like the Duggars. I don't want to put money into the pockets of people who'd use it to oppress others.

[Grimalkin]

I have - usually because I'm genuinely interested in the item. Some of their home made crafts are well-constructed.

Books and ideological material, on the other hand, have to show up in thrift shops.

I'm interested in what you bought and from whom. Do tell please.

[16strong]

I've been thinking of commissioning a thing or two from the 7 sisters- but only because they look to be top-notch seamstresses, and I would like some things like a wool skirt and a neutral blouse that are of high quality. I will also add that unlike most fundies, the 7 sisters don't seem to be the type to push hate-filled agendas, or demand that everyone around them conform to their beliefs.

I also am wanting to order some Amish hair pins, as I have thick hair and need some that won't warp. Like others here, though, I wouldn't buy books or ideological materials.

[Coco]

I've been thinking of commissioning a thing or two from the 7 sisters- but only because they look to be top-notch seamstresses, and I would like some things like a wool skirt and a neutral blouse that are of high quality. I will also add that unlike most fundies, the 7 sisters don't seem to be the type to push hate-filled agendas, or demand that everyone around them conform to their beliefs.

I also am wanting to order some Amish hair pins, as I have thick hair and need some that won't warp. Like others here, though, I wouldn't buy books or ideological materials.

Depending on where the 7 sisters live (i have no idea what state) :lol: they could probably get you the Amish hair pins. Those hairpins are popular with ladies who wear headcoverings.

[Grimalkin]

Depending on where the 7 sisters live (i have no idea what state) :lol: they could probably get you the Amish hair pins. Those hairpins are popular with ladies who wear headcoverings.

I believe they are in Indiana.

[Burris]

I'm interested in what you bought and from whom. Do tell please.

I purchase textiles - decorative table covers from Monnonitemom on Etsy; scarves both for myself for a couple of people who have hairloss, through Coverings By Devorah.

I occasionally bid on books...nothing terribly interesting.

[Geechee Girl]

I've purchased headscarves from Wrapunzel. I was gifted some books which also appeared in the VF catalog.

[Walking Cat Bed]

I can't do it. It's like the Duggars. I don't want to put money into the pockets of people who'd use it to oppress others.

This is one of the very few situations (fundie-written books) in which I'm okay with piracy for e-books (or making/passing around photocopies).

The other is con artists trying to blame Horrible Bullies for conning people.

[Dandruff]

I recently found TTUAC (calculated evil, IMO) in a thrift store and paid $.99. No way I'd give a cent to the author and his ilk unless I knew all of it was going to a charity I wanted to support. I might buy inexpensive stuff from unknown fundies at a farm stand or yard sale...if I wasn't being preached at.

[Inky]

I recently found TTUAC (calculated evil, IMO) in a thrift store and paid $.99. No way I'd give a cent to the author and his ilk unless I knew all of it was going to a charity I wanted to support. I might buy inexpensive stuff from unknown fundies at a farm stand or yard sale...if I wasn't being preached at.

That's a win-win situation! You got that book off the shelf and you won't allow yourself to be influenced to use the information. And donated to a charity you support. Win-win-win.

[Dandruff]

That's a win-win situation! You got that book off the shelf and you won't allow yourself to be influenced to use the information. And donated to a charity you support. Win-win-win.

Almost...if only I hadn't started to read it. :disgust: