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please be kind-very upset first time poster-trival but sad....

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balletpump · 28/10/2011 21:43

Hi

this is my first post but have lurked for sometime. My 3yo DS has lost his favourite stuffed dog tonight in Blackpool and I am putting a plea out there if anyone can help me! Its a very tatty looking, sorry well loved(!) dog and we dropped it near the south pier about 7pm-long search but no joy. I am devastated and feel so sorry for him-he sobbed all the way home-as did I. I hope someone can help us.

Any suggestions how we can make him feel better tomorrow? Thinking build a bear and obviously lots of hugs but if you have been in a similar situation any ideas are more than welcome.

Many thanks in advance
Balletpump

ps-if you saw me sobbing on Blackpool front and stopped to help thank you as well x

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Teaandcakeplease · 30/10/2011 19:42

X post Grin

Teaandcakeplease · 30/10/2011 19:41

I use this sniper and it's fab.

Bogeymanface · 30/10/2011 19:41

www.auctionstealer.com lets you do 3 free snipes a week. I set it up for "must haves" incase I forget when an auction is ending.

Hungrydragon · 30/10/2011 19:39

Hi ballet, I'm sure you'll win as it didn't sell last time Smile, I had a look elsewhere but cannot find it anywhere other than ebay so I really hope you win the auction.

I am still hoping for the best outcome and that the original turns up. I meant to say though both my ds and dd insisted on taking their sock monkeys on holiday this year. They both had to have sharpie tattoos on their inside leg seam with my mobile number on Wink

Secrecy · 30/10/2011 19:37

Awww... That's both really sad and really lovely all at the same time. I'm glad you've found a new one, at least. Good look for the auction (no one bid on any toy dogs in the next few days!!!

SuePurblybiltFromBitsofCorpses · 30/10/2011 19:37

The buyer won't give you a BIN price? After you told them all that? Feckers Sad. Have you set up a sniper thing?

happygilmore · 30/10/2011 19:34

Glad you found it already! I think it's ridiculous that the ebay seller won't do a buy it now, but sure you will win it.

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balletpump · 30/10/2011 19:33

Hi
They are all so similar but the original was found on eBay on Friday night by another lovely poster. The buyer sadly won't pull the auction so we are bidding for it at the moment!! Until Friday I had rarely used facebook, posted on a forum or been on eBay so if nothing else and pretty darn good on the Internet now!!
Thank you again for looking- he is so similar to both a jelly cat and marks dlyan but he is not quite one!
DS was asking about him today- he suggested the dog is having a big poo on the pier! For those who know the dogs name you must be wondering what kind of child he is and what kind of loopy parents we are!!!!!

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nenevomito · 30/10/2011 19:30

I just hope the OP sees it as comparing it to the photos I'm positive its the same one.

happygilmore · 30/10/2011 18:51

oh I hope it is! Hate to think of a child without a toy, my DD loves her bunny more than us. Maybe they would do a buy it now if it is?

nenevomito · 30/10/2011 18:27

That looks exactly like it happygilmore (the second one)

Hungrydragon · 30/10/2011 13:07

the noses aren't right on these though Sad

Hungrydragon · 30/10/2011 13:06

buy it now 32cm

Hungrydragon · 30/10/2011 13:03

on buy it now

iscream · 30/10/2011 09:13

Darn, just saw his feet are not the same. :(

iscream · 30/10/2011 09:11

Is this the same dog?

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balletpump · 30/10/2011 08:48

Completely understand the Toy Story woe- I keep thinking of dog like Lotso- before he goes bad! Not helped by the fact it poured down last night! Will try road sweepers tomorrow- great idea.
We have emailed the buyer including this link and although they have been very sympathetic and also have IDed the dog they won't sell now(fair enough)- so a long week ahead!

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iscream · 30/10/2011 06:07

Has this guy been posted yet?
<a class="break-all" href="http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=Puppy+Mutt+Dog+JellyCat&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1429&bih=862&tbm=isch&tbnid=V4Sw4-QmklKQEM:&imgrefurl=cgi.ebay.com/16-JellyCat-Bunglie-MUTT-Cream-Brown-PUPPY-Dog-Plush-/230620132953&docid=yVyLeqJEus9brM&itg=1&imgurl=i.ebayimg.com/t/16-JellyCat-Bunglie-MUTT-Cream-Brown-PUPPY-Dog-Plush-/00/%2524%28KGrHqF,!icE2LgF9Fi8BNyW2nHOzQ~~0_3.JPG&w=500&h=698&ei=O-msTqDSG-bv0gGq9dydDw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=1192&vpy=298&dur=8449&hovh=265&hovw=190&tx=113&ty=117&sig=104096946434130193324&page=1&tbnh=164&tbnw=119&start=0&ndsp=28&ved=1t:429,r:13,s:0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.google.ca/imgres?q=Puppy+Mutt+Dog+JellyCat&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1429&bih=862&tbm=isch&tbnid=V4Sw4-QmklKQEM:&imgrefurl=cgi.ebay.com/16-JellyCat-Bunglie-MUTT-Cream-Brown-PUPPY-Dog-Plush-/230620132953&docid=yVyLeqJEus9brM&itg=1&imgurl=i.ebayimg.com/t/16-JellyCat-Bunglie-MUTT-Cream-Brown-PUPPY-Dog-Plush-/00/%2524%28KGrHqF,!icE2LgF9Fi8BNyW2nHOzQ~~0_3.JPG&w=500&h=698&ei=O-msTqDSG-bv0gGq9dydDw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=1192&vpy=298&dur=8449&hovh=265&hovw=190&tx=113&ty=117&sig=104096946434130193324&page=1&tbnh=164&tbnw=119&start=0&ndsp=28&ved=1t:429,r:13,s:0

www.ebay.ca/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190357281819&clk_rvr_id=278215348135&item=190357281819&vectorid=229529

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Boyds-Collection-Plush-White-Brown-Flat-Puppy-Dog-/260798666369?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb8cfd681

www.buzzillions.com/reviews/boyds-bears-patches-brown-tan-dog-15-reviews

Haggyoldclothbatspus · 30/10/2011 00:28

Its not very exciting, but Im sure I could send a postcard from historic Colchester if you like.
I know its a long shot, but have you tried contacting the road sweepers? Ive got a friend who does this, and kids toys dont get thrown away immediately, they adorn her cart for a few days first to see if they get rescued!

3cutedarlings · 29/10/2011 23:36

Aww MN at its finest again :) Balletpump Regarding the ebay seller, ask them to add a buy it now to the Auction, im sure if you explain the situation they'll be happy to and then you dont have to wait the 6 days for the auction to end.

kipperandtiger · 29/10/2011 23:17

Radiohelen - shouldn't laugh but the Titanic analogy is kind of funny in a dark humour sort of way.

TheSandstoneCat · 29/10/2011 22:52

Would be happy to send a postcard from Brussels explaining his part in the new Tintin film if you want to pm me!! Also a loving mother to an only boy so know just how you feel. xxx

radiohelen · 29/10/2011 22:47

Aw Ballet - only just seen this. I hope you get it sorted one way or the other. It's awful to see little ones distressed. The ebay dog looks a good match if you don't find him.
Toy Story has a lot to answer for! I spent an afternoon with tears and tea wracked with guilt over dumping a load of tiny broken plastic soldiers in the bin. Sending them off to the "INCINERATOR"... I had visions of them shaking hands like the musicians on the Titanic... "it's been an honour serving with you sir"... as they go over the edge into the flames.

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