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NEWBIES PLEASE READ - What's the deal with Goodmama?
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Are they really that great?
They're ok. GMs fit some babies better than others, some people like the quality better than others, there's a competitive buy/sell/trade market for them, and all put together that's why there's a craze for them.
Other fitteds work just as well, they're just not as popular.
They're fitteds? Why are you buying cute prints if you're going to cover them up? (Several answers)
Yes, they're fitteds and you will need a cover. However, some people like to let their babies run around coverless to let the butt breathe. Others liken it to the reason why we buy pretty underwear, because we like to.
We use fitteds because they are breathable & absorbent! It doesn't matter if they have prints (like GMs) or if they don't (like the sbish) we would still use fitteds either way. The prints are just fun for me. Also, I figure DD will like them once she gets older - just like my step son likes to wear batman & toy story undies rather than plain white. That's my reasoning for the cute designs!
Why are GM fitteds more expensive than other diapers?
Fitteds in general are made entirely of natural fibers, which are more expensive than synthetic fibers. They are also hand made by WAHMs making fair wages. So time and labor are factored into the price. The prices of GMs are higher than other brands because of the high demand for them.
How can you justify spending so much on one diaper?!
Goodmamas (currently) have a high resale value.
How do I know the name of previous prints? How do you guys come up with print names for your GM ISO lists?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/12463215@N00/
https://gmlist.livejournal.com/
When does Goodmama stock?
She stocks every Friday. It?s usually around 11am Mountain time, but not always.
Where does the stocking take place?
https://shop.thegoodmama.com
Where and when are the previews?
Previews usually happen every Thursday, but not always. They can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/goodmamadiapers
How do I get one on stocking day?
Do I have to check out right away?
Yes. Very very quickly. The diaper is not yours until you have finished paying. If you leave it in your cart and someone else pays before you, you will loose it.
Do I have to pay separate shipping for each?
Yep. There are several cotton velours stocked on the page already. If you want some of those, load up your cart with them first and then when the print you want comes up, check out immediately.
How does it work when one person stalks for another person? Why do people do that?
GMs sell out in literally seconds, and people who have faster internet connections have better luck scoring them. Also, GM stalking happens somewhat unannounced, and sometimes a person has a thing or two to do on a Friday and can't sit around on their computer hitting refresh for hours on end. For these reasons, sometimes, one person will pitch in and stalk for another.
If I have someone stalk for me can gm ship it directly to me? Or does it have to go to the other person first?
Goodmama cannot change shipping addresses. There are a lot of people stalking for eachother. If they let address changes happen, it would be a logistical nightmare. For this reason, you will have to have the mama who stalked for you ship the diaper to you when they recieve it. Be prepared to pay extra to cover the shipping to you and paypal fees so that your "stalker" isn't out money.
How long does it take to get my Goodmama?
4-6 weeks from stocking date. Some ?stragglers? (already made diapers from previous stockings) can ship earlier than 4-6 weeks.
They're ok. GMs fit some babies better than others, some people like the quality better than others, there's a competitive buy/sell/trade market for them, and all put together that's why there's a craze for them.
Other fitteds work just as well, they're just not as popular.
They're fitteds? Why are you buying cute prints if you're going to cover them up? (Several answers)
Yes, they're fitteds and you will need a cover. However, some people like to let their babies run around coverless to let the butt breathe. Others liken it to the reason why we buy pretty underwear, because we like to.
We use fitteds because they are breathable & absorbent! It doesn't matter if they have prints (like GMs) or if they don't (like the sbish) we would still use fitteds either way. The prints are just fun for me. Also, I figure DD will like them once she gets older - just like my step son likes to wear batman & toy story undies rather than plain white. That's my reasoning for the cute designs!
Why are GM fitteds more expensive than other diapers?
Fitteds in general are made entirely of natural fibers, which are more expensive than synthetic fibers. They are also hand made by WAHMs making fair wages. So time and labor are factored into the price. The prices of GMs are higher than other brands because of the high demand for them.
How can you justify spending so much on one diaper?!
Goodmamas (currently) have a high resale value.
How do I know the name of previous prints? How do you guys come up with print names for your GM ISO lists?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/12463215@N00/
https://gmlist.livejournal.com/
When does Goodmama stock?
She stocks every Friday. It?s usually around 11am Mountain time, but not always.
Where does the stocking take place?
https://shop.thegoodmama.com
Where and when are the previews?
Previews usually happen every Thursday, but not always. They can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/goodmamadiapers
How do I get one on stocking day?
- Go to the website (https://shop.thegoodmama.com/) and set up an account.
- Before stocking starts, make sure you are logged in to your account.
- Go to the 'diapers' page.
- Use your F5 key or 'refresh' icon on your browser to keep updating the available dipes until the one you want shows with 'add to cart'
- Once added to your cart, check out as fast as you can if paying via credit card or at least get to paypal so it does not get taken from your cart on the goodmama site.
Do I have to check out right away?
Yes. Very very quickly. The diaper is not yours until you have finished paying. If you leave it in your cart and someone else pays before you, you will loose it.
Do I have to pay separate shipping for each?
Yep. There are several cotton velours stocked on the page already. If you want some of those, load up your cart with them first and then when the print you want comes up, check out immediately.
How does it work when one person stalks for another person? Why do people do that?
GMs sell out in literally seconds, and people who have faster internet connections have better luck scoring them. Also, GM stalking happens somewhat unannounced, and sometimes a person has a thing or two to do on a Friday and can't sit around on their computer hitting refresh for hours on end. For these reasons, sometimes, one person will pitch in and stalk for another.
If I have someone stalk for me can gm ship it directly to me? Or does it have to go to the other person first?
Goodmama cannot change shipping addresses. There are a lot of people stalking for eachother. If they let address changes happen, it would be a logistical nightmare. For this reason, you will have to have the mama who stalked for you ship the diaper to you when they recieve it. Be prepared to pay extra to cover the shipping to you and paypal fees so that your "stalker" isn't out money.
How long does it take to get my Goodmama?
4-6 weeks from stocking date. Some ?stragglers? (already made diapers from previous stockings) can ship earlier than 4-6 weeks.
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Re: NEWBIES PLEASE READ - What's the deal with Goodmama?
Not tired, we're just trying to cut down the clutter on the board on Fridays. The chatter was getting overwhelming for everyone.
Ah, I guess I haven't been around on a Friday.
I actually have plans every fri morning (story time) so I miss the stockings too. Think of all the money I save!
I have a new question, now that GM is putting up her prints on the site early (with stocking times) I see that they range in price. Do you know if that's arbitrary or is it based on the cost of the print? Something else?
There are theories that she prices based on popularity on the FB page. From what I've seen the less expensive fabrics are usually the higher priced diapers. She is either a marketing/ economics genius when it comes to pricing or just super lucky.
I'm glad you posted this, I was curious, especially after I checked out the site and saw the prices. They are super cute but since I'm on my last baby there's no way I could justify it. Still, if they resale well...
They resale well now. Like beanie babies, pogs, pokemon... collectibles of any kind can vary widely in price over time, and buying at the height of a craze is unlikely to be the point to make (or retain) money.
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Ditto. I have a feeling the market will crash soon. They'll still hold their value well, but not like it is at the moment.
Gretchen Evie, born 7/8/2012 at 35w5d
Very helpful! I haven't been able to justify spending so much on one diaper when other brands are comparable, but I've just recently started purchasing fitteds and I'm in love. Maybe someday soon I'll splurge.
BFP #1 9/7/10, EDD 5/14/11, Violet born 5/27/11.
BFP #2 4/9/12, EDD 12/16/12, M/C Rory 4/24/12.
BFP #3 10/6/12, EDD 6/16/12., Matilda born 6/17/13.