Over regular
- 30 Aug, 2024
- The Hamester
- Rattle Bag
You sell bags.
I bought one from you.
Now you email me every two weeks. About bags. I’ve got one. You sold it to me.
Seriously. You know that. If anyone knows about the bags I have, it’s you.
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