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Old 21-08-2008, 04:13 PM
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I purchased an item via the classifieds and payed by paypal - the sell said that they would post 1st class recorded the next day, which was Tuesday. The item has not arrived and when I contacted the seller they said I should wait until next week. When I asked for the tracking number they said they hadnt bothered to send recorded or get a reciept for postage and that I should wait

I have opened a paypal dispute and have told the seller I will close it an apologise if the item arrives - am I being harsh

I am also concerned becuase this person also has other high value items for sale in the classifieds and I dont want people to get ripped off. But I also cant be sure they are not telling the truth.

The person has hatchling status and no real profile on the forum

wouldnt mind a bit of advice
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Old 21-08-2008, 04:15 PM
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they were obviously lazy cheasp skates if they said they'd send it first class but didnt and didnt even get a reciept. Keep the dispute! I would, I think their attitude stinks!
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Old 21-08-2008, 04:16 PM
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personally I think you're right.
they told you they'd do one thing and changed their minds. if I was selling I'd have done what I said and checked with the post office, not tell you to wait. my post office always issues receipts too, for any post
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Old 21-08-2008, 04:16 PM
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I'd be careful, keep that dispute open. Also check the post office in case they have it there! If it was sent 1st class, it definately shouldn't take more than a week to arrive. If you still get nothing, make a paypal claim!
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Old 21-08-2008, 04:19 PM
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name the person to stop other buyers getting caught out. If the seller is genuine they should have nothing to worry about.
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Old 21-08-2008, 04:23 PM
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Thats where I am in a quandry I dont want others to get caught out but I could also be being overcautios and I dont want to sling mud where it isnt due.


I think that If it does not arrive tomorrow I will speak to a mod about naming the OP - I think thats fair???????
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Old 21-08-2008, 06:02 PM
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Thats what i-trader is for.
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Old 21-08-2008, 07:35 PM
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Keep paypal thing open hun
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Old 21-08-2008, 09:30 PM
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oooh this is getting worse the op has now asked me to wait til monday before doing anything else. I am really concerned that I will get ripped and over the weekend other people will buy things and get ripped. The really pi$$y thing is that this was supposed to be a present for my son who has to go into hospital over the weekend to have a major operation on his spine - I am already stressed and dont need anymore hassle and also wont be here after saturday to sort it out. Tomorrow pm I will either apologise or name and shame.
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Old 21-08-2008, 09:36 PM
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Quote:
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Thats what i-trader is for.

dont quite understand what that means
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