Haven't heard back from Seller

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Anybody hear from forum member CR4CX3R? I sent him money for a PZ International statue 8 days ago that he was selling from this forum and have not heard back from him as to when or if he shipped it, the non-communication is making me a little nervous, and he still has pending on the item instead of sold on his thread. Communication was good till I paid, then nothing. I have written emails and private messages from this forum. Maybe something is wrong, I am trying to be patient, how long should I wait before getting a hold of Paypal? Am I over-reacting? I am used to some communication after the agreed price and payment.

 

[pixletwin]

The guy has been a member for a week, posted 50 and then sold you a statue?

I would be surprised if this ended well. Sorry but you should be smarter.

 

[Darth Cruel]

Hopefully you sent the money through paypal.


Even if you sent it as a gift, they can open a claim on it. They have done that for me.

 

[thenammagazine]

The guy has been a member for a week, posted 50 and then sold you a statue?

I would be surprised if this ended well. Sorry but you should be smarter.

File a PayPal claim ASAP and hope for the best. You're likely screwed, but a measly 8 days and PP might be able to get your cash back.

Do a little bit of research on the seller next time. Especially if it's a grail piece. And don't be afraid to ask your fellow freaks about a seller. If what Pix said is true, it should've been obvious.

 

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It says he has been a member since 2008, He has over 250 posts, I saw where he bought this statue from this forum, so he looked legit. Thanks for the advice guys.

 

[pixletwin]

Oops sorry I misread. Still, the guy has 1 feedback.

If this were ebay would you buy from someone with lots of sudden activity selling high end stuff?

Really I hope I am wrong though.

I would cancel the transaction ASAP and get your money.

 

[Boba Ben]

I'd do the paypal dispute if I were you. Has he been on the forum since you sent payment to him?

 

[steven.giunta]

I would give him a couple more days,maybe he had an emergency.I relize its a scary thing but I would see if he has been on the forum if so tell him what you plan to do and give him a couple days to respond.

 

[Darth Cruel]

Did you pay through paypal?

 

[thenammagazine]

Did you pay through paypal?

3rd to last sentence of post #1.

 

[Jen]

I would go ahead and start a claim. The seller hasn't been on the board since the 28th. You can hold off on escalating it for a few more days, if you want to give him the benefit of the doubt. But he really should have made some kind of contact with you by now.

 

[EVILFACE]

I would give him a couple more days,maybe he had an emergency.I relize its a scary thing but I would see if he has been on the forum if so tell him what you plan to do and give him a couple days to respond.

Yea one of those emergencies that always come up as soon as a PayPal payment is made.

 

[Phil Sierra]

I would give him a couple more days,maybe he had an emergency.I relize its a scary thing but I would see if he has been on the forum if so tell him what you plan to do and give him a couple days to respond.

Couple of more days? Emergency?

To the OP: You file that claim and you do it fast. Forget that being nice or give him some leeway crap. This is your hard earned money.

 

[thenammagazine]

Yea one of those emergencies that always come up as soon as a PayPal payment is made.

Funny how that always happens. Especially with backlogged customizers.

 

[[email protected]]

I contacted Paypal, opened a claim, I hope its not an emergency, but no communication at all, that is messed up

 

[pixletwin]

I contacted Paypal, opened a claim, I hope its not an emergency, but no communication at all, that is messed up

Agreed. You are doing the 100% appropriate thing to protect your interests.

 

[Wanderer]

Funny how that always happens. Especially with backlogged customizers.

Good luck m8

 

[[email protected]]

Well fellow freaks, still nothing from "CR4CX3R", no statue, after I paid, no communication, nothing, I really wanted that statue, oh well, escalated claim with Paypal, this stinks, I guess no PZ for me Why can't people be honest in this world?

 

[Vader AL]

Well fellow freaks, still nothing from "CR4CX3R", no statue, after I paid, no communication, nothing, I really wanted that statue, oh well, escalated claim with Paypal, this stinks, I guess no PZ for me Why can't people be honest in this world?

Honor isn't a cherished commodity any more to most.

Good luck with it.

 

[Hamanu]

Well fellow freaks, still nothing from "CR4CX3R", no statue, after I paid, no communication, nothing, I really wanted that statue, oh well, escalated claim with Paypal, this stinks, I guess no PZ for me Why can't people be honest in this world?

IMO, about 10% of people are genuinely good, or, what most people would sarcastically call "dumb and naive," 10% are natural scumbags, and the remaining 80% are kept in line by fear of punishment.

Therefore, if they think they can get away with it, chances are, 90% are likely to screw you if they don't think it'll backfire on them.

Personally, I'd like paypal/ebay/interpol/copyright office and the like to operate at 100% efficiency so everyone would be on their best behavior, and the global market might function smoothly if that were the case.