Ok, long story short. I bought (paypal) a flashlight on May 5, 2011. I did not hear from the seller after he received my payment to confirm it had been shipped, etc. After a few Pm's I got that he mailed it on the 12th and said it should be 5-7 days. No biggie!
On the 20th I sent this email:
> >> Vernaculos, it has been eight days since you said> you> >> shipped the flashlight. I haven't heard from you> and> >> communication has been less than what I would> expect. I> >> have, and always do, like to give people the> benefit of> >> doubt, but am starting to think I have been taken> advantage> >> of. I really don't want to jump to any> conclusions, but will> >> need to file a paypal dispute if I don't have the> flashlight> >> or response by tomorrow.> >> I hope this can be worked out peacefully! I have> spoken> >> with the guy who paid for the Esee and the guy who> paid for> >> the Busse. They are also being very patient.> >> Thanks for your integrity.> >> Mark
Here is the reply (May 21):
> > My stepmother passed away recently, and I haven't been> home, let alone online. I apologize for the> inconvience this may have caused. I mailed the package> "small parcel air", which from previous experience takes a> little over a week.
My response (May 21):
I'm sorry to hear about you stepmother. I was close with my stepdad.So was the package mailed on the 12th like you said or later? It is now the 21st, so that would be 9 days. I paid for it on the 5th. I certainly understand extenuating circumstances as long as communication is present.
3 days later I send (May 24):
> Daniel, I still haven't gotten the> flashlight, nor did you reply to my last email. I paid for> the flashlight on the 5th. You said you mailed it on the> 12th. It is now the 24th. Can you give me an explanation? I> want to be fair. I feel that I have been more than patient.> I either want a refund of $40 or the flashlight. I don't> care which. I am going to file a dispute with paypal by> tomorrow after I check my mailbox unless I hear from you> tonight.> Mark
This was his response (May 25):
If you want an explantion, take it up with the post office. I upheld my end. If the mail is slight, the mail is slight. I mailed your flashlight weeks ago. Anything after that, take it up with the post office. Or launch an investigation. I took care of my end. Go FUCK yourself!
I understand that things happen and hate to post this. I really didn't mean to be a pest, but two other guys that bought from him hadn't receved their packages either and I believe filed a dispute. They seemed very patient also. I was also taking into consideration that it was coming from Canada. I was just going to let it go since I did receive it today (20 days later), but felt that the last comment was a bit rude and wanted to warn anyone doing business that this may be what they can expect. Was I wrong?
On the 20th I sent this email:
> >> Vernaculos, it has been eight days since you said> you> >> shipped the flashlight. I haven't heard from you> and> >> communication has been less than what I would> expect. I> >> have, and always do, like to give people the> benefit of> >> doubt, but am starting to think I have been taken> advantage> >> of. I really don't want to jump to any> conclusions, but will> >> need to file a paypal dispute if I don't have the> flashlight> >> or response by tomorrow.> >> I hope this can be worked out peacefully! I have> spoken> >> with the guy who paid for the Esee and the guy who> paid for> >> the Busse. They are also being very patient.> >> Thanks for your integrity.> >> Mark
Here is the reply (May 21):
> > My stepmother passed away recently, and I haven't been> home, let alone online. I apologize for the> inconvience this may have caused. I mailed the package> "small parcel air", which from previous experience takes a> little over a week.
My response (May 21):
I'm sorry to hear about you stepmother. I was close with my stepdad.So was the package mailed on the 12th like you said or later? It is now the 21st, so that would be 9 days. I paid for it on the 5th. I certainly understand extenuating circumstances as long as communication is present.
3 days later I send (May 24):
> Daniel, I still haven't gotten the> flashlight, nor did you reply to my last email. I paid for> the flashlight on the 5th. You said you mailed it on the> 12th. It is now the 24th. Can you give me an explanation? I> want to be fair. I feel that I have been more than patient.> I either want a refund of $40 or the flashlight. I don't> care which. I am going to file a dispute with paypal by> tomorrow after I check my mailbox unless I hear from you> tonight.> Mark
This was his response (May 25):
If you want an explantion, take it up with the post office. I upheld my end. If the mail is slight, the mail is slight. I mailed your flashlight weeks ago. Anything after that, take it up with the post office. Or launch an investigation. I took care of my end. Go FUCK yourself!
I understand that things happen and hate to post this. I really didn't mean to be a pest, but two other guys that bought from him hadn't receved their packages either and I believe filed a dispute. They seemed very patient also. I was also taking into consideration that it was coming from Canada. I was just going to let it go since I did receive it today (20 days later), but felt that the last comment was a bit rude and wanted to warn anyone doing business that this may be what they can expect. Was I wrong?
