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benjoshua
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Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:19 am

I bought a Dungeon mag several weeks ago and had asked if he was willing to ship by Parcel Post instead of Priority Mail. He said sure. After the auction, I requested an updated invoice. A week passes. I e-mail again saying I want to pay. Nothing. A week passes. Finally, I hear from the guy and apologizes and sends me an invoice for free shipping. I haven't received the mag yet, but see no reason why it won't arrive soon. Patience is indeed key in many of these transactions.

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Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:47 am

bbarsh wrote:
General Rant -

Also, factor in the method of shipment. Media mail takes at least a week in most cases and can take up to two weeks. That is reality. Even first class or parcel post can take up to a week.

Just wanted to second the above comment. I just mailed a box of RPG materials via media mail. I mailed it on Feb. 2 and it finally arrived on Feb 18. It was only going from Southern Maine to New York. So there you go...a real life example of how slow the USPS really is when you don't pay for their high priced delivery services.

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Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:50 am

bspaul41 wrote:
Just wanted to second the above comment. I just mailed a box of RPG materials via media mail. I mailed it on Feb. 2 and it finally arrived on Feb 18. It was only going from Southern Maine to New York. So there you go...a real life example of how slow the USPS really is when you don't pay for their high priced delivery services.

USPS has recently gone through some consolidation and layoffs due to billions of dollars in deficits for their last operating year. Expect mail service to slowly decline over the next decade as people use it less and less, the infrastructure of the USPS crumbles and less people are expected to do more work.

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TheMilford
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Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:52 am

I too cannot get to the PO the day or even two days after an auction closes as I take care of my 3-month-old. But I DO contact the seller and let them know when the item will be going out and any problems I may be having.

This guy is just plain refusing to ship my stuff even after I paid.

The other stuff I haven't made a dispute with... just frustrated at this point.

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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:16 pm

Ok this is just stupid:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0364395536

Should I make a claim against this? He won't reply to me at all. Just asking if it shipped and when, or if he has tracking info... and I get nothing.

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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:20 pm

TheMilford wrote:Ok this is just stupid:

** expired/removed eBay auction **

Should I make a claim against this? He won't reply to me at all. Just asking if it shipped and when, or if he has tracking info... and I get nothing.

Run of bad luck there. It is possible he is just not checking he E-mail

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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:27 pm

For two weeks?

Maybe he's dead.

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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:45 pm

TheMilford wrote:For two weeks?

Maybe he's dead.

Make the claim if it has been two weeks.

Games can get you through times of no money but money can not get you through times of no games!!

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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:47 pm

TheMilford wrote:For two weeks?

Maybe he's dead.

After two weeks I would file a claim with Ebay.

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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 1:44 pm

The guy has not had any feedback for at least 60 days.

I am guessing he is out of action for some reason.

File your claim with ebay and paypal.

I can't see somebody risking negative feedback for a $2 item. I bet he simply cannot get to his email - for whatever reason. I don't think it would be nefarious, but life can be strange...

Could be a dead computer, car accident, family emergency, a whole host of things...

And I could've bought these damn modules off the 1$ rack!!!

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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 2:11 pm

Considering the timeline for this, I would state that the economy may have gotten to him. He may not have access (for many different reasons: foreclosure, lost job) any more and cannot resolve this.

I would suggest that bbarsh has the best advice - File you claim.

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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 2:13 pm

I'd have filed my claim after one week of asking and not getting a response.

Those who can, don't. Those who should not, do.

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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 2:16 pm

serleran wrote:I'd have filed my claim after one week of asking and not getting a response.

Well... cake is being had and eaten too...

I was told I wasn't giving these folks enough time... so I gave this guy and extra week.

bbarsh
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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 4:44 pm

serleran wrote:I'd have filed my claim after one week of asking and not getting a response.

That is because you are bastard, serl. :wink:

And I could've bought these damn modules off the 1$ rack!!!

New modules for your Old School game http://pacesettergames.com/

Everything Pacesetter at http://pacesettergames.blog.com/

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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 4:49 pm

Yes, and one of many reasons I should go to Hell.

:evil

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bbarsh
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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 4:51 pm

serleran wrote:Yes, and one of many reasons I should go to Hell. :evil

Nah, you're alright, Serl. Even if you are from NY. :roll:

And I could've bought these damn modules off the 1$ rack!!!

New modules for your Old School game http://pacesettergames.com/

Everything Pacesetter at http://pacesettergames.blog.com/

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