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[DeepSeaReefer7]

i made a deal with someone here on the forum for an assortment of items for an AIO setup
we made the agreement over the weekend and i sent payment Monday just before noon via Venmo, he said he would ship Tuesday, and that was the last i heard from him i sent him multiple messages with no response. i don't want to jump the gun, but its been 5 or so days, should i give him more time?

 

[Crabs McJones]

Hi @DeepSeaReefer7

Best thing you can do is create a feedback thread stating your side of the transaction and tag the user in it. And if no response is recieved file a claim with venmo and your credit card company.
Feedback can be left here :

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/seller-trader-feedback.11/
Good luck and have a nice day :)

Crabs

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

i made a deal with someone here on the forum for an assortment of items for an AIO setup
we made the agreement over the weekend and i sent payment Monday just before noon via Venmo, he said he would ship Tuesday, and that was the last i heard from him i sent him multiple messages with no response. i don't want to jump the gun, but its been 5 or so days, should i give him more time?

you shouldn’t have waited until wednesday, even!!

 

[Florida Sunshine]

Only acceptable if they live in an area affected by Dorian.
Down here that has thrown off everybody's schedule. They could have evacuated because of the storm or anything else if they are in the SE US.

 

[DeepSeaReefer7]

Only acceptable if they live in an area affected by Dorian.
Down here that has thrown off everybody's schedule. They could have evacuated because of the storm or anything else if they are in the SE US.

He is from Mass

 

[vetteguy53081]

Wow. doesn't take much to acknowledge.
Here , I sold three items in 4 days and theyre all shipped out Priority.. . . . And I work nights 12-13 hrs /day

 

[DeepSeaReefer7]

Just made a new thread thanks everyone
Venmo doesnt do secured payments like paypal.
Not sure what I'm going to do.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Just made a new thread thanks everyone
Venmo doesnt do secured payments like paypal.
Not sure what I'm going to do.

also make sure you tag the user in your post, that way they get a notification of the thread.

 

[DeepSeaReefer7]

also make sure you tag the user in your post, that way they get a notification of the thread.

Thanks I think I did it right

 

[Crabs McJones]

Thanks I think I did it right

Nope, you'll want to tag him by typing in @ and then his name, for example you would be @DeepSeaReefer7

 

[Silver14SS]

General advice:
Pay with services that offer protection.
Never send as a gift, friends & family, whatever.
Don’t buy from people whose only forum posts are offering to sell you stuff.
Ask for pictures of the stuff you are buying.
Contact their local law enforcement if you have their name and address.

 

[vetteguy53081]

General advice:
Pay with services that offer protection.
Never send as a gift, friends & family, whatever.
Don’t buy from people whose only forum posts are offering to sell you stuff.
Ask for pictures of the stuff you are buying.
Contact their local law enforcement if you have their name and address.

Good points. In Most jurisdictions, Police will not get involved as this is a civil matter and non-crime such as forgery, theft, etc.
Take Crabs advice and Tag him IMMEDIATELY. He will get the message plus realize many of us are watching to see outcome of this.

 

[DeepSeaReefer7]

Good points. In Most jurisdictions, Police will not get involved as this is a civil matter and non-crime such as forgery, theft, etc.
Take Crabs advice and Tag him IMMEDIATELY. He will get the message plus realize many of us are watching to see outcome of this.

i tagged him in the other official thread

 

[DeepSeaReefer7]

Good news the seller unlocked me and worked it out he has shipped the items today i will add an update after they arrive

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

Good points. In Most jurisdictions, Police will not get involved as this is a civil matter and non-crime such as forgery, theft, etc.
Take Crabs advice and Tag him IMMEDIATELY. He will get the message plus realize many of us are watching to see outcome of this.

not always the case. as ex leo i can tell you this varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. the extent and nature of the situation is also taken into consideration. some departments may not be able to act on the alleged crime, but they may still be willing to take a report. could be useful if it goes to court.