What is the proper amount of time to wait before posting that someone is a bad trader? I have sent out 2 armies to 2 different people that recieved them last week. I know because I got tracking numbers for both. Now its a week and a half later. One army is on the way and the other one hasn't been shipped yet. Also the one that has been shipped didn't have a tracking number so I don't know if its actually been shipped or not. I realize that I have the lower rating and the unofficial rule is that I ship first. I did that and provided tracking numbers.
Am I freaking out for no reason or should I be concerned?
What to do?
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themailedfist ( 210 )
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Re: What to do?
Two weeks is about when I start wondering. Sooner if they don't answer PMs.
...unless they aren't in the US. Overseas mail CAN be really slow for all sorts of reasons.
And also take into account the severe weather the Midwest US has been having. That can cause delays, but hopefully the lines of communication stay open. When people stop replying to PMs that is greater cause for concern,
--Robert
...unless they aren't in the US. Overseas mail CAN be really slow for all sorts of reasons.
And also take into account the severe weather the Midwest US has been having. That can cause delays, but hopefully the lines of communication stay open. When people stop replying to PMs that is greater cause for concern,
--Robert
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porkuslime ( 3094 )
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Re: What to do?
also.. how much higher were the other traders? 4-10 points? or.. 50? I would cut more slack the higher the rating is.
Also.. where are you posting from/to? If you can put your location in the UCP, it would help a bit.
-P
Also.. where are you posting from/to? If you can put your location in the UCP, it would help a bit.
-P
2+2=5 for sufficiently large values of 2.
If you don't have your Location listed in your User Control Panel, why not take a second and update it? It will let your trading partners know where you are from the beginning.
I use the Unofficial Porkuslime Trading Guidelines - if you have way less refs.. you ship first.
Folks I am awaiting a ref from.. Zack
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If you don't have your Location listed in your User Control Panel, why not take a second and update it? It will let your trading partners know where you are from the beginning.
I use the Unofficial Porkuslime Trading Guidelines - if you have way less refs.. you ship first.
Folks I am awaiting a ref from.. Zack
USPS Mail Fraud
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
http://www.40korigins.com - Bringing 40k events to the Origins Game Fair!
Re: What to do?
I traded with this fellow and there were other concerns in his life.however it has been a month and I have never received what I traded for in the first place. I understand that being new you send your trade first. I was given a tracking number that does not work as well. As for the other person I traded with I paid upfront which was a mistake because now I am getting no responses from my pms and looks like I am out what I traded. I try to give people the benefit of the doubt but its when people does stuff like this that it makes it extremely hard to trade on sites such as this.
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MagickalMemories ( 832 )
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Re: What to do?
BTR.
Post it. Now's the time.
Eric
Post it. Now's the time.
Eric
Lower rating? You ship first.
Give me a sense of humor Lord. Give me the grace to see a joke.
To get some humor out of life and pass it on to other folk.
I think what this situation needs is some imagination.
"...I'm a nerd, and I'm here tonight to stand up for the rights of other nerds.” – Gilbert Lowell
Want my help with a BTR or backout? All messages sent/posted should be in CHRONOLOGICAL order. Otherwise, I just won't read it.
Give me a sense of humor Lord. Give me the grace to see a joke.
To get some humor out of life and pass it on to other folk.
I think what this situation needs is some imagination.
"...I'm a nerd, and I'm here tonight to stand up for the rights of other nerds.” – Gilbert Lowell
Want my help with a BTR or backout? All messages sent/posted should be in CHRONOLOGICAL order. Otherwise, I just won't read it.
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gpfredette ( 720 )
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Re: What to do?
Good day,
I would highly suggest reading these posts: viewtopic.php?f=34&t=103202 & viewtopic.php?f=34&t=71 before posting your BTR - just to make sure you do it in an appropriate manner.
Thank you,
I would highly suggest reading these posts: viewtopic.php?f=34&t=103202 & viewtopic.php?f=34&t=71 before posting your BTR - just to make sure you do it in an appropriate manner.
Thank you,
Williams, AZ
Home of the Historic Grand Canyon Railroad
If you don't have your Location listed in your User Control Panel, why not take a second and update it? It will let your trading partners know where you are from the beginning.
Lower Rating ships/pays first.
My Refs: ref_view.php?user_id=14243
Home of the Historic Grand Canyon Railroad
If you don't have your Location listed in your User Control Panel, why not take a second and update it? It will let your trading partners know where you are from the beginning.
Lower Rating ships/pays first.
My Refs: ref_view.php?user_id=14243
Re: What to do?
The matter was resolved all is well.