Need opinion on AstroMart deal gone bad

Hi Guys,

I recently had an AstroMart deal go real bad on me and want to get some objective opinions. I have bought and sold many items and honestly this is the first deal that has gone bad, which is GOOD I guess. Mostly I have met real nice, honest folks so far.

Here is the deal I replied to an ad for a AP finder bracket and aked if PayPal was OK answer was no (flag I know). But guy was in same state, seemed OK and had good references so I did deal. Sent out Cerified Funds to him and here we are 2 weeks later and no finder bracket. I have been emailing him and trying to work out but guys last few emails basically have said "TOO BAD" I shipped it and thats that. But he refuses to provide proof of delivery or do anything for me. Furhter this guy goes ahead and leaves me negative feedback because I left feedback saying he did not complete deal (THE TRUTH).

Its a small amount and I was even willing to split it with the guy but now he is blowing me off and is beligerent. What would you do next?? Can't beleive he's gonna make me sue/report him to USPS for fraud but now I am really getting mad.

I agree with the others that the seller ought to do at least a little more in the form of how/when it was shipped, as well as be a little nicer. But also keep in mind the mail is always slower this time of year.

OK, I have sat back and watched this circus go on and as every one else I have my two cents to put in. For one thing I know the alleged perpetrator personally so you may wish to ignore my comments, so be it! I know for a fact that this person would not try to get by on a $65 dollar transaction, give me a break! I have had many items I have shipped over this holiday, and they have taken two to three times the shipping time. I am appalled at the petty $%#@$&* I have seen on this forum about this transaction. You should never have brought this $%*&^#@ to the forum. Take care of this with the person or go to Herb.

What did you do to work out with the seller about it not coming, or did you even give it a chance? I have to admit on my transactions that did not show up in time, I offered a refund, but that is me. I have seen many transactions on AM that if you did not request and pay for insurance then it was your risk. Over the Christmas holiday the time frame talked about for this transaction to ship is a joke! Get over it. I know I am going to get slammed for this, but I will not stand by and see this kind of treatment for someone I know does not deserve it. Please let us know if you get it in the mail! I for one will start requesting payment for verified shipping, so I know when someone gets my package. So far I have been lucky eating the cheap parcel post shipping.

As for Paypal, to each their own. I see it as good way to get cash to a seller ASAP to close a deal. I have a guaranteed/verified/checking Paypal account, and I have the basic account where I cannot receive credit card transactions, but I do not pay a cent to Paypal. To me it is just like sending a check, just faster.

Signed

Peter Haviland in Tampa, FL

Herb,

Please, to paraphrase Rodney Dangerfield, take this thread.... somewhere.

Hasn't this thread gone on long enough?

Forrest