Think I just got scammed

honda610 · #1 11-08-2019, 05:41 PM

As the title says I think I just got scammed. The individual has other items for sale on the buy and sell. I payed via emt. On Friday last week. As agreed he would send a pic of the tracking number as soon as he shipped it. I have not recieved a tracking number or any other feed back for a few days now. He stated he was busy and will send a pic of the tracking number. That was a few days ago. I was going to give the individual to Saturday to reply and either supply the item or refund the money. It should not take 7 days to ship from calgary area to Athabasca. Your thoughts? At least if I had the tracking number it would ease my mind. Or am I just paranoid?

pikergolf · #2 11-08-2019, 05:52 PM

I don't think you are being paranoid, did you check his feedback before you bought?

honda610 · #3 11-08-2019, 06:20 PM

Yes I did check his feed back it wasnt high but all 100 percent from other long time members. He also gave me pics as requested.

russ · #4 11-08-2019, 06:23 PM

You're not being paranoid. It shouldn't take more than 4 days from the farthest parts of the province. However, Canada Post can unintentionally introduce unnecessary stress by misdirecting packages or worse looping the parcel between 2 sorting facilities.

honda610 · #5 11-08-2019, 06:25 PM

I agree canada post can be a mess. The biggest thing is he has ghosted me since Wednesday and has not followed through with the tracking receipt.

spurly · #6 11-08-2019, 06:34 PM

I’d you look at his profile to see if he has been online since then?

honda610 · #7 11-08-2019, 06:37 PM

Yes he was on line at 850 PM on the 6th. So why not answer me ? I'll give him till tommorow then I'll post who he is. If it's in transit fine. A simple tracking number would clear it all up. Thanks to all for the replays and PMs

YYC338 · #8 11-08-2019, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by russ

You're not being paranoid. It shouldn't take more than 4 days from the farthest parts of the province. However, Canada Post can unintentionally introduce unnecessary stress by misdirecting packages or worse looping the parcel between 2 sorting facilities.

The seller hasn't provided any proof that Canada Post has even seen/received the package to try and misdirect it.

Who Da Fisherman · #9 11-09-2019, 11:48 AM

If you do get a response, I can pick it up for you and make sure it gets sent.
WDF

honda610 · #10 11-09-2019, 04:55 PM

Thank you very much. I will try and phone him one more time after supper. I hope he hasn't been in the hospital or something bad. I am trying to give him the benefit of the doubt. But that's fast losing its appeal. On a positive note my 6 year old was with me when we harvested a massive dry doe. She ran off the side of the Athabasca ruger valley....fun times.

BLRBlackLabel · #11 11-10-2019, 10:33 AM

If he’s been on for years and such, I’m sure he’ll pull through on his end. Likely some kind of emergency came up.

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AB2506 · #12 11-10-2019, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BLRBlackLabel

If he’s been on for years and such, I’m sure he’ll pull through on his end. Likely some kind of emergency came up.

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Communication is key.

I got upset once when I felt shipment did not happen as fast as it should have. Turned out the seller had been rear ended and was briefly hospitalized. It would have been nice if he had communicated he had been injured, but he may not have been able to or it may not have been his number one priority.

Bottom line I eventually received the pistol, it just took 10-12 days for shipping due to the accident.

FishOutOfWater · #13 11-10-2019, 03:00 PM

I had sold a barrel here a couple weeks ago, but ended up taking an extra week to get it sent out to the buyer due a to workplace accident & subsequent hospitalization/surgery.

The buyer contacted me to ask about the delay, but I did respond to explain only because I was able to and I felt guilty for not being able to get to the Post Office.

Took an extra 4-5 days to mail it to him.

YMMV

Red Bullets · #14 11-10-2019, 03:27 PM

A tracking number would settle everything. And don't put it past Canada Post to screw up. I recently sent a package from Edmonton to Lethbridge and Canada Post decided it needed to be transported through the Surrey, BC to get to Lethbridge. And I paid more to have it shipped in 2 days. Took 6 or 7 days. I sent the buyer the tracking number so he knew it wasn't my mistake.

boah · #15 11-10-2019, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Bullets

A tracking number would settle everything. And don't put it past Canada Post to screw up. I recently sent a package from Edmonton to Lethbridge and Canada Post decided it needed to be transported through the Surrey, BC to get to Lethbridge. And I paid more to have it shipped in 2 days. Took 6 or 7 days. I sent the buyer the tracking number so he knew it wasn't my mistake.

There is a form to fill out to refund your shipping charges if the item doesn’t show on time.

BLRBlackLabel · #16 11-10-2019, 08:18 PM

That is one of the big advantages to selling on this forum. There is a lot less chance of being scammed if you are dealing with one of the long term members.

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YYC338 · #17 11-10-2019, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BLRBlackLabel

That is one of the big advantages to selling on this forum. There is a lot less chance of being scammed if you are dealing with one of the long term members.

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I don't get where you're coming from. Isn't the OP saying he was scammed by a member of this forum???

expedition · #18 11-10-2019, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BLRBlackLabel

That is one of the big advantages to selling on this forum. There is a lot less chance of being scammed if you are dealing with one of the long term members.

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Huh ?

cody c · #19 11-12-2019, 10:17 AM

Your probably fine, 7 working days, or 7 days (which is only 5 working days).

Some folks have enough easy transactions that they are kinda slack about stuff, like shipping the day of the sale or sending a snapshot of the tracking number right away.

honda610 · #20 11-12-2019, 10:29 AM

Good morning I have sent him a couple more messages via PM and text. He has not been on ao since the 6th. The item has not showed up yet. Sooo either he has had an emergency/ etc. Or I got scammed. He told me he shipped it on the 1st of November. I wont be holding my breath. On a positive note my 8 year old daughter and I went out and did a successful sneak on a small buck by using the wind and coming in the back side of the field via a cutline. I gave her the choice and she said hes to small dad let him live. We were cold and smiling when we got back to the truck. She already realizes it's not all about pulling the trigger but the time with family out doors that's important.
Always gotta look at the bright side.
Have a safe fall folks

Tactical Lever · #21 11-12-2019, 11:24 AM

Saw the feedback... A little quick on the draw, I think.

I don't get the feeling that he's scamming, just not a super active AO member.

Hope you get it soon.

BLRBlackLabel · #22 11-13-2019, 09:05 PM

Still not sure if he’s been scammed (let’s hope for the best) but the multiple stories of people coming through in the end does show that being scammed isn’t common on here. That was my point. This is the first instance I have heard of someone MAYBE being scammed by a long term member. I know I would feel better dealing with a long term member from the forum vs a person off of most common ad sites.

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6.5 shooter · #23 11-14-2019, 06:26 PM

Check to see if he has been banned?? it happens to the best of us....

honda610 · #24 11-16-2019, 06:44 AM

Good morning everyone. It has been over 10 days since Brad8210 was online I have recieved great advice and help from Ao members. He has not been banned, will not pick up the phone or answer texts. He was on Ao this morning at 1:18 pm. I sent him another PM. We will see. This would be 15 days today the package has been in the mail. If it was sent.
Have a good weekend

Wolftrapper · #25 11-16-2019, 06:57 AM

Best of luck. I sure hope it's just a misunderstanding or something.

wmd · #26 11-16-2019, 07:03 AM

If you have his phone number and name i would go to the rcmp.

spurly · #27 11-16-2019, 10:43 AM

Looks like Brad was on here yesterday afternoon, so he is still lurking. No excuse not to get hold of you Honda.

sns2 · #28 11-16-2019, 10:53 AM

Quit screwing around and call the cops. Sounds like you are getting shafted. Seriously.

Hawken54 · #29 12-13-2019, 11:00 AM

I send the money but dont give them the password until i have a pic of the order and the postage and tracking number on it. Then they get the password and send it.

AndrewM · #30 12-13-2019, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawken54

I send the money but dont give them the password until i have a pic of the order and the postage and tracking number on it. Then they get the password and send it.

So they are stuck trusting you? Doesn’t seem that safe as a sender. Tough part is scammers can’t really be stopped. They will get what is coming to them eventually.