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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Sorry to hear about this poor transaction. I have had nothing but positive transactions here at CCF and there have been dozens of them. The thing you did correctly was use Regular PayPal which protects you to the extent that the seller has to deliver or you get your money back.
Back to the original issue of stamps on Priority Mail. Stamps are perfectly acceptable on Priority Mail, but you lose tracking ability and can't deposit over 13 ounces in a stamped package in a drop box - it must be hand delivered to a postal employee or representative thereof. Plus, anyone selling online has to have access to a printer so they print labels (and save money) through PayPal or the USPS website.
So.....you definitely got the runaround and this seller needs to be "outed" so others of us do not fall victim. Please out the seller here or PM me with their username. Best of luck getting your package this week!
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Interesting, when I put the tracking # in the USPS system, it came up NOT FOUND. Normally it might show ACCEPTED with no other information on day one. I think I will wait until tomorrow, and try the tracking number one more time, and if it doesn't show I'm not messing around any more. Will cancel deal and immediately open cases with paypal and Capital One. I have all the details documented. Not sure what he is trying to do, but it's sophomoric at best, and criminal at worst. I'll PM you with his username, and out him if I have to open cases. Thanks. Ed.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I got the message Ed, thank you. NOT FOUND will sometimes display in USPS tracking similar to, "Electronic Shipping Information Received". Until a USPS employee scans the label and then you get ACCEPTED or Acceptance. Sellers should be vigilant on having their insured shipments scanned for acceptance else they may be out of luck if the package comes up missing. Without an "Acceptance" scan your insurance is not activated. I never drop high value, insured shipments in drop boxes but rather have a USPS employee scan them. It adds peace of mind for me as the seller and should for the buyer too, if they check online tracking.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yeah, I learned that lesson. Nothing over $10 in value will go into a drop box from me.....everything else gets hand scanned. Plus, I like the receipt in my hand that it was scanned. Tomorrow should be interesting. What makes me suspicious is that after all this you'd think that he'd make sure it was scanned in. Even If I get the package, that's only the first hurdle. I have to make sure all 9 slabbed coins are the correct date and grade. Will definitely have to rethink paypal transactions in the future.
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02/25/2014 12:50 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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Paypals the best way you get protection through that
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7375 Posts |
Baseball, you're right. I was talking about possibly in the future only using ebay, and of course paypal too, but not just paypal alone. I should have explained better. Ed |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Yea I mean it is what it is, theres just bad apples out there. Its not that hard to get to the post office and mail something. Unless you get put in the hospital someone really shouldnt be selling if they cant be bothered to ship something out in a timely fashion. Id bet youd have better luck with the people who regularly sell on ebay since they make frequent trips to the PO anyway |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Well, something is actually on it's way. I'll be shocked if all the coins are correct. Almost looking for a reason to send them back. Feel like I need a shower.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Coins finally arrived 3 weeks to the day from payment. They are the correct ones too. What a relief. Thanks for the support. Awesome forum.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I thought they stopped delivering via horses, maybe Paul Revere brought it down by horseback.. You must be relieved that's had to be stressful.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10982 Posts |
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Coins finally arrived 3 weeks to the day from payment. They are the correct ones too. What a relief. Thanks for the support. Awesome forum.  Good to hear! |
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Valued Member
United States
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I once had the post office lose a coin offered a refund r wait until I can get another in, The buyer happily waited for me to order another from the Perth Mint and send it out to him. Things happen. Of curse there were updates every few days. Communication makes things work. And the second coin went out UPS. |
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