How about this, he's using a fake number.
Google it. It returns a website that uses it as an example tracking number.
- Jul 21, 2005
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I know this but I am trying to 'ease' him into not cancelling it...I want to see if I really do get a 360 or see what happens. I already know when I do get it, it won't be opened until I have a video camera in my hand, look at the official US time online on the camera, and THEN open it (that way the times will match on UPS.com and the video tape to show I didn't re-seal it).
I'm like 99% sure he is going to back out, he's just waiting for me to respond to his PM. Obviously I won't be getting anything by Friday like I was suppose to since UPS.com isn't showing the package.
You will never see the $13 unless you paid by paypal (doubtful). Just be happy you only got scammed out of $13 and move on.
Triumph
Lifer
- Oct 9, 1999
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Do you have a thread going at the other forum? Reply to him in there, but do it in such a way as to introduce yourself as the un-offending party, since both of you have no reputation on that forum the other members have no reason to believe him or you.
Reply with something like, "Is this the right tracking number? It's giving me some kind of error. Thanks." That will open up pandora's box and hopefully reveal his scamming to the other members.
Reply with something like, "Is this the right tracking number? It's giving me some kind of error. Thanks." That will open up pandora's box and hopefully reveal his scamming to the other members.
kranky
Elite Member
- Oct 9, 1999
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Wait a second. If you jump on him now for the fake tracking number, you won't ever hear from him again and you certainly won't get your $13 back. And even though it's unlikely you'll get it back anyway, why not give him a chance to back out gracefully if that means getting your $13 back?
Just remind him that you both agreed you would pay upon delivery, and you will do so. You could even say that you understand shipping takes some time and when it arrives, you will pay right away. Since you know nothing has been shipped, this puts him in a corner. All he can do is continue to pester you for payment before (as far as he knows) you discover there is no shipment.
If he "cancels" his "shipment", you can be understanding and say that's OK, just refund the $13 you paid for shipping. If that doesn't work, THEN you can blast him with the fake tracking number and make all the noise you want.
But I think if you let him know of the fake tracking number now, you'll never get the $13.
Just remind him that you both agreed you would pay upon delivery, and you will do so. You could even say that you understand shipping takes some time and when it arrives, you will pay right away. Since you know nothing has been shipped, this puts him in a corner. All he can do is continue to pester you for payment before (as far as he knows) you discover there is no shipment.
If he "cancels" his "shipment", you can be understanding and say that's OK, just refund the $13 you paid for shipping. If that doesn't work, THEN you can blast him with the fake tracking number and make all the noise you want.
But I think if you let him know of the fake tracking number now, you'll never get the $13.
PingSpike
Lifer
- Feb 25, 2004
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I think he's out the $13 no matter what...but kranky's plan gives you an tiny, tiny chance of collecting. The guy has no heat or reputation to try and save, he'll just discard his online identity and keep the $13.
I suppose if he's a real schemer he might send you the $13 in an attempt to keep his real name off troll lists, at least long enough that he can pull the scam on some one else.
My opinion: You should skip right from denial to acceptance and report him as a troll before anyone else falls for his crap. That $13 is as good as gone.
I suppose if he's a real schemer he might send you the $13 in an attempt to keep his real name off troll lists, at least long enough that he can pull the scam on some one else.
My opinion: You should skip right from denial to acceptance and report him as a troll before anyone else falls for his crap. That $13 is as good as gone.
too much hassle and it could get messier.. just cancel the transaction. he said that he can still cancel it, right?
Bah, I was finding your posts on multi-forums, selling a core xbox, asking about the warranty on a repaired on and looking to buy one quick and you were looking troll-ish yourself, but the ars guys straightened it out. I thought you were selling a repaird box without warning, but-
you " was looking for a 360 b/c mine has to be sent in for repair, and I wanted one while it is gone for a month. THEN, I bought one online (the core), but soon after that I found a great deal on an Elite in one of my forums that I couldn't pass up, and by that time I couldn't cancel the core since it was shipped already.
"
I'm still trying to find the elite you bought
you " was looking for a 360 b/c mine has to be sent in for repair, and I wanted one while it is gone for a month. THEN, I bought one online (the core), but soon after that I found a great deal on an Elite in one of my forums that I couldn't pass up, and by that time I couldn't cancel the core since it was shipped already.
"
I'm still trying to find the elite you bought
Capt Caveman
Lifer
- Jan 30, 2005
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You have to play off his greed somehow. This is the best I could come up with. Perhaps someone else can improve upon it.
Explain that you receive multiple systems everyday to be modded and resold by you. Fortunately, there must have been a typo in the tracking information as you received it today. Unfortunately, while the system appears to work properly, there appears to be some cosmetic damage that was not properly disclosed. You would like a refund and are requesting $13 (or perhaps $25 for faster shipping) in order to ship the xbox back to him.
Explain that you receive multiple systems everyday to be modded and resold by you. Fortunately, there must have been a typo in the tracking information as you received it today. Unfortunately, while the system appears to work properly, there appears to be some cosmetic damage that was not properly disclosed. You would like a refund and are requesting $13 (or perhaps $25 for faster shipping) in order to ship the xbox back to him.
DrPizza
Administrator Elite Member Goat Whisperer
Great idea! I love it!! String him along til tomorrow, say you received it. Question him why he would send such an expensive item without a return shipping address. Then see if you can get the money back from him.
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