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Discussion => Silk Road discussion => Topic started by: jesuspiece on September 14, 2012, 04:08 pm

Title: shipping / commucation issues
Post by: jesuspiece on September 14, 2012, 04:08 pm
Is it normal for my order to still be processing if I ordered ordered: September 13, 2012, 12:54 am UTC.

I contacted him about 13 hours ago, but he hasn't replied, is it a little too early to be wanting a reply already clarifying that he did receive the order. I got a little nervous, because right when I made the purchase the item went unlisted. I didn't know if it did that b/c I was the last one to be able to get my hands on it, or if my order got lost somewhere, and he won't see that I paid for it.

here's his seller page http://silkroadvb5piz3r.onion/index.php/silkroad/user/fec7e1b9c6

PLEASE HELP

Title: Re: shipping / commucation issues
Post by: farmer1 on September 14, 2012, 04:17 pm
I wouldn't doubt he received the order. The package will appear 'in transit' once it has been shipped.
Title: Re: shipping / commucation issues
Post by: jesuspiece on September 14, 2012, 04:24 pm
Maybe I'm just stressing man, but I just hate when I'm buying something, and then I get an uneasy feeling after I purchased it, then the seller never returns my messages. You think I'm asking too much too soon from the seller? I mean do they usually reply to messages in under 24 hours?? Or even reply to messages at that in general??

I'm just worried, because this seller wants people with under 5 buys on SR to FE early, and I'm just worried that he might not have record of me purchasing it, but who knows!
Title: Re: shipping / commucation issues
Post by: Malignancy on September 14, 2012, 04:36 pm
From his page:

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I ship within 24 hours of an order being placed in a stealthy mode.

Not sure what he means by "stealthy mode" but I would give it a bit.  His reviews are pretty good.  I have got to try his candies.
Title: Re: shipping / commucation issues
Post by: jesuspiece on September 14, 2012, 04:42 pm
From his page:

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I ship within 24 hours of an order being placed in a stealthy mode.

Not sure what he means by "stealthy mode" but I would give it a bit.  His reviews are pretty good.  I have got to try his candies.

I saw that too, but didn't understand what he meant either....Doesn't seem like messaging him is going to do any justice, I just think hes WAY too busy to reply to messages. really hope my order goes smooth.
Title: Re: shipping / commucation issues
Post by: farmer1 on September 14, 2012, 04:49 pm
Oh, you finalized early? I would be worried too then - not that I think the vendor is a bad person, but you have no recourse if he does decide to take your money and never ship.

To be clear, I have nothing against this vendor and he may be great. I am just pointing out that you have put yourself out on a limb because you didn't stay in escrow.
Title: Re: shipping / commucation issues
Post by: jesuspiece on September 14, 2012, 05:19 pm
Oh, you finalized early? I would be worried too then - not that I think the vendor is a bad person, but you have no recourse if he does decide to take your money and never ship.

To be clear, I have nothing against this vendor and he may be great. I am just pointing out that you have put yourself out on a limb because you didn't stay in escrow.


I don't think I even had the option to FE. The finalizing button was never shown, I still see money in escrow in my account balance
Title: Re: shipping / commucation issues
Post by: farmer1 on September 14, 2012, 05:43 pm
I see now. I guess you can't finalize early until he marks in transit. Assumed it was just an option for you when checking out. I am learning something every day here.

So yeah, your money is it escrow right now. It won't be released to the vendor until you click finalize.
Title: Re: shipping / commucation issues
Post by: bernlin on September 14, 2012, 07:57 pm
Maybe I'm just stressing man, but I just hate when I'm buying something, and then I get an uneasy feeling after I purchased it, then the seller never returns my messages. You think I'm asking too much too soon from the seller? I mean do they usually reply to messages in under 24 hours?? Or even reply to messages at that in general??

I'm just worried, because this seller wants people with under 5 buys on SR to FE early, and I'm just worried that he might not have record of me purchasing it, but who knows!

I'm sure you're fine, but I'd recommend in the future avoiding such vendors. No vendor should make you FE on small purchases (i.e. <200-250 dollars) unless they have a really good reason to do so, and even then only if you trust then. Otherwise, there's little you can do if they decide not to honor your order after you FE and jump ship.

That being said, the vast majority of vendors wouldn't do that, but I would still find one that will allow you to keep things in escrow until you get your package (THEN you release the funds) He should answer messages within a day or two (unless they've indicated they're swamped with messages), beyond that I think you're getting to the "bad service" point.