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How long is too long to ship?

I bought a item by check. The check cleared 3Jan 02 today is the 15th. Sent email the 10th no reply. Sent nasty email today and responce was not shipped yet will check with bank. When you tell me it will clear on the 3rd and it clears on the 3rd i expect it to be shipped within 3 days. I am not sure but am i expecting too much?
ninja
ljgj
955 posts
 
Never buy an item from an individual by check mailed to them before you get the item. Always insist on COD via certified check or money order - it protects both parties ewspecially the buyer as I know some people are burned when the money is not waiting when the item arrives. It is part of what we risk in the Audiogon format. Have you heard from this individual or company?
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glen
714 posts
 
At least this guy is answering your e-mails. If he was going to burn you, you wouldn’t here a peep. I know this situation is very frustrating and if your not polite who knows what will happen. One thing I will advise next time is to mail a USPS money order or find out if your bank has a local branch in his town (i.e. Wells Fargo, Bank of America) I generally don't mind checks if I can cash them close by. Otherwise a money order or pay-pal is the best way to speed things up. Of course if you have a moron for a seller nothing you do will speed up the process. Believe me, I've been where you are right now and can sympathize 100%. Hang in there and check your bank to make sure you know when the check clears.

Good luck and remember it's not an exact science:~)
fbi
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```An email telling you, "check cleared, will ship on... or can't ship until 00/00/0000 because...", would have been considerate. How long could it take? Even for a hunt and peck dinosaur like me, 1 minute max! Computer crashed? Those peculiar oddities hanging on the wall still function, last time it was dialed( Whew did I say dialed? OK I admit it, still have my batphone!)
```Personally,I have a difficult time being nasty, but will, when backed into a corner. I'd tell you good luck, but, I hope luck has nothing to do with it! Let us know the outcome and what excuse was used. Remember, feedbacks tell us all about the Weenies! GOD BLESS!
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