SF = swinefeld :)



Fill me in on the details via bloomail (send a copy of the trade correspondence, indicating dates of messages)

Thanks

+1 Dimetrodon (Warning list)

I really don't want to do this. The main issue I am posting this is b/c of poor packaging and illegal shipping methods (details below). Both issues relate to each other.

Here's the deal:

It was VAU, R2 Astro, Juno, and Wedge Red 2 for his x20 various SW comics, Kazdan, Promo Chagrian, and x3 JBMs.

We agreed to simulsend and we both got our packages out late; me a day late and him and few more days after me. He received first and left me a +1; before then he sent me the USPS DC# to track the package.

About a week later I received the package in the mail 2 days after the expected delivery date but when the box arrived at my doorstep it was all beaten up and smashed. One side was all taped up pretty sloppy and pretty much ineffective and the others looked fine. I noted that there was only a single strip of tape on the bottom of the box that had criss-cross strings to reinforce the tape. The tape was torn and the strings were holding the box together on the bottom. Also noted that the side (the opposite side of the sloppily taped up side) had again only a single strip of tape running down the center of the side from the top to the bottom, barely holding it closed.

Anyways, when I opened it up the first thing I noticed was how sparse the contents were. I was missing stuff! Here is what I ended up receiving:

x4 out of the x20 comics
Kazdan, x2 JBMs
NO CARDS
Catholic Hymnal Piano Book???

What the heck? I BMd Dime about this issue and about what should happen and here is what he said:



At first glance I thought someone broke into it, but after speaking with some others and also the post office lady here is what I concluded:

The package weighed 14 lbs originally (i received a copy of the receipt from Dime). A single strip of tape running along each side would not hold all that weight pretty well. As stated before, the bottom would have burst if the strings hadn't held it together. And considering it was sent Media Mail (which as stated originally, is illegal) it would naturally be placed with boxes with similar, or even heavier, weight of that of the box Dime sent me. The post office lady said that it was likely crushed and a bunch of stuff fell out. That and, considering the tape on the two sides were the only things holding the box closed, broke and while the box was being tilted everything fell out. After I told Dime about these revelations, here is what he told me:



Yes, while the packaging in may be done very well in the interior of the box, what about the outside? He gave me no argument regarding the outside packaging of the box.

I've been conversing with swine on this topic, and he was deciding how to resolve this. I told swine about a proposal to Dime, which was to split the cost of the loss of stuff between us, considering I am not at fault, and Dime says he is not at fault, and I have gotten NO REPLY. Wow. And Dime responded to another message I sent him regarding a totally unrelated topic. So I told swine I have resorted to doing this post. So, here are my main two reasons why I am posting this:

A) Poor packaging. If the box had been more secured on the outside, using stronger/more tape, none of the stuff would have fallen out (Remember, the box weighed over 14 lbs). Yea, it may be the post office's fault for being to lazy to put the stuff back in, but whose fault was it for allowing the stuff to fall out originally?

B) Sending it illegally. Dime sent it Media Mail, which was ILLEGAL since MM is reserved for packages containing ONLY media stuff. The package he sent me contained books (which were media)...and figures. So no go on that one. In addition, since Media Mail costs significantly less, it has significantly less priority over other packages. So it would be likely that the box was sitting around aimlessly for a while (which could explain why it was delivered 2 days late). In addition, since the box was sitting with other heavy boxes, there was a higher chance of it being crushed and the box being damaged.

I already sent swine copies of both myself and Dime's messages, as well as pictures of the box and pictures of Dime's receipt.

In regards to a question Dime asked me...:



Honestly, it doesn't matter. Considering that it was packaged poorly (which resulted in damaged...well, no minis at all actually and a bunch of missing books too) is already an infraction of the BTL. And while you may have packaged it pretty well on top (it WAS taped pretty well on top), that gives no excuse for the sides and the bottom of the box.

Had there only been a couple books missing, or just a tiny fraction of the package missing, I would have been relatively fine with that. However, considering 75% of the package was missing...that's just wrong. Would you like your Boba BH being sold for $60, then only receiving $15 bucks for it b/c the seller claims there was an issue with paypal? I don't think so. The least that could have happened was that we split some of the cost of the stuff.

If you plan to trade with Dime in the future, he is a reliable trader. However, if something goes wrong related to the packaging of the box don't expect him to take pity on you, even though you yourself have done nothing wrong.

There's never been an issue this bad in all my 140+ trades collectively from both here and WOTC. Hopefully something like this won't happen again.

I thank you for acknowledging I am a reliable trader, and I can easily say the same for you. But you need to understand this is not my fault.

If I packaged something poorly and contents were damaged, I would replace them or do something to fix that situation
If I forgot to send a card or mini, or something, I would immediately send it out as soon as I find out.

I am not unwilling to make reparations for my own mistakes in the slightest. But when and if I am not the one at fault for a situation, I will not be the one to do the fixing.

To be quite honest to, I don't see why this needed to be a public matter either. As far as I am concerned, you are telling everyone to watch out for the post office.

+1 for swmtrader on the bad trade list for slow sending.

All documentation has been sent to swinefeld.

I'm happy to report that this issue has been resolved satisfactorily - swinefeld

Never mind, it's been resolved. :)

Please ad Robin to the bad tradding list, I made a custom Cassus Fett for him and he never paid for it.

+1 sithlordrpga

I hate to do this, but he hasn't ever sent me the maps I paid him $20 for. He confirmed he got it, and I've waited for more than a month. He hasn't logged in for a while, so if he does and resolves it, I will remove this post. I can produce all Bloo mails

Please note: this is just the 90 day warning

Had a bad experience with Teller. We worked out a trade for a bunch of C and UC figures (5 of his for 12 of mine). I sent him my address and he said he was going to ship on Thursday/Friday. A few days later he canceled the trade without providing a reason. More of a pain since I had already pulled my figures and got them ready for shipping. But, given this is an honor system and he broke his word (agreed to trade and backed out), I thought it was worth mentioning so others could at least be aware of it (especially if it becomes a bigger problem).

Just to let you know, still no contact in over 6 months

Hate to do it, but CorranHornSux123.

I commissioned some customs and he actually sent the items initially but they were packed poorly. I sent my items and returned the broken customs for repair. I wasn't in any hurry so I waited months as he gave some excuses. Now he isn't even logging in. Seems like such a nice guy and he initially sent them so quickly, so I hate to report it, but it's been over a month with no communication and like 4 or 5 months since the items should have been here.