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buying advice [message #18712] Thu, 24 January 2013 20:00 Go to next message
biggredd1972 is currently offline  biggredd1972
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I bought and paid(paypal) for a barrel from a member here ,told me he would ship usps with tracking #, but after many attempt to get tracking # he has told me he would text me it tomorrow ,each time tomorrow ,has not sent it yet. It has only been 3or4 days should I be concerned about being scammed because he hasn't done what he said he would about sending tracking #?

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Re: buying advice [message #18713 is a reply to message #18712] Thu, 24 January 2013 22:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Crubear is currently offline  Crubear
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don't be concerned yet, how was it sent? If he did parcel post then he may be waiting for it to show movement. Problem is it may not show movement for a week, like when it starts to your house.

Honestly, I have all the barrels I want or could ever need..... wait, look, there's another!!

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Re: buying advice [message #18714 is a reply to message #18712] Thu, 24 January 2013 22:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
biggredd1972 is currently offline  biggredd1972
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He said USPS how it was sent but was sent, but now he says it wasn't sent with tracking like we agreed. So it's a little concerning to me.

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Re: buying advice [message #18716 is a reply to message #18714] Thu, 24 January 2013 23:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
cajuntec is currently offline  cajuntec
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I'd wait a little longer before panicking.

This is a perfect example of why I tell people "deal on the boards" instead of behind the scenes via PMs and emails. I just went through your posts, and I didn't see anywhere that you offered to buy a barrel from anyone here.

http://www.encoreclassifieds.com/index.php?t=msg&th=4332 &start=0&

Luckily, you used Payal (I hope you didn't use the gift option, as it leaves you with no protection), so you should be able to get your money back if it doesn't show up in a reasonable time period.

All the best,
Glenn

If at first you don't succeed... buy newer / better equipment!

[Updated on: Thu, 24 January 2013 23:25]

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Re: buying advice [message #18717 is a reply to message #18716] Thu, 24 January 2013 23:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
littleking is currently offline  littleking
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It took 8 days to get a barrel from NY to OH via USPS. I do NOT recommend using USPS unless your going to use priority mail.

As mentioned above, leverage paypal if needed.

[Updated on: Thu, 24 January 2013 23:45]

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Re: buying advice [message #18718 is a reply to message #18712] Fri, 25 January 2013 03:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
biggredd1972 is currently offline  biggredd1972
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I'll wait a about another week hopefully all turns out well
I did not use the gift option on PayPal so there is some sort of protection

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Re: buying advice [message #18720 is a reply to message #18718] Fri, 25 January 2013 07:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
mrmurl is currently offline  mrmurl
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BigRed; It took 6 days for a barrel to come from outside of St. Louis in MO. to arrive at my place in the northern Ozarks of Missouri. It took so long to arrive that the tracking number did show up on computer, but that is not often the case that the number will show up before the package using USPS. Don't know about your purchase but I have not had any trouble from anyone on this board. I bought my barrel from a first time poster and the deal was great. Good luck.
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Re: buying advice [message #18725 is a reply to message #18720] Fri, 25 January 2013 09:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Crubear is currently offline  Crubear
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It took over two weeks for a barrel to get from Phoenix, AZ to NW Ga by parcel post - Priority Mail definitely rules Wink In the rush to get a barrel shipped I have forgotten to get the tracking. As long as you insure it though, it is tracked by USPS.

Honestly, I have all the barrels I want or could ever need..... wait, look, there's another!!

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Re: buying advice [message #18731 is a reply to message #18725] Fri, 25 January 2013 11:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
kindapointless is currently offline  kindapointless
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I didnt know about the whole "dont use gift option" thing till after I sent money on mine but thankfully contender 222 is a great guy. I was worried bout mine but then the tracking number started working when the barrel was almost to my door. Shipping can be slow or amazingly fast. Parts coming from across my state takes a week but parts from bellmtcs which is across the country took 3 days. I wouldn't fret yet.

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Re: buying advice [message #18766 is a reply to message #18731] Sat, 26 January 2013 09:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
lepcur is currently offline  lepcur
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Yep, Parcel post is sloooow, and he probably didn't buy the delivery confirmation option on it. I don't use parcel anymore. Good luck and I hope the barrel shows up soon. Mike

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Re: buying advice [message #18775 is a reply to message #18712] Sat, 26 January 2013 12:52 Go to previous message
biggredd1972 is currently offline  biggredd1972
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Thanks for all the reply's last I herd it was shipped priority, but no tracking.

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