Guys, I would like to hear some opinion on this one... I have agreed to a deal to trade some high end cards that include some high profile auto and print plate... the deal was agreed in early August and after almost 2 months, both parties have not received any package. I have definitely sent my end of the deal out because I know that... so that means my package has gone missing in the mail... and I have not received anything in the mail from him... no plate no nothing... so I am just a bit disappointed that this is happening because these cards are big and actually mean something. I have used the postal system for many many years and I say 99% things are delivered, and what are the chances that both packages were lost.... 0.01%. So I have a feeling that my cards have in fact reached the other end but the trader is saying it has not arrived because he fears that I will ask for compensation. I know it is a bid allegation to make, but it is merely my feeling because it is highly unlikely that both packages are lost.
Cards missing in the mail
- Thread starter Brian Lee
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Even though the cards were high end, they were still not in the range that warrants registered post
---------- Post added 30-09-2011 at 04:37 PM ----------
I think it is sad to lose cards no matter how expensive they are... but the trouble being cards being lost of both ends... I just find it a bit suspicious... but the other trader has a pretty good reputation as well so it is also likely that he is honest.
Even registered post is no guarantee that it will get there, I have paid for all the extras etc and still goes missing...............what can you do..........now I tend to go registered and I get the appropriate AUPOST form stamped by the post office acknowledging receipt by them.
Should clarify that the only reason I get the appropriate form stamped by the post office is for receipt of lodgement. Just sending it registered is not sufficient proof for PAYPAL that it was sent. So now I can produce the form indicating the item was lodged and receipted by the post office in case there is any claim.
The Mad Hatter
OzCardTrader
I was in Burwood and once rang Aust Post about an Express Post satchel I had sent the day before to Chatswood.
They confirmed it had been delivered to Nth Qld about a week earlier. I asked how it could be and they said I was reading the label tag incorrectly.
I asked them how it could be and they told me their system didn't lie. I faxed them a copy of the sticker from the satchel and they swore blind it had been delivered to an address in Nth Qld. I re-did the documents and got a courier. That afternoon, the client confirmed they had 2 sets of docs, the Aust Exp Post and the courier.
I rang Aust Post back and they said not delivered to Chatswood but Nth Qld.
So that's why I don't trust em.
They confirmed it had been delivered to Nth Qld about a week earlier. I asked how it could be and they said I was reading the label tag incorrectly.
I asked them how it could be and they told me their system didn't lie. I faxed them a copy of the sticker from the satchel and they swore blind it had been delivered to an address in Nth Qld. I re-did the documents and got a courier. That afternoon, the client confirmed they had 2 sets of docs, the Aust Exp Post and the courier.
I rang Aust Post back and they said not delivered to Chatswood but Nth Qld.
So that's why I don't trust em.
sharkies4eva
GO COUNTRY!!!!
that sucks man, hope something works out. but i'm with you on the 'strange coincidence' call. with all my buying on ebay, there's only been 2 packages not arrive in 6 years and i'm a bit dubious on those 2 sellers. then again, maybe i'm one of the lucky few that has a good postie
Yeah its weird - everyone's different i guess. I have had nothing go missing in 10 years although i have had a few magazines i have sent out go missing.
I have a friend that works at Australia Post that swears as long as there is a return address it will get delivered eventually. I guess it does not take into account where they are just plain delivered to the wrong address.
---------- Post added 01-10-2011 at 02:24 PM ----------
What ended up happening. Did they produce the signature??
I have a friend that works at Australia Post that swears as long as there is a return address it will get delivered eventually. I guess it does not take into account where they are just plain delivered to the wrong address.
---------- Post added 01-10-2011 at 02:24 PM ----------
What ended up happening. Did they produce the signature??
hairyangryfella
Tag Team Quads 93/94
I'm sorry, but if the cards were valuable enough for you to be this upset and post a thread, then I think it warrants registered post...
Tough luck, hope they show up, or rather that he hasn't scammed you
All my packages are important but the main reason I post here is because both sides have gone missing and I find that quite suspicious... I hope it eventually shows up.
The other guy has a pretty good rep on the forum so I don't think he is scamming me... but I can understand that he maybe holding back on admitting that he got my package out of fear... to defend himself.
---------- Post added 02-10-2011 at 01:56 AM ----------
I think I have had less than 5 packages all up missing going both ways... it is never a situation I like to be in because then one side is going to want some compensation. I just feel sad because this is my first 1/1 and it has gone missing. I got a good deal and I only lost around $20 compared to what the other side has lost if he actually sent it.
The other guy has a pretty good rep on the forum so I don't think he is scamming me... but I can understand that he maybe holding back on admitting that he got my package out of fear... to defend himself.
---------- Post added 02-10-2011 at 01:56 AM ----------
I think I have had less than 5 packages all up missing going both ways... it is never a situation I like to be in because then one side is going to want some compensation. I just feel sad because this is my first 1/1 and it has gone missing. I got a good deal and I only lost around $20 compared to what the other side has lost if he actually sent it.
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