« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: So how long do you wait before you suspect something?  (Read 2034 times)

Offline stefferweffer

  • Trade Count: (+17)
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1775
So how long do you wait before you suspect something?
« on: March 05, 2010, 10:08:01 AM »
0
I was told that my card coming from Texas to Virginia was in the mail 10 days ago, and it has not arrived yet.  I have sent a message to the person and not received a reply.  How long do you generally wait before you suspect foul play?  I mailed away a rather valuable card in this case.

Thanks for the advice.
Logged

Offline The Guardian

  • Playtester, Redemption Elder
  • Global Moderator
  • Trade Count: (+96)
  • *****
  • Posts: 12344
  • The Stars are coming out...
    • -
    • North Central Region
Re: So how long do you wait before you suspect something?
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2010, 10:13:43 AM »
0
I've waited much longer than that for cards and I admit I have sometimes been the one who is late sending a trade. It's possible something unforseen came up for that individual and they are unable to mail the card for some reason. I would continue to send PMs every couple days until you hear from them.
Logged
Fortress Alstad
Have you checked the REG?
Have you looked it up in ORCID?

Offline david warfield

  • Trade Count: (+6)
  • New Member
  • *
  • Posts: 33
Re: So how long do you wait before you suspect something?
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2010, 11:09:01 AM »
0
i would wate 5 more days
Logged

Offline YourMathTeacher

  • Tournament Host
  • Trade Count: (+80)
  • *****
  • Posts: 11089
    • -
    • Southeast Region
Re: So how long do you wait before you suspect something?
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2010, 05:01:53 PM »
0
FWIW, if Guardian or David Warfield are who you were trading with, I would suspect foul play.  ;)
Logged
My wife is a hottie.

Offline hi123

  • Trade Count: (+31)
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1673
  • Looking for VA playgroup.
    • -
    • East Central Region
Re: So how long do you wait before you suspect something?
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2010, 08:53:24 AM »
0
Quote from: stefferweffer on March 05, 2010, 10:08:01 AM
I was told that my card coming from Texas to Virginia was in the mail 10 days ago, and it has not arrived yet.  I have sent a message to the person and not received a reply.  How long do you generally wait before you suspect foul play?  I mailed away a rather valuable card in this case.

Thanks for the advice.
I say it depends. I had a trade a few weeks ago from a guy from, the state of CA, so I expected to wait at least 6 days, for the fact that I live in  VA. But if I were trading like with someone that lives in SC, then I would say I would wait about 3 days.
Logged
Looking for VA Playgroup

Offline 3-Liner And Bags Of Chips

  • Tournament Host
  • Trade Count: (+23)
  • *****
  • Posts: 2324
  • I'm officially a tourney host now...yippie!
    • -
    • East Central Region
Re: So how long do you wait before you suspect something?
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2010, 09:35:26 AM »
0
Quote from: YourMathTeacher on March 05, 2010, 05:01:53 PM
FWIW, if Guardian or David Warfield are who you were trading with, I would suspect foul play.  ;)

+1 they are super speedy they could win the indy 5000 lol xp
Logged
Polar Bears Rule Teh World
Sponsered by CountFount
http://sites.google.com/site/marylandredemption

Offline YourMathTeacher

  • Tournament Host
  • Trade Count: (+80)
  • *****
  • Posts: 11089
    • -
    • Southeast Region
Re: So how long do you wait before you suspect something?
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2010, 11:08:36 AM »
0
Quote from: 3-Liner And Bags Of Chips on March 06, 2010, 09:35:26 AM
+1 they are super speedy they could win the indy 5000 lol xp

Just to be clear, I picked those two names because they were the first to post.  ;)

Stefferweffer, ten days is too long. Whoever they are, they need to send the cards immediately. I am a bit concerned that the general response to these issues is always "they are usually trustworthy," "this isn't like them," "I know them and I'll remind them." If we, as a community, are being too empathetic, we will eventually breed complacency and irresponsibility.

If you make a trade on these boards, then be prudent to follow through. There is no need to withhold cards from experienced traders whose references are clearly posted (as stefferweffer's are). To delay shipping for new members who have no trading experience is wise, but even then the complete turnaround is less than two weeks.

If you can't send the cards out within two weeks, then don't make trades. Some of us are counting on the cards we trade for to use in upcoming tournaments.
Logged
My wife is a hottie.

Offline stefferweffer

  • Trade Count: (+17)
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1775
Re: So how long do you wait before you suspect something?
« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2010, 06:42:28 PM »
0
Quote from: YourMathTeacher on March 06, 2010, 11:08:36 AM
Quote from: 3-Liner And Bags Of Chips on March 06, 2010, 09:35:26 AM
+1 they are super speedy they could win the indy 5000 lol xp

Just to be clear, I picked those two names because they were the first to post.  ;)

Stefferweffer, ten days is too long. Whoever they are, they need to send the cards immediately. I am a bit concerned that the general response to these issues is always "they are usually trustworthy," "this isn't like them," "I know them and I'll remind them." If we, as a community, are being too empathetic, we will eventually breed complacency and irresponsibility.

If you make a trade on these boards, then be prudent to follow through. There is no need to withhold cards from experienced traders whose references are clearly posted (as stefferweffer's are). To delay shipping for new members who have no trading experience is wise, but even then the complete turnaround is less than two weeks.

If you can't send the cards out within two weeks, then don't make trades. Some of us are counting on the cards we trade for to use in upcoming tournaments.

Thanks YMT.  I wholeheartedly agree.  The person was very prompt to reply to my accepting of the trade and giving me their address, but they have still not replied to my two messages since that time.  It's the lack of communication/explanation that frightens me the most.  Tuesday will be two weeks, after which I will give all the details for all to read and be warned.

Farewell, King of Tyrus ..... :(
Logged

Offline ACe

  • Tournament Host
  • Trade Count: (+13)
  • *****
  • Posts: 979
  • They Never Saw It Coming!!
    • -
    • Midwest Region
Re: So how long do you wait before you suspect something?
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2010, 07:15:38 PM »
0
Which King of Tyrus did you lose or did you want one. I have extra ones and i have ones for trade,.
Logged
You will never feel as alive as you are when you're on fire for God. (Unknown)

Offline hi123

  • Trade Count: (+31)
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1673
  • Looking for VA playgroup.
    • -
    • East Central Region
Re: So how long do you wait before you suspect something?
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2010, 02:44:49 PM »
0
Quote from: ACe on March 06, 2010, 07:15:38 PM
Which King of Tyrus did you lose or did you want one. I have extra ones and i have ones for trade,.
Oh Pease, he does not need his 1,000,000,000 th KOT anyway!
Logged
Looking for VA Playgroup

drb1200

  • Guest
  • Trade Count: (0)
Re: So how long do you wait before you suspect something?
« Reply #10 on: March 09, 2010, 03:57:37 PM »
0
Who were you trading with, may I ask?
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »
 
SimplePortal 2.3.3 © 2008-2010, SimplePortal