Frickin' eBayers.

[c9]

February 5

[I paid for my auction item. (a little water fountain for the cats, for those who are curious)]

February 13

Me: I have not heard from you since my payment on February 5th. Can you advise if the item has shipped, and what the tracking number is?

February 14

Seller: I was waiting to find a box, but havn't yet so will for sure send it tomorrow using another method. Sorry.

Me: Thanks for the update, just wanted to make sure I knew what was up. Thanks!

February 21

Me: Hi there, can you please advise if this item has shipped, and what the tracking number is? Thanks!

Seller: yes it was sent on saturday, the 12th.

Me: Thanks! Can you tell me the tracking number, or how it was shipped?

[no response]

March 8

Me: It's been nearly a month, and I have not received my shipment. Can you please advise when it was shipped (you have told me two different dates so far) and what the tracking number is?

Seller: I was just thinking about you. I have an extra one and it must be yours! It will go tomorrow , for sure. Sorry for the inconvenience but International shipping is new to me and requires a lot more. Sorry for any inconvenience... Thanks!

Comments

[c9.livejournal.com]

...also, I've added you as a friend, despite having never met you. This use of "friend" always strikes me as odd. Some people like to ask permission and all that, so please tell me if you wish that I would, so that you can say no. :-)

[halimattfax.livejournal.com]

hmm… I’m a rude bastard, I just added you without asking. nice to meet you.

[c9.livejournal.com]

Hmmm. Either you mean that you're a rude bastard, clearly in jest, in which case welcome! Or possibly you mean to sarcastically imply that I'm a rude bastard, and you're kinda peeved at me. A quick check of the userinfo page and (ta-daaaa!) you're friendly! Hooray!

There was no doubt in my mind. (shakes hand, buys a super-secret Vanilla Bean Fruizzi)

[halimattfax.livejournal.com]

haha :)