[spendalot]

Both stories have loopholes in them.

This beenie person, who claims that he/she has got nothing to do with the seller or this transaction, certainly seems very hard-pressed to 'expose' LVGODIVA.

LVgodiva, any pictures of the package you received? Any return address? What is the postage/stamps on it?

[skigirl73]

Originally Posted by lvgodiva

Many thanks, meela188 & skigirl73, your support mean alot for me. Stupid me, I even asked seller to send my right item or just refund me - while now I realize that she won't...

You're welcome! I'm so sorry this is happening to you! I hope it all works out and you get your money back!

[lvgodiva]

Lee:

Envelope is about 2lbs 1oz. It's envelope stuffed with 17 USPS empty envelopes. I copied shipment details from my PayPal:

Shipping Status:
Shipped Reference Number:
U.S. Postal Service 9121785091401650994597 Learn More

Service Type:
Priority Mail® (2-3 days) Package Size:
Package/Thick Envelope Dimensions:
15 X 10 X 3 in Mailing Date:
Jul. 16, 2008 Signature Confirmation:
Yes Display Postage Value on Label:
No Shipping Insurance:
No

[pzold]

Originally Posted by lvgodiva

It's not box, Lee but just envelope. I have ask my sis for the pic and wight of envelope.

eBay suspended my sis's account, I guess it's due to the huge amount of purchasing within 1-2 weeks while she just signed-up. We purchased $8000 from let-trade and almost $1750 from hotpicks.

eBay just ask to fax the personal details then they will reinstate.

eBay message below:

We're sorry to tell you that your eBay account was suspended because recent account activity. We've taken this precaution to protect our members while we make sure that the activity doesn't cause harm -- however unintentionally -- to the eBay community.

You can appeal this suspension. If, once we review your appeal, we're confident that this activity doesn't put the community at risk, we'll be happy to reinstate your account. For information about how to appeal this suspension, please go to:

http://pages.ebay.com/help/account/RegisterVerifyPSU.html

lvgodiva, you don't owe *WEENIE or anyone else an explanation of why your sisters account was suspended. It does makes sense that a couple of very large purchases like that would put up a red flag. Credit card companys do this all the time. When they see unusual activity with large purchases, they will flag the account and sometimes stop activity until they clarify the activity with the acount holder. Everyone is pointing fingers here but I think the USPS should be considered. A friend of mine just sold and shipped an item and the box was tampered with. The box arrived with 2 washcloths in it. The USPS is investigating. I had the same thing happen. I shipped 2 pair of boots to a buyer and the box arrived altered, re-taped and one pair missing. lvgodiva, verify the shipping label with the seller and see how it was made out or generated. Maybe someone at the post office switched packages, re-addressed an envelop, and sent it on its way.

[lvgodiva]

Below what I paid:



1 $1.700,00 USD $1.700,00 USD

Shipping & Handling via USPS Priority Mail (includes any seller handling fees): $21,55 USD
Shipping Insurance (required): $17,90 USD
Seller Discounts (-) or Charges (+): (seller discounts, services, etc.) $8,06 USD

Total: $1.747,51 USD

It has insurance for almost $18 ( not $2 like I thought ).

[spendalot]

pzold, yes, I was thinking of the exact same thing. The package could have been swapped!

[lvgodiva]

xxx

[pzold]

Originally Posted by lvgodiva

Below what I paid:



1 $1.700,00 USD $1.700,00 USD
Shipping & Handling via USPS Priority Mail
(includes any seller handling fees): $21,55 USD Shipping Insurance (required): $17,90 USD Seller Discounts (-) or Charges (+):
(seller discounts, services, etc.) $8,06 USD Total: $1.747,51 USDIt has insurance for almost $18 ( not $2 like I thought ).

You paid for insurance and the seller did not put insurance on the package????? OUCH!

[lvgodiva]

Originally Posted by pzold

lvgodiva, you don't owe *WEENIE or anyone else an explanation of why your sisters account was suspended. It does makes sense that a couple of very large purchases like that would put up a red flag. Credit card companys do this all the time. When they see unusual activity with large purchases, they will flag the account and sometimes stop activity until they clarify the activity with the acount holder. Everyone is pointing fingers here but I think the USPS should be considered. A friend of mine just sold and shipped an item and the box was tampered with. The box arrived with 2 washcloths in it. The USPS is investigating. I had the same thing happen. I shipped 2 pair of boots to a buyer and the box arrived altered, re-taped and one pair missing. lvgodiva, verify the shipping label with the seller and see how it was made out or generated. Maybe someone at the post office switched packages, re-addressed an envelop, and sent it on its way.

Thanks, pzold.

May you won't mind to assist me how to verify the shipping label? Just do normal check?

[Charlie]

Originally Posted by Beenie*Weenie

Nope.
Not the same person. I have read this forum for EVER and I know how things are done here.

What does this supposed to mean?

[hotpicks]

HERE'S TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS PREVIOUSLY ASKED BY PRINT*MODEL AND STR8_DYME ON THE CLOSED THREAD..http://forum.purseblog.com/ebay-forum/seller-hot-picks4you-sent-us-empty-envelopes-1747-a-330174.html#post7237674


THIS IS THE EMAIL FROM LVGODIVA....NOTE HOW SHE ADMITS TO GETTING THE PACKAGE, YET FILES A CLAIM THAT SHE NEVER AUTHORIZED THE TRANSACTION!!!

Subject:RE: You've received a question about your eBay item, Louis Vuitton Red Cuir S...Date:7/23/2008 10:14:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight TimeFromheilaReply To:To:(Details)[/url][/i]

always have business ethic and NEVER scammed other! You did it and make me to against you. Ok, I did post about this transaction on several LV and eBay forum. You can just click below to see one of them:

Seller: hot-picks4you sent us empty envelopes for $1747 LV bag!

Refund me or send my item!

SHEILA T

EMAIL FROM PAYPAL ABOUT THE UNATHORIZED CLAIM

Subject:PayPal Investigation of the Received Unauthorized Claim: Case ID #PP-516-435-597Date:7/23/2008 9:50:24 P.M. Eastern Daylight TimeFrom:service@paypal.comReply To:To:[EMAI]CC:BCC:Sent on:
Sent from the Internet (Details)

Dear mXXXXXX rXXX,

An unauthorized account activity claim was recently filed against the
following transaction:


Buyer's Name: SHEILA T
Buyer's Email: SHEILAXXXXXXXCOM
Buyer's Transaction ID: 9XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX2

Transaction Date: Jul 14, 2008
Transaction Amount: -$1,747.51 USD
Your Transaction ID: 2XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX5
Case Number: PP-516-435-597


I JUST JOINED TO CLEAR MY NAME.....I BELIEVE MY JOB HERE IS DONE AND I WILL USE ALL THESE COMMENTS TO HELP ME WITH THE CLAIM....THANK YOU!!!!

[karmenzsofia]

Originally Posted by pzold

lvgodiva, you don't owe *WEENIE or anyone else an explanation of why your sisters account was suspended. It does makes sense that a couple of very large purchases like that would put up a red flag. Credit card companys do this all the time. When they see unusual activity with large purchases, they will flag the account and sometimes stop activity until they clarify the activity with the acount holder. Everyone is pointing fingers here but I think the USPS should be considered. A friend of mine just sold and shipped an item and the box was tampered with. The box arrived with 2 washcloths in it. The USPS is investigating. I had the same thing happen. I shipped 2 pair of boots to a buyer and the box arrived altered, re-taped and one pair missing. lvgodiva, verify the shipping label with the seller and see how it was made out or generated. Maybe someone at the post office switched packages, re-addressed an envelop, and sent it on its way.

I think eBay-related postal fraud is on its rise because people are becoming increasingly aware that they can get away with it and let someone else clean the mess. I see this becoming a growing problem and adding to the many risks already involve when buying and selling on ebay.

[pzold]

Originally Posted by lvgodiva

Thanks, pzold.

May you won't mind to assist me how to verify the shipping label? Just do normal check?

My thinking was this. If the seller uses labels generated by PayPal and the one on your package is hand writen that might give some information. Also Spendalot had good suggestions too. Was there a return address, postage, was it metered etc. ? See what you can find out from the seller and compare the labels and postage on the package you received.

[pzold]

Originally Posted by karmenzsofia

I think eBay-related postal fraud is on its rise because people are becoming increasingly aware that they can get away with it and let someone else clean the mess. I see this becoming a growing problem and adding to the many risks already involve when buying and selling on ebay.

Yes and for that reason alone I STOPPED using the priority boxes with e-Bay writen all over them! It screams "OPEN ME"!

[spendalot]

hotpicks, calm down. If you did not send the envelopes instead of the bag, could you co-operate with LVgodiva on this and entertain the possibility that the package might have been swapped by the postal guys?

LET'S STOP POINTING FINGERS AND LOOK AT THE FACTS!