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#1,906
I would fight the charge with the credit card company also sending them all the documentation and, especially the refusal of refund from Poshmark. Unfortunately for this case, Poshmark is very seller biased particularly if the seller followed all of their guidelines.

I did have a case where someone shipped me a fake Marc Jacobs dress. They were not going to refund my money after I sent them pictures of the inside seams where it was obvious that it was made by a home sewer to anyone with a set of eyes, in addition to the label being completely fraudulent and not what was displayed in the picture. I ended up emailing them three separate times, each time more angry than the last. After the third email they finally said to send the dress to them and they finally gave me a refund but it did take all of the emails. You might want to try more emails to customer support even though it seems like you're repeating yourself. I'm sorry this happened to you, that really sucks and yes the seller is insane to send a watch in that type of packaging
 
#1,907
Am I being scammed?

Apparently a seller can list a high value item below concierge price, place a shipping label on an empty manila bubble envelope mailer, tear the fold along the bottom, and probably get paid for it.

I live in a locked apartment building with a locked personal mailbox so the package likely wasn't tampered with *after* delivery from USPS. But assuming a watch was once inside, it seems several things are possible"

1) Sorting machinery ripped the package, the watch fell out unnoticed, and damage to the package somehow went unnoticed and unreported.

2) A USPS employee tore the corner of the package and took the watch, a crime of opportunity, and did not flag the package as damaged to avoid detection.

3) The package made it intact to my city, went out for delivery, and my mail carrier either opened the package and stole the watch, or it fell out of compromised packaging and they either did not notice or noticed and pocketed it.

Of course I'm highly suspicious of the seller and her immediate defensive and accusatory replies.
 
#1,908
It definitely sounds possible, particularly number 2 because of the lack of sticker. Unfortunately there are a lot of sellers that act the way that you describe because they can get away with it it brings everybody down and it really sucks. What I don't understand is why they act that way when all of the comments are public. I mostly sell but when I do buy I will not buy from a seller that has fought with prior buyers. I go through their sold items and look for issues and how they handle them. I'm not suggesting that you did anything wrong or that you should have done that it's just something for the future if you decide to try buying on there again. But, the lack of the USPS sticker is very suspicious to me
 
#1,910
Planet Bananas said:
I would fight the charge with the credit card company also sending them all the documentation and, especially the refusal of refund from Poshmark. Unfortunately for this case, Poshmark is very seller biased particularly if the seller followed all of their guidelines.

I did have a case where someone shipped me a fake Marc Jacobs dress. They were not going to refund my money after I sent them pictures of the inside seams where it was obvious that it was made by a home sewer to anyone with a set of eyes, in addition to the label being completely fraudulent and not what was displayed in the picture. I ended up emailing them three separate times, each time more angry than the last. After the third email they finally said to send the dress to them and they finally gave me a refund but it did take all of the emails. You might want to try more emails to customer support even though it seems like you're repeating yourself. I'm sorry this happened to you, that really sucks and yes the seller is insane to send a watch in that type of packaging
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Thanks for the response! It's good to hear feedback. I won't hesitate to file a chargeback if Poshmark doesn't refund my money. I'll be bummed that I didn't receive the watch, which I still very much want, but hopefully I won't be out $244.99 and a watch.

Sorry to hear you didn't receive authentic Marc Jacobs dresses, but glad you did get to return the fakes.

If you or anyone else wants to PM me I'll send a link to the listing so you can see the exchange, as well as our Posh profiles. I wouldn't mind hearing from fresh, neutral eyes.

I'm just so frustrated that Posh, USPS, and the seller are doing as little as possible to help me resolve this issue.
 
#1,911
Planet Bananas said:
It definitely sounds possible, particularly number 2 because of the lack of sticker. Unfortunately there are a lot of sellers that act the way that you describe because they can get away with it it brings everybody down and it really sucks. What I don't understand is why they act that way when all of the comments are public. I mostly sell but when I do buy I will not buy from a seller that has fought with prior buyers. I go through their sold items and look for issues and how they handle them. I'm not suggesting that you did anything wrong or that you should have done that it's just something for the future if you decide to try buying on there again. But, the lack of the USPS sticker is very suspicious to me
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Sellers can be so rude, and so can buyers on occasion. Had I known this seller would be belligerent I'd never have purchased anything from her. I wouldn't buy the Hope Diamond for $1 from someone so quick to emotion and abuse.

And yea the lack of sticker is why I strongly suspect the package was tampered with or treated negligently by USPS.
 
#1,913
amateurjeweler said:
I purchased a watch for $240 from a relatively new seller on 18 October. It was shipped out 20 October and I received it 26 October as it was severly delayed in transit by USPS (2 day shipping, should have arrived on the 23rd at latest).
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Severely delayed? USPS's 2-day estimate is extremely exaggerated and unless an item is going to a neighboring state, it's generally 3-4 days and sometimes even longer. If an item arrives within a week, I consider it appropriate.

Only express mail has a guaranteed next-day or 2-day delivery.
amateurjeweler said:
In the meantime, I had messaged the seller on the 26th, informing that the package was damaged, and then had to clarify that no watch was inside. She cursed at me and called me a liar and a scammer and has been no help. If there ever WAS a watch in the envelope, why would someone ship an unprotected $240 watch that retails for $600+ in a stupid bubble mailer with no packing tape instead of in a secure and tape-wrapped box?! That's obviously asking for trouble.
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While I'm not sure "cursing" was appropriate, the empty box/ripped envelope scam is very common and most sellers are understandably suspicious when tracking shows delivery and a buyer makes a claim such as yours.

amateurjeweler said:
Am I being scammed?

Apparently a seller can list a high value item below concierge price, place a shipping label on an empty manila bubble envelope mailer, tear the fold along the bottom, and probably get paid for it.

I live in a locked apartment building with a locked personal mailbox so the package likely wasn't tampered with *after* delivery from USPS. But assuming a watch was once inside, it seems several things are possible"

1) Sorting machinery ripped the package, the watch fell out unnoticed, and damage to the package somehow went unnoticed and unreported.

2) A USPS employee tore the corner of the package and took the watch, a crime of opportunity, and did not flag the package as damaged to avoid detection.

3) The package made it intact to my city, went out for delivery, and my mail carrier either opened the package and stole the watch, or it fell out of compromised packaging and they either did not notice or noticed and pocketed it.

Of course I'm highly suspicious of the seller and her immediate defensive and accusatory replies.
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This post raises red flags in my mind. It sounds suspiciously like someone trying to figure out if a scam will work.

While your scenarios are possible, most are highly unlikely.
1) If the watch were missing, this is the only scenario I believe might be possible
2) I doubt it.
3) I doubt it



Let me just say I've had buyers who've claimed non-receipt and one empty box/envelope claim and in each case, when I offered to begin an investigation with the inspector general and the postal service, the buyers' items mysteriously showed up.

This isn't your first "issue" you've had with Poshmark. You'd previously posted that you wanted to know your recourse because YOU moved and YOU forgot to update your shipping address.
http://forum.purseblog.com/ebay-forum/does-anyone-use-poshmark-780202-40.html
 
#1,914
BeenBurned said:
Severely delayed? USPS's 2-day estimate is extremely exaggerated and unless an item is going to a neighboring state, it's generally 3-4 days and sometimes even longer. If an item arrives within a week, I consider it appropriate.

Only express mail has a guaranteed next-day or 2-day delivery.


While I'm not sure "cursing" was appropriate, the empty box/ripped envelope scam is very common and most sellers are understandably suspicious when tracking shows delivery and a buyer makes a claim such as yours.


This post raises red flags in my mind. It sounds suspiciously like someone trying to figure out if a scam will work.

This isn't your first "issue" you've had with Poshmark. You'd previously posted that you wanted to know your recourse because YOU moved and YOU forgot to update your shipping address.
http://forum.purseblog.com/ebay-forum/does-anyone-use-poshmark-780202-40.html
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This felt a lil off to me as well so I refrained from commenting, however, I did look up the listing on Poshmark.
https://poshmark.com/listing/Shinola-Runwell-Detroit-1069-38mm-5611647fd3a2a7f5800123c0


If this really did happen OP just do the chargeback to your CC.
 
#1,915
I'm done with Poshmark! Took them 3 weeks (!!) to make a determination and they sided with the buyer. I did not misrepresent the sale and the item was brand new with tags. People on there treat the site like a 90% off yard sale. I am done with buying (because I do not want to support Poshmark financially in any way) and selling. Ridiculous.
 
#1,916
I get many great deals on Poshmark and have had to do a couple returns with no problems.They always sent me a return label and issued my refund as soon s seller recived the item back. Most of my purchased have been fabulous and I have obtained some amazing deals on designer brands. Be careful though, because it has many fakes listed there!
 
#1,917
CinthiaZ said:
Be careful though, because it has many fakes listed there!
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I find more fakes than authentic items on Poshmark and although they have a report button, they've NEVER responded to a report and removed a listing. The only fakes that have been removed were those where the seller was informed that an item was fake and was either honest or didn't want the "fake" message on her listing.
 
#1,918
CinthiaZ said:
I get many great deals on Poshmark and have had to do a couple returns with no problems.They always sent me a return label and issued my refund as soon s seller recived the item back. Most of my purchased have been fabulous and I have obtained some amazing deals on designer brands. Be careful though, because it has many fakes listed there!
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I thought Posh didn't accept returns-
 
#1,919
amateurjeweler said:
Am I being scammed?

Apparently a seller can list a high value item below concierge price, place a shipping label on an empty manila bubble envelope mailer, tear the fold along the bottom, and probably get paid for it.

I live in a locked apartment building with a locked personal mailbox so the package likely wasn't tampered with *after* delivery from USPS. But assuming a watch was once inside, it seems several things are possible"

1) Sorting machinery ripped the package, the watch fell out unnoticed, and damage to the package somehow went unnoticed and unreported.

2) A USPS employee tore the corner of the package and took the watch, a crime of opportunity, and did not flag the package as damaged to avoid detection.

3) The package made it intact to my city, went out for delivery, and my mail carrier either opened the package and stole the watch, or it fell out of compromised packaging and they either did not notice or noticed and pocketed it.

Of course I'm highly suspicious of the seller and her immediate defensive and accusatory replies.
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Does the tracking number show the initial weight of the package? Usually they weight it, which would help show if there was anything in the package to begin with.

chloe_chanel said:
I'm done with Poshmark! Took them 3 weeks (!!) to make a determination and they sided with the buyer. I did not misrepresent the sale and the item was brand new with tags. People on there treat the site like a 90% off yard sale. I am done with buying (because I do not want to support Poshmark financially in any way) and selling. Ridiculous.
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I had this exact same problem with a brand new item. Some buyers honestly have no business shopping online and should just go to the store IMO. They will find any reason to return something if it comes and doesn't fit right. While I usually have good luck with Posh, I hate that I give them money, but there are some good deals to be found. I love how they can expand into a retail site and give people grants, but not hire some people to handle claims.

BeenBurned said:
I find more fakes than authentic items on Poshmark and although they have a report button, they've NEVER responded to a report and removed a listing. The only fakes that have been removed were those where the seller was informed that an item was fake and was either honest or didn't want the "fake" message on her listing.
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This is why I comment on listings. I get so much hate for it, but I report stuff 20x and it is still there a month later. I won't sit back and watch people spend money on fake items thinking they are real...it's just not right.

travelluver said:
I thought Posh didn't accept returns-
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They only accept returns if the item is "not as described" aka damaged.
 
#1,920
Ok, I had to post about this on here because I am totally lost on where they are going with the "grants" for the retail sales.

These are quotes from the website:

"...women can apply for initial financing to purchase their first batch of Retail inventory and get started."

"We will offer financial grants of $500 to 50 existing Poshmark sellers to help Poshmark community members purchase Retail inventory."

"The application deadline is January 1st, 2016 and recipients of the grants will be announced in January of 2016. Funds will be issued in the form of Posh Credit."

"All NWT Retail listings must comply with the NWT Retail definition below:
NWT Retail items are purchased wholesale or from a distributor.
NWT Retail items listed on Poshmark are being sold to the public for the first time.
NWT Retail items are brand new, unused, and have original tags attached.
NWT Retail items were not purchased at a mall, outlet store, or retail store."

So, let me get this straight...they are giving out $500 to help people purchase retail inventory to start a business. Retail items are purchased wholesale. The $500 will be in POSH CREDIT.

How on earth can you purchase retail inventory (wholesale) FROM POSHMARK?!
You can't.

Sorry for the rant, but I'm just in awe of this...it makes absolutely no sense, besides giving people money to spend on Posh so that Posh can make more money,
 
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