On January 28th, 2010 I was the top bidder for a ukulele up for bid on listia.com.
I submitted a $25.00 money order to this individual as per the bidding arrangement.
I waited for delivery of the item and after two weeks it hadn't arrived. I contacted the user several times to ask where my items was and was told they would send it. Soon after that email I noticed this user's ratings tanking with negative remarks. Several people had not received their items as well.
Granted most of these items are "free" but the "seller" usually requests shipping fees as mine was because the item needed to be packed correctly.
Filing a police report over $25.00 dollars is a waste of time for me (and them) all the way over here in Texas so I turned to Rip Off Report because these reports are indexed online.
Garrett Larson: Send me back my 25$ or at least communicate with your users on listia. Responsible communication could have forgiven this gaff. Now your name is on this report forever. There were several auctions after mine, so I'm quite sure you aren't dead and people could have communicated for you if you were sick. It appears Garrett's username has been blocked on listia but he could have signed up under someone else's name so this will serve as a warning to other listia users.
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Lane
Richardson,Texas,
U.S.A.
Mr. Larson has finally delivered the ukulele.
#2Author of original report
Mon, April 05, 2010
On April 5th, 2010
I received the ukulele that was suppose to be delivered months ago. There was no communication until last week when I was sent a tracking number via listia.com.
I had planned on not writing this amends for a month or two to let you stew, Mr. Larson. But I'm not that kind of person. I know how to run a business and communication is the first gateway to a good transaction. I am therefore filling out this report on the very day I picked up the ukulele from my mail box.
Because I cannot erase this ripoffreport (I wish I could) I would like to say that Mr. Larson has come through and delivered what was promised to me.
I hope that he delivers all of the other auction items due to other members who were shafted as well.
Thank you for coming through. Enjoy the rest of the money I sent you that you didn't spend on shipping. It arrived safely and I'm happy to note that Oscar Schmidt is sending out a new nut free of charge.
Please note that if I could remove this listing, I would. I will write the owner of the site and ask.