What Would You Do?

[FrankieD108]

Here's my situation:

Had a mate (non ST but is a member) who was looking for two tickets to the Chelsea match on January 25th. Posted on this site looking for help and somebody reached out with a DM and offered to help. That was on January 9th. A few days later, they connected directly and agreed to the deal. The person in question requested a payment via Wise, which my mate sent. Then, the seller told us that the club had taken away his transfer ability due to some "inappropriate" activity. Fair enough. But here's the problem: The seller has not refunded my mate's money after several weeks, despite repeated requests. He did send a screen shot that the money would be refunded via Wise on February 3rd, but that did not happen. In the meantime, the seller refuses to respond to any messages.

This is so unusual, as I've bought and sold dozens of times on this board with zero issues, everybody is so honest and kind and helpful.

Here's my question:
Would you publicly warn others of this guy?
Name him publicly so others don't get taken advantage of?

I guess there's a chance he's dead, or in a coma, or has amnesia. But it mostly feels like he's incompetent at best, and dishonest at worst. I don't want others to lose their money like my mate has.

Perhaps this post will serve notice that he ought to pay and he will after seeing this
(He's also in a ST WhatsApp Chat with me and others and I would do the same there.)

Looking for some guidance on how far to take this.
Thanks all.

FrankieD

 

[McAhuna]

Here's my situation:

Had a mate (non ST but is a member) who was looking for two tickets to the Chelsea match on January 25th. Posted on this site looking for help and somebody reached out with a DM and offered to help. That was on January 9th. A few days later, they connected directly and agreed to the deal. The person in question requested a payment via Wise, which my mate sent. Then, the seller told us that the club had taken away his transfer ability due to some "inappropriate" activity. Fair enough. But here's the problem: The seller has not refunded my mate's money after several weeks, despite repeated requests. He did send a screen shot that the money would be refunded via Wise on February 3rd, but that did not happen. In the meantime, the seller refuses to respond to any messages.

This is so unusual, as I've bought and sold dozens of times on this board with zero issues, everybody is so honest and kind and helpful.

Here's my question:
Would you publicly warn others of this guy?
Name him publicly so others don't get taken advantage of?

I guess there's a chance he's dead, or in a coma, or has amnesia. But it mostly feels like he's incompetent at best, and dishonest at worst. I don't want others to lose their money like my mate has.

Perhaps this post will serve notice that he ought to pay and he will after seeing this
(He's also in a ST WhatsApp Chat with me and others and I would do the same there.)

Looking for some guidance on how far to take this.
Thanks all.

FrankieD

Would you publicly warn others of this guy?
Name him publicly so others don't get taken advantage of?

Yes and Yes.

You can always delete or update the thread if you get the money

Even then, he/she shouldn't keep you hanging, so it came to this.

 

[Alwayspalace]

If it’s been several weeks then he’s unlikely to refund the money. Unfortunately I personally would name the seller to protect others. Like others have said if he does refund you can update the post.

 

[Phil’s Barber]

Yep, I’d warn others.

That’s all it is, reporting the facts and warning other members.

Resale on here has to be honest and transparent.