Selling on Geekzone but buyer disappears

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matisyahu

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#251169 11-Jun-2019 18:13

So I've sold an Apple TV 4K and Television to a member on Geekzone, I've received the money and I was advised that they would organise someone to pick it up. It has been a month since I've heard from them and I've tried messaging them but there has been no reply and and in the messaging section it appears that they haven't read the message I've sent. My concern is that I've received his money, I've got the items for pick up and nothing has happened - so what do I do?

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#2256237 11-Jun-2019 18:23

Give it to me? :-P

On a serious note I hope whoever that person is OK.

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#2256250 11-Jun-2019 18:38

Give the CAB a call up and they will tell you what your rights are.

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#2256307 11-Jun-2019 19:24

I would talk to trade me first.

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#2256309 11-Jun-2019 19:31

surfisup1000:

I would talk to trade me first.

Why Trade Me, he sold it on Geekzone. The first line on his post states that.

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#2256310 11-Jun-2019 19:32

Send me a PM with the username and I will check if still active.

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#2256313 11-Jun-2019 19:39

3puttssuck:

Why Trade Me, he sold it on Geekzone. The first line on his post states that.

Just trolling @peterreader

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#2256318 11-Jun-2019 19:42

Another scenario, that user is using the mobile version of the GZ website. As that site doesn't notify you of new messages like how the main site does. (unless the mobile site has been updated since I last used it).

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#2256324 11-Jun-2019 20:11

Aredwood: Another scenario, that user is using the mobile version of the GZ website. As that site doesn't notify you of new messages like how the main site does. (unless the mobile site has been updated since I last used it).

We don't have a mobile site anymore. It's one site only for all platforms now.

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#2256325 11-Jun-2019 20:16

RunningMan:

3puttssuck:

Why Trade Me, he sold it on Geekzone. The first line on his post states that.

Just trolling @peterreader

I am a robot.

I am the Geekzone Robot and I am here to help. I am from the Internet. I do not interact. Do not expect other replies from me.

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#2256326 11-Jun-2019 20:18

PeterReader:
RunningMan:

3puttssuck:

Why Trade Me, he sold it on Geekzone. The first line on his post states that.

Just trolling @peterreader

I am a robot.

I'd heard that.

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#2256348 11-Jun-2019 20:40

3puttssuck:

surfisup1000:

I would talk to trade me first.

Why Trade Me, he sold it on Geekzone. The first line on his post states that.

oops , guilty of failure to read haha.

In that case, maybe the mods can track through IP address... at least ask the ISP's if they can pass a message a long or find out? Shouldn't be breaking any privacy laws so long as the ISP doesn't give out a name.

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#2256354 11-Jun-2019 21:00

You should be able to send the money back to their account and then relist the item. a month is more than enough time to hold onto large items

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#2256383 11-Jun-2019 21:34

matisyahu:

So I've sold an Apple TV 4K and Television to a member on Geekzone, I've received the money and I was advised that they would organise someone to pick it up. It has been a month since I've heard from them and I've tried messaging them but there has been no reply and and in the messaging section it appears that they haven't read the message I've sent. My concern is that I've received his money, I've got the items for pick up and nothing has happened - so what do I do?

Just wait it out and keep the goods in a safe place. I am sure the mods here will advise you correctly.

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#2256385 11-Jun-2019 21:38

I would keep the goods ready to go. I sold a printer here months ago, got paid and the new owner is collecting it this weekend, when coming to Wellington for the Geekzone Pizza...

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#2256411 11-Jun-2019 23:42

Looking forward to printing pizzas for all!

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