Is this something to worry about?
siriusrising
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I purchased a revolver off the GB site. Seller has 2242 as of last check feed back and 2 neg. in the last 12 months. Most all are A+. Lots of great communication, fast communication, fast to answer questions ect. After I won the auction I have sent several emails direct and through GB. I have not received one return to any of my inquries. I sent a copy of my FFL C&R which this gun is C&R and noted as such in the description, along with a Money order from my local bank. I sent the check and C&R hard copy to the address on file with GB in a Priority envelope so I can track it. Its not there yet. I also sent another email saying I was concerned because in the week it has taken me to get everything togeather and out in the post I have not received any return correspondence from him.
It could be he is on vacation or some emergency is going on. But I am not sure the protocol on how to proceed in the future if I don't get any response in the coming weeks. Thanks for any guidance. I can post the seller but I am not sure if that is allowed or a good idea so I will wait on that.
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Call the FFL and advise whoever answers what is going on. imo.
Until the payment gets there, there's not much to do. If it's past the USPS expected delivery date by three or four days, I'd contact USPS first. Once It's been delivered, then I'd deal with the seller.
I wouldn't worry about the lack of correspondence from him, you know the terms of the auction and they are probably just waiting for the items to arrive. Was there something in the auction that said payment should be expected in a certain amount of time, if so, did you go past that time limit?
Do what Grasshopper said, and no, you can't post the sellers information in the forums. Call the seller on the phone too. Call the seller again tomorrow if you don't get an answer. Try the seller again over the weekend several times. Try him again Monday if you haven't got in contact with him. Then contact GunBroker support on Monday if you have not been in contact with him. GunBroker support: https://support.gunbroker.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
Thanks will do.
I wouldn't sweat it. I sold a gun on here one time, and then had a death in the family. I was away for a week. When I got home, I contacted the buyer and explained that, The auction was the last thing on my mind. I ate the shipping as I felt it was the right thing to do. He left me a great feedback and life went on. I have also won guns and the sellers wouldn't respond to my emails, until they received the money. They were just busy and didn't have the time. I got the gun in perfect condition.
I will never understand why some folks think e-mail is the only way to get a hold of someone. Pick up the phone.
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I’ll go against the grain. A week with no response is cause for concern. I don’t send payment (other than CC) without the warm and fuzzy of responses. No good ideas other than to wait. Hope this works out for you.
Update, I tried calling and only get a busy signal. The number goes to a gun shop in Hudson Fl. Which is where the GB profile says he is out of. The check is due to be delivered today. I sent it priority so I can track it. Its out for delivery. I will keep trying to call. It could be a land line and they are on the phone.
Just got though to the shop. I figured out the problem. He said he sent several emails. Then it clicked, GB does not allow to set up an account with a free email. I used my Cox email that I never check. He said when he gets the MO he will post it with tracking today. So it all seems good.
Great news. Glad things are working out.