TXMary2 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I have been corresponding with someone via one of my ads on Homeschool Classifieds. She has not purchased anything from me. In the last email she asked for a phone number so I could tell her about what is included in the set. I told her what was in the set and then I directed her to the publishers website so she could see a picture and samples of what exactly am selling. What I am selling is brand new and in the exact condition you would receive it when buying from CBD or RR. Anyway, today I get the following email from her. I am not even replying. I apologize if it seems as though I'm questioning your integrity, but I don't know you and yesterday, in my attempts to save some money, making purchases at lower than retail prices, in almost every case, I made the mistake of not considering shipping costs. Bottom line is; I purchased many books yesterday and found out my costs, in the end were outrageously higher than if I would have just ordered everything from My Father's World, which is the company that uses books from other sources, i.e., Notgrass, just to name one, as part of their overall curriculum plan. I was not happy with myself, so I would feel much better, in purchasing with you if I could find out as much as I can about you and the products you are selling and how you operate. That being said, I would most likely purchase from you if I could have proof that you are who you say you are, that you do actually have the products I'm wanting for sale. I would need some of the following proofs, if you are so inclined, to be able to continue transacting business with you. If you are not, we can end our relationship with this email. The proofs I would need to gain trust with you, would be contact information, i.e., phone number that I can call and talk with you, your full name so that I can run a google search, to see if you are legitimately in this business to provide honest transactions with the public. The very unprofessional side of me would like to say, "Look lady, feel free to buy from someone else. If my feedbacks on HS Classified aren't enough to know if I do business with integrity then, oh well." Sure, let me give my full name and phone number. Now that I think more about it, it seems like someone is working real hard to run some sort of scam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 :001_huh: Maybe you could ask for her full name and a credit check before you give her yours. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 :lol: That's just one of those emails where you wonder if the writer was high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Tell her to spend her money somewhere else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doodle Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I have been corresponding with someone via one of my ads on Homeschool Classifieds. She has not purchased anything from me. In the last email she asked for a phone number so I could tell her about what is included in the set. I told her what was in the set and then I directed her to the publishers website so she could see a picture and samples of what exactly am selling. What I am selling is brand new and in the exact condition you would receive it when buying from CBD or RR. Anyway, today I get the following email from her. I am not even replying. The very unprofessional side of me would like to say, "Look lady, feel free to buy from someone else. If my feedbacks on HS Classified aren't enough to know if I do business with integrity then, oh well." Sure, let me give my full name and phone number. Now that I think more about it, it seems like someone is working real hard to run some sort of scam. :iagree: Don't reply. I too think it smells of a scam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 WOW! I am at a loss for words. Is she for real? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Yeah, right! If I were you I'd send a brief reply basically saying what you wrote here: "I'm sorry, but I will not give out such personal information to a complete stranger. If my feedback rating on this site is not enough to convince you that I do business with integrity, you will need to purchase from someone else. Thanks and have a nice day." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Oh my. Does she want a DNA sample as well? :svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Ask her if she is comfortable giving you all that information so you can check to see if she had the money to make a legitimate and legal purchase from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Yeah, I think I'd be telling her to go away too. Personally, I follow feedback. If you've got good feedback, then I'll do business with you. I think you've done all you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl in NM Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I'd email her and explain that you are a private citizen and she seems to think you are a business. Tell her that you are not comfortable with her parameters and you wish her happy shopping elsewhere. Let it go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silliness7 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Her reason for wanting the info...accidentally paid too much for used materials when shipping was factored....does not match up with the information she is asking you for - phone and full name? She's a total stranger too. Goes both ways. And I would tell her so. Her error in her last transaction and yes, it was HER error for not adding it up. DUH! should not invite this kind of prying into your life. Hope you can find another buyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 does she realize you're an individual and not a business? :confused: At least she was clear that communication could end with this e-mail. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom32boys Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 It does sound like a scam of some sort - though you would think not since she mentions Christian homeschooling curriculum... Definitely strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proverbs356lady Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Wow, that's a bit creepy. Very wise to break off all communication with this person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 A google search? Seriously? To see if your legit? How is that going to prove your legit? You google my name and you might get my facebook page, or you might not. You certainly don't get any info on me. I would write her off as a kook and carry on. Humph, wants your info because she spent too much money in purchases. Whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) I don't know about her reasoning, but I do exchange phone numbers with a customer. It hasn't been a big deal so far. I did sell a curric over $200 though. Edited July 19, 2011 by True Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I don't think it's a scam. I just think it's someone who's not overly experienced with buying online. She is misunderstanding how it works (you ar not a business.) I wouldn't reply, but just because it sounds like she'll be a PITA to deal with. I am willing to do a bit of education (walk someone through setting up Paypal, etc.) but I don't deal with clueless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Whether she's legit (doubtful) or not, I think this isn't someone I'd want to do any sort of business with. Ick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 It might be worth reporting her to the site as a possible scammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Oh my. Does she want a DNA sample as well? :svengo: And maybe your first-born child? Good grief. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I have been corresponding with someone via one of my ads on Homeschool Classifieds. She has not purchased anything from me. In the last email she asked for a phone number so I could tell her about what is included in the set. I told her what was in the set and then I directed her to the publishers website so she could see a picture and samples of what exactly am selling. What I am selling is brand new and in the exact condition you would receive it when buying from CBD or RR. Anyway, today I get the following email from her. I am not even replying. The very unprofessional side of me would like to say, "Look lady, feel free to buy from someone else. If my feedbacks on HS Classified aren't enough to know if I do business with integrity then, oh well." Sure, let me give my full name and phone number. Now that I think more about it, it seems like someone is working real hard to run some sort of scam. A version of this is actually on their site as a scam. http://www.homeschoolclassifieds.com/warning.asp I'm so glad you didn't respond! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) I don't think it's a scam. I just think it's someone who's not overly experienced with buying online. She is misunderstanding how it works (you ar not a business.) I wouldn't reply, but just because it sounds like she'll be a PITA to deal with. I am willing to do a bit of education (walk someone through setting up Paypal, etc.) but I don't deal with clueless. :iagree: And I wouldn't be surprised if no matter what you do, she'll find fault with something - the shipping cost, the condition of the books, etc. ETA: After reading coffeefreak's link I think it's very possible it's a scam. Edited July 19, 2011 by floridamom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Does anyone else see the wonkiness in the speech pattern? [or whatever you call it when it's written out] … I smell a scam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arghmatey Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Bizarre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Wow. I thought I saw it all until now. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GypsieFamily Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 If she made poor choices, she should chalk that up to her lack of experience -- not blaming the person she purchased from. ETA I just saw CoffeeFreak's post -- I'd be worried it's a scam too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 :lol: That's just one of those emails where you wonder if the writer was high. You are making me laugh today.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Just send her your social security number and date of birth as an olive branch. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Does anyone else see the wonkiness in the speech pattern? [or whatever you call it when it's written out] … I smell a scam. My thoughts exactly. Smart to just end it all now and maybe report her to homeschoolclassifieds too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I probably wouldn't bother either, just because it all sounds too high maintenance for me, but I have to ask: What kind of scam can someone run with just a name and phone number? You can go to whitepages.com and pick any name/number combo off there, so why would this person go to all this effort on a HSing site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Yeah, right! If I were you I'd send a brief reply basically saying what you wrote here: "I'm sorry, but I will not give out such personal information to a complete stranger. If my feedback rating on this site is not enough to convince you that I do business with integrity, you will need to purchase from someone else. Thanks and have a nice day." :iagree: Perfectly stated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Peach Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I would not respond. I'm not getting scammer from her, but I am getting pain to deal with and totally not worth it. People like this should only buy from a B&M store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 This reeks of scam! There is no way I would want to deal with someone like that. Creepy alert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I would not respond. I'm not getting scammer from her, but I am getting pain to deal with and totally not worth it. People like this should only buy from a B&M store. :iagree: When you factor your time and energy providing "proof"--and whatever other hoops she may add after speaking with you--into the transaction, you're better off dealing with a different buyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I would absolutely e-mail back and tell her that you would prefer she does her business elsewhere. How WEIRD! "Um, yeah...I need your name and address so I can do a 'Google Search' on you.???" :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 :lol: That's just one of those emails where you wonder if the writer was high. :smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5: OP: that is CRAZY!!! Tell her you'd be happy to provide that information if she will first provide a little info herself. Then ask for her height, weight and bra size. :lol::lol::lol: Just to get her going.;) I definitely would NOT do business with her~! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary2 Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 Yeah, right! If I were you I'd send a brief reply basically saying what you wrote here: "I'm sorry, but I will not give out such personal information to a complete stranger. If my feedback rating on this site is not enough to convince you that I do business with integrity, you will need to purchase from someone else. Thanks and have a nice day." Thanks everyone. I pretty much emailed her the above suggestion. I haven't heard back from her. I also thought when reading the email she would definitely be a PITA and I don't have the time or energy to waste on that. My experience with these type of people usually means I am giong to be out money or product or both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Balaban Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 When I post ads on craigslist, I get a response from scammers, and I string them along for several days just having fun. Oh, and I ask them a lot of questions. "Was the wallpaper always that blue or did you just put it up?" "What's in the door on the left?" "Is that your dog?" etc. etc. With a buyer like this, I would politely explain that I won't divulge my private information unless on an as-needed basis. Personally, if I was doing business over the internet in a capacity where I felt I needed to discuss something with a customer, I would be asking for THEIR phone number and calling from a blocked number or getting a 1-800 number. You can also probably get a phone number from Google Voice now. Good luck- I would be too worried to do any sort of business with this customer after her responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I have been corresponding with someone via one of my ads on Homeschool Classifieds. She has not purchased anything from me. In the last email she asked for a phone number so I could tell her about what is included in the set. I told her what was in the set and then I directed her to the publishers website so she could see a picture and samples of what exactly am selling. What I am selling is brand new and in the exact condition you would receive it when buying from CBD or RR. Anyway, today I get the following email from her. I am not even replying. The very unprofessional side of me would like to say, "Look lady, feel free to buy from someone else. If my feedbacks on HS Classified aren't enough to know if I do business with integrity then, oh well." Sure, let me give my full name and phone number. Now that I think more about it, it seems like someone is working real hard to run some sort of scam. :thumbdown:I don't think this is about your being 'professional' or not. she's either not serious, seriously inexperienced buying anything online, or a complete and utter flake. time to move on. if she can't tell you're a dependable seller from your feedback and responses up to now, nothing will convince her. do you really want a buyer (assuming she really is on the up and up) who wants to do a background check on you and tells you about it first before she'll do business with you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I think she's either a kook or a scammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 As a buyer and seller on wtm and another site, I think this is waaaaay over the top. When I first started buying books I was nervous that I'd be ripped off. I put it in perspective that I'm buying Christian materials from professing believers. I've never had anyone ask me to "prove" myself. I do understand their concern of buying from a stranger, but then they shouldn't if they feel that uncomfortable. Steer away from her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Yeah, right! If I were you I'd send a brief reply basically saying what you wrote here: "I'm sorry, but I will not give out such personal information to a complete stranger. If my feedback rating on this site is not enough to convince you that I do business with integrity, you will need to purchase from someone else. Thanks and have a nice day." :iagree: Perfect answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyscrapperinid Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 :iagree: Don't reply. I too think it smells of a scam. :iagree:exactly what I was going to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyFernDotOrg Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Yeah, right! If I were you I'd send a brief reply basically saying what you wrote here: "I'm sorry, but I will not give out such personal information to a complete stranger. If my feedback rating on this site is not enough to convince you that I do business with integrity, you will need to purchase from someone else. Thanks and have a nice day." This is professional and respectful and ends it right here. I agree with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Um, NO. Someone takes herself waaaay too seriously. Really??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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