Quote from: minamarie on July 05, 2017, 09:02:06 AM

I always lie about the worth in the customs form to avoid charges but pay a seperate postage fee to insure the parcel up to a chosen worth (2€ insure the parcel for 100€, 4 for 200...) - this insurance isnt labeled on the box to avoid theft.

Lying on customs forms is actually a very serious crime , so I don't advise ANYONE to do this! 

No it's not an advice cause it's illegal - I only do it on private parcels (cause I just paid a dollar on that pony I am sending to friends even if it's worth 100 on ebay)and it is only mentioned cause the problem was - if they do lie (it was considered) it wouldnt be insured enough

Quote from: Snapdragon on July 04, 2017, 05:34:38 PM

So it's "bullying" to hold a scammer responsible? Hm.

Multiple people harassing a complete stranger on IG about a bad trade (especially after they know said kid has developmental issues) can absolutely be considered bullying.

At any rate, I'm just glad both parties are happy and the issue is settled.

To be fair - he (first) did made multiple posts for the world to see mentioning OPs name and calling her names and telling untrue stuff about her and the trade. So...you harvest what you sow.. and he isn't retarted or 8 years old or something that makes up for that.
He blocked OP so I don't think it is that wrong to (not multiple, he is exaggerating to be the victim as in his posts about OP before) confront him in case (as it was discussed here) he really didn't realise OP feels bad cause of this while always writing about support in the pony-community, not bullying others, being positive.. and while HE had the power to delete the comment about his behaviour, OP had no chance to delete the posts he made about her (they are deleted by now) so she was made helpless once again.. just my view.. if he is THAT challenged (as said by others) his parents should watch his online activities and protect him from any confrontation with a private account



Both talked to each other now and are kinda happy so maybe we better ask mods to close the thread?

Quote from: Snapdragon on July 04, 2017, 01:53:05 AM

I just saw him on FB bragging about 3k followers on IG. I will be making a note to avoid/block him. So sorry to hear that happened to you Shelvesofwimsy, especially considering he is perfectly capable of NOT scamming people.

Edit to add, I've had lots of friends on the Autism spectrum, and last I checked in the DSM-IV, "pony related kleptomania" isn't a symptom of Asperger's...

Thank you @snapdragon, I totally agree with you. It shouldn't be used as an excuse for his behavior.

@ficklefae at this point I honestly don't feel comfortable giving my address out, and in my mind the trade is over. Even if I received the pony how could I enjoy it? When I still thought of this kid as a "friend" the pony would have been welcomed. But I honestly don't think I would want it now. The whole thing left a bad taste in my mouth. And since it is a custom it's not like I could sell it? 

I feel you -been ripped of ponys twice by people I considered as friends - one living right around the corner and one from hungary where I'm from. One just ghosted me out of the blue after having 5 or 6 ponies (we traded a lot and this was some trade in advance - we said she would give me tradeponies the next time she has doubles). Still see her from time to time on fleamarkets.To hungary I sent a huge package of like a dozen rare ponies (including jenny) and just the day she learned I havent used a trackingnumber she said it's lost but I saw posts about these ponys... was promised 2 alternate birthflowers in return
I too decided to stay sane and just think of those lost ponies as "a lesson learned" instead of fighting

he has a lot of photos of that parasol - what other ponies did you give him?
It doesnt surprise me he is nice and honest in person - it's so much easier ripping people off online and those other stories show it's not about money, he has money and his mom isn't raising him alone so some lies right from the start I started ebaying with 14 and never did such bull crap ..

Omg that truly IS fantastic

Hi
I am Jessica,  34 years and come from germany. a girlfriend has spoken from this webside.  Now i am here.
I am searching now somebody from England who could help me.  I have seen some ponies,  and the seller dont ship to germany. 
I am searching a truly person who could send me my ponies.

Of course we stay in contact i could help you too, with your ponies

Best regards

Jessica

awwwwwwww may i guess who your friend is? 
WELCOME

Could you make a comparison picture with firefly and cottoncandy?