Mylittleponylover92 is awesome. Resolved!!

[michelle53]

*sigh*.  It is with a really, really heavy heart that I write this.  Back in March, I put out the offer for a private swap with a newer member to help them gain positive feedback.  Mylittleponylover92 enthusiastically sent me a reply and I instantly felt she would be a lovely partner to swap with.   I decided we would have a budget of $20 and would shop only for G4 ponies since they're relatively easy to come by.

After several months of corresponding, we agreed upon the second week of May to ship out our boxes.  I sent her box priority shipping to England, and waited to hear when she shipped mine out.  I know, I should have waited until I received confirmation that she sent my box first, but we had such great communication that I trusted her.

I received a message saying she'd had a family emergency and couldn't get to the post.  No problem, family comes first.  I told her to take her time and get my box out when she was able.

We communicated again in July, right before I went on vacation.  I sent her another message a few weeks ago, but it went unanswered.  Only after I sent an Urgent Message via PM did I receive a response from her boyfriend.  I'm not sure what's going on, but I'd like to know one way or another if I should anticipate a swap box or go ahead and leave negative feedback.

If anyone else is in contact with her, please let her know that she has until September 15 to notify me that my box had been sent (with proof of shipping) or I have no choice but to leave negative feedback.  I don't want to leave bad feedback, but this has gone on for just too long now:(.

I hate that it had to come to this.

[lovesbabysquirmy]

*huggles*  I'm so sorry to hear of this Michelle.  You're such a kind person and you always are seeking the positive.  I've never traded or swapped with you but it's so very obvious from your posts.

[ashlite]

That's a shame. Situations like that make it tough for other newbies like myself to get started out. Not to mention how disappointing that would be. I hope you can get everything sorted out.

[michelle53]

I hope it gets sorted too.  Thanks for the kind words babysquirmy, you always have such sweet things to say:)

[Unicorn_pops]

Aww...sorry you had to make this post. I know you've been dreading it. Don't feel bad, others need to be warned. Hopefully she will make this right and send out your box! :hugs:
And You are so Sweet and easy to swap with I hate to think someone took advantage of your kindness!

[michelle53]

Aww...sorry you had to make this post. I know you've been dreading it. Don't feel bad, others need to be warned. Hopefully she will make this right and send out your box! :hugs:
And You are so Sweet and easy to swap with I hate to think someone took advantage of your kindness!

I <3 you:).  Thanks for the support guys!!

[Sarahlacewing]

That was incredibly kind of you to try and help out some newer members gain feedback.  I'm so sorry that this person has taken advantage of your sweet nature.  I hope it doesn't put you off from future swaps.

[Icecrystalline]

Aw hun, I'm so sorry this has happened to you

You're such a wonderful member, and helping out a newbie was exceptionally kind of you, so being treated this way is completely unfair. I hope she sorts herself out and can let you know, obviously something really bad has come up, or at least, I'm concerned as to why there has been no response

Hope you two can sort it, I haven't seen her around lately, and she's always such a bubbly member!

[ponylady]

I am so sorry michelle but I am glad you took my advice on starting a thread. I believe you were not left with any more options other than to tell the truth.

I hope she see's this and makes things right 

[michelle53]

Aw hun, I'm so sorry this has happened to you

You're such a wonderful member, and helping out a newbie was exceptionally kind of you, so being treated this way is completely unfair. I hope she sorts herself out and can let you know, obviously something really bad has come up, or at least, I'm concerned as to why there has been no response

Hope you two can sort it, I haven't seen her around lately, and she's always such a bubbly member!

I know, and she is a really sweet person.  That's why I'm so shocked that this has happened.  All I want is for things to get sorted on her end.  I don't want to leave negative feedback.  This is the first time I've ever had an issue with an Arena member.

Ponylady, I'm so glad I have you to help me out.  Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me, you all represent what is best about this place: community.  Even though bad things happen, there are always people there to offer their support. 

Thank you everyone, and mylittleponylover, if you're reading this, please don't be embarrassed or afraid to come back here.  Things happen, but what sets good character apart if the willingness to admit when you've made mistakes and attempt to right your wrongs. 

[Shiromisa]

Looking at her posts, it looks like she has limited internet right now. I hope she sees this!

[michelle53]

Looking at her posts, it looks like she has limited internet right now. I hope she sees this!

I hope so too.  But she didn't respond to my PM's, so well see.

[michelle53]

Good news!!!  I received a message this morning, and everything is getting sorted:).  Life happens, but I'm glad she is able o make this right.  Overall, a happy ending to the situation.

[Shenanigans]

Glad to hear that, Michelle!

[Unicorn_pops]

Yay! Glad to hear she is communicating again!