DJOctaviasymphony/ponyadore Banned!!

[Gingerbread]

Going back through my messages I was supposed to do a trade with her but she dropped off the radar, lucky escape there

[ponylady]

Going back through my messages I was supposed to do a trade with her but she dropped off the radar, lucky escape there

No doubt Pink!

[Gingerbread]

Really truly hope everyone else gets their money/ponies back...does anyone have any news yet?

[kakenterprise]

I have no way to get back what I lost.  So I'm out what I'm out.  Reported her, so I'm a little happier about it.

[achab1984]

Why do these people always try to come back with a differnt name. I was looking threw the list and some tryed over 5 times to be on this site. Its sad Just be honest people!!!!

[Skeen]

I have no way to get back what I lost.  So I'm out what I'm out.  Reported her, so I'm a little happier about it.

What were you out, kake?  I could check around and see if I have any of it in my sales pile.  If I did I'd be happy to send it your way. 

[kakenterprise]

I have no way to get back what I lost.  So I'm out what I'm out.  Reported her, so I'm a little happier about it.

What were you out, kake?  I could check around and see if I have any of it in my sales pile.  If I did I'd be happy to send it your way.

aww that is so sweet thank you for the kind offer. *hugs*
I'm out a Shine Bright Rarity.  It'll be okay though I still love trading and selling on the arena.
 

[Skeen]

Aw, dingle!  I JUST sold my only SB Rarity! 

OH!  OH WAIT!  I have a loose one I was wondering what to do with - she won't stay on my tiny G4 shelf with her giant wings.  Do you want her?  It's the pony only, no accessories.  Just PM me your addy if you do, I can ship on Saturday with some other stuff I need to send out. 

[MidnightMocha]

Aw, dingle!  I JUST sold my only SB Rarity! 

OH!  OH WAIT!  I have a loose one I was wondering what to do with - she won't stay on my tiny G4 shelf with her giant wings.  Do you want her?  It's the pony only, no accessories.  Just PM me your addy if you do, I can ship on Saturday with some other stuff I need to send out. 

I think you're referring to Glimmer Wings Rarity here? Unless I missed some cool variant, Shine Bright Rarity doesn't have wings.

[Skeen]

Oh crud, you're right.   I r not G4-smrt. 

Sorry to disappoint, kake. 

[Bronley]

To summarize my dealings with DJOctaviaSymphony:
Sent her:
Favorites Collection with Nightmare Moon set $43

loose blind bags (no bag or card):
Rainbow Flash  $5
Amethyst Star $6.50
Minuette $6.50
Sassaflash $6.50
Trixie Lulamoon $6.50
Twilight Velvet $6.50

Fashion Style Twilight Sparkle $10
$18.38 shipping
=$108.88 value sent

Received from her:
playful pony Applejack with bangs (was supposed to be Fashion Style Applejack)
=$8 value received

Never received:
playful pony Cherrilee no bangs $18
$82.88
=$100.88 value scammed.

Anyone that has it please PM me the identity details you have for her, I'll reply with the version I have.

[Shenanigans]

Bronley, that's terrible! Wow, she sure has scammed a lot of people This is why I'm hesitant about trades. There is no way to ensure you'll get what you traded for and there's no money exchanged so you can't get a refund through Paypal

[Stiletto]

Bronley, that's terrible! Wow, she sure has scammed a lot of people This is why I'm hesitant about trades. There is no way to ensure you'll get what you traded for and there's no money exchanged so you can't get a refund through Paypal

It's a shame scammers ruin the experience of a great trade.  I love trading and all of my recent trades have gone very well and I"m so happy to have traded.  Just make sure you always check your trade partners feedback to minimize the risk, although yes, even with stellar there is still some risk.  I also tend to check a members post counts AND post content.  Are they actively contributing to the community or just trying to trade/sell?  Again, not fool proof but helps minimize the risk.

[Maniah]

Bronley, that's terrible! Wow, she sure has scammed a lot of people This is why I'm hesitant about trades. There is no way to ensure you'll get what you traded for and there's no money exchanged so you can't get a refund through Paypal

One way to approach doubtful trades in the future might be for both parties to decide on a given value of the trade. If you are sending $100 worth of items and receiving $100 worth of items, then you could first trade cash. They could send you $100 as payment, and you can send them $100 in payment and you can both list the items you are expected to receive.

Neither of you are out money, but now, if the items do not arrive, you have recourse to file though PayPal to get the $100 back.

It does require at least one of you to have the cash on hand for it though. The other one can always pay with the money they receive from you. But still, if they refused, then you would at least be saved losing out on money. Im sure it isn't perfect, but it is at least better than a blind trade.

[KaguraPony]

I recommend the mods look into a way to track and record IP addresses. If you simply block the IP address, this will prevent most scammers creating new accounts.

There are ways around this of course but most people aren't internet-savvy enough to figure them out.

Other suggestions:

-Trade through ebay. Simply create a lot with your item and list it as WAY overpriced. Example: $100 for a pony worth only $20. List it as "Buy it now or best offer." Then you will receive offers of lower amounts. Tell your trading partner to offer whatever amount you agreed on and then you'll know to accept only her offer.
Ebay keeps good track of buyers and sellers and will refund your money if anything goes wrong. Ebay also has the feedback system tracking which sellers are trustworthy and which are not. So though ebay is usually overpriced for buying, simply using it as a gateway for trades could save alot of hassle.