posted on August 17, 2001 12:13:51 PM
situation 1)Had a buyer pay with a check, in which I hold item until check clears. I wish I had noticed her handwriting before I cashed check, so I could've written the address under what she put on her envelope. I cannot read her handwriting. I still have her item and I've been waiting for her to email me with her address and I have not heard a word from her. In fact, she had never sent an email. I was going to file NPB alert the day I received payment in the mail. The only reason I knew what it was for was the amount of the check, which was a diff. amount from any other item. There was no auction # or any other info. The auction had scrolled off my list a couple days before I realized the handwriting was so off, and I was going to email her and ask for her address. The post office even said the zip code didn't even match anything they could find. How long will it take for this person to notice and e-mail me??
situation 2) I recently got a puppy. It's so attached to me. My landlord won't let me stay here with him, so I've been looking for another place to live where I can have pets. I can move on campus with him, but it would be a small studio apartment and he's going to be so huge. I'm ok with his being a big dog, in fact that's what I was looking for in a dog. Should I move into this studio and just stay there until the new landlord finds out how big the dog will be to buy time to get into another place where I can have a pet?? In order to do so, I have to give up almost all my stuff because I currently live in a huge apartment. My puppy is at my mom's right now so I won't be evicted immediately, but I miss my dog so much. When I left him there, he could tell I was leaving and he started to cry. My mom says he's been looking for me ever since (2 wks now) and crying for me. I don't want to give up my dog. He is so sweet. It's not the same without him, he's like a big baby. He loved to go everywhere I went. He even rode in the car with me everywhere he could. I just don't know if it would be cruel to have him in an apt with one br, and a kitchen and living room combo. small apt. I'm sure he'd be happier there, because right now mom says he's sad and doesn't want to eat much and keeps looking for me. What should I do??
posted on August 17, 2001 12:25:42 PM
Hi TOL, situation #1. Pull your high bidders contact info and give them a phone call. That should straighten out that little problem.
Situation #2- sorry, no help there. That's a toughie.
posted on August 17, 2001 12:33:04 PM
situation number2-
get your landlord a bigger dog.
find a bigger place fast,it may mean off campus far away.
put your dog on a diet.what breed is this dog which will be big and bigger someday
posted on August 17, 2001 01:29:07 PM
#2 to make this a legit thread that is ebay related a say auction the big ol mutt off. you don't have the time it takes to care for a puppy with school and ebay you just too darn busy.
posted on August 17, 2001 01:38:54 PM
As to the important part, take the small apt, make sure the landlord know of the doggie, put it in the lease. Even offer 1/2 month security for doggie insurance (this is customary). Once this is done, when Fido gets the size of Tokyo, the Landlord won't be able to kick him/you out.
posted on August 17, 2001 01:45:22 PM
for the dog, just bring it into your apartment. don't tell the landlord. then finally, if the landlord happen to notice anything, hide your dog immediately, then tell the landlord that you transform into a dog sometimes under extreme stress, it's no big deal. also, tell the landlord to not put too much pressure on you, otherwise, you will start to change....
posted on August 17, 2001 03:44:16 PM
Tiggress - isn't there anywhere you and your puppy can move that's as big as your current place and takes dogs? Both of you would probably be happiest then.
About situation #1, contact your bank and ask if they keep scans (or whatever) of cashed checks. Might be a long shot, but it's worth a try. Otherwise pulling her contact info, as jeanyu suggested, would work (though I know I'd hate to do it -- telephone, yuck!)
posted on August 17, 2001 03:57:21 PM
IF you have a scanner you can scan the envelope with the address writen on it and print it out on a label let the PO. sort it out ...
posted on August 17, 2001 04:40:58 PM
I would pull info, don't have the auction # info though I guess I'll photocopy the addy and let the p.o. handle it. I've gotta get a better system here.
I found a diff. place today. It's a 2 br. just had to pay dog deposit. I found it on my way to pay for the little tiny apt. My dad is so pissed because I'm keeping the dog, but I couldn't stand to give him up. He's just a baby.
Bear is half lab and half chow. He's 19 wks old and already stands almost as tall as my 5 yr old when he is on hind legs. His feet are bigger than my fists. He is black with goldish brown streaks on his sides and he's fluffy all over. He looks chow in the face. When I go back and get him in a few wks, I post a pic of him here He's gonna be a big dog. He already weighs 30+ lbs, and it's not fat!
hope dad gets over it. not getting rid of puppy. no way. dad's not too fond of animals.
This will give you transactions you have not yet left feedback for in the past 90 days.
Of course, if you HAVE left feedback, well that link won't help :0)
If you have left feedback already, you can also check feedback you have left, and go auction by auction. Time consuming, but it WILL give you an item #.
posted on August 17, 2001 05:18:08 PM
Regarding your puppy; with his chow/lab mix he's going to need and want ALOT of running around.
My sis adopted a chow/lab mixed breed pup last year. She has a very large apt. but is gone at least 8hr a day for work. The pup tore the place up! He was also difficult to work with obedience wise, even after she took him to classes. After many months of trying to make it work she gave him to a friend who has a large yard. She loved him dearly but realized it was the best for him.
You might want to do some research on the breed within this pup of yours so you know exactly want you'll be dealing with. By the way, I hear that great danes do well in apartments.
Good luck!
As for the other issue, you could just wait and see if the buyer eventually contacts you and asks where their stuff is.
posted on August 17, 2001 05:30:59 PM
Hi Tiggy Babe! Hey, just an FYI about the puppy. (Can't wait to see him. I bet he's sooooo cute!) As for Chows, very often they have a bad temperment and have been known to bite children so that might be something you would want to be cognicent of. Really glad you found a bigger place too!
posted on August 17, 2001 05:34:15 PM
Big dogs need large spaces. I have two large dogs and live in the country with a lot of open room for them to roam. I still have to keep them in their own kennel all day every day because I have an open antique shop. They also require a lot of time and not for just a little while but for their entire lives which averages ten years. There are also vet bills and other expenses. If you can't devote many hours each day to him you may want to find a good home in the country for him. I know he's sooo cute but he'll get older and bigger. You'll need to think carefully about this one but the longer you keep him the tougher it will be to give him up.
posted on August 17, 2001 05:47:17 PM
Just have to jump in to defend chows as a breed. :0) I know they are known not to be so great with kids, but don't let that worry you. Since it is a pup if you raise him around your kids they will get along just fine. We had a chow mix (mostly chow) several years ago when my daughter was 1 until she was about 3 or 4 and they were the BEST buddies. She was fantastic at protecting her and they wore each other out playing. When we moved we had to find her a new home and one of our friends who had a daughter the same age took her in-- she is a great family dog to this day.
Can't wait to see your picture too-- he sounds adorable! Take care!
I guess I'll photocopy the addy and let the p.o. handle it. I've gotta get a better system here.
He's gonna be a big dog. He already weighs 30+ lbs, and it's not fat!