Oh, jcent, that is so sweet of you, but I couldnt accept that! I emailed him back and offered a payment plan and I guess I will see what he says. If I didnt need the money, I think I would be selling a lot cheaper.....that coupon just got me
Maybe I'm gullible, but if he IS telling the truth, it would mean a lot to me if I could help him.

It is such a tough placet o be put into. I really don`t mind though, and would like to do someth ;)ing nice for someone else. So if you reconsider, just PM me your email address and I will palypal you the money.

OMG such a sad story. And you ladies have such kind hearts.

the vanilla cone coupon got me...how sad!

I agree with the idea of a payment plan.
It is super sad, but it's also super sad that we don't know if these stories are true or not either
I wish I had more helpful advice

Oh my gosh, that's just heart wrenching! I am a sucker for such things too. Mostly, because if it is true, can you imagine the courage it would take and the hit to your pride to admit your circumstances and ask for help? If he accepts the playment plan and agrees that the ring will be shipped to him AFTER the final payment is made, I'd love to donate $20 as well to the fund if you change your mind. Let us know what he says.

Diamond Girl~ I am in sales and I get cusomers who bend the truth ALL the time so be carful to a "Story" I have heard things like this many many many times I even had a customer Jump up from his seat and yell " You think I am a liar I am a man of my word" he said I will be back first thing in the morning....Well that was 2 mths ago I am still waiting. I will tell you he said to me I NEVER lie.. SO just be very very carful You can offer him a discount if you like but His offer needs to be reasonable...and not Off the Wall

Thanks ladies for all your thoughts and kind offers!

I guess right now, I'm just waiting to hear back from him on the payment plan idea.

I dont want to be taken for a ride (which I know happens on ebay alll the time). But, something about the email just seemed a little different from the normal ebayer asking for something for nothing. I wish there was a way I could know for certain

Miss Cassie, you are so kind! The generous spirit of this board is really something. I certainly dont want me or anyone else getting "taken" though. Let's just see what his response is. Maybe a payment plan will work for him. I wish I had money to burn-I would set that baby with a wink cz and send it to him for his wife......just on the off chance he WAS telling the truth.

Ask to see the pic, He offered. At lest that might settle one question. Also if you have his name, google it with what his military position. That should at least bring up some basic info and you can go from there. I have a soft heart too. But you want the right gifts and good things to go to the right people:)