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#524045 - 10/19/09 03:08 PM
Issues w/ Diamond Bistro....
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MissHeather
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Registered: 02/09/08
Posts: 185
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Ladies - please tell me what you would do?
This item: http://diamondbistro.com/category/217/As...and-A-Asha.html
went up on DB, and I made the offer to purchase (up to $258 w/ resizing!!). I sent the funds via Paypal, and at the Seller's request, to note it as 'Living Expenses' so as not have to pay fees. So, I did and sent funds Sept 27th, 2009.
To date, I still don't have the ring -- it is still listed on DB, and the only communication I have from the Seller is if I initiate it first. She states she is out of work and a single mother, and that the jeweler had trouble with one of the prongs and what seems to me as just excuses....
One of the emails I rec'd regarding this ring was: lessw@diamondbistro.com (which I thought was odd...)
Should I ask for funds back? Do you know this Seller? Has scams happened like this before?
What are my options?
thx, Heather *very distressed
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#524051 - 10/19/09 03:26 PM
Re: Issues w/ Diamond Bistro....
[Re: MissHeather]
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Socaligurl80
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Registered: 09/19/08
Posts: 1053
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I'm so sorry this has happened to you.  I never had a bad transaction on the DB but some people seem to have been scammed before
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#524052 - 10/19/09 03:26 PM
Re: Issues w/ Diamond Bistro....
[Re: Socaligurl80]
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MissHeather
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Registered: 02/09/08
Posts: 185
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I've used DB twice before this, and had wonderful transactions... but this one has me so upset.
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#524054 - 10/19/09 03:36 PM
Re: Issues w/ Diamond Bistro....
[Re: MissHeather]
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DarlingMomof3
The Imperial Diamond
Registered: 10/16/06
Posts: 6821
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When it comes from the "less" address that just means that she messaged you thru the DB website...like ebay does when you ask a question.
So sorry this has happened!
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#524055 - 10/19/09 03:40 PM
Re: Issues w/ Diamond Bistro....
[Re: DarlingMomof3]
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MissHeather
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Registered: 02/09/08
Posts: 185
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Thanks DM of 3... I just sent her an email explaining that I've been more than patient, as it's been 3 weeks, with no updates or communication... and asked her to refund me.
We'll see what happens.
It's people like this that give a bad name to fairly reputable website that is very much welcomed here by BTD.
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#524057 - 10/19/09 03:42 PM
Re: Issues w/ Diamond Bistro....
[Re: MissHeather]
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DarlingMomof3
The Imperial Diamond
Registered: 10/16/06
Posts: 6821
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I hope you get your money back with no problem! 
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#524065 - 10/19/09 04:03 PM
Re: Issues w/ Diamond Bistro....
[Re: AdaBeta27]
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Casey
The Imperial Diamond
Registered: 04/24/08
Posts: 6781
Loc: Oregon in the trees
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"I sent the funds via Paypal, and at the Seller's request, to note it as 'Living Expenses' so as not have to pay fees".
I'd do something (credit card or paypal) asap.... by her having you note the sale as living expenses, you may have a problem proving you really bought something... I would start on the dispute or charge back immediately and make sure you keep all communication from her that proves you really bought a ring and didn't send her living expenses.
If it is still up on DB, she may be trying to run the same scam on someone else.
Edited by Casey (10/19/09 04:04 PM)
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#524078 - 10/19/09 04:31 PM
Re: Issues w/ Diamond Bistro....
[Re: Casey]
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KathyL94
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Registered: 03/19/08
Posts: 1034
Loc: PA
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"I sent the funds via Paypal, and at the Seller's request, to note it as 'Living Expenses' so as not have to pay fees".
I'd do something (credit card or paypal) asap.... by her having you note the sale as living expenses, you may have a problem proving you really bought something... I would start on the dispute or charge back immediately and make sure you keep all communication from her that proves you really bought a ring and didn't send her living expenses.
If it is still up on DB, she may be trying to run the same scam on someone else.
Exactly what I was thinking, I wouldn't wait any longer! Good Luck!
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