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Original Post

vintagecherries1980 says

this really irritates me. i agreed to buy a vintage item and the seller marked it 'reserved' until i paid it off. Now some as*hole comes alone and purchases the item. the shop owner thought it was me that sent in the money and they shipped the item today to someone else. i wish i knew who the person was that bought this item b/c I would rip them a new one for buying something that is clearly marked 'RESERVED.' (obviously i am venting, sorry).

Posted at 7:51pm Oct 18, 2010 EDT

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jeridiehard says

I put in my listing....DO NOT BUY UNLESS YOUR ARE XYZ. IF YOU DO PURCHASE THIS ITEM, YOUR TRANSACTION WILL BE CANCELLED.

I can't believe the seller did not know the wrong person had purchased this item!!

Posted at 7:54pm Oct 18, 2010 EDT

Cathysjewels says

I don't use a picture of the item that is reserved.Someone other than who it was intended for would not know what they are buying.

Posted at 7:57pm Oct 18, 2010 EDT

vintagecherries1980 says

jeridiehard -- I am new this service (a few months), I am not sure if the seller is also new. I will send a message to them advising on how to do reserved listings the way you stated, b/c maybe they are unaware. Sigh. Thanks.

Posted at 7:57pm Oct 18, 2010 EDT

Scentery says

It'd be nice if Etsy allowed sellers to create true reserved listings which can only be seen by the people they're meant for. Kind of like ebay's private listings where you can pre-approve buyers.

Posted at 7:59pm Oct 18, 2010 EDT

SundrySupply says

It happens. Weird that the seller didn't realize your and the purchaser's screen names didn't match.
Removing the picture is usually a good deterrent =)

Posted at 8:01pm Oct 18, 2010 EDT

anickascottage says

I certainly hope the Seller now refunds your deposit!

Posted at 8:04pm Oct 18, 2010 EDT

crochetgal says

Sorry you seller wasn't on top of things.

When I set up a reserved listing, I'll put the word 'reserved' in the title and write in the description "this item is reserved. If you are not the person who requested this item and you make the purchase, the sale will be cancelled. However if you would like something similar, please feel free to contact me.""

And yes, I have had to cancel sales.

Posted at 8:04pm Oct 18, 2010 EDT

TheWhirlwind says

I have heard of this happening quite a bit.. even more evidence some people don't read!

Posted at 8:06pm Oct 18, 2010 EDT

minipotterybyanita says

I also say "Reserved for (whoever). Please don't buy unless you are (whoever)." And I send a live link to the Buyer after I have listed the item.

I'll have to say that I find it VERY curious that the seller sent it to someone else, thinking it was you.

Posted at 8:09pm Oct 18, 2010 EDT