Buy/Sell/Trade Forum

***Update***

Trade partner replied. I tried to be kind and reasonable and even threw out a reasonable new solution (I simply asked for 2 inserts for the 5 base cards I've provided - I've made multiple trades similar to that with no issues) and he was 'offended' that I would ask for 2 inserts for 5 base cards. 

What a joke. 

Needless to say, I'll be sending cards back.
He is sending my cards back. 
We will be done and I definitely won't be trading with this person in the future. 

No feedback will be left. 

Momma always said, 'if you can't say something nice, don't say something at all'.  In this case, I'm going to apply that thought process. 
 

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Original Post

I've been a member for 5 months and I've completed 40 successful trades with a 100% feedback rating. 

I'm currently involved in a trade where a proposal was sent to me. I reviewed the proposal. I agreed to the terms (no countering involved). I shipped cards. My cards were received timely and as promised. Trade partner sent cards. Cards arrived. 
Cards that I received are not correct.  3/5 are different variations than agreed.  (was expecting 2 SP and 1 SSP variations, and I received 3 base cards - same players)
I've msg'd partner and I've explained (with pictures) where the mix up is and asked to have the trade rectified to make it right. Its been 48 hours with no reply. 

First question...
What is considered an acceptable amount of time with no reply before I have reason to be concerned?

Second question....
If no resolution is made, or no reply in a reasonable amount of time, at what point do I complete a feedback? (Can feedback be updated if he resolves?)

This particular trade partner has about 50 trades with 100% feedback, so I was a bit taken back by the incorrect cards being shipped. I'm hoping they'll correct and make right, but I'm trying to be ready for what course of action I'll need to take. 

Any advice is appreciated. 
Feel free to direct message me if you'd prefer vs. commenting on this thread. 

Thanks in advance!
 

Wait as long as you desire, but more importantly for you in this case, when it comes to variations you MUST confirm what they are offering before agreeing because not everyone keeps track of them. Have them send pics. 

You can always update feedback. If it's within a day (or two, I don't recall) you may edit the feedback, but if it's beyond that time frame you can still add new feedback and reference the previously given one. 

Personally I'd probably wait a little longer than 48 hours just because I know schedules get hectic and some people are unable to devote as much time to the  hobby as others.

But I'd recommend checking the member's profile and see their last login date. If you see them log in a couple of days in a row without a response, I'd take that as a sign they're ignoring the message and proceed with the feedback at that point.

I know that I personally verify with the trader any VAR or SP listed because some of the older stuff was done before all the VAR's were listed. Also, I make mistakes when using the "add multiples" selection and add the SP instead of the base card - me not paying close enough attention. I'd give it a couple more days before I raise a stink.

I too might start to get a little worried after 48 hours but if the trade partner has prefect feedback I would feel a little better and be pateint. For all we know they could be on summer vacation. If they are posting on the message board and ignoring you that might be another thing.

I also wouldn't jump the gun on negative feedback because it really isn't going to help you resolve the issue any more quickly. Give it through the weekend to see if you hear anything back.

I saw your updated post. My personal view is that you may be over reacting a bit. My thought when I read your original post was give him a little time and that this was a misunderstanding and that the most probable outcome would be for both parties to return what they received and wipe the slate clean which seems to be the final outcome.

It's up to you to determine who you would like to trade with but for me I wouldn't put someone on my do not trade list because there was a misunderstanding on the original trade and we couldn't agree on a modification that made both parties happy. It sounds like each party will get back what they started with which seems fair to me.

BSwagger....

Interestingly enough, I would have had zero issues moving forward, including, sending original cards back and just being done. 
But...where I took offense is when he said that me offering to take 2 inserts in lieu of the previously agreed cards 'upset him' and that he could believe I would even suggest that. Then, to suggest that 'how could it be ok to trade SP/SSP for base cards' even though HE OFFERED IT. 

This is a classic example of shifting the blame vs just owing up that you screwed up. Simple.  
 

Alternatively, I could be throwing out that he intentionally proposed those cards to get the cards he needs and then substituted for bases of the same player, but I didn't, I took him for his word that it was an honest mistake. But in return I get blasted...oh no way!

Plain and simple - he screwed up.  Take responsibility and don't shift blame. 
 

That is why I've decided not to trade with him in the future. 

There certainly may have been some details I didn't pick up on originally. Hopefully you get back what you originally had can go on as you choose. It is a good reminder that this is a trade at your own risk site and we do have periodic stories of trades gone bad.

Upside is....it definitely hasn't changed my opinion of the site. This was an isolated incident and in no way will deter me from trading In the future. There are a lot of great traders out there, 

I definitely have learned from this experience, that is for sure. 
 

Thanks for replying!