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rcb722 · 01-20-2009, 12:52 PM

I would definitely back out of the sale right now. Call PayPal and file a report with them- they should be able to get your money back, or at least suspend her account, especially if they see that she is getting many complaints. (Which I'm guessing she would be if she was doing this to many people.)

Also, if you paid with a credit card through PayPal, call that card company as well. (Even if it is just your bank.) They sometimes can help, other times, they can't, but it's definitely worth a try.

If she was first saying they were ready for Christmas, and now for V-day, it sounds like she is really trying to appeal to the "gift givers" I know that we are trying to sell our two little boys right now, and I would never blow people off that were buying them- especially if they have already paid for them. I totally care about them, and would love to keep them, so I would do everything possible to ensure that they were going to a great home.

Also, a one-pound puppy sounds extremely small. Our little guys are currently 1.5, and they are 8 weeks. I would never buy one that was smaller than they are. Our two girls are both around 3.5-4, and they are tiny. (fully grown.) I can't imagine a 1lb dog at 12 weeks (or at least old enough to go to a new home.) I know they exist, but I would be so worried about huge vet bills in the future.

I hate to say it, but it does sound extremely fishy to me. I would pull out of the deal right now, and if she throws a fit about it, for sure get a lawyer involved. Good Luck, and update with any resolutions!

01-20-2009, 12:52 PM	#35
rcb722 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 31	I would definitely back out of the sale right now. Call PayPal and file a report with them- they should be able to get your money back, or at least suspend her account, especially if they see that she is getting many complaints. (Which I'm guessing she would be if she was doing this to many people.) Also, if you paid with a credit card through PayPal, call that card company as well. (Even if it is just your bank.) They sometimes can help, other times, they can't, but it's definitely worth a try. If she was first saying they were ready for Christmas, and now for V-day, it sounds like she is really trying to appeal to the "gift givers" I know that we are trying to sell our two little boys right now, and I would never blow people off that were buying them- especially if they have already paid for them. I totally care about them, and would love to keep them, so I would do everything possible to ensure that they were going to a great home. Also, a one-pound puppy sounds extremely small. Our little guys are currently 1.5, and they are 8 weeks. I would never buy one that was smaller than they are. Our two girls are both around 3.5-4, and they are tiny. (fully grown.) I can't imagine a 1lb dog at 12 weeks (or at least old enough to go to a new home.) I know they exist, but I would be so worried about huge vet bills in the future. I hate to say it, but it does sound extremely fishy to me. I would pull out of the deal right now, and if she throws a fit about it, for sure get a lawyer involved. Good Luck, and update with any resolutions!