Caution on ordering from Donavon

[Montrosereef]

This reefer has website and ebay stores. I ordered 2 expensive frags from him and he shipped out the corals during holidays without setting up a date with me to see if I will be available or not to receive the corals. He then blamed me for not letting him know I was on vacation and its my responsibility to tell him my whereabouts. This is the first time I found an irresponsible reefer shipping out live animals without arranging dates of delivery like dropping me a bomb without warning. For sure, my vacation was ruined and was unable to get the package. Anyway to dispute Paypal charge would be appreciated.

 

[kwajr]

I think you have a responsibility to plan before you order and make notes
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[ReeferBean]

I think you have a responsibility to plan before you order and make notes
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I guess this is true however I've never ordered from any online store that hasn't communicated via email or phone prior to shipping the item. To just ship a package with live goods blindly and not let the recipient know when its coming? Weird.

 

[KJAG]

It's the Buyer's responsibility to let the shipper know if they'd prefer a specific date, otherwise the understanding is " ship ASAP."

 

[Acrokeeper3729]

Was this on Ebay? Did his sale on Ebay have a ship date or turnaround time? I know that most sales indicate how long shipping will be. Some explain in detail when they ship after auction ends. If it was on Ebay that is. I like to contact buyers to coordinate, but if its stated somewhere in detail then maybe he figured you had read it and would contact him to make changes.

 

[Singlefin]

The sellers probably freaking because he's trying to get them to you ASAP. Ships it quick, and the whole transaction goes sour. Bummer.

 

[Montrosereef]

Not from ebay. Believe me. I have ordered over 20 packs online and none, I mean, none has just shipped the corals without communicating with the buyer first. or wait for the buyer to confirm a delivery date before any shipping can occur. This is a matter of common sense. Don't people have to work to make a living or just sit around waiting for the delivery?

 

[kwajr]

So your saying you never got a email syi g shipped,if that is so why did you know contact them ski f why it hasn't shipped?
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[islandreef]

I have never had one call me before shipping, I just get a email telling me when its coming. If your going to be on vacation then its up to you to say hold till I tell you ship.

 

[kwajr]

Not from ebay. Believe me. I have ordered over 20 packs online and none, I mean, none has just shipped the corals without communicating with the buyer first. or wait for the buyer to confirm a delivery date before any shipping can occur. This is a matter of common sense. Don't people have to work to make a living or just sit around waiting for the delivery?

as far as working I just have them shipped to work
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[Aquaph8]

Feedback threads are for buyers and sellers only, outside comments are not allowed. Since this rule has been broken a bunch of times I'm closing this until further notice.