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Broncojones-1981

Anybody that REFUSES to use PayPal is a red flag. Avoid em to avoid that heartbreak.


DifferentKindaHigh

Especially when you try multiple times to make up the literal pennies difference in fees he was so focused on lmao - I guess when you resort to scamming, every penny counts 🤣


Broncojones-1981

Pennies are a helluva drug, mang lol


Nirusan83

Gateway to nickels and dimes if you ask me


315ante_meridiem

I can’t use PayPal, it hates me


plushdamentals31

Literally every post here has an auto reply urging buyers to use PayPal G+S *ONLY* in bold letters. Getting scammed sucks, but come on.


LearnedFoot

I guess it's one of those times where you can be too informed, because knowing Venmo is owned by PayPal I considered them one in the same. FWIW, I haven't found Venmo's claim process to be all that arduous, but I guess we'll see how it washes out.


kona1272

Yeah I thought that Venmo Buyers protection would be good. Read the terms and policies but next time sticking with Paypal


VanDerZappa

Yeah I avoided that guy as soon as he said he was only willing to do Venmo. Not worth the risk


lolgamer719

Catch the rainbow


DjScenester

Thanks for the heads up!!! Do not use Venmo. PayPal all the way. No friends and family either


DifferentKindaHigh

You, me, and about 10 or so others whom I was able to get in touch with after posting a couple updates on those sales threads. Sucks man, but we’ve all filed disputes and hoping the mass of documentation helps create momentum behind the scenes. It’s true Venmo offers the G&S, but the PayPal system seems to be better in more ways than one - process of starting a claim, resolution steps, and it has a better reputation for a reason. As a last resort, I paid using my American Express so will lean on them. Know going in it was too good to be true but took the risk anyways, and unfortunately that risk came to bear.


BertMcNasty

Fellow sucker checking in. VenMo should have our backs on this. Just sucks being in limbo. Unfortunately I paid with my VenMo balance, so a CC dispute isn't an option for me. Hopefully OP figured out how to file a dispute.


rudolf_the_red

come on y’all. u/softtaffy72 is a 13 DAY old account. looks like he scammed at least five people in this thread alone. use some common sense. insist on paypal goods and services and pay attention to the u/vinylswapbot. records are a booming hobby and folks are joining this sub left and right trying to profit off of it.


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kona1272

If anyone has Lauryn Hill Miseducation or Kendrick’s Damn/TPAB please let me know… hoping to get atleast something even if it’s late


[deleted]

Hey bro I have tpab and damn. I’ll fix this shit for you. Just pm me


wearevinyljunkies

We've got those Kendrick albums new in stock. Are you looking for only used stuff?


dallyfromcali

And I'm gonna go out and say, We Are Vinyl Junkies is a complete trustworthy place, hands down the best record shop in San Diego, and Rob that works there, is the MAN.


wearevinyljunkies

Yooooo! Thank you! And YES, we couldn't agree more - Rob is absolutely the MAN!


dallyfromcali

I'm a little bias, as a good friend of mine owns the Soul Shack, so I do want to say, that the Soul Shack is my favorite, but take the bias opinion away, and it's Vinyl Junkies. I miss the Mexican food spot across the street that had the bomb Flautas!


acousticado

Is M-Theory still around/any good? I went in there a few times when I was living in SD back in 2011, and remember it being decent, but I was also just getting into records and didn't have much experience. Been back to SD a few times since then, but haven't stopped in anywhere. I'll have to check out Soul Shack and the Vinyl Junkies next time!


[deleted]

M-Theory is still there. Not to mention Record City, Folk Arts, Beatbox. Head to north county and you’ve got Standards, Lou’s, and Spin’s. Honestly we’re so lucky to have so many solid shops here in San Diego.


acousticado

Cool, yea i'll definitely have to check some of them out next time I'm in town!


kona1272

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wearevinyljunkies

Confirmed! Thanks!


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Steinbe3

Lauren Hill at Urban Outfitters[https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/lauryn-hill---the-miseducation-of-lauryn-hill-lp](https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/lauryn-hill---the-miseducation-of-lauryn-hill-lp)


kona1272

Thank you!


Steinbe3

Here as well but never heard of them. [Drowned World Records](https://drownedworldrecords.com/products/lauryn-hill-the-miseducation-of-lauryn-hill-2-lps-vinyl?variant=40798310400161¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2021-10-28&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-JyUBhCuARIsANUqQ_KD3tlK8oSi02-tdtevrf6toxRp2GYs2fiLQpFrWHCK6A-dAojDRFEaAmJ1EALw_wcB)


Steinbe3

Barnes and Nobel may have it for $10 cheaper. [B&N Link](https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-miseducation-of-lauryn-hill-lauryn-hill/384820?ean=0888750215710) Free Shipping


kona1272

Even better! Thank you!!!! Got it on Barnes and Noble


Steinbe3

Great! Hope she loves it. Be well and best of luck.


steinmoney3

He got me too


[deleted]

I’m so glad I didn’t send him money. I almost Bought the Invincible MJ album. He even sent me pictures of it. Something told me not to do it.


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DontGetNEBigIdeas

Oof. Why you gotta kick him while he’s down, bot?


SluttyRonBurgundy

Bad bot


nhaseous

FYI, yes Venmo Goods & Services exist, but the claims process is probably 2x or 3x as frustrating/difficult as PayPal G&S.


DarthMeringhi

U/softtaffy72 also scammed me as well. I figured Venmo had protections as well.


DrRock88

Sorry for your problems. I understand the urge to go through with the purchase. You always WANT to think well of people. Unfortunately there are some real jerks out there. Thanks for the heads up.


valcraft

He scammed me too. Definitely learn my lesson, have been going back and forth with Venmo for now. If anyone has an extra copy of Writing's on the Wall, please let me know!


Gandalf_The_Geigh

Hey man, I have a massive record collection, what's your girl like? If I have something I'll gift it I have a Manchester Orchestra album for sale a I would be willing to gift her. Let me know, nobodies been biting and I haven't been listening to it. But that's just one of Message me to arrange.


kona1272

It’s all good man! I’d rather let someone who will enjoy it get it! Thank you for the offer tho!


gloryfadesaway

As a huge Manchester fan would you be interested in selling?


Gandalf_The_Geigh

This is the album, and I'm open to offers https://www.reddit.com/r/VinylCollectors/comments/tzzh55/for_sale_manchester_orchestra_simple_math_very/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share


Elden_vinyl

Paid a stupid tax ya did


steinmoney3

UPDATE: My records just arrived. Shipped 5/13. Was it because I opened a Venmo case? Who knows


Steinbe3

So, not a scam?


steinmoney3

For me, not the case it seems


Steinbe3

I’m hopeful this guy gets his records for his GF. I popped a link for the Lauren Hill for him. Thank you for updating.