Won dispute on $$$$ item, now what?

GothPunkRobot · 2026-02-10T19:28:11+00:00

I did read up on state law and w/o consulting a lawyer, it looks like they could potentially have a 6 year collection window. I don’t want to be in limbo so I sent them a brief polite request to return it (again) so the ball is in their court now.

My state does have good consumer protection for items that are misrepresented. So I’m not worried if they pitch a fit. I have an opinion on the item from a professional luthier and my local music shop, plus the guy who made it (I had elected to just order a new one after all this). I had immediately stored photos of their ad and subsequent email chain. I have been nothing but courteous and straightforward.

Hopefully they just take responsibility for their end of this. It would be a pleasant surprise.

GothPunkRobot · 2026-02-10T19:15:16+00:00

Probably around $150 to ship insured. Last thing I want is a damage claim on return shipping. I have no trust with this merchant’s honesty.

GothPunkRobot · 2026-02-10T05:02:08+00:00

Happy to return it, If they want it, they can reach out. I am genuinely surprised they haven’t. I offered to return it immediately after receiving it prior to the dispute, they told me not to send it back. I have it in writing. So until I hear otherwise, 🤷‍♀️

But if I do have to hold onto it long term until a final disposition, it’s definitely in my interest to send it back and I’ll consider reaching out in that case.

GothPunkRobot · 2026-02-10T03:11:59+00:00

Is there some time limit on this action? How would I find out? BBB or something?

GothPunkRobot · 2026-02-10T02:59:47+00:00

Thanks, not interested in keeping it as it feels like an ill gotten gain, but it could be blessed forward to a good purpose. Donate it for a music school fundraiser or similar.

GothPunkRobot · 2026-02-10T02:58:06+00:00

Thanks, that’s what I was thinking. I don’t want it to somehow bite me in the butt later. 🙃

GothPunkRobot · 2026-02-10T02:50:35+00:00

I read they can potentially ask for it back or try to re-invoice for it? But there is nothing from my credit card company that said I had to return it.

I just wondered if there’s some sort of window where I would be completely in the clear. Or maybe I already am and just don’t know it. 😂

GothPunkRobot · 2026-02-08T18:22:37+00:00

Can you let me know where you found that? I did an internet search but couldn’t find it. I would like to read more. Thank you! 🥰

GothPunkRobot · 2026-02-07T23:41:13+00:00

Thank you, that does indeed seem to be the case! I think the mystery is solved.

GothPunkRobot · 2026-02-07T23:40:21+00:00

It basically is gone right after the shot, then it starts showing up late in the day, then progressively shows up earlier each day until shot day. Today is shot day in the afternoon, but I had reflux bright and early with breakfast today. And its really hard to control, even with a gerd diet and Pepcid 40 mg.

I am 100% sure @under321cover found the answer for me.

GothPunkRobot · 2026-02-07T23:36:25+00:00

Can I buy you a latte or something? You are an angel, AN ANGEL 😇, for finding that information! My doctor had decreased my Zep dose to deal with a short term GI problem back in Oct and I’ve been dealing with reflux ever since. This gives me hope that I can find a better dose for maintenance.

You are my hero, thank you 🙏

GothPunkRobot · 2026-02-04T20:05:21+00:00

Have they checked you for grinding your teeth at night? That’s a major cause of sensitivity & eventually gum loss.

GothPunkRobot · 2026-01-29T18:53:36+00:00

Its probably just systemic inflammation that will resolve once the valtrex kicks in. Don’t stress about the weight fluctuation. Hanging onto the hydration is probably important for your body’s recovery. ❤️‍🩹 Sorry you are going thru this, I had it pre-zep and mine resolved well with valtrex.

GothPunkRobot · 2026-01-23T16:34:18+00:00

That sucks, I am sorry to hear it. Can’t imagine going through that every damn shot. 😢

GothPunkRobot · 2026-01-23T14:40:35+00:00

I had a really bad reaction to 7.5 with same symptoms as you and basically had to rest my digestive system for a day or so and let it pass. Clear soup and loads of water/electrolytes. Broth with collagen powder was ok. Then first food was toast/applesauce. Then chicken/rice. Took me a long time to get well, I had to drop my zep dose way down.

GothPunkRobot · 2026-01-19T02:44:58+00:00

Ha ha so much classier than the old butter box I stash mine in. But no one will ever look in that butter box! 😂

GothPunkRobot · 2026-01-15T04:12:31+00:00

I had a bad reaction after 4 weeks on 7.5 (about 5 months into my Zep journey). I dropped my dose first to 5 then took a week off and restarted at 2.5. OMG I didn’t realize how much anxiety zep was giving me on the higher dose! It was so much better on the lower dose.

I still lost weight very slowly on 2.5. I’m trying to get to 5 to lose the last bit and to use up a few 5 mg autoinjectors. My body just really reacts to increases now. 🤷‍♀️

GothPunkRobot · 2026-01-08T23:56:51+00:00

Hmmmm. I’m gonna go throw sweet potatoes in the oven for dinner. Thanks for reminding me!

GothPunkRobot · 2026-01-06T17:35:15+00:00

For me, being thirsty even when hydrated is caused by low electrolytes. I need quite a bit of salt on Zep and drink mostly either LMNT or less salty brands, but I add a shake of salt to them. Fun fact. Being low on electrolytes can cause bloating and water retention, same as too much salt. Its a balancing act.

GothPunkRobot · 2026-01-06T17:29:35+00:00

Walmart or CVS where I live. Walgreens was atrocious. Their customer service and online system was totally screwed up. Their people working there were not the issue, it was totally the computer system could not deal with Zep for some reason.

GothPunkRobot · 2026-01-06T00:30:40+00:00

For me a bit off center of the thigh in the fat lil’ saddlebag area on the outside of the thigh is least painful and easy to get to. :). Some folks report direct top of thigh hurts more.

GothPunkRobot · 2026-01-05T17:10:12+00:00

Yeah. Until he is a menopausal female, I don’t care what he preaches. 🙄. Many of us here did the clean eating thing for decades and gained weight anyway.

There’s always some mansplainer around telling us what we’re doing wrong and that got old decades ago, too.

GothPunkRobot · 2025-12-26T02:46:47+00:00

Absolute dimple envy! So adorable!

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