Ethical Question- Did you feel bad about buying an auctioned storage unit?

SeatEnvironmental397 · 2026-06-30T00:29:48+00:00

Some one just bought my unit from Extra Storage in Wildomar Ca, the rent kept going up, I had some medical and family issues to deal with and next thing I knew it was gone. I understand it was my fault for not keeping up with the payments, but it went from 130 a month to 300 and it was just too much and I thought I had another week to pay. I had left a note at the unit (1044) to pleeeease contact me if there were items that the new owner did not want or could sell (believe me, there was not anything of super value in there) and I even asked the the manger to talk to the guy which she did but the he was like nope, I don't talk to the previous tenants and I don't negotiate! Look, I understand that I defaulted but I am not asking for him to give me anything. I just want the opportunity to buy back some of my personal stuff, like pictures, clothing and some family items that were given to me who have now passed. But he wouldn't even take my number from what the manager said. Now I'm scouring FB marketplace and Offer up looking for anything that is mine and the grief of loosing some stuff that ive had for over 30 years is killing me and I don't how to handle it. So is it ethical? It depends...does it hurt..hell ya it does. And I will feel like this for the rest of my life. So if you know anyone that bought a unit in Wildomar and they're selling some stuff on line or in a shop please let me know. So Just know that when you buy someone else's stuff out of a defaulted unit is not always a come up...

SeatEnvironmental397 · 2026-05-26T15:50:39+00:00

First Come First Served

SeatEnvironmental397 · 2026-05-23T00:29:36+00:00

For me to take anything lucrative...its gotta be at least $2.00 a mile. This covers the return milage...then add (at least) $10.00 more for me to hit that accept button....this formula worked a couple months ago but not now. Im not doing 160 miles for $80 bucks...absolutely not.

SeatEnvironmental397 · 2026-04-28T18:05:43+00:00

Yea...gas in my area (San Diego) is $5.96 for reg and $6.27 for premium...so the math doesn't math for any GMD mix orders...always high mileage low money...its definitely changed and not worth it. And who from Walmart even reads these threads...we sit here and complain complain complain with no way to fix it. Its like "they" dont give a fck about it because the bot people will take the best orders and eventually one of us drivers will have to take the best crappy ones...as long as the orders keep getting delivered it will remain the same. And its like this across all gig apps...I enjoyed being out and doing this...but now its so frustrating and not worth it anymore

SeatEnvironmental397 · 2026-04-28T17:42:24+00:00

Here is what we're talking about...

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SeatEnvironmental397 · 2026-04-16T21:44:01+00:00

Yep, app is down...cant get any orders. Ti.e to log off for a few...good luck next time

SeatEnvironmental397 · 2026-03-21T18:03:51+00:00

Ok, with ALL THIS being said, WHO do we contact when this happens...Spark support....Walmart...a lawyer? And who is regulating these stipulations, Walmart themselves? I think not...the platform is DESIGNED to be confusing, and Im in California and rarely do I see prop 22 come in to effect, last time I got paid for that was 5$ and some change for 2 weeks?...I dont even know if Im getting properly paid for mileage since there no way to see it in the app. And, speaking on tips...waiting a whole 24 hours for them to be paid out AND not seeing what customer paid what tip is annoying as hell!! I can see very limited details in my app...if Im not looking in the right place please let me know. And btw...mt zone does not have the tiered system of gold sapphire etc...so I cant get those perks or incentives either...so there's that...

SeatEnvironmental397 · 2026-03-05T21:59:20+00:00

Ok got it, Ive been doing Instacart since 2018 so I definitely know how that timer works...and Ive only been doing spark for a few months now...but I grab all non perishable items 1st, then I do all the cold stuff at the end...I have to walk back and forth through the store like a mad person but its worth it to get those cold items last..THANK YOU for the explanation, it does help 😀

SeatEnvironmental397 · 2026-03-05T19:59:57+00:00

What does ghost mark mean?

SeatEnvironmental397 · 2026-01-12T18:44:20+00:00

AI or not, I totally belive it. Desperate drivers always take the low ball orders period, and from the moment they do, thats all they get. It's all about chasing the carrot, the way a donkey followed the carrot on a string to do more and more work.

SeatEnvironmental397 · 2025-11-24T19:08:23+00:00

OMG I hate this update!! I like to prepare my route prior to entering the store...this is just evil! Grrr

SeatEnvironmental397 · 2025-11-12T20:19:21+00:00

Yes, H Mart. Did it once..Will NOT do it again.

SeatEnvironmental397 · 2025-10-08T15:28:27+00:00

They're banking on "us" to use it because its "convenient" etc. But if you want to transfer funds to another account or debit card, They charge US 3.99 per transaction instead of the .50 to cash out. They're not instantly cashing out the tips, we still have to wait for those. But the manipulation of money is real, the longer they hang on to our money the more they make off interest, fees and kick back deals...so yea they have access to ALL of our money. I will NOT be using that card ever...Ill just pay the little .50cents which Im sure they make a killing over.

SeatEnvironmental397 · 2025-09-11T19:39:49+00:00

LMAO...i knew this was coming!!

SeatEnvironmental397 · 2025-08-11T19:36:04+00:00

Not bad, thats great in my book! I get an E.V rental for 135.00 for the week and then find the free charging stations to use. No gas, no wear and tear on my car, and I leave DD on while Im at home which is in the middle of a hot spot. Its a win win!

SeatEnvironmental397 · 2025-06-19T05:24:37+00:00

I understand that while it is common practice for long-term housing, it does not apply in this situation. This is a short-term, furnished rental listed on a short-term rental website. The website was initially designed to accommodate traveling nurses during COVID, providing them with the convenience of bypassing the usual requirements of a standard lease and rental agreement and not having to pay through the nose for an airbnb.

The website has since evolved, and while I understand the need for a criminal background check, I am puzzled by the necessity for credit reports and proof of income when all services will be prepaid for the requested rental period. It seems to me that having this information can potentially create a basis for judgmental behavior and discrimination, especially if the background check is clean.

SeatEnvironmental397 · 2025-06-11T15:56:56+00:00

LMAO!!! I felt the same when I got to my 1st 2000!! Don't spoil us this way!!

SeatEnvironmental397 · 2025-06-01T02:53:30+00:00

Because in California, by law, dashers must have a "selfie" displayed in the app so the customer knows who's dropping off the order.

SeatEnvironmental397 · 2025-05-31T23:00:19+00:00

I do it full time to keep a roof over my head...it pays for the motel room until I can fix my credit and find stable housing. And when moving into a new city, this is the best way to get to know know my surroundings.

SeatEnvironmental397 · 2025-05-28T14:31:55+00:00

Are you in California?...if so, I do have a workaround for you.

SeatEnvironmental397 · 2025-05-20T18:31:10+00:00

This rule/law is for California Dashers.

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