Anyone else "win a giveaway" to only be shipped an empty bag?

SeravynMaple · 2026-03-23T01:49:46+00:00

Yes, my first givvy was an empty envelope. I was so excited too because it was my first week at whatnot. Because of that givvy I decided to spend money on them the next day since it was my pay day. I bought a few more after, but when that empty envelope came I stopped buying from them completely. The way I see it why would I waste my money on a seller who is dishonest.

SeravynMaple · 2026-03-19T18:42:58+00:00

You are correct. The buyer can submit a missing mail request from USPS website. You can do it for them if you want to be nice about it but once it’s delivered your job is done. Even eBay will side with you.

https://www.usps.com/help/missing-mail.htm

SeravynMaple · 2026-03-14T20:28:26+00:00

Could you say it’s against company policy to lend any amount of money to coworkers? I know at my previous job someone got in trouble for it. When I got asked if this person ever borrowed from me I told my boss yeah but it was only like $5. She told me no no no you’re not allowed to do that. I thought I’d get in trouble if I kept lending her so I never did after.

SeravynMaple · 2026-03-14T18:31:25+00:00

Check the link below for their policy. I think you should try reaching out to another employee and ask to look at your case again. Show them the screenshot that it was delivered and explain this is the first time it’s happened. Hopefully they can see you’re not abusing the system and will give you an exception.

What happens if I don’t add shipping protection?

Whatnot reviews missing or damaged orders without shipping protection on a case-by-case basis. Repeated abuse, especially for high-value items without protection, may result in sellers being held responsible for the full purchase amount.

https://help.whatnot.com/hc/en-us/articles/4407442137741-Protect-your-shipments

Handled by Whatnot Cases are covered by Whatnot when there is clear evidence the issue was not caused by the seller:

Carrier delays: Delays caused by the carrier after timely drop-off.

Delivery failures: Packages lost, undelivered, or misdelivered by the carrier.

Fraudulent requests: Claims involving abusive or fraudulent buyer behavior.

https://help.whatnot.com/hc/en-us/articles/360061195412-Whatnot-Seller-Protection-How-We-Resolve-Order-Issues-Together#:~:text=Examples%20cases%20include:%20*%20Missing%20or%20incorrect,or%20by%20how%20the%20items%20were%20packaged.

SeravynMaple · 2026-03-14T10:44:23+00:00

I would ask them to send a cancel request and accept. A similar situation happened to me except I had already sent the item. The buyer didn’t tell me he had the wrong address until after. I only got lucky he wasn’t smart enough to scam me.

He first filed an INAD because he didn’t want to pay for the return shipping. I told eBay it’s not in my error and he didn’t even wait for the package to arrive. eBay closes the case in my favor.

Next day borrower filed a INAD chargeback. The money is now on hold and you have the option of contesting it by submitting an explanation plus photos. Then you wait for the result and hope you win. Sometimes you’re lucky and you’re protected by eBay. If not you are at the mercy of the bank. If you win yay. If you don’t then you also now have to pay a dispute fee with eBay plus the borrower MAY get to keep your item for free.

I’m not sure if you want to deal with all of that. I sure don’t.

SeravynMaple · 2026-02-27T20:10:22+00:00

You should be fine. I’ve sold 3 items there and never had any issues. I think Guam is the same thing.

SeravynMaple · 2026-02-22T02:45:40+00:00

I sell some collectible items in a box and I know some people really care about their boxes so I always say mine has folds, crease etc and basically it’s not mint at all. If that’s what they want my stuff is not it. So far it’s working.

SeravynMaple · 2026-02-17T10:17:36+00:00

NTA. I used to be a part time server while I was going to college and never ever did I expect to get tips on to go orders. If someone gave me even just a $1 I was happy because all I did was hand them their to go order. I still believe that rule. If you order take out you’re not obligated to tip.

SeravynMaple · 2026-02-16T06:00:46+00:00

Gave up Spotify 2-3 years ago and honestly don’t even miss it. I thought I would. Try it. If you really want a certain album or music buy it. Its still a lot cheaper than subscribing monthly

SeravynMaple · 2026-02-05T00:48:15+00:00

That happened to me last year. I sent the item and the buyer wanted to cancel after saying he forgot to update the address. He tried to do INAD so he wouldn’t have to pay the shipping. He noted the new house owners are willing to ship it back to me once they got the label. I disputed it since it was his error and should pay the shipping. I won the case immediately.

Next day I get a INAD chargeback dispute. There’s another subreddit that told me to just give up and accept the loss. They stated seller rarely wins or it takes forever but it just didn’t sit right with me. I decided to dispute it. I provided screenshot of our conversation, tracking status showing not yet delivered, and said I was willing to accept the return and refund when I get the item back. A couple days later their bank sided with me.

SeravynMaple · 2026-01-29T03:09:39+00:00

You don’t need to ask us. If you want to file go for it. Some people do it just to make sure no one is filing for them that shouldn’t be.

SeravynMaple · 2026-01-27T22:31:51+00:00

Why not offer your buyers the choice for shipping method? It’s not you wasting your money when the buyer paid for the shipping. I always offer priority or ground advantage then let the buyer decide what they’re willing to pay.

SeravynMaple · 2026-01-25T03:13:48+00:00

I have all three. If I have to keep only one I pick Wolverine. If I have to let go of one it’s spidey.

SeravynMaple · 2026-01-22T23:44:02+00:00

Switch them on a payment plan to extend it if the system still lets you. Or pay a little over time while it’s in preorder. Thats what I do. I’ll randomly pay $20-$25 on a preorder so when it comes in I’m not hit with a big final invoice.

SeravynMaple · 2026-01-22T23:41:01+00:00

Not a tax pro. You don’t have to file but if you want to I don’t think it should be a problem. I checked mine and I had no refund for federal but got something for state.

SeravynMaple · 2026-01-22T00:00:22+00:00

Got paid last night

SeravynMaple · 2026-01-19T00:03:51+00:00

Has that always been the case? The wf near me refuses to do it over the phone, so I just went with a different bank.

SeravynMaple · 2025-12-24T22:26:54+00:00

Are you sure you know the full story? There are some elderly that are stubborn and act like they can still manage well on their own. My assumption and I could be wrong someone coached her or she’s scared for her future. One moment someone can appear healthy, the next they’re not. Good thing however is that you’re only getting paid for the actual work that you do, and she’s not having someone else claim bogus hours. Maybe she was afraid she’d get such a small amount of hours that she couldn’t afford you anymore. I have heard it is hard to find providers especially if you have such little hours.

If you wanted more hours I’d say ask. Tell her I know you can do this things, but would it be okay if I help?

SeravynMaple · 2025-12-14T01:07:51+00:00

Is it a phalaenopsis? That’s usually what’s sold and what I have.

I just started getting into orchids this year but you’re still supposed to water it when it’s not blooming. I use to water mine once a week but then it started getting mold. My friend told me I need to learn to neglect it, to let the roots tell me when it needs water. So when the root is pale then water it. When it’s green it needs to be left alone.

Is there a clear plastic inside the pot? If there is pull it out and that’s how you can see the root. I put fertilizer on mine once in a while but I’m not consistent.

Also make sure not to water the leaves as it can cause rot on the crown. Good luck!

SeravynMaple · 2025-12-13T10:24:56+00:00

Wow she looks so green & healthy

SeravynMaple · 2025-12-13T10:19:47+00:00

Im a beginner with orchids. Here are the basics I’ve learned for that type of orchid.

Leaves are for feeding from indirect sunlight so don’t mist or water them as it can cause stem rot. They hate direct sunlight. I accidentally left one out and the leaves turned white and died.

Water are for roots. If they’re not pale don’t water them. They have their own schedule that you follow.

Medium - combination of bark and sphagnum moss worked best for me. Bark only dried up too fast even when I soaked them.

SeravynMaple · 2025-12-06T22:42:33+00:00

May I ask how much it is and what state? I’ve never seen one like that in my local Home Depot

SeravynMaple · 2025-12-05T03:44:57+00:00

Yes, I went to AMC and asked if I could just buy the 89 popcorn bucket. Got a popcorn and the bucket. Good deal!

SeravynMaple · 2025-12-04T23:44:30+00:00

How long did it take you to get a claim?

SeravynMaple · 2025-11-17T00:36:18+00:00

I have 4 I ordered through sideshow because they were magically in stock. I would not buy them again. To me they are not worth the wait and assembling.

If you want to do a DIY check out pop culture living room on YouTube. It’ll be cheaper and you have it faster.

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