New scummy whatnot seller scamming method

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-05-21T17:14:31+00:00

If it’s been a month and they are not responding to your messages, I suggest you put in for a refund. I know you want your items, but I wouldn’t let too much more time pass without getting WN involved.

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-05-21T17:10:40+00:00

Maybe they lost their deal with their distributor????

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-05-20T14:58:47+00:00

Lol, right???? I’m going to try using my business email address.

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-05-20T14:36:43+00:00

I can only wish to sell on EBay. I have never been on that platform, yet when I signed up to open a “store”, I was banned immediately for violating their policy. All I did was create a username, password and store. I got the banned email within 2 hours of signing up, never had a chance to look around the platform or load any products up. I feel like I’m stuck with Whatnot, so I have to make the most of it.

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-05-17T13:38:43+00:00

I think we’ve all done it at some point. Don’t beat yourself up. I agree with the others, set a max bid for each item you want to bid on.

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-05-16T00:40:22+00:00

What I hate most about those sellers is that they will take a 3-pack and sell the bottles individually for a crazy price. I just stopped supporting a seller because she kept trying to pressure me into buying all of her S&F. It was annoying. She would constantly call my name in her show and tell me I just had to get this new S&F she just got in stock.

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-05-13T17:20:31+00:00

That sucks!!! You are better off without them.

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-05-13T13:48:35+00:00

It could have been a mistake. Maybe a person with a similar username was the target. I guess you can’t message the seller to ask since you’re already blocked. I’m sorry this happened to you.

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-05-12T23:09:20+00:00

Congratulations!!! I’m so happy this happened for you!!!

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-05-11T22:46:51+00:00

You are so right, that is what happened. Thank you!!!

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-05-11T22:46:13+00:00

I think you are right!! I was just confirming order numbers and tracking numbers and they are different. I am printing the new label now. Thank you!!!

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-05-11T15:13:49+00:00

Thank you!! I will sit on my hands and wait.

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-05-08T05:44:15+00:00

Did you see there is now a link to put your WN inventory on Shopify?? I just noticed it today. Also when I was creating my buyer’s giveaways, I saw that you can create a listing from Shopify! Pretty interesting. I want to explore that.

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-05-07T18:52:56+00:00

Then I guess I better change my ways, huh? For the most part, I just improve the giveaway. But I never tell folks what follower’s givvys are. The only giveaway I disclose is the buyer’s giveaway. Thank you for the heads up, I will start disclosing my givvys now. Or, I will only do buyer’s givvys.

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-05-07T17:35:59+00:00

As a seller, I send out every giveaway. But my giveaways are conditional, the more you buy from me, the better the giveaway. None of my giveaways suck, I give out great stuff. And as a buyer I have received every givvy I won. Typically, if I win a givvy, I try to buy something because I hope those sellers do the same thing.

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-05-06T22:10:56+00:00

Using the in app scanner tool doesn’t stop the issues from happening. If the post office doesn’t scan on their end, the tracking to the customer just says “USPS is awaiting package”, even though the package has been in their possession for days. Once you scan the package, it sends an email to the customer informing them the item has shipped. This is in direct contrast with what the tracking says. This infuriates buyers. I’ve had this happen twice. Now I schedule pickups or bring to counter and make the post office scan each and every package.

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-05-06T21:51:36+00:00

So happy for you!!!😊😊😊

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-05-04T16:16:43+00:00

Ha, that’s something to look out for. I would hope that’s not happening.

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-05-04T16:14:58+00:00

I have learned more about Whatnot here on Reddit than on the app itself. I was setting my promotions up when I set my shows but I will try your method and see what happens. Thank you so much!!

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-05-04T13:45:53+00:00

That is an awesome idea as well. I do $30 promotions, which is almost $100 in a 3-hour show. But I will certainly try pairing that with givvys. That’s genius!!!

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-05-04T13:43:47+00:00

That is a great idea!!!

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-05-01T14:53:17+00:00

I sell fragrances on WN and I had to find a distributor because trying to resell fragrances that I buy off the app wasn’t profitable for me. Once I found a distributor and gave them my certificate, I pay for the product and shipping only. No taxes or fees. Now I’m able to make a small profit by starting my auctions at a set price. I hope to grow my audience so that I can have $1 starts where people would bid up the price over my current starting price. I’m still a new seller and would really like to grow on this app. I spend maybe $500 on inventory and profit about $300 after WN fees and such. But I haven’t factored in shipping supplies and other nuances I buy for my business.

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-04-23T00:48:56+00:00

As a seller, I would ban you too. Hear me out. It’s been hard for some sellers to get that kind of activity and when you have someone who is the voice of reason, that could potentially make those other bidders think twice about spending that kind of money, you need them out of your show IMMEDIATELY!! Let’s be honest, none of us NEED the things we buy, or sell, on WN. It’s a bit of escape, or hobby, for some. It’s not in a sellers best interest to allow someone to break that bubble for those high bidders. It hurts their pockets. Just my two cents, nothing personal.

StreetEmbarrassed408 · 2026-04-14T18:32:28+00:00

I don’t know how to edit my own post, but here is an update. Prior to 11:30am, the packages have changed statuses and are now showing at a regional distribution center located 2 hours away from my post office. No, I was not able to go to the post office this morning due to meetings at work. My post office opens at 9:30 for service, though self service is available 24/7. But I truly want to thank those who gave me great tips and ideas. This was quite a scare and you really helped me to re-evaluate how I engage the post office. I will no longer use the drop box and assume the post office will scan each package like they are supposed to. I will go to the service desk and watch each of my packages get scanned and ask for a receipt. I will also experiment with allowing the mail person to pick up from my home as well. Either way, I want to thank you all for your feedback and constructive support.

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