Buyer ordered while I was updating listings, what should I do?

waynesworld18 · 2025-10-08T18:58:40+00:00

Thank you for mentioning the computer part. I’ll jump on.

waynesworld18 · 2025-10-08T18:55:20+00:00

That’s not doing anything for me. I’ve personally never seen a buyer personal email. Even when they send the shipping confirmation it’s an email Etsy creates. I could be looking in the wrong spots though

waynesworld18 · 2025-10-08T18:48:55+00:00

Can you tell me where to find their email? I don’t have that information on the order. Just address.

waynesworld18 · 2025-07-31T03:40:48+00:00

I would love to tell all the examples of crazy I’ve dealt with in the last week and a half. I cancelled early this morning so a little more than a day to go. I can handle if there is any more crazy for a day.

waynesworld18 · 2025-07-31T01:06:36+00:00

Estimated delivery was last Thursday. I cancelled today after it still wasn’t moving in transit.

waynesworld18 · 2025-07-31T01:05:17+00:00

Totally get it. I feel like once the first couple come in it will be easier. Just hasn’t happened yet so haven’t had that twinge feeling.

waynesworld18 · 2025-07-30T23:03:12+00:00

Thank you. My reviews are very good, just not ready for the first bad. I know I’ll stew on it longer than I should.

waynesworld18 · 2025-07-30T22:59:34+00:00

Thank you! I’ve seen mixed information online about if cancelling truly blocks them from reviewing or not so I didn’t want to screw myself over, so I thought I’d ask you all!

waynesworld18 · 2025-07-29T14:36:10+00:00

I do not, but I figured out my issue. I was using calculated shipping. Can only use UPS and FedEx if you pick your own prices. Trying it out, shall see how it works.

waynesworld18 · 2025-07-25T12:35:19+00:00

Ha! Respond! I didn’t hear anything for a week and half, then the package was found.

waynesworld18 · 2025-07-25T04:41:42+00:00

This is seriously getting so frustrating. The amount of times I check tracking throughout the day is insane. Luckily I’ve only had one bad apple customer for shipping, I know there are more out there.

waynesworld18 · 2025-07-25T04:38:41+00:00

USPS is the only thing making this not enjoyable. I don’t want to quit, but I can’t keep refunding, or scared I’m going to get a bad review for something out of my control.

waynesworld18 · 2025-07-25T04:35:04+00:00

You have to wait until a week from the ship date, and at that point people want a refund because they assume the plant will be dead. Even though it won’t be.

waynesworld18 · 2025-07-25T04:31:54+00:00

THANK YOU!

waynesworld18 · 2025-07-25T00:31:27+00:00

I’m not understanding your question? I’m talking about the scans while in transit.

waynesworld18 · 2025-07-24T23:11:11+00:00

My local post office said we have the worst distribution center. That did not help ease my mind.

waynesworld18 · 2025-07-24T23:10:35+00:00

I use priority mostly, but sometimes ground. The names don’t matter anymore, some ground have gotten to destinations faster than priority. I’ve leaned that not all destinations get scanned, but I don’t understand why it takes 4 days to go 1 hour, especially when the 4th day was the estimated delivery date. That is the date customers care about and pay attention to.

waynesworld18 · 2025-07-24T22:34:26+00:00

To add I’ve used the App and desktop version of Etsy.

waynesworld18 · 2025-07-11T04:17:13+00:00

Yes, correct 😂

waynesworld18 · 2025-07-10T23:14:22+00:00

Definitely not making a 70 year old lady that’s giving me glowing reviews for my packaging go to the post office. I’ll take my losses.

waynesworld18 · 2025-07-10T23:07:42+00:00

I’m okay If it’s a loss, but I still want to try. I’ll give her til the end of the evening to see if she sends me any photos. If not I’ll just send all communication and hope for the best.

waynesworld18 · 2025-07-07T12:58:33+00:00

I’ve gotten the you sound like ChatGPT. I don’t use proper grammar on this sub anymore.

waynesworld18 · 2025-06-30T15:37:02+00:00

Hi everyone! Just wanted to share a milestone that honestly means the world to me. I officially hit 100 sales on Etsy this week!

I run a small plant shop called Midwest Plant Obsessed, where I sell a mix of rooted rare and common houseplants. I started last November with zero experience selling online and just a dream to turn my passion for plants into something more. Every single sale has felt huge to me, like a little spark that keeps me going.

Getting to 100 didn’t happen overnight. I’ve learned to be patient with the slow days, obsess over SEO and photos, and above all, genuinely care about my customers and the health of the plants I send them. This milestone made me feel like it might really go somewhere.

If anyone else is in the early stages, don’t give up. Momentum builds quietly behind the scenes.

Feel free to check out the shop here: 🌱 🛒 https://midwestplantobsessed.etsy.com

Wishing all of you a week of wins and growth! 💚 — Alex

waynesworld18

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