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Alec - 10-29-2009 at 12:05 PM

I am forwarding the following conversation in the hopes that his issue will be resolved: Yesterday, I wrote Palmyrami to ask where was the O'ud for which my partner had sent a money order - I received a reply that they had not received the money order - my partner called the bank today and discovered that the money order had been cashed on 10/16.

Emails:

Hi

Kindly read below what is happen when we contacted her

you will note that we do not confirm the money order

So, kindly advise us what is money order's details and what is the address


Thanks


palmyrami

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Palmyra <palmyrami@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 1:17 AM
Subject: Re: Sukar ouds
To: "Skaar, Pamela S." <skaarps@mail.slh.wisc.edu>


Okay I will wait for your checks !

Thanks,

On Wed, Oct 7, 2009 at 8:25 PM, Skaar, Pamela S. <skaarps@mail.slh.wisc.edu> wrote:

I purchased a money order today for $714, but note that shipping is $13 more than I estimated. I will include a personal check for the additional $13 when I mail it tomorrow.

Pam


-----Original Message-----
From: Palmyra [mailto:palmyrami@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 6:49 PM
To: Skaar, Pamela S.
Subject: Re: Sukar ouds

Whats your phone number ? you can send a money order if you wish !

thanks,

On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 10:39 AM, Skaar, Pamela S. <skaarps@mail.slh.wisc.edu> wrote:

If using a credit card over the phone or through your site is a problem, I can also snail mail a money order.
Pam

-----Original Message-----
From: Palmyra [mailto:palmyrami@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 2:33 AM
To: Skaar, Pamela S.
Subject: Re: Sukar ouds

Hi

NO dear we do not receive any check of this items, kindly check again

Best regards


palmyrami

On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 12:59 PM, Skaar, Pamela S. <skaarps@mail.slh.wisc.edu> wrote:

Here is the link to the one I ordered
http://www.palmyrami.com/index.php?option=com_jshopping&task=pr...

I used the Google checkout link from your shopping cart

Pam

-----Original Message-----
From: Palmyra [mailto:palmyrami@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 9:17 AM
To: Skaar, Pamela S.
Subject: Re: Sukar ouds

Hi

Actually dear we do not get an order for this oud, kindly check again and advise

Best regards

palmyrami

On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 7:03 AM, Skaar, Pamela S. <skaarps@mail.slh.wisc.edu> wrote:

I placed an order last Friday for

NEW OILY WALNUT WOOD SUKAR OUD FREE HARD CASE MODEL 14
GERMAN SYRIAN NYLON STRINGS HARD CASE RARE LIMITED QTY


This is a present for my partner's birthday. He is wondering when it might arrive.

Pam Skaar


-----Original Message-----
From: Palmyra [mailto:palmyrami@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, October 03, 2009 3:00 AM
To: Skaar, Pamela S.
Subject: Re: Sukar ouds

Dear, customer:

This is the link of all sukar oud that we have at our store. Kindly check them and advise us which one that you are interested in:

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/palmyrami__W0QQ_sacatZpalmyramiQ5fQ5fW0...



Best regards



Palmyrami




On Fri, Oct 2, 2009 at 8:19 AM, Skaar, Pamela S. <skaarps@mail.slh.wisc.edu> wrote:

I am interested in buying a Sukar oud, but a price of $0 is listed for several I shopped. Are these all sold out? If not, which ones are available?

Pam Skaar


:(:(

Alec - 10-31-2009 at 06:04 AM

Update on the current state of things - most recent email:

Re: Fwd: Sukar ouds
...
From:
Palmyra <palmyrami@gmail.com>
...
Add to Contacts
To: Alec Stanley <madtownalec@yahoo.com>
Allow me till Monday, Im looking into this ! thanks,

On Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 1:05 PM, Alec Stanley <madtownalec@yahoo.com> wrote:

I am becoming quite concerned about what is happening - the bank reports that the money order, made out to your store, and sent to the address listed on your website - which you claimed to not yet have received - was cashed on 10/16; I have sent you the information concerning the money order #, and you have yet to reply. Please let me know what is going on.

Alec

MatthewW - 10-31-2009 at 07:42 AM

Hi Alec- many members have had mixed experiences with this seller, some very positive and some less than positive. keep us posted on how it turns out for you.

fernandraynaud - 10-31-2009 at 06:28 PM

I wouldn't panic. They are not great communicators, and they have too many cooks in the kitchen, but I bet everything works out.

Luttgutt - 11-2-2009 at 04:10 AM

My guess is that it depends on the cook you are deeling with!
Maybe that is why people have different experience with the seller!

Good luck Alec. I hope this would end up well!


fernandraynaud - 11-2-2009 at 04:21 AM

So let's not be silly. I don't know why I should take this on, but the message above sure makes it look like Alec is worried and never got a reply, but if you look more closely you see Palmyrami DID reply, and said :

"Allow me till Monday, Im looking into this ! thanks,"


Alec - 11-2-2009 at 04:28 PM

Further Update (Good news):

Re: Fwd: Sukar ouds
...
From:
Palmyra <palmyrami@gmail.com>
...
Add to Contacts
To: Alec Stanley <madtownalec@yahoo.com>
Few days you should get the tracking number tomorrow.

Thanks,

On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 2:35 PM, Alec Stanley <madtownalec@yahoo.com> wrote:

Hi,
Thank you for the information. Can you give me an idea how long it will take to ship the O'ud here?

Thanks
Alec

From: Palmyra <palmyrami@gmail.com>
To: Alec Stanley <madtownalec@yahoo.com>
Sent: Mon, November 2, 2009 4:15:59 PM

Subject: Re: Fwd: Sukar ouds

Hi,

Good news, the check was found and its being cleared as well.

We are so sorry about this again but there was two reasons for this delay.

First one that the check went to the wrong building 414 East Husdon not 313, the storage we deal with is a whole bulk and there are too many people there.

Second reason, cause of the scams ! the storage put the check in the bank and make sure its clear before they Notify the clients,

We have had a lot of stories lately of buyers send false checks.

Again please accpet our apologies and I will do whatever it takes to make up for the delay and the stress.

I will ship your item first thing in the morning.

Take care,

Msalam

Alec - 11-3-2009 at 11:21 AM

Further Update (yet better news):

I received a tracking # from UPS.

fernandraynaud - 11-6-2009 at 07:49 AM

I'd sure like to hear the best news that I expect any day: that you got a well-packed Sukar in its duck, and that it's a beauty. Please post photos, I can't wait to see it.

And a sound file even before you change the strings ;-)

Also if you have a micrometer can you please post the gauges of the factory (copper-colored?) strings, like whether they consistently ship with a low C at a nice fat 0.051"? I sure wish other oud string sets came with a 0.051" !

Don't forget you can drop the action by gently tightening the butterfly nut inside, if you like it lower.

fernandraynaud - 11-12-2009 at 04:31 PM

So, Alec, did it arrive OK? I'm really curious. This is the more expensive Sukar. Important to know. After all the commotion, can we get a report? How was it packed? How do you like it? Photos? Sound File?