Sorry to say this, but it looks like I have been scammed by someone through the Marketplace. The user with the name chris24global arranged to sell me a Kala baritone, and I sent him money through Zelle. Because I was traveling at the time, I asked him to wait to send it to me until I returned home. Once I got home, I contacted him about sending it, and he said he would, although he could not do it until later in the week.
The next week on Monday he texted me that he was taking it to the shipper that night. Since then - nothing. He has totally disappeared.
I'm somewhat to blame for not getting more information from him (I only have his phone number), and I am working with my bank to get the fraud corrected, but options are fairly limited with Zelle.
So beware, my fellow forum members. Of this guy, and of anyone who you do not get full information from in advance. I guess you should always approach these anonymous transactions with the possibility that you will get scammed. I didn't and paid the price.
The next week on Monday he texted me that he was taking it to the shipper that night. Since then - nothing. He has totally disappeared.
I'm somewhat to blame for not getting more information from him (I only have his phone number), and I am working with my bank to get the fraud corrected, but options are fairly limited with Zelle.
So beware, my fellow forum members. Of this guy, and of anyone who you do not get full information from in advance. I guess you should always approach these anonymous transactions with the possibility that you will get scammed. I didn't and paid the price.