Amazon Stole My Money

Sucking for Buyers Now Too

2011-03-26T14:50:00.001-07:00

I needed to buy something, and no one had it. But it was listed on Amazon. I paid about $400 for the items. The seller was out of stock and canceled the order. Hey, I get it, it happens. Amazon however, put a hold on my credit card. Of course, they wont release those funds either. I went around in circles with them.

In my Chat Window, I had this to say:

Me: Thank you, for once again proving, that Amazon is completely worthless to me. As a seller, or a buyer, you suck. I hate Amazon more than words. Thanks for not being able to help at all. You DO realize I am out $400 until it feels like dropping off by itself right? As If I had $400 to just sit around, doing nothing. Not to mention the fact, that since the seller advertised a product he didn't have in stock, I STILL had to spend another $400 to buy from someone else. That is now $800 out of my pocket. How much credit do you think I actually have, anyway? Since the seller made a mistake, doesn't that mean the almighty Amazon should be shutting down his seller account, and freezing his assets for 3 months, for being a terrible person? After all, that's what your crappy company did to my seller account. I hate you, I hate you, I hate you. Please let your supervisor know what I think about that.

Evil Amazon's Slave: "We are really sorry for the inconvenience John, we really didn't expect that the seller will not have the inventory for the item. I will forward your comments to our seller department."

Me: I dont blame the seller. I blame AMAZON for not contacting my bank, at my my own request, and releasing the funds.

Evil Amazon's Slave: "You need to contact your bank."

Me: Now, you just further waste my time. They told me to contact you. I told them it was Amazon, and Amazon doesn't care. So, I am not going to waste any more, of either of our time. It's a Saturday night, and I have somewhere to be. But, I just want you to know that this has not been resolved, (not even any attempt made, as you could call the bank with me on the phone). Anyway, I have already posted it on my blog, frequented by people who have been run over by Amazon's Corporate Machine. It will be found on Google shortly. Have a nice day.

I'm Sorry You Found My Blog

2010-04-01T18:12:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately, people only find this blog AFTER Amazon steals their money. You will need to wait the 90 days. No matter what you do, or how you do it, they will not budge. On the 91st day, they will send you a payment, which will take another few days to make it into your account.

If (when) you try to sneak back on, they can catch you a number of different ways.

1. IP address - Change the MAC address on the router and reboot that and the modem. You will get a new address from Comcast or whoever you have.

2. Cookies - Empty your cookies from your web browser. You can even install a new browser like Opera, just for logging back into Amazon.

3. Adobe Flash Cache - Yup, if you look around your system, you will find that they all do this, ebay, paypal, etc. Obviously, empty the cache. I forget where it was hiding on the system, but it's there.

Amazon Does It Again

2010-03-10T07:35:00.000-08:00

Here I am, almost a year past the pain of all the blog entries before this one. Even though I've had a rough history with Amazon, I figured business is business, so I signed up for their own search thing. Please note, this is not to be a seller with them, simply a generic PPC that happens on their system.

Their signup was by far the easiest, and fastest of all product searches. There was no Up front fee, which is the only reason I chose to try them. It would be billed after the fact. They were also the only ones to accept the Google feed I already had.

Sadly, of the 660ish items I uploaded to them, they denied everything but 20 or so Bluetooth headsets. The reason, was that the category was closed. Sure would have been nice if the system told me that up front, instead of saying it was A-OK for me to list in Technology and Cell Phones. Once again, Amazon lied to get me in the door, and then left me with nothing in the end.

I decided to pull off the 20 items it did accept for 2 reasons. One was that my prices were considerably higher than the same items already listed on Amazon (one of the main reasons I won't sell on there again), and the other reason was that the system had it listed in the wrong categories (it put some bluetooth in office supplies, others went into sporting goods, etc.)

I really hate Amazon, with every fiber of my being. I mean, If if I still sold on there, they would be taking what little profit was left over, on their damn fees anyway.

Unbelieveable

2008-09-20T14:24:00.000-07:00

These Amazon losers, and the shitty customers they sent me, just won't die. I received this a short while ago:

Greetings from Amazon Payments.

We are writing to let you know that the credit card issuer has contacted us
on behalf of the buyer of the transaction listed below.
Order date: 04/23/2008
Order number: 102-3490352-2678665
Items Purchased:
1 of (4GB Touch Screen 2.8" TFT MP3/MP4 Music/Video Player + Accessories) for 69.95

Shipping Address:

carlos devora
19329 Elaine DR.
Fontana
California
92336
US

In order to respond to the credit card issuer on your behalf, we need you
to provide us with proof of delivery, which we will provide to the credit card issuer.

So, I sent the following heart-felt response:

This customer supposedly supplied the wrong address (which Amazon verified) and has spent months blaming me for shipping it there. Since the tracking number is already in your system under this order, I don't know why you need for me to go in and copy and paste this information from your own website.

This customer was just another bad customer that Amazon supplied to me. This customer, and Amazon for that matter, have wasted enough of my company's time and resources. I am supplying this information for the last time. I do not want to hear this, or anything else from your company every again.

Tracking Number, to the address supplied by the Customer, and Amazon: EO023874157US

The End of the Saga

2008-08-21T18:47:00.000-07:00

Well, despite being total moronic assholes until the bitter end, I finally received my money a few days ago... plus interest.

So, if you find yourself in the same boat the rest of us did, you can have some peace of mind that eventually you will get your money back. Complaining about it won't do any good. Begging for it won't help. Going to the Better Business Bureau or other online entity is pointless. Threatening them with pipe bombs won't get your money back either.

I took the begging, comedic, and public approach. "TheJames" took the crazy, in your face, "I'm going to kill you and piss on your shallow grave" approach. We both still waited out out 90 days, for the funds to be returned.

While letting it go for the first 90 days makes sense, both "TheJames" and I both had last minute bullshit bailout attempts. They told him that there was now a claim against him and they were holding the money longer, and they told me that the money was on it's way... not once, not twice, not three times, but FOUR times before they ever bothered to send it.

So... in the end... now that I finally got my $2000+ dollars back.... I know your dying to know what I ended up spending the money on, right? Well, right before I was paid, customs put a $2300.00 shipment worth of phones I ordered on hold. I had to reorder the entire shipment, so the Amazon money is now sitting in Wilmington, Ohio while I deal with Customs and DHL's PISS POOR Customer Service.

For the most part, I am done posting on this blog, but it will be here as a reminder, and help for anyone who wants to read it. If you want to continue to follow what part of my business life I make time to share, you can follow the links of this page, to view my other blogs.

If you are reading this because Amazon Stole Your Money too, then you should speak out, complain, file a report with the BBB,email theconsumerist.com, open your own website, and let your story be heard. Don't let these Fuckers get away with it.

Blah, Blah, Blah... Just Give Me My Money

2008-08-18T19:39:00.001-07:00

Hello again from Technical Account Management.

I understand that you wish to receive your funds. However, the only department who can make sure the funds are released to your bank account, while the account is blocked, is our Seller Performance group. For this inquiry, specifically relating to the receipt of your payment, you will need to e-mail them using the account e-mail address to, payments-funds@amazon.com.

Thank you.

Best regards,

Andrea P
Amazon.com Technical Account Management

Amazon Responds... Again.... and Again... and...

2008-08-16T18:10:00.000-07:00

This is the third time they have given me three different dates. These people are fucking idiots.

Dear XXX,

We initiated a transfer to your checking account (last three digits XXX) of $1578.94 on 08/18/2008.

Funds usually arrive within 3 - 5 banking days, but times vary by bank. If you have not received your funds within 7 banking days, you may contact us at merchant-disbursement-inquiry@amazon.com.

To see more information about payments to your seller account:
1. Log in to sellercentral.amazon.com.
2. Click the “Reports” tab and then choose the "Payments" option.
3. Use the drop-down menu on the left to see past disbursements.

Thank you for choosing Amazon.com.

Amazon.com Customer Service

Amazon Responds

2008-08-15T17:10:00.001-07:00

It took them 5 days, and several emails later, but they finally responded. Not that it fixes the problem... they are still in violation of their own policies.

Greetings from Amazon.com.

Thank you for contacting us. The final settlement date for your account will be August 16, 2008. At that time the funds will disburse to your bank account on file. Please allow five banking days for the funds to reach your bank account.

Best regards,

Payments Specialist
http://www.amazon.com

Day 103

2008-08-15T07:33:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Since I STILL have not received my payment. You are killing me.

Total Owed to Me: $1578.94
Emails Requesting My Money: 101
Emails I have left to send you: ???

Day 100

2008-08-13T20:21:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Since I STILL have not received my payment, I am left to wonder, WTF?!?

Total Owed to Me: $1578.94
Emails Requesting My Money: 100
Emails I have left to send you: ???

Dear TheJames,

2008-08-13T20:12:00.000-07:00

Remind me never to piss you off. I think, that if you had the option to kill one person a day, you would simply find new and exciting things to do with Jeff's body day after day.

Not for nothing, but I work all day, come home, and work all night. I ignore phone calls all day, drilling through emails all night. I barely had time to remember to send a single one liner to Amazon per day. You, however, seem to have all the free time in the world. I am truly jealous. Clearly, I am doing something wrong.

1st Payment Received

2008-08-09T14:06:00.000-07:00

My first payment of $505.42 was received, and immediately removed from that bank account. When I get a chance, I will block any future Amazon access to that account. It's not that big of a deal, I do not keep money in there, but you know what I mean.

The Crazies Out There

2008-08-09T14:00:00.000-07:00

It does amaze me that with all the crazy people out there who randomly shoot people, no one bothers to take a plane flight out to one of Amazon's warehouses, and blow them to pieces.

It also amazes me that with all the suicides that happen each day, not one of those people actually tries to rob a bank or something first. If your going to die, why not try and get away with it? I mean, what the hell, right?

Day 93

2008-08-06T19:27:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

I continue to get emails like this:

We have received a report from a customer that one of your images was incorrect or failed our image standards. After researching the issue, we have removed the image for B0013SKSY6: Apple Ipod 8-in-1 Black FM Transmitter Car Kit with Remote and Car Adapter for Ipod 3rd, 4th, 5th Generation, Mini, Photo, U2, Nano 2nd + 3rd Gen, Video, Classic, Touch, based on the validity or quality of the image.

Despite the fact that I do not sell on your system (gee, I wonder why?), I have never sold this product, nor do I have any clue what this image is even for, I continue to get stuff like this semi-regularly. I think your system just misses me.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 93
Emails I have left to send you: ???

Day 92

2008-08-05T20:55:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

I see that you have begun the money transfers. Thats good. Very good. When I have the money in hand, I will go away. Until then, I've got my eye on you.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 92
Emails I have left to send you: ???

Plus Interest

2008-08-05T20:40:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I am sure you have noticed I always said $2073.96 Plus Interest. If you add up my 2 payments, they total $2084.36. That is a difference of $10.40, which would be .02% interest over a 12 months period, which is arguably the going interest rate for a savings account.

Of course, if I had access to the original $2073.96 from the beginning, I could have made a 20% or more return, each month, buying and selling merchandise. Just think of all that lost revenue.

Double Amazon Emails

2008-08-05T20:34:00.001-07:00

There was a question about the $500 paid to me in the last post, and the $2000 I was waiting on. There were 2 Amazon Accounts I was running at the same time, that paid out on alternating weeks. According to the email below, they are paying me a week early.

Greetings from Amazon.com.

Thank you for contacting us. Your funds in the amount of $505.42 have been released and should arrive within five banking days of today's date. If you should experience further delays in the disbursement of your funds, please contact us at payments-investigate@amazon.com.

Best regards,

Dorene

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Dear XXX,

We initiated a transfer to your checking account (last three digits XXX) of $1578.94 on 08/07/2008.

Funds usually arrive within 3 - 5 banking days, but times vary by bank. If you have not received your funds within 7 banking days, you may contact us at merchant-disbursement-inquiry@amazon.com.

To see more information about payments to your seller account:
1. Log in to sellercentral.amazon.com.
2. Click the “Reports” tab and then choose the "Payments" option.
3. Use the drop-down menu on the left to see past disbursements.

Thank you for choosing Amazon.com.

Amazon.com Customer Service

Amazon Sends an Automated Email

2008-08-04T19:20:00.000-07:00

Ok, I will do some math for you. The date listed below is NOT 90 days. I even went back, and counted. Not to mention, this is not what I was told yesterday. Am I quibbling? After 90 days, fuck yeah! I want my damn money.

Dear XXX,

We initiated a transfer to your checking account (last three digits XXX) of $505.42 on 08/06/2008.

Funds usually arrive within 3 - 5 banking days, but times vary by bank. If you have not received your funds within 7 banking days, you may contact us at merchant-disbursement-inquiry@amazon.com.

To see more information about payments to your seller account:
1. Log in to sellercentral.amazon.com.
2. Click the “Reports” tab and then choose the "Payments" option.
3. Use the drop-down menu on the left to see past disbursements.

Thank you for choosing Amazon.com.

Amazon.com Customer Service

Day 91

2008-08-04T19:19:00.000-07:00

Dear Amazon,

So much for 90 days.... see you tomorrow.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 91
Emails I have left to send you: ???

Amazon Responds

2008-08-03T14:30:00.000-07:00

On the positive side, this does prove that despite completely ignoring every attempt I have made at getting my money back, they actually DO read my email. I will be waiting with antici.....

Greetings from Amazon.com.

Thank you for contacting us. The final settlement date for your account will be August 5, 2008. At that time the funds will disburse to your bank account on file. Please allow five banking days for the funds to reach your bank account.

Best regards,

Jenny

.......pation.

Day 90

2008-08-03T13:14:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Well, this is it, my 90 days are finished, and I have served my time. According to Section #5h "a period of 90 days following the initial date of suspension", that means I can expect my money on the next business day right?

Yeah.... right. You didn't really think Amazon would allow such a thing to happen do you? Actually honoring THEIR end on the agreement? Oh, hell no. I just logged on, and it said that my next settlement date was going to be August 12th, 2008. WOW, I am shocked, the 90 days actually just misses the settlement date, giving you 2 more weeks to hold onto my money, earning you even MORE interest. What scum your company is.

Guess I will be emailing you again tomorrow. See You Then.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 90
Emails I have left to send you: 0

Day 89

2008-08-03T13:04:00.000-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Since I had one more day to kill, I thought I would give you some MORE Positive Feedback Highlights that made me such a HORRIBLE Amazon Seller.

"I purchased a digital MP4 player from this seller. The service I received was excellent and very timely. When I received the product, I realized that I had made a mistake in my purchase. The seller agreed to refund me in full. The transaction was completed within a few days of the return. I was very happy with my service and, based on this, would recommend this seller without reservation." <--- Do I really need to comment?

"Fantastic service! Item arrived so quickly and perfectly packaged, together with very useful brochures etc on the product. Thanks so much." <--- No, please, stop with all the praises.

"Low price, and fast, reliable service. Pleasure doing business." <--- I think that sums my business up pretty well.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 89
Emails I have left to send you: 1

Day 88

2008-08-03T12:59:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Yesterday covered my neutrals (WHICH ARE NOT NEGATIVES!), and my negatives. Today, let's hit upon the highlights of my positives, that no one has ever bothered to look at.

"Arrived in an excellent condition and a timely manner." <--- Hear that Miss Negative from yesterday!?!?

"The customer service was phenomenal. Would come back anytime." <--- Only if you go to my website.

"This item is awesome, I like it a lot." <--- I have hundreds of feedback that say something similar.

"Excellent seller! Their service is unbelievable and it was my very best experience of purchasing products from internet! They truly touched my heart because they went out of their way to deliver Pop-up-toy by Galt that Ive ordered so it would arrive on time for my babys birthday. It came in perfect condition, perfectly packaged, and my son absolutely loved this toy, it made him so happy!" <--- Best feedback I have ever received!

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 88
Emails I have left to send you: 2

Day 87

2008-08-03T12:52:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Out of the 100+ customers I served, only 21 left feedback. Out of the 21, 2 were neutral, and 2 were negative. I would like to take a moment to quote those 4 reviews that made me a HORRIBLE seller, requiring my immediate removal from your system.

"I sent it back and got my money back. The people over at portable-fun are very courteous and were great to work with. It came really fast, especially considering I am overseas. Would buy from again." <--- Holy CRAP! This MUST be why you kicked me off!!!!

"The MP3 Player works." <--- Yeah.... And?!?!

"No battery remaining indication in terms of percentage." <--- Yeah, let's lever negative for that.

"I received the product in appalling conditions, incomplete and does not work." <--- Never returned item, or contacted me in ANY way!

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 87
Emails I have left to send you: 3

Day 86

2008-08-03T12:33:00.000-07:00

Dear Amazon,

So I hear that there is a new "Payments by Amazon" Service to compete with Paypal.

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Kiss My Ass.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 86
Emails I have left to send you: 4

Day 85

2008-07-29T19:59:00.000-07:00

Dear Amazon,

So, your other department responded to my Better Business Claim. Shocking, they told me to go screw. I expected no less.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 85
Emails I have left to send you: 5

Day 84

2008-07-29T19:58:00.000-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Wanna know what I am going to spend my money on? Cars? Electronics? Jewelry? Vacation? NOPE! My Car Taxes, House Taxes, Water Bills, Electric Bill... I can't believe they haven't taken my stuff yet. I've been blowing off people I owed too. I figured, If Amazon can get away with it...

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 84
Emails I have left to send you: 6

Amazon Responds

2008-07-29T19:56:00.000-07:00

After... well... forever.... they finally responded to the BBB claim. Take a wild guess at what they said....

Thank you for your inquiry.

In accordance with our Participation Agreement, your account was blocked on May 6, 2008, when it came to our attention that his seller performance did not meet our standards. We have reviewed your account and his requests for reinstatement and decided that his account will remain blocked.

Amazon.com retains the right to immediately halt any auction or fixed price sale, prevent or restrict access to the Site, including access to seller account and seller tools.

The seller's funds are reserved for 90 days from the date of his final sale, per section 5. h. of the Amazon.com Participation Agreement:
h. If we reasonably conclude based on information available to us that Sellers actions and/or performance in connection with the Services may result in a significant number of Buyer disputes, chargebacks or other claims, then we may, in our sole discretion, delay initiating any remittances and withhold any payments to be made or that are otherwise due to you in connection with the Services or this Agreement for the shorter of: (a) a period of 90 days following the initial date of suspension; or (b) completion of any investigation(s) regarding any Seller actions and/or performance in connection with this Agreement.

You have been advised that the account will remain blocked and to contact payments-funds@amazon.com on August 2, 2008, to request disbursement of his funds. We will not release the funds prior to August 2, 2008.
Please note that interest is not paid on funds held during our evaluation process. Per Section J of the Participation Agreement:

''We reserve the right to delay initiating the transfer of Payment Transaction credits to a Seller's bank account...We will not be liable to Seller if we act in accordance with the provisions of this Section.''

Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.

Best Regards,
Seller Performance Team
Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com

Day 83

2008-07-27T12:34:00.000-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Holy SHIT! The final stretch! Only 1 Week left! Then I can FINALLY get my money back that Amazon has owed me for almost *3* Months!!!! Oh wait... I wet myself again.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 83
Emails I have left to send you: 7

Day 82

2008-07-26T19:13:00.000-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Just to bring everyones attention back to the link http://www.consumeraffairs.com/online/amazon.html which continues to show how Amazon likes to treat it's sellers, and customers.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 82
Emails I have left to send you: 8

Day 81

2008-07-26T19:07:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Do you realize that back on Day 50, I complained to the Better Business Bureau, and absolutely NOTHING has happened because of it? Shit, I haven't even gotten an official "Go Screw" Letter. It must totally awesome to be above the law.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 81
Emails I have left to send you: 9

Day 80

2008-07-26T19:02:00.000-07:00

Dear Amazon,

10 Bottles of Beer on the Wall, 10 Bottles of Beer...

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 80
Emails I have left to send you: 10

Day 79

2008-07-26T18:59:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

I'm sure, if you put a little bit more effort in, you could piss off more customers than you currently do. I think your just slacking.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 79
Emails I have left to send you: 11

Day 78

2008-07-26T18:58:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Most people would expect me to say that Amazon is the worst company I have to deal with. Oddly enough, that isn't true. The worst company I have to deal with is Sprint. Their corporate policies actually suck harder that yours do.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 78
Emails I have left to send you: 12

Day 77

2008-07-26T18:54:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Whew, it's hard keeping up with this when I am just so darned busy. Why don't you just give me my money back, and I can move on with our lives, huh?

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 77
Emails I have left to send you: 13

Day 76

2008-07-19T15:00:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Just two more weeks! Oops... I think I wet myself.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 76
Emails I have left to send you: 14

Day 75

2008-07-19T14:59:00.000-07:00

Dear Amazon,

I just finished up a sale with $600.00 in profit for me. You know full well neither Amazon or eBay was involved. If they were, I would have only made about 60 cents.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 75
Emails I have left to send you: 15

Day 74

2008-07-19T14:57:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Did you know that Mr. Nobel, for whom the Nobel Peace Price is named after, actually created Dynamite? Oh I know, I know, that doesn't have anything to do with anything. But, you try complaining day in and day out about the same damn thing. Let's see how many relevant topics you come up with.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 74
Emails I have left to send you: 16

Day 73

2008-07-19T14:53:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Anticipation.... Anticipation..... Any Day Now...

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 73
Emails I have left to send you: 17

Day 72

2008-07-19T14:52:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Sorry I haven't written in a few days. I've been busy making sales and profits for myself, rather than Amazon. My Gain, Your Loss.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 72
Emails I have left to send you: 18

Day 71

2008-07-15T19:04:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

My website grows more popular every day. My legions of followers are gathering! Soon, the three of us are going to open a can of whoop-ass. Power to the people.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 71
Emails I have left to send you: 19

Day 70

2008-07-15T06:54:00.003-07:00

Dear Amazon,

I'll bet that by this point, my situation has worked it's way all the way up to middle management. And still nothing has been done about it. Yeah for corporate policy.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 70
Emails I have left to send you: 20

Day 69

2008-07-15T06:54:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

I think I will continue to email you, even after the 90 days has passed. I feel that we have just become so close. I will miss our friendship.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 69
Emails I have left to send you: 21

Day 68

2008-07-12T17:42:00.000-07:00

Dear Amazon,

To top off all the headaches, hassles, and financial hardships I have been facing lately, Last night, at 10:30pm, I realized that my refrigerator stopped working. I had to buy Ice and try to save what we could in a cooler. This morning, I was fortunate enough to find a serviceman who came right out and fixed it. The bad news was that he charged us $270.00. Ouch! That took all the profit I had made from the day before. I was so sad. If only I had all that money your company owes me. That would have been helpful.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 68
Emails I have left to send you: 22

Day 67

2008-07-11T19:23:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

I would like to thank you for your indifference to my situation. They say that desperation leads to creativity, and how true that is. You see, since the government left me out of work, and you stole all my money, I started up my own cell phone business. I am pretty sure at this point, I have made more money without you, than I ever did with you.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 67
Emails I have left to send you: 23

Day 66

2008-07-11T19:21:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Wow, I can't believe you actually responded to one of my emails. I genuinely thought I was being SPAM blocked or something. Now, I feel all special inside.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 66
Emails I have left to send you: 24

WOW! They responded!

2008-07-11T19:12:00.001-07:00

Greetings from Amazon.com.

Thank you for contacting us. As previously stated we will not be
responding to your messages any further. Your funds will be disbursed
after the 90 day reserve period. We have received all of your
messages and will not respond further.

Best regards,

Payments Specialist
Amazon.com

Day 65

2008-07-10T13:03:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

On eBay, I have over 50 Positive Feedbacks, 0 Neutral, and 0 Negatives. I am above average in all DSR Ratings, and have a Raised status. Yeah, I MUST be a really sucky seller. Good thing you kicked me off YOUR system.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 65
Emails I have left to send you: 25

Day 64

2008-07-10T12:59:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

You may see me as a horrible, horrible seller. Why else would you have kicked me off your system?
Two recent comments I'd had where:

"Thanks alot. You have certainly gone out of your way to help me out."
"Thanks for working with me. I really appreciate the extra time and effort on your part to help me complete the transaction. My son is so excited! I'll certainly leave you glowing feedback as soon as the package arrives here."

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 64
Emails I have left to send you: 26

Day 63

2008-07-10T12:58:00.003-07:00

Dear Amazon,

The sad part is, Amazon and Ebay control the online marketplace, and they are both the WORST companies to deal with. Seriously.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 63
Emails I have left to send you: 27

Day 62

2008-07-10T12:58:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

It's funny how I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau, and they responded right away. Once they forwarded it on to you, I haven't heard shit in over two weeks. You guys really do suck.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 62
Emails I have left to send you: 28

Day 61

2008-07-06T10:50:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Wouldn't it be funny if your CEO got fired, but right before he gets to collect all his stock options, Amazon decides to hold onto them for 90 days... just in case a Senior Board member wants a refund?

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 61
Emails I have left to send you: 29

Day 60

2008-07-05T14:23:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

"Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage."

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 60
Emails I have left to send you: 30

Day 59

2008-07-05T14:13:00.000-07:00

Dear Amazon,

You never write back anymore. Don't you still want to be my friend?

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 59
Emails I have left to send you: 31

Day 58

2008-07-03T15:30:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

I haven't had a return in weeks. I think it's safe to give me my money back now.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 58
Emails I have left to send you: 32

Day 57

2008-07-03T15:29:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

I sure do have a lot of inventory here... you want to buy an MP3 player? I was just wondering, since I can't actually sell them anymore.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 57
Emails I have left to send you: 33

Day 56

2008-07-03T15:28:00.000-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Wouldn't it be funny if your corporate offices had an ARM mortgage, like my house is. This way they could foreclose on you, just like they will do to me. But, that's just because I can't show any more income. You stopped me from making money.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 56
Emails I have left to send you: 34

Day 55

2008-07-03T15:27:00.003-07:00

Dear Amazon,

In the land of make-believe, I would have gotten paid already.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 55
Emails I have left to send you: 35

Day 54

2008-07-03T15:27:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Whowh, did I fall behind! I have been so busy working trying to pay my bills, I simply have not had the time to email you properly. I am sorry for the delay in sending these. I promise to to be better with this in the future.

PS - Can I have the money you owe me? I could really use it right now!

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 54
Emails I have left to send you: 36

Day 53

2008-06-28T09:25:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

I hope you don't get burned in hell over this. That sure would suck.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 53
Emails I have left to send you: 37

Day 52

2008-06-28T09:24:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

So, unless I am mistaken, Amazon pays YOU every week, right? I haven't been paid my Amazon in months. It sure must be nice to collect a paycheck and all....

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 52
Emails I have left to send you: 38

Day 51

2008-06-26T12:11:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Yesterday, I filed the following letter with the Better Business Bureau. They responded back to me today, saying they forwarded the letter over to you. I wonder if anything will happen because of it? I was not surprised to see the thousands of complaints before mine. I WAS surprised that despite thousands of complaints, you were still in good standing.

"The feedback system is one sided, and impossible to keep a clean record. As a result, one morning I woke up and found a negative, a neutral, and a claim against my company. Without giving me time to correct any of these issues, my account was shut down, and told I would not be paid for 90 days, this was 50 days ago.

I have written to the company every single day requesting my money back. There is simply no morally justifiable reason for this. They say it's to protect MY customer, but I have respected my customers more than Amazon has respected me.

I have inventory still on my shelf, and the business has all but closed. Because of Amazon's unfair seller practices, I have thousands on my shelf, and thousands "on hold".

This is more than inconvenient, I genuinely can no longer even put food on my table, and that is the truth. The company stands behind "Section 2" on the agreement that says they can hold all my money. The part about paying me every two weeks for money that I earned, is simply ignored.

Amazon is collecting 3 months worth of interest on MY money. This is simply unacceptable. They do this because in the time it takes to file a small claims, they will have already returned the money. This is just legal sidestepping.

I have had to return $1000 to customers for no particular reason, other than to try and protect my investment.

I could go on for an hour, but the bottom line is this: My business was railroaded, the company does not care how this has affected me or my family, I have thousands in inventory, and the company still owes me thousands."

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 51
Emails I have left to send you: 39

Day 50

2008-06-25T21:10:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Sorry for the flood of emails. I've been busy and haven't had a chance to write for a few days.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 50
Emails I have left to send you: 40

Day 49

2008-06-25T21:07:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

This is such a waste of my time.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 49
Emails I have left to send you: 41

Day 48

2008-06-25T21:05:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Not Much Goin' on... since I'm BROKE.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 48
Emails I have left to send you: 42

Day 47

2008-06-22T10:37:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Thankfully, by stealing my money, you are saving me from spending it on wasteful things, like food.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 47
Emails I have left to send you: 43

Day 46

2008-06-22T10:23:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

If there happens to be a problem with the sale at this point, it's the buyers own fault. It's been 46 days. How would be my fault? Why should I give a refund? I shouldn't, and that's why you need to return my money to me.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 46
Emails I have left to send you: 44

Day 45

2008-06-20T19:50:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Well, this is it, the half way point. 45 emails ignored because of Section 2. It clearly does not matter how much financial distress I am in, your company simply does not care. I honestly can't believe that you threw away a good, honest seller because some project dwellers that don't know how to contact Customer Support before leaving negative feedback. Not to mention how your system blatantly ignores the 100+ buyers that could not be bothered to leave feedback at all. Would you propose I go to their house begging for feedback? Maybe I could get it at gunpoint? Just to offset some silly math equation? If you don't want me to sell for you, that's fine. Just give me my money back, I earned it.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 45
Emails I have left to send you: 45

Day 44

2008-06-19T13:28:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

I would drink away my sorrows, but I can't afford it.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 44
Emails I have left to send you: 46

Day 43

2008-06-19T13:27:00.000-07:00

Dear Amazon,

I have just enough money to either put food on the table, or gas in the car. It's a tough choice, since I still need the car to make what little money I can.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 43
Emails I have left to send you: 47

Day 42

2008-06-17T14:48:00.000-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Since you owe me so much money, and all the money I have tied up with inventory that I can not sell now, I am financially dying. Just thought you should know.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 42
Emails I have left to send you: 48

Day 41

2008-06-17T14:46:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

I negotiated another hardship, and deferred another payment today. The money you owe sure would have helped.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 41
Emails I have left to send you: 49

Day 40

2008-06-15T19:33:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

I want a "Square Go". A level paying field. I just want to fight back. We are the people. We make the difference. We built your company, and we can destroy it.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 40
Emails I have left to send you: 50

Day 39

2008-06-14T06:12:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

So how is that New York and Texas Tax Collection thing going? Good? Alright.... I hope you loose millions. Right after you give me MY money back.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 39
Emails I have left to send you: 51

Day 38

2008-06-14T06:11:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

It bothers me how the crazy people of this world blow up, and shoot up, schools, malls and offices... And yet no one can be bothered to get up off their lazy American asses and blow up any of your facilities. You, eBay, and PayPal need to feel some of the pain you are causing.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 38
Emails I have left to send you: 52

Day 37

2008-06-12T05:48:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

How DO you stay in business anyway?

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 37
Emails I have left to send you: 53

Day 36

2008-06-12T05:37:00.000-07:00

Dear Amazon,

In the past month, I have told you how I can't pay my mortgage or put food on the table. I've talked about how I had to write hardship letters to my creditors. I've explained how I stand behind my products, and how I value my customers. Even the crappy ones you sent me. I have been nice, I have been sarcastic, and I have been flat out mean. Yet, amazingly, you guys are completely oblivious to the damage you are doing. You simply do not care.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 36
Emails I have left to send you: 54

Day 35

2008-06-10T21:08:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

I just read an article about how dissatisfied customers are writing blogs about their experiences. I found it quite interesting. I thought maybe you would too. I really should start one of those... oh wait, I already did.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 35
Emails I have left to send you: 55

Day 34

2008-06-10T21:07:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

If the Michael Moore Documentary about eBay and PayPal is true, I am going to make sure that they don't forget about Amazon.com. It just wouldn't be fair if eBay got all the attention when you guys are just as bad.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 34
Emails I have left to send you: 56

Day 33

2008-06-08T21:49:00.000-07:00

Dear Amazon,

"It's my money, and I want it now!"

You see, this is in reference to the TV commercial where people hang out the windows screaming about how they want their money back. Since this email is likely being directed to India, Budapest or some other cow worshiping country, I thought I would explain it to you.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 33
Emails I have left to send you: 57

Day 32

2008-06-07T20:08:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

How about this for a new Amazon slogan: "Financial Genocide. One Seller at a time."

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 32
Emails I have left to send you: 58

Day 31

2008-06-06T19:46:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,
I can't believe I have given back $1000.00 worth of sales for no particular reason. I had to take the products back and sell them again on other websites. At least your not getting a commission, you thieves.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 31
Emails I have left to send you: 59

Day 30

2008-06-06T19:42:00.000-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Wow. I can't believe it has been a whole month since I should have been paid the money you owe me. Only two more months to go.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 30
Emails I have left to send you: 60

Day 29

2008-06-04T21:57:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Are you still reading these, or have you Spam blocked me yet?

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 29
Emails I have left to send you: 61

Day 28

2008-06-03T10:14:00.002-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Yesterday I bought on eCrater.com. I paid by check. I feel as though I won a small battle since neither Amazon nor eBay made any money from an online transaction.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 28
Emails I have left to send you: 62

Day 27

2008-06-03T10:14:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

I still can't believe you are doing this. Isn't there a law against this or something?

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 27
Emails I have left to send you: 63

Day 26

2008-06-03T10:13:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Over the past few months, your company has sent me some really low life customers. Many of them seemed to be illiterate Project Dwellers. About 90% of the returned products had nothing wrong with them. Then, for my trouble, I would get negative feedback. You may have kicked me off, but I am so much happier now that I don't have to deal with the scum your company was referring to me. Very rude and demanding people. Whine Whine Whine. That's what I would get for many of my sales, that simply do not happen on other sites where the buyers have half a clue.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 26
Emails I have left to send you: 64

Day 25

2008-05-31T13:29:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Here is a list of bills that I was unable to pay this month because you are holding onto all my money:

Car Payment
Oil Payment
Water Payment
Water Pollution
Propane
UPS
House Taxes
House Insurance

Total Bills NOT Paid: $1632.00

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 25
Emails I have left to send you: 65

Day 24

2008-05-30T19:20:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

I'll bet you thought I would have gone away by now. Nope. I was lied to and stolen from, by your lousy policies that help no one but yourselves. I'm not going away.

Total Owed to Me: $2073.96 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 24
Emails I have left to send you: 66

Day 23

2008-05-30T19:19:00.000-07:00

Dear Amazon,

The good news is, I finally got a job. The bad news is, it doesn't start for another month and a half. This means I still can't pay my bills because you feel this crazy need to hold all my money for another 67 days.

Total Owed to Me: $2151.40 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 23
Emails I have left to send you: 67

Day 22

2008-05-28T20:02:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

I have submitted a complaint with http://www.ripoffreport.com/ and a link back to my site at http://AmazonStoleMyMoney.blogspot.com but, I'm sure you don't really care, now do you?

Total Owed to Me: $2151.40 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 22
Emails I have left to send you: 68

Day 21

2008-05-27T17:49:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

How do you wake up in the morning, go to work, and screw people over? Don't you feel any guilt at all? I'll bet your mother would be proud.

Total Owed to Me: $2151.40 Plus Interest
Emails Requesting My Money: 21
Emails I have left to send you: 69

Day 20

2008-05-26T18:11:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

You are thieves and the world needs to know.

http://AmazonStoleMyMoney.Blogspot.com

It is moving up Google's search, but I am sure I can do much better.

Total Owed to Me: $2151.40
Emails Requesting My Money: 20
Emails I have left to send you: 70

Day 19

2008-05-26T18:10:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

Because of the Holiday, I fell behind my schedule to email you every day. But rest assured, I have not forgotten about you. After all, I can't pay my mortgage because your holding so much of my money, so how could I forget about you?

Total Owed to Me: $2151.40
Emails Requesting My Money: 19
Emails I have left to send you: 71

Day 18

2008-05-25T07:29:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

It sure is a good thing you are holding onto all my money as a matter of policy. Otherwise the next 31 people who want a refund would really get screwed, instead of JUST ME. Good thing your looking out for all your buyers and NOT your sellers.

Total Owed to Me: $2236.45
Emails Requesting My Money: 18
Emails I have left to send you: 72

Day 17

2008-05-23T14:06:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

So far this month, I have written 4 Hardship and 1 Deferment letter. Do you know why I can't pay my bills? Because Amazon stole my money for 90 days because of Section 2. Thanks Amazon.

Total Owed to Me: $2236.45
Emails Requesting My Money: 17
Emails I have left to send you: 73

Day 16

2008-05-23T14:05:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

There was some guy who gave the wrong address, harassed me for a month, then put in a chargeback. Amazingly, you sided with me. I can honestly say, that in 3 months of having a seller account, this is the only this positive you ever did for me. Thanks. Now, If I could just get you to refund all the OTHER money you stole from me, I could finally stop emailing you like this.

Total Owed to Me: $2236.45
Emails Requesting My Money: 16
Emails I have left to send you: 74

Day 14

2008-05-21T21:03:00.000-07:00

Dear Amazon,

I have been kicked off Amazon for several weeks now, however the POSITIVE FEEDBACK continues to come in. The only 2 negatives never bother to try and contact me. I have STILL never heard back from them. If you don't want to give small sellers a chance on your site, why do you even let them on in the first place?!?

I have been handing out refunds like candy.

New Total Owed to Me: $2236.45

Please DO NOT visit our other stores:

www.the-game-store.com
www.portable-fun.com

Day 13

2008-05-20T19:34:00.000-07:00

Dear Amazon,

I had noticed another seller on your system, who has nothing to do with me, was suffering from Amazon's amazing inability to do math. The user "Las Vegas Warehouse" has a 50% positive Feedback rating. However, he has two positives, and one neutral. Last time I checked, two positives, and a neutral, is not 50% positive. In FACT, even the neutral comment was irrelevant, in my opinion, and should not even be counted as a friggin' negative, which is what your system is clearly saying. However, you guys will just shut him down anyway, and steal his money, just like you did to me.

Please DO NOT visit our other stores:

www.the-game-store.com
www.portable-fun.com

Day 12

2008-05-19T06:56:00.001-07:00

Dear Amazon,

This morning my wife was fired from her job too. So, now we have absolutely no money coming in at all. Sadly, I am not making that up. I am responsible for a wife, baby, dog, two cats and four fish. I literally have less than $100 to my name. However, between the money your company stole, and the inventory I can't sell, I have $5000 of my savings tied up in the mess that is your company. I need the money I earned, I should not have to email you every day to get my money back.

Please DO NOT visit our other stores:

www.the-game-store.com
www.portable-fun.com