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If you check the terms and conditions of the website you will find that there are no agreement issues with creating more than one account. You may freely create more than one account as long as you are liable for each account.

Tradesy has promo codes they offer every so often to encourage purchasing, these promo codes offer anywhere between $10 up to $500 in discounts on purchases made. So I made more than one account and I utilized the promo code sent to me by email and also plastered all over the website. I used it multiple times. I made sure to review the terms and conditions of the website prior to, to insure I wasn't violating any policies.

I shortly after found all of my orders cancelled and all of my accounts suspended.

When I emailed the site to find out why and how to reinstate my account, it was stated that I had utilized a promo code bug and then opened up many accounts to take advantage of the promo code bug and also did give any instructions for reinstatement. I do realize that the site does basically state at will membership usage to their site at discretion, but without violating any terms or conditions, I fail to see how its justified to suspend or block my membership in particular just for utilizing the promo code given to me to use.

Reason of review: Poor customer service.

Monetary Loss: $5000.

Preferred solution: I want my account reinstated, as well as access to the records of my previous purchases..

Tradesy Cons: Buyer is not protected, Fees, Bad customer service, Cant split payments, Not great for selling.

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Guest

Original poster, if you are that pissed off, why waste your time complaining on a public forum since you said no one seems to be able to help you resolve anything. All you do is ramble on and attack every response justifying whatever you did.

If you think all you have done is justified and see no wrong, why don't you just go straight to the source -->Tradesy<---- and get your grievances heard and RESOLVED? Apparently no one here is good enough to help you resolve your problem so don't waste your time and waste others reading your ramblings........

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-1072926

Obviously the point of this complaint is to get a response directly from the source. Hence where it states the author wants to be contacted by the company.

I've not spent anytime rambling either, that would be the random naysayers posting their opinions rather than facts.

Nor am I attacking anyone, I just have responded to their unwarranted opinions the same way they felt the need to respond to my post. The major difference is that my factual posts actually serve a purpose in finding resolve.

Guest

I didn't want to continue to ram the original poster but I was so ticked off by your responses that I'd to make my point. Sad that this society is losing it's moral compass and becoming an entitled nation.

JUST because it is not stated in black & white in print doesn't mean you should do it. The fact you felt justified in doing something that was NOT ethical speaks volume on you as a person. Maybe it is harsh but it is the truth I'm sure no one likes to hear that. No one likes to be judged but at the same time, if you don't like to be judged, then always do the right thing even when no one is looking!

You said " I am highly literate.

Per the terms and conditions of the site... It's one coupon per account, not per person. I am also not the only person who has multiple accounts on Tradesy, there are many people who have multiple accounts for their own personal reasons" - All I can say to this comment is - two wrongs don't make a right.

You don't justify bad behavior with bad behavior. Just because someone else does it and gets away with it, doesn't mean it is OK you do it too **Pffftt!!**

IF everyone had your attitude, guess what, businesses will go out of business AND common folks like the rest of us will have to pay HIGHER PRICES to cover the *** of those who think it is ok to steal.

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-1069970

There is no policy that says you can't have more than one account, there are no wrongs committed or any moral compass that isn't in tact. That is solely your judgmental opinion.

It is not factual. I'm not certain why you are so emotionally distraught about this or why you are taking it so personally. The terms and conditions were followed, none were broken... No injustice was committed.

You can quite literally take it to trial. The pessimistic views about the rest of the common folk who have to pay higher prices? Are you kidding me? So now you are the voice of the people, right?

Oh and the whole world is suffering because people make multiple accounts and get discounts on material items that are way overpriced to begin with... Please stop. This is my complaint, if you cannot resolve it, please find another way to better your life and brighten up your day.

Complaining and bickering about random things with actual justification and real facts is a waste for anyone. There has to be something you can find to do that is far more productive than this.

Sahil Npc
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-1072191

1st time reading this thread and I am not sure where to comment but it seems this is the original poster's latest response. I think her post has received a lot of attention because of the title "Shady Business Practices".

Then when one realizes what has happened they feel a need to post regarding the "shady business practice" that did occur, but then they are done, gone. I doubt anyone who has posted has come back to read your rebuttal.

You are the one who can't let it go and it appears you are the one with a lot of time to waste, as you respond to almost every post extremely defensively, even saying "take it to trial", and assorted other vitriol. One who is confident of their position only has to present their facts once, as facts speak for themselves. However, since no one has written to support your facts you feel a need to reiterate as if saying it over and over you will convince someone other than yourself.

As you said to the other poster, "There has to be something you can find to do that is far more productive than this". Should you respond I will never know as your response will be just as irrelevant as all your other responses.

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-1072436

It makes sense for me to leave a rebuttal on my complaint. I'm pleading my case and looking for resolve...

I'm not just some random naysayer commenting on someone else's experiences. I also have to disagree with your comment about people returning to comment, "I didn't want to continue to ram the original poster" definitely implies a continuation of previous acts. While there are many other productive things I do with my time, this is my complaint and getting it resolved is productive on my end... On the contrary, nothing you've stated explains how this affects any of the opinionated naysayers who object, whether they are one person or many.

All of my posts have been entirely relevant to the topic of my complaint, I have provided facts... Everyone refuting this has provided their own opinions and stated their personal issues with moral compass. Their personal issues are not my problem, my problem is directly with Tradesy and their business practices, and the fact that I have several purchases that I paid for and now have no receipt or record of, or access to my accounts in general. While it may seem that I am the one who can't let it go, perhaps that's because this is my complaint and not yours.

I have every right to dispute and a file a complaint as a pissed consumer, I am the one who should post rebuttals as this is directly affecting me.

As for anyone else... Not so much.

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-1072436

And...as for the blind... Please look in the mirror.

I get your moral compass, I totally understand your need to crusade...

Live your life. But facts are facts, they don't change.

Sahil Npc
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-1069970

Totally agree with you but as the saying goes: 'you can't make the blind see'. She will never allow herself to see it from a different perspective.

Guest

frankly, I do not justify name-calling but in this instance, even if it weren't in their specific terms, you are abusing usage of their promo codes. Promo codes are meant for single use or maybe the retailer might extend a courtesy call and allow you to use it twice but NOT rampantly with multiple accounts.

That's call STEALING AKA FRAUD. Sorry, that's the truth.

It's the same with using manufacturer coupons - some people print multiple copies thinking it is ok but someone's got to pay for all those discounts. So one coupon is usually limited to a single use or it constitutes as fraudulent usage.

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-1068562

It is not fraud or stealing... Thanks for your opinion.

Unfortunately the facts are that unless outlined in the terms and conditions that one per use per person than that statement is entirely invalid.

That is not stated, there is no theft and no fraud. Those coupons you refer to actually state that and that is why the process you are referring to is an actual crime.

Guest

These promos are not meant to be abused like losers like you, even if it is legal....forget it you are a waste of time. Someone should complain to your mother for not teaching you right from ***...you ***.

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-1067154

Wow you are so mature... Name calling is so high and mighty of you...

I fail to see how any legal action is considered abuse either.

Frankly it seems like your mother should've taught you manners and that name calling and pointing the finger isn't too classy for anyone. I left a review of my personal experience, it's unfortunate you don't agree but it doesn't make you right either.

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-1067266

These are my comments on your experience. Imagine, if this was your business and someone created MULTIPLE IDENTITIES to take advantage of YOU due to a programming MISTAKE and therefore reduced your earnings.

Would you be happy? I certainly wouldn't be.

I reprinted your last sentence and highlighted certain words and added a few definitions: "I fail to see how its JUSTIFIED to suspend or block my membership in particular just for utilizing the promo code given to ME (defined as singular) to use."

As you state the code was given to YOU, not to your fictitious (meaning NOT REAL) alter egos.

You are only concerned with how Tradesy treated YOU, but have you thought about how your actions affected the sellers involved. Although the coupon is paid for by Tradesy and doesn't affect the seller's gross earnings on the sale, when Tradesy cancelled the sale because of your multiple personalities,the sellers LOST their gross earnings on that sale.

Also as Tradesy was sorting out the mess you created those items were not available for sale, so those sellers may have missed another selling opportunity. So while you think you have been treated unfairly, YOU created the real victims, the sellers. How do you JUSTIFY that? I know if I was one of these sellers, maybe I was, I would be very upset.

August thru December 20th is an extremely busy time of year for me due to Christmas.I have earned a living on Tradesy for 2 years and for someone like you to cheat (you did,read the terms below) the system and hurt anyone's wages is blatantly selfish.

It seems you did not read Tradesy's 'TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT' (https://www.tradesy.com/terms/) thoroughly or if you did you have a very skewed interpretation.

Under section 7. Prohibited and Restricted Items and ACTIVITIES, I quote: "IMPERSONATE (sic) ANY PERSON (including Tradesy team members or OTHER USERS),you CERTAINLY impersonated other users,or falsely state OR OTHERWISE MISREPRESENT your AFFILIATION with ANY PERSON (you misrepresented your affiliation to your multiple personalities, you did know them right?) THROUGH the use of similar email address, nicknames, or CREATION OF FALSE ACCOUNTS (they are false, they are ALL you);or any other methods of DECEIT; Additionally under section 9:TERMINATION :(a) you are in breach of, are attempting or threatening to breach, or are acting inconsistently with the terms and SPIRIT of this Agreement;(the spirit of the agreement i.e. don't CHEAT others, in your case the sellers involved, or do feel they need to actually spell that out?);(c) your activities on or in relation to the Website may violate applicable law; (d) you are UNABLE TO VERIFY or authenticate any of your personal information or USER Submissions;if they had asked you to verify the personal info of your multiple users, i.e address and phone etc, what would you have given? I found more areas in the agreement that apply to you but these are the most salient.

By posting your statement here you opened it for a reply so I felt incumbent to do just as I find your behavior so egregious. I know in the past Tradesy has banned users unfairly BUT in your case I am thrilled that they banned you and all your alter egos!!!

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-1067580

It's truly awesome that you assume I created alter egos. I think that's rather fantastic of you actually considering that's extremely false.

I used my name and address and my account info each time, paying with my Paypal, debit/credit cards each time... All registered to me. No presumed alter egos were created... My info was used each time.

I didn't cheat the system as you suggest either and I utilized the promo code sent to me by email numerous times and plastered all over the Tradesy website and the whole world wide Internet. I lost out as well and I am posting about my experience, it's unfortunate you don't agree but once again it doesn't make you right. I did not violate any of the terms or conditions of the website at all. I can verify and authenticate any information asked because it was not fraudulent.

No impersonation, false representation, etc was made... But good try. I did not personally cancel any sales, so while it's also unfortunate for those sellers, it's Tradesy who cancelled the sales. Tradesy who still hasn't updated their terms and conditions.

Tradesy who lacks in the full ability to cover for sellers and buyers alike. It's also Tradesy needed to resolve this issue, but I sincerely appreciate your efforts.

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-1067580

So you used your name, address and your account info each time, and paid with your Paypal, debit/credit cards all in your name. Got it.

So the only thing that was different between your multiple accounts were the "usernames".

How is that different than using an alias/alter ego?

I mean a person can use multiple names (aliases) but their essential info, like fingerprints, eye color etc are the same, no matter what name they use. So just like with all your accounts the important info is all the same, the name is just different.

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-1067266

To the original poster can you please respond to the person who posted the LONG comment on 11/21.

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-1069202

You are far too concerned with my post, for someone who can't resolve any issues. Actually a username isn't even required on Tradesy, you get the option to name your closet if you want...

and that becomes your username.

So there you are again jumping the gun and making accusations and assumptions that are once again false. I didn't create multiple identities Hun, sorry to disappoint you.

Guest

Wow , so you tried taking advantage of the site , and you got caught and blocked , leave a poor feedback , and claim a monetary loss and don't recommend the site , and your mad cause you cant get your account reinstated. Waaaa grow up , I sell on Tradesy and while the software can use a little upgrade , the customer service and customers are just fine and highly recommend the site

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-1067113

I an adult, and I posted a complaint. I didn't take advantage of the site, I used the promo code given by the site.

That's all that occurred. So frankly, again... I am telling my experience and filing my complaint.

You are welcomed to post your own fantastic review on a site that is for such. This is pissed consumer and I'm a pissed consumer.

Sahil Npc
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-1067269

When you tried to use the coupon more than once with your original account it didn't work so at that point you must have come to the understanding that it was a one time use coupon, which is how most coupons work. But unlike everyone else who would be satisfied with the savings from using the coupon once, once wasn't enough for you.

You wanted more items and you wanted them discounted so you found a way to exploit Tradesy and create multiple accounts which allowed you to use the coupons again. When you discovered Tradesy's programming error, how did you feel? Smart and happy? But definitely not greedy, because as you have said countless times what you did was acceptable because it wasn't EXACTLY prohibited and you found nothing wrong with taking advantage of their error.

Clearly you are just someone who needs everything spelled out. Have you wondered why no one has written a post to support you ? I know it doesn't bother you, because you are justified in everything you did and the rest of us are wrong.

However,if you want some supporters I know I don't have to tell you what to do because you already know how to create multiple accounts and I didn't see where 'Pissed Consumer' has explicitly forbidden them.

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