In the quiet hope of owning a cherished piece of history, a buyer embarked on a careful journey, honoring every promise with unwavering trust and punctual payments.
Each installment was made with the belief that soon, the priceless tapestry would be theirs, a tangible connection to the past, patiently awaited and meticulously documented.
But that hope soon twisted into frustration and doubt as the seller’s words became hollow promises, fading with every pa*sing day.
The tapestry, once so close, remained out of reach—lost in excuses and empty rea*surances—leaving the buyer grappling with betrayal and the sting of trust broken.
















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The original poster (OP) entered a clear written agreement for a purchase and fulfilled all payment obligations promptly.
The central conflict arose when the seller repeatedly failed to uphold her commitment to ship the item, escalating from broken promises to excuses, which ultimately forced the OP to abandon the purchase and seek a charge reversal.
Given the extensive breach of contract and the seller's subsequent refusal to honor the initial agreement or refund request until faced with a chargeback, was the OP justified in firmly insisting on a full refund rather than accepting the last-minute shipping offer?
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