Just wanted to alert everyone here about a possible CAF scam. A collector by the name of Julie Johnston opened a gallery with some art and wrote she was open to offers. I made an offer on one piece, and was offered an additional one which I also accepted. Payment was made with a credit card on a website provided by her called square.com. Payments were made on 12/26 and 12/28.
She stated she would be away until after new years, and will send it afterwards. That was understandable and acceptable to me. So after a few more small delays, it was supposedly shipped last week. I asked for a tracking number a few times, but it was never provided. Many excuses were given and eventually I was told the tracking information was accidentally thrown away.
Today, one week since the ship date, nothing had arrived, and I was told the package was RETURNED to them. Since the package was returned, the tracking number should be on the package, and I asked for it. But again, it was not provided. And there should be no reason the package was returned since the address I provided was correct, and no notices were left for me. At this point, I have already filed a claim with my credit card for both charges. Just too much sounds fishy here, and the lack of communication has not helped.
Just wanted to warn anyone who is considering buying a piece from this individual. Here is the link to her gallery:
http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryDetail.asp?GCat=109689