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Seller canceled my order after a price discrepancy, then apparently blocked me. Did I handle this badly?
I found a vintage item on Facebook Marketplace with a Buy It Now price of $8 (probably should have been a clue to proceed with caution, since this item usually goes for way more on places like eBay) It seemed like a great deal in the moment, so I took it at face value, acted on impulse and purchased it. My transaction summary showed $8 for the item, $13.18 shipping, for a total of $22.83.
Only afterward did I notice that the listing’s title said “$65 plus $8 shipping.” I realize I should have read the listing more carefully before buying, but both the Buy It Now price and checkout showed $8.
Before I could ask the seller about the discrepancy, the order was canceled. I messaged her: “Hi, I purchased the item but it was canceled. Is there a reason?”
She asked whether I had paid $65 plus shipping and said she hadn’t sent me a PayPal or Venmo request. I don’t use Marketplace much, so I was confused—I had purchased directly through Facebook’s checkout.
I explained that checkout showed $8 plus shipping and sent a screenshot of my transaction summary. She replied:
“Not what my ad says at all.”
“And you have no FB details at all. It’s an empty account.”
“Title says $65 plus shipping.”
“Did you read that?”
“Of course they are NOT $8.”
My account has posts and profile information, although some of it is private, so I’m not sure what she could see.
I wasn’t asking her to honor the $8 price or demanding that she send the item. I was trying to understand why the listing allowed me to purchase it at that price. Her replies didn’t seem to even acknowledge what my checkout summary showed.
When I tried to send another explanation, it wouldn’t go through, and I could no longer view her personal or seller profile. It appears she blocked me, which tells me she thought I was the scammer.
I understand that she intended to charge $65 and may have been suspicious of my account, but her responses felt unnecessarily harsh. Was my question unreasonable? Should I have handled this differently?

I’ve been with the same local theater company for 3 years now. This summer was my fourth year auditioning for them. I auditioned for a role I really wanted in this show, and I actually got called back for it. This was a huge deal for me because this was literally my first callback ever. It felt so hopeful, so promising. There were other guys called back for the role. During my callback I felt nervous but I tuned out the audience and just focused on my scene partner and played the scene twice, with two different partners. I felt I did well, given how nervous I was on the inside, I didn’t keep looking at the script page, I made eye contact, I added a bit of playfulness which I felt was good for the role. Context, all three years I’ve been in this company, I’ve always been in the ensemble. But this year was different, after all, I finally got called back. But a few days later, they emailed me, offering a role in the ensemble. They did add that my callback went great, but, naturally I was deeply disappointed. I did respond saying I’d still accept it, mostly because these summer shows are the only human connections I get (I really don’t have many friends outside of theater, and I only see them during these summer shows) so that’s better than just being lonely most of the summer, and I still liked the show we’re doing. The full cast list isn’t out yet, but our first read through is next month. I still don’t know who beat me out for the role, and I’m slightly worried that I’ll be reminded of how much I wanted this role every time the person who was cast in it plays it out. It hurt just how close I got to something I wanted so much. I wanted to finally have something where I could stand out a bit (this role wasn’t huge but it was still an important named role) and I understand there’s no shame being in the ensemble, it’s a big and imperative part of the show, but… after three years, and finally being called back, only to be placed back there again, it really stung. I got the news I wouldn’t get that role just two days ago, so I’m still in the middle of the disappointment and sadness, and I guess I’m just looking for some advice on how to deal with this from other theater people who might have gone through this before. Any advice will be much appreciated.