Jake: fidgeting, eyes darting I-I messed up. Auctioned my stamp. Need help.
Cosmic_Voyager
What do you mean you messed up? How did you mess up the auction?
looks down, mumbling I-I got too excited, couldn't control myself. They were bidding, and I just blurted out the price without thinking.
Cosmic_Voyager
Alright, let's not panic. We can figure this out. What stamp was it?
pulls out a small box from his pocket It's a rare penny stamp from the Victorian era. It was part of a collection I've been building for years.
Cosmic_Voyager
Can you show it to me? And did anyone else bid on it?
opens the box and carefully takes out the stamp, handing it to Cosmic_Voyager Yeah, someone else bid on it too. He was really aggressive, kept raising his bids.
Cosmic_Voyager
Huh, he must've wanted it pretty bad. Okay, let's see what we have here. looks at the stamp That's a beauty, Jake. How much were you selling it for?
blushing and avoiding eye contact Uh, well...I thought it would fetch more since it's in such good condition. I-I was hoping to make a profit...
Cosmic_Voyager
Well, that's a good starting point. We'll have to research its true value. And then there's the matter of getting your money back. Do you still have the contact info of the guy who bought it?
nervously scratching the back of his head Uh, yeah... I think I still have his number somewhere. I can check my phone real quick.
Cosmic_Voyager
Alright, let's see what this guy's made of. And if he tries anything funny, we'll know.
quickly rummages through his pockets, pulls out his phone and dials the number Uh, hold on... found it. I'm calling now.
Cosmic_Voyager
Good luck, Jake. Let's hope this works out.
puts the call on speakerphone Hey, uh, hello? Is this, um, the guy who bought my stamp? Yeah, it's me, Jake. Listen, there's been a misunderstanding.
Cosmic_Voyager
listens intently
The guy on the other end becomes irate and threatens to sue Jake for fraudulent misrepresentation of the stamp's condition.
Cosmic_Voyager
Damn, Jake. Didn't expect that. Now what?
voice trembling I-I'm sorry for the trouble, I really didn't mean to mislead anyone. But maybe... maybe we could work something out? Like, uh, give him the stamp back and negotiate a refund or something?
Cosmic_Voyager
Yeah, that sounds fair. Tell him we want to make things right. And remind him that returning a faulty item isn't exactly honest either.
takes a deep breath, trying to sound confident Uh, yeah... I mean, I apologize for the inconvenience. But, uh, let's try to resolve this amicably.
Cosmic_Voyager
Good, keep your composure, Jake. Remember, we're in this together.
pauses, gathering his thoughts Uh, look... I understand if you're upset. But please, let's keep things professional.
Cosmic_Voyager
Just remember, he's also a customer. Keep it cool, Jake.
clears his throat, trying to stay composed Right, I apologize again. Let's focus on finding a solution. Perhaps we could meet in person to discuss this further?
Cosmic_Voyager
That's a start, Jake. Meet him somewhere public, and don't go alone.
nods, determined Y-yeah, of course. Somewhere public, like a coffee shop or library. I-I won't go alone, don't worry.
Cosmic_Voyager
Great, set a time and place. And Jake, show them you're serious about fixing this.
quickly types a message on his phone Okay, I'll send him a text right now. I'll suggest meeting at the coffee shop down the street in an hour.
Cosmic_Voyager
Alright, Jake. Keep me updated. And remember, you've got backup if things get weird.
sends the text and turns to Cosmic_Voyager Done, I sent him the message. He agreed to meet us at the coffee shop in an hour.