When I ordered a refurbished Apple Watch 2 Ultra, the site indicated it would be delivered within a week of purchase. However, after a week passed without any updates, I emailed the company to inquire about the delivery status. In response, they asked me to provide proof that the card used for the purchase was mine. I found this request strange, especially since the charge had already been verified by AMEX, and I’ve never been asked to provide ID to a merchant for an online purchase before. I responded to their email, expressing my discomfort with sending them my ID, given that AMEX had already completed the security checks. They replied, claiming that their payment processor had flagged the transaction and required additional documentation from me. I again refused to send my ID, but they insisted, stating it would prevent delays, and ended the email with, "I strongly urge you to furnish the required ID proof at your earliest convenience." After I didn’t reply, they sent a gentle follow-up reminder. I then decided to contact their payment processor directly to verify what Phonesrefurb was telling me. The payment processor informed me that they didn’t need any information from me—only proof of invoice and shipping from Phonesrefurb. The representative also mentioned that it was unusual for a merchant to ask the consumer for such information. I emailed Phonesrefurb again, expressing my concern that they were repeatedly requesting my ID. Now that the situation was clarified, I asked them to proceed with the delivery. Phonesrefurb replied, stating they had provided the necessary evidence to their payment processor. They also warned that if I initiated a dispute or chargeback, they would pursue all necessary actions. Despite this, they continued to insist that their request for my ID was due to a requirement from the payment processor, who had flagged the transaction for reasons unknown to them. Finally, about 2-3 weeks after placing the order, my watch arrived in good condition. However, even though I was told shipping was free, the item was held at the post office, and I had to pay a fee to receive it. I also questioned why they mentioned pursuing all necessary actions when I never implied that I would file a complaint or chargeback.