Muchas gracias to you both!

Both transactions have now been confirmed. I won't be making that mistake again!

J

Hi buwaytress,

Firstly, thanks for holding off on the lecture. I've probably read around 100 forums all with the same response aha! I've learnt my lessons.

Secondly, thanks for you help and advise. Fingers crossed something happens now

Although, please let me know if you need any more information to further assist.

J

Hi all,

I need some advice! Firstly, I'm not after a lecture on Fees. I know what I've done wrong and it won't happen again; I'm just looking to rectify my current situation.

I sent 2 Bitcoin transactions on 16-Oct-2017, which had very low (and apparently zero) fees. Neither transaction has gone through as of yet. See links below:

https://blockchain.info/tx/0e2dfa703d5265953aa775d585f3b823a108b5f00611510ac1fad1e62ece6f1e
https://blockchain.info/tx/6037edf3c41b0aea0cb402d01a82675aed2bfcc00383c1f1682fb91c741e25ee

Here's what I've tried already:

1) As suggested in numerous other posts, I've tried waiting but nothing has happened. I read waiting times are between 3 days to 1 week but it's gone past this point. During this time, I've made sure to not open my wallet as well (in case that automatically rebroadcasted the transaction). If the transactions have been rejected, I assume the bitcoins will be returned to my wallet?

2) I contacted Blockchain.info directly (the website which holds my wallet) but their only advice was to wait... (chocolate teapot)

3) I tried using the accelerator service (which now appears to be down?) but because of my low fees, it won't work.

4) I contacted a (recommended) miner directly who advised he cannot do anything and I just need to wait.

5) I tried both the CPFP and RBF methods but I'm obviously not advanced enough to understand the process as it doesn't appeared to have worked. I either didn't do it right or it just hasn't worked...

6) During the 1st few days, I tried rebroadcasting my transaction but nothing happened.

7) According to other posts, Blockchain.info does not give out private keys, so I am unable to resend the transaction with higher fees.

I am the owner of both the sending and receiving wallets.

I've literally run out of options and I'm pulling my hair out with what to do next. Has anyone got an advice for me or have I lost the bitcoins forever? To be honest, these were only small amounts I was using to test, so it's not the end of the world if they are lost. Obviously, if it's possible, I would like them back though.

Thanks in advance,
Joel (buzzarboy)