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Trade report timestamps: include the timezone and request reference

Two accurate screenshots can appear inconsistent when their clocks use different timezones.

What happened

Two accurate screenshots can appear inconsistent when their clocks use different timezones. A support report should reconstruct an event rather than treating a displayed local time as universal. Include the calendar date as well as the time; an offset can move an event across midnight. Request identifiers help distinguish repeated attempts that otherwise look alike in cropped screenshots.

What to check

Write the time and timezone of the action and of the error you observed. Keep the request or offer reference beside those entries. When comparing a server timestamp with your device clock, preserve the original timezone labels or convert carefully and explain the conversion. If the device clock was clearly wrong or changed during the incident, say so instead of silently adjusting the evidence.

Worked example

For example, a browser screenshot shows 18:10 local time while a server reference shows 15:10 UTC. With the appropriate offset, those can be the same event rather than a three-hour processing delay. Conversely, screenshots taken on different dates are not reconciled by changing an offset. Check date, timezone, identifier, and operation together before concluding that the records disagree.

Result and next step

The finished report lets support find the intended event without guessing your location or clock settings. Keep original screenshots privately; do not edit their timestamps to look consistent. Label an approximate time as approximate. Use official Steam Support for Steam account issues and CASECS2 workflow guidance for the site stages. A timeline should describe what you actually observed, including whether a check, save, or delivery request was involved, rather than imply that every nearby event belongs to one transfer.