Sucky Ebayers!

[Tom Earp]

AXOAlum, I am truely sorry to hear this as you were trying to do a good thing.

E-bay is e-bay and they do not really seem to care enough to keep their customers happy. Since they also own PayPal, well what more can I say!

It would have been a beautiful addition to the Chapter House.

While I know you feel bad, I sold a Pin on ebay which was in great shape. The buyer got it and the clasp was bent! Thank You Post Office!

I was more than happy to send the M O back period. She did get it at a heck of price and could have had it fixed as I did.

Buyer Beware, unfortunely!

[AXO Alum]

Originally Posted by Tom Earp

While I know you feel bad, I sold a Pin on ebay which was in great shape. The buyer got it and the clasp was bent! Thank You Post Office!

I was more than happy to send the M O back period. She did get it at a heck of price and could have had it fixed as I did.

Buyer Beware, unfortunely!

Yeah - if it was something like that, I would have dealt with it. But for cast iron to break like that? It was only set in a box with some crumpled ads (as the picture shows) - he could have at least thrown some bubble wrap in or something. All I wanted was a reasonable response from him - even if he said he'd go halves on it, I would have accepted that - but for him to accuse me of freaking "extortion" for feedback - that is just lame.

I still have not heard back from Ebay on this issue (surprise surprise ) - I am trying to think how best to word the negative feedback (since I am limited in typing space). I can't wait to see what he comes up with for me - maybe I could sue him on The People's Court

[Xylochick216]

I have that same magazine holder I don't see how it could possibly break, though. Mine is super sturdy. I think filing complaints with eBay is the thing to do. If you had used Paypal, they'd be getting you your $ back soon. Let us know what his seller name is so we can all avoid him!

[kddani]

I ALWAYS pay through paypal with a credit card. I don't trust sellers who don't use paypal. While I realize paypal takes a chuck of your profits, it really offers a level of protection to both parties.

When you pay through paypal, you have a level of protection through paypal, then if paypal does not cooperate, you can disbute it through your credit card.

AXOAlum, I have the feeling that you're going to end up screwed. You may want to go on one of the ebay message boards and ask for advice from people there.

[NinjaPoodle]

Originally Posted by kddani

I ALWAYS pay through paypal with a credit card. I don't trust sellers who don't use paypal. While I realize paypal takes a chuck of your profits, it really offers a level of protection to both parties.

When you pay through paypal, you have a level of protection through paypal, then if paypal does not cooperate, you can disbute it through your credit card.

Ditto!!

[AXO Alum]

Originally Posted by Xylochick216

I have that same magazine holder I don't see how it could possibly break, though. Mine is super sturdy. I think filing complaints with eBay is the thing to do. If you had used Paypal, they'd be getting you your $ back soon. Let us know what his seller name is so we can all avoid him!

Which is why I (and the PO) believes it to have been broken when it was sold thus the requirement for insurance cool finds for you is the name of the business.

Ebay has yet to contact me - I'm going to try it again!

[honeychile]

I'd love to see someone who was ripped off by an ebay seller on one of those Judge Shows - if for nothing else, to see how it's settled.

[AXO Alum]

Originally Posted by honeychile

I'd love to see someone who was ripped off by an ebay seller on one of those Judge Shows - if for nothing else, to see how it's settled.

It would have to be Judge Judy -- she can't stand people who try to rip off others. Judge Joe only wants you if it involves a baby daddy or a family dispute usually involving mass quantities of alcohol and or drugs, and Judge Milian (People's Court) won't add anything on, even if she does find that you are entitled to more than you sued for. (yeah, I DVR The People's Court)

[Tom Earp]

God, I am sure you are still pissed off and rightly so.

Cast Iron just doesn't break. There is no damn way you can have it fixed either!

There was a dispute and it took a month for ebay to get back with me today and that was an amiable problem solved between me and seller. He just wanted his posting fees back.

For those that do not know, PayPal is owned by ebay.

I do not use paypal on anything I buy or sell even though I have an account. I never give a credit card # to anyone I do not deal with at the shop I own.

It is like going shopping anywhere and not having the receipt to take back, you get screwed.

[AlexMack]

This may be bad of me but your story makes me so angry that I went and found his store and asked him the following question:
Just curious. When I buy this, will you ship it to me broken wrapped in newspaper and magazine pages and then refuse to refund my money and threaten feedback extortion?

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by centaur532

This may be bad of me but your story makes me so angry that I went and found his store and asked him the following question:
Just curious. When I buy this, will you ship it to me broken wrapped in newspaper and magazine pages and then refuse to refund my money and threaten feedback extortion?

See, that's why I love GreekChat. This didn't even affect me directly and it made me feel good. *muah*

[AXO Alum]

Originally Posted by centaur532

This may be bad of me but your story makes me so angry that I went and found his store and asked him the following question:
Just curious. When I buy this, will you ship it to me broken wrapped in newspaper and magazine pages and then refuse to refund my money and threaten feedback extortion?

Originally Posted by Senusret I

See, that's why I love GreekChat. This didn't even affect me directly and it made me feel good. *muah*

Oh, Centaur that is freaking awesome! I love my TEH Cult members - we definitely look out for each other


EE-BO - thank you so much for the clarification on that stuff - being that in 6 years, I have only bought 15 things, I would never have known about the 90 day rule & such. I will put a date on my calendar!

I was going to write (using abbreviations & cutting out as much as possible) - "PO Consumer Affairs said inadequate packaging & will not honor insurance; email me for photos & rude emails from seller"

I know that won't all fit, but I can get creative with abbreviations!

Thanks GC for all your posts on this - I would have been happy to let it go if he had been nice, but the way he has acted is beyond reasonable.