JoeCanuck
General Section => Off Topic => Topic started by: latinjoe22 on February 03, 2012, 06:18:20 AM
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Hi guys,
I recently won a couple of auctions from an Ebay seller. I was able to bid on the items at the last seconds from the end and managed to win them for a good deal.
After I sent a request total message to the seller, he replies back that there were bidders who were not able to bid towards the end which is why many of his items ended for not much.
I sent him a friendly message to let him know that out of the 3 auctions that I won, there were 2 that were important to me and if we could conclude the transaction, I would be grateful as I depended on these items to complete a collection that I was going to review on youtube (which is true by the way).
This morning I just received a strange message from him, not only apologizing, but that he will be re-listing the items because Ebay had system crashes resulting in a loss for him. Ebay actually told him to cancel any item ending after a certain time, in this case all my winnings. Is that feasible? It sounds rather fishy.
And do system crashes happen nowadays on Ebay? I'm under the impression that the seller is regretting the outcome of his auctions, but I don't want to be rash.
I really wanted those figures but now I feel like the deal was too good to last. It seems that I wasted my time and I should probably look elsewhere. I was looking at expressing my genuine disappointment to the seller and/or leaving negative feedback which I didn't have to do since a very very long time ago, but I still don't know if that will change anything...
I'm quite disappointed but this will pass I tell myself.
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Contact eBay customer service and quote the auction number. It sounds like a seller who failed to set minimum amounts.
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Contact eBay customer service and quote the auction number. It sounds like a seller who failed to set minimum amounts.
This^^.. sorry to hear that LJ
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Contact eBay customer service and quote the auction number. It sounds like a seller who failed to set minimum amounts.
This^^.. sorry to hear that LJ
Add me to that list. He is trying to hose you. You know the risks when you list stuff on Ebay. It costs money to set a minimum but it's not your fault he didn't do that. At this point you are the one being ripped off.
BTW, just for giggles, what did you buy and for how much?
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Step 1 - Ask for positive feedback
Step 2 - After you get the feedback, leave negative.
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His problem not yours - contact ebay and report the issue. Save all correspondence you have with him.
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Guys,
Aside from Gi joe, I collect Kenner Aliens and Predator figures. This is what I bid on and won:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/320834562935?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/320834562935?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/320834568499?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/320834568499?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/320834580037?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/320834580037?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)
And There's 3 or 4 other bidders who won stuff at the time as me and left negative feedback for the same reasons I cited. And it's all Aliens stuff too.
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sounds like a jerk-off. report him to eBay and quote what he's said to you.
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Sorry to hear LJ, report to ebay and leave negative. I hate people who dont deal in good faith, I hope he gets his account frozen or banned..or in the very least those negatives will keep others from dealing with him which in itself is good too.
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Guys,
I didn't reply to the seller nor filed a complaint with Ebay yet. But he sent me this message:
"Hello sorry about this, but your items will be sent. Ebay are being very unhelpful and it is going to take a couple of days to even get answers from them so I am honouring all bids even though there were problems."
Almost tempting, but to pay this seller is no longer a reasonable and safe option.
Something to take into consideration is that he's got a feedback score of 334 and he never got any negative feedback until his Aliens auctions. If it so happens that he loves his Aliens figures as much as I do, maybe I should praise him, sarcastically speaking that is.
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Well I gave you a timbit to make you feel better. ;)
Joking aside, if you use paypal then chances are you should be OK, dude.
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Well I gave you a timbit to make you feel better. ;)
Joking aside, if you use paypal then chances are you should be OK, dude.
And I sir gave you a juicy Timbit just for calling me "dude" again ;) . Thanks Morg.
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Guys,
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Something to take into consideration is that he's got a feedback score of 334 and he never got any negative feedback until his Aliens auctions. If it so happens that he loves his Aliens figures as much as I do, maybe I should praise him, sarcastically speaking that is.
I had a deal go bad with a guy who had a great feedback score not too long ago it seemed he decided that he had enough of ebay and wanted one last cash in and tried to hose a lot of people so be very wary of this person.
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I'd buy them but be wary.
Check tracking numbers.
Don't fall for 'delay' stories and leave neg after anyway, as this is a dude who should be avoided.
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If you do buy them, remember to save the sellers' pictures of the figures for future reference.
In the past, I've bid on auctions that were "cancelled" at the last minute because they going for less than market value. Then the same items would turn up a week later being sold by a different seller, but from the same location... that's a sure sign of an untrustworthy African Mask seller!
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Well I gave you a timbit to make you feel better. ;)
Joking aside, if you use paypal then chances are you should be OK, dude.
And I sir gave you a juicy Timbit just for calling me "dude" again ;) . Thanks Morg.
Thanks dude! ;)
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Thank you all for your imput. I don't think I would have been able to have a better assessment of the situation without it. I'll make sure you each get a Timbit 8)
Now that I know what my chances are, I'm looking into completing the transaction with this seller because he is not asking an arm and a leg for shipping, and I really would be happy to get these.
I already asked the ebay rep and I will be covered by the paypal buyer protection. However if the transaction takes a turn for the worse and the seller tries to escape with my payment, I will make sure to report him and not just to Ebay.
I will keep all my communication, save all listing pictures (and print screen), keep track of tracking numbers and will not take delays for excuses. I will act fast if there is a problem.
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Thank you all for your imput. I don't think I would have been able to have a better assessment of the situation without it. I'll make sure you each get a Timbit 8)
Now that I know what my chances are, I'm looking into completing the transaction with this seller because he is not asking an arm and a leg for shipping, and I really would be happy to get these.
I already asked the ebay rep and I will be covered by the paypal buyer protection. However if the transaction takes a turn for the worse and the seller tries to escape with my payment, I will make sure to report him and not just to Ebay.
I will keep all my communication, save all listing pictures (and print screen), keep track of tracking numbers and will not take delays for excuses. I will act fast if there is a problem.
Sounds like this is really the best you can do in this situation - of course encourage positive feedback before proceeding.
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good luck joe.
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sorry to read of your troubles, the thing about ebay is when you are bidding you are entering a contract with the seller that when the item is won it is won, he quite clearly has not managed to get a high enough price and then decided to be greedy to lie and cheat you from what is rightfully yours, sellers like that should be banned from cheating ordinary decent people out of what they have worked for. i'm no fan of ebay and seldom venture onto it these days and with good reason.
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Guys, many thanks for all the positive vibes: The Aliens figures have arrived!!!!
I say Timbits for everyone! (as soon as I get fresh new ones ;D )
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Guys, many thanks for all the positive vibes: The Aliens figures have arrived!!!!
I say Timbits for everyone! (as soon as I get fresh new ones ;D )
And a Timbit for you in celebration. ;)
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yes, timbit for you LJ! And since Lady Jaye isnt part of the board, you get it Joe
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Thanks guys. I'm still baking a few more Timbits for those who didn't get one yet, just to let you know.
The condition of the figures that I received is prystine. It happened that I received before carded figures from Europe before, and when I got them, the cards usually got damaged during the shipping. While this seller had me worried at some point, he did honor the transaction and exceeded all expectations by making sure that all items were very carefully packaged, just like on his listings.
Overall I'm very happy with how the transaction turned out. If I only look at the condition of the items that I received, this must be my best Aliens purchases in all of my Ebay experience. I was considering leaving neutral feedback at first but now I'm perhaps considering leaving positive feedback for not turning his back around when he could've. I don't want to leave negative feedback, I feel that would be too much of an ugly slap on the face, considering that I'm in a state of hapiness. FYI, The Hudson and the O'Malley carded figures were the most shought after figures in the ones he had listed, and I was lucky enough to get them at a good deal. If I leave neutral or positive feedback, I'd still mention that there were transaction issues on the sellers' end. I'll sleep on it for now and decide later on the feedback that the seller deserves. It has to be fair above all.
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Thanks guys. I'm still baking a few more Timbits for those who didn't get one yet, just to let you know.
The condition of the figures that I received is prystine. It happened that I received before carded figures from Europe before, and when I got them, the cards usually got damaged during the shipping. While this seller had me worried at some point, he did honor the transaction and exceeded all expectations by making sure that all items were very carefully packaged, just like on his listings.
Overall I'm very happy with how the transaction turned out. If I only look at the condition of the items that I received, this must be my best Aliens purchases in all of my Ebay experience. I was considering leaving neutral feedback at first but now I'm perhaps considering leaving positive feedback for not turning his back around when he could've. I don't want to leave negative feedback, I feel that would be too much of an ugly slap on the face, considering that I'm in a state of hapiness. FYI, The Hudson and the O'Malley carded figures were the most shought after figures in the ones he had listed, and I was lucky enough to get them at a good deal. If I leave neutral or positive feedback, I'd still mention that there were transaction issues on the sellers' end. I'll sleep on it for now and decide later on the feedback that the seller deserves. It has to be fair above all.
Barring his whining, he came through? That's positive feedback to me.
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And positive feedback it will be.