bclarkie wrote:As expected, my email to his response did not go well:A$$ Hole Seller wrote:Well Brian I do believe our business is concludedGuess its time for the old chargeback and negative feedback. Its really pretty sad to, I haven't had to leave anyone a neg in over a year.
A$$ Hole Seller wrote:Well Brian I do believe our business is concluded
Icar wrote:How much is your time actually worth? $10/hour $20/hour or do you bill at a higher rate?If it's a six-dollar item and you have a .55 listing fee and the item cost you $3 spending more than 10 mins. (really 5min) on the item is a waste of your time.Sellers have to pack all lots at the same time (this means late payers hold up the process) they have to weigh all the lots at the same time. They have to write all the details at the same time. Buyers quite often think sellers have an infinite amount of time to work for them and still expect things for a song. I have answered ten questions in the affirmative from morons who then bid $3 on $70 worth of stuff.The sword cuts both ways, buyers have to be aware of shifty sellers and sellers have to make their efforts worthwhile. Otherwise why not take the stuff to a used book store for credit?While sellers may do a bit a gouging there has been a parade of "Look what amazing collectable I got for nothing!" on these forums for a long, long time. I wonder how many have then given a kickback to the seller for excellent service? You can pay lip service, but I am guessing the only kickback is positive feedback.I am in no way defending the guy. The item is either in excellent condition or it isn't. It's not relative to something else. I just wanted to make it clear that it isn't always easy being a seller.
Icar wrote:Selling to the public and selling to collectors are two different things.The public are people who will use the item for its original purpose and then pass it on or discard it.I sell RPG items to RPG players (the public).On the big ticket items I will make a grading to the best of my ability. I feel I am doing a service to the RPG community AND clearing my shelves. If you you expect an hour of work when the seller is making $3 you are deluded and stupid. You aren't dealing with walmart, you are dealing with people who have careers, kids, and commitments.
MShipley88 wrote:Here is the item I bought from Buzz810: ** expired/removed eBay auction **When the item did not arrive for some weeks, I sent him a nice email just checking up on it. No big deal. When he did not respond for four or so days, I sent him a followup nicely pointing out that he had not responded.Here is the reply I got today:Hello mshipley88, The package has not returned to us yet. It should be here soon. The tracking still indicates that it is on the way back. We will ship it out the moment that it gets back to us. Good Bargain Hunting, Buzz810.Here is a link to this seller's other feedback. Scroll down a bit and see what the negs and neutrals say:eBay Feedback Profile for buzz810I have considered asking him...since he has "tracking" on the package...to send me the tracking number. This isn't a bid deal. It's only $3 or so and I don't mind waiting. It would be fine if this guy would just say, "Oh, sorry. I didn't mail it yet."This is a good example of how lack of communication and an attempt to seem professional rather than admit mistakes actually hurts a seller.Mark
Icar wrote:Selling to the public and selling to collectors are two different things.The public are people who will use the item for its original purpose and then pass it on or discard it.I sell RPG items to RPG players (the public).On the big ticket items I will make a grading to the best of my ability. I feel I am doing a service to the RPG community AND clearing my shelves. If you you expect an hour of work when the seller is making $3 you are deluded. You aren't dealing with walmart, you are dealing with people who have careers, kids, and commitments.
MShipley88 wrote:An update on the highly gripping Buzz810 story. There has been a break in the case:Hello mshipley88, Sorry to be behind in things. The package was returned to us and we have reshipped the book out. Thank you for being patient on this. Please let us know when the package arrives or if any other problems arrise. Good bargain hunting, Buzz810.Wow, they got it back. What a relief! He could have just said, "I didn't mail it yet...OK, now I did," and that would have been fine.Stay tuned!Mark
Marlith wrote:If I dont get it I will have to fo the last minute neg deal.
