posted on May 24, 2005 04:48:45 AM
Just venting!
The last three transactions with newbies have been disasters. Items significantly different than described. Items packaged poorly. Items not even sent.
My fault for buying from newbies, I guess.
Thanks for the vent.
Beth
www.vintageads4u.com
posted on May 24, 2005 09:30:56 PM
Remember to report them to eBay as Non-Performing Sellers if they don't ship yet have your money. I'm in the same situation and just getting ready to file a police report on them, as are several other of their buyers; strength in numbers
posted on May 24, 2005 09:58:17 PM
As far as the items being not as described, and not packed well, there's not a lot you can do. Concerning the item not sent, depending on how you paid, Paypal or check/MO you have recourse. If by Paypal, follow the standard complaint routine. If you mailed payment in the form of a check or money order, the Post Office inspectors can often get their attention and help speed up the processing of your order. It's usually the last sentence that mentions the $250,000.00 fine and the 10 years in a Federal pen for using the service to commit fraud that gets them motivated to haul their ass to the P.O. and get your item shipped.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
posted on May 24, 2005 09:58:56 PM
Yes, I too bought something from a Newbie Seller. He charged an outrageous shipping charge stating he shipped insured priority. A week after my paypal payment, I asked the question: Where is it? Do you have a tracking number? His reply is that Priority Mail doesn't come with a tracking number. DUH! Of course it does. It's an optional service you have to pay for but what I paid for shipping, gave him enough for priority, the DC AND have extra bucks besides.
[ edited by paloma91 on May 24, 2005 09:59 PM ]
posted on May 24, 2005 10:40:08 PM
paloma91 delivery confirmation is free with priority mail. 13 cents for first class, Media mail and I think Parcel post. But not for sure on parcel post.
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posted on May 25, 2005 03:26:53 AM
Crow-its free if you use the usps.com website
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posted on May 25, 2005 10:32:23 AM
DC is free with postage printed through PayPal. I like it because 1/2 of the sheet has the tracking number on it. I usually email the buyer & givr them the number.
posted on May 25, 2005 10:39:54 AM
Whenever buying from a Newbie Seller, I send a friendly reminder "Please package well", and the suggestion usually works more often than not.
posted on May 25, 2005 10:40:13 AM
thats what I do sanmar-either thru Paypal,which is what I usually do,or thru the website.No only is the DC free,but when you bring the packages to the P.O.you dont have to wait in line to give it to them.
