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chikapinku · Sep 17th, 2009, 08:28 PM

I believe that, if you leave them a positive even with just a '.' or something, and then add a comment after it, the buyer can't claim it's a negative positive. I've seen it around a few times, though I don't know if eBay's removed it since I saw it.

mmmsc · Sep 17th, 2009, 10:10 PM

Still it counts as a positive on the buyer's record. After a while, these positives are buried and can't be read w/o going back pages and pages. Eventually it looks like the buyer's FB is perfect. So best just not to leave any FB, IMO.
Ebay seriously needs to reconsider the FB system.

karmenzsofia · Sep 17th, 2009, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by creighbaby

welcome back. always enjoyed your insight.

Thanks, creighbaby! Sorry I missed this post earlier

styletherapytx · Sep 22nd, 2009, 02:36 PM

This is exactly why having an eBay business is enough to give me an ulcer! I had a nightmare experience a few years back where the buyer mutilated the bag upon receipt, and I had to fork over some money to settle the dispute...

Most recently I sold a David Webb ring that was upon shipment, in PERFECT condition! The buyer received it, and a few days later, filed a dispute (and then escalated to a claim) stating that the ring was received with a broken stone. The buyer wanted several thousand dollars to replace the stone. (The ring was sold for approx $4000- retail value closer to $8000.) I allowed a lower partial refund, even though I am throroughly convinced it was a scam A complete nightmare that devoured the better part of a month. A waste of my time and the resolution cost me almost my entire commission. Yuk!

I will say, that for the most part, I have an easy time with the buyers... It just takes that one nasty person to ruin your mood!

Any recommendations to help prevent such scams??

mmmsc · Sep 22nd, 2009, 03:10 PM

You could maybe open your own thread on ebay here (go to new thread at top left)?? So sorry you had to experience this. Ebay is certainly getting scarier and scarier..

Originally Posted by styletherapytx

This is exactly why having an eBay business is enough to give me an ulcer! I had a nightmare experience a few years back where the buyer mutilated the bag upon receipt, and I had to fork over some money to settle the dispute...

Most recently I sold a David Webb ring that was upon shipment, in PERFECT condition! The buyer received it, and a few days later, filed a dispute (and then escalated to a claim) stating that the ring was received with a broken stone. The buyer wanted several thousand dollars to replace the stone. (The ring was sold for approx $4000- retail value closer to $8000.) I allowed a lower partial refund, even though I am throroughly convinced it was a scam A complete nightmare that devoured the better part of a month. A waste of my time and the resolution cost me almost my entire commission. Yuk!

I will say, that for the most part, I have an easy time with the buyers... It just takes that one nasty person to ruin your mood!

Any recommendations to help prevent such scams??

jlarnold · Oct 10th, 2009, 10:04 AM

Just an update and a question. I never heard back from my Buyer. Not a word. Since she had to file something within 45 days form the date she paid, would that not be today since she paid on Aug. 26th?

mmmsc · Oct 10th, 2009, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by jlarnold

Just an update and a question. I never heard back from my Buyer. Not a word. Since she had to file something within 45 days form the date she paid, would that not be today since she paid on Aug. 26th?

Let's hope she is not reading here, but I believe that is right. 45 days from date of payment. Unless she is going to do a CC chargeback - that gives you longer I think. You could call PP to be sure (or look it up somewhere on PP online site). Keep us posted and here's hoping this works out for you.

hotshot · Oct 10th, 2009, 08:55 PM

Styletherapytx.. out of curiousity was this ring insured?

Could you not have filed a claim with the carrier?

bunnycup · Oct 17th, 2009, 02:01 PM

There are lots of loopholes in ebay, if the buyer knows the policies well enough they can maneuver their way to get lots of free stuff.....

Sep 17th, 2009, 08:28 PM	#61
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Oct 10th, 2009, 08:55 PM	#68
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,852	Styletherapytx.. out of curiousity was this ring insured? Could you not have filed a claim with the carrier?
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Sep 17th, 2009, 10:10 PM	#62
mmmsc monachus animadverto Joined: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,810	Still it counts as a positive on the buyer's record. After a while, these positives are buried and can't be read w/o going back pages and pages. Eventually it looks like the buyer's FB is perfect. So best just not to leave any FB, IMO. Ebay seriously needs to reconsider the FB system.

Sep 22nd, 2009, 02:36 PM	#64
styletherapytx Member Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 24	This is exactly why having an eBay business is enough to give me an ulcer! I had a nightmare experience a few years back where the buyer mutilated the bag upon receipt, and I had to fork over some money to settle the dispute... Most recently I sold a David Webb ring that was upon shipment, in PERFECT condition! The buyer received it, and a few days later, filed a dispute (and then escalated to a claim) stating that the ring was received with a broken stone. The buyer wanted several thousand dollars to replace the stone. (The ring was sold for approx $4000- retail value closer to $8000.) I allowed a lower partial refund, even though I am throroughly convinced it was a scam A complete nightmare that devoured the better part of a month. A waste of my time and the resolution cost me almost my entire commission. Yuk! I will say, that for the most part, I have an easy time with the buyers... It just takes that one nasty person to ruin your mood! Any recommendations to help prevent such scams??

Oct 10th, 2009, 10:04 AM	#66
jlarnold OP Member Joined: May 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 88	Just an update and a question. I never heard back from my Buyer. Not a word. Since she had to file something within 45 days form the date she paid, would that not be today since she paid on Aug. 26th?

Oct 17th, 2009, 02:01 PM	#69
bunnycup Member Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Mars Posts: 4	There are lots of loopholes in ebay, if the buyer knows the policies well enough they can maneuver their way to get lots of free stuff.....

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