Worst Seller, beginning to HATE eBay

Maryanne007 · Dec 20th, 2007, 11:15 AM

SO I bought a Wii on eBay on Monday--paid a HUGE premium too $400 for the $250 system--because the seller stated in his auction terms he would ship same day or next day using UPS next day air. He then states (after I paid him) he can't ship till Wednesday. I think ok, as long as he ships by then I am still ok (going home tomorrow). So I check this morning to see what is up, and he is no longer an ebay registered user! I've already sent him emails yesterday asking for a tracking number because I wanted to be sure he mailed it out yesterday... no response. Today, I emailed again... no response. I am so mad right now. This is supposed to be a present and now will not get here (if ever). Just opened a paypal claim. Am I wrong to not wait a little longer? It all just seems VERY fishy.

vanojr9 · Dec 20th, 2007, 11:16 AM

No way, do a chargeback right now if you used a CC, he's obviously pulling a holiday scam. So sorry to hear about this!

lorihmatthews · Dec 20th, 2007, 11:17 AM

No, you were right to file a claim right away. Especially since he's NARU. I hope it all works out for you.

Maryanne007 · Dec 20th, 2007, 11:20 AM

so should I escalate to let paypal decide immediately? or will they think its too soon? I dont want to "lose" somehow. I did pay with my credit card thru paypal at least...

lorihmatthews · Dec 20th, 2007, 11:21 AM

Yes, I'd escalate immediately since the seller is NARU.

Maryanne007 · Dec 20th, 2007, 11:48 AM

He claims he shipped it yesterday... I will wait and see if I get it today. Do you think he unregistered just so I can't give him negative feedback? It all seems very strange.

Maryanne007 · Dec 20th, 2007, 11:50 AM

And now he is yelling at me for putting up a paypal claim. What a jerk! The whole unregistered thing is very suspicious, who cares if I put up a claim!? So rude! At least he had already left me positive feedback!

bulletproofsoul · Dec 20th, 2007, 11:57 AM

Since the time between when he claims he shipped and when you should get it is so short, just leave the claim open (and yes, escalate). Tell him you'll drop it once you've received the item. He should be able to provide you with a tracking number. Don't worry about him yelling at you, HE is the one who hasn't done what he stated he would do. You paid, and therefore, fulfilled your duty.

gacats · Dec 20th, 2007, 01:13 PM

Wow, how strange is that whole transaction? Will you be sure to keep us informed? I want to know how this all works out!

handbag-ho · Dec 20th, 2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bulletproofsoul

Since the time between when he claims he shipped and when you should get it is so short, just leave the claim open (and yes, escalate). Tell him you'll drop it once you've received the item. He should be able to provide you with a tracking number. Don't worry about him yelling at you, HE is the one who hasn't done what he stated he would do. You paid, and therefore, fulfilled your duty.

Good advice from bulletproofsoul. I know it's so frustrating when this happens at a crucial time. Hopefully you will receive your item today and this mess will go away.

berryblondeboys · Dec 20th, 2007, 01:19 PM

A claim is not a big deal. I had someone put a claim in for LONG shipping time to Canada. I knew I was in the good, so I didn't worry and the claim was dropped as soon as the bag was received. It's just a way for the buyer and seller to protect themselves a bit.

Maryanne007 · Dec 20th, 2007, 03:48 PM

^ Exactly. The wii did come today! Yay, I guess I just got very worried with him no longer being a registered user! So I closed the claim, after installing everything (just in case it didnt work, since once you close a claim, you can't reopen or file a new one... or at least thats what I think?). So I am very happy it worked out. Thanks guys for all your help! :)

Jahpson · Dec 20th, 2007, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Maryanne007

^ Exactly. The wii did come today! Yay, I guess I just got very worried with him no longer being a registered user! So I closed the claim, after installing everything (just in case it didnt work, since once you close a claim, you can't reopen or file a new one... or at least thats what I think?). So I am very happy it worked out. Thanks guys for all your help! :)

you did the right thing anyway, better safe then sorry. let all the other sellers know out there in eBay land that your not to be messed with

peppy · Dec 20th, 2007, 09:15 PM

Glad it all worked out for you.

PinkCupcake · Dec 20th, 2007, 10:25 PM

I've had that happen to me too ... purchased an item and then while I was waiting for it to arrive noticed the seller was NARU. She had 100% positive FB and 100+ transactions so I was puzzled as to the NARU ... and worried the item wouldn't arrive of course. It did arrive a few days later but I couldn't leave FB for her. I never did find out why an apparently reputable seller should have suddenly become NARU ... one of life's little mysteries.

Dec 20th, 2007, 11:15 AM	#1
Maryanne007 Member	Worst Seller, beginning to HATE ebay SO I bought a Wii on eBay on Monday--paid a HUGE premium too $400 for the $250 system--because the seller stated in his auction terms he would ship same day or next day using UPS next day air. He then states (after I paid him) he can't ship till Wednesday. I think ok, as long as he ships by then I am still ok (going home tomorrow). So I check this morning to see what is up, and he is no longer an ebay registered user! I've already sent him emails yesterday asking for a tracking number because I wanted to be sure he mailed it out yesterday... no response. Today, I emailed again... no response. I am so mad right now. This is supposed to be a present and now will not get here (if ever). Just opened a paypal claim. Am I wrong to not wait a little longer? It all just seems VERY fishy.

Dec 20th, 2007, 11:16 AM	#2
vanojr9 Member	Re: Worst Seller, beginning to HATE ebay No way, do a chargeback right now if you used a CC, he's obviously pulling a holiday scam. So sorry to hear about this! __________________

Dec 20th, 2007, 11:17 AM	#3
lorihmatthews Persian Love Location: San Francisco	Re: Worst Seller, beginning to HATE ebay No, you were right to file a claim right away. Especially since he's NARU. I hope it all works out for you.

Dec 20th, 2007, 11:20 AM	#4
Maryanne007 Member	Re: Worst Seller, beginning to HATE ebay so should I escalate to let paypal decide immediately? or will they think its too soon? I dont want to "lose" somehow. I did pay with my credit card thru paypal at least...

Dec 20th, 2007, 11:21 AM	#5
lorihmatthews Persian Love Location: San Francisco	Re: Worst Seller, beginning to HATE ebay Yes, I'd escalate immediately since the seller is NARU.

Dec 20th, 2007, 11:48 AM	#6
Maryanne007 Member	Re: Worst Seller, beginning to HATE ebay He claims he shipped it yesterday... I will wait and see if I get it today. Do you think he unregistered just so I can't give him negative feedback? It all seems very strange.

Dec 20th, 2007, 11:50 AM	#7
Maryanne007 Member	Re: Worst Seller, beginning to HATE ebay And now he is yelling at me for putting up a paypal claim. What a jerk! The whole unregistered thing is very suspicious, who cares if I put up a claim!? So rude! At least he had already left me positive feedback!

Dec 20th, 2007, 11:57 AM	#8
bulletproofsoul Chanelegant Location: Viva! Las Vegas	Re: Worst Seller, beginning to HATE ebay Since the time between when he claims he shipped and when you should get it is so short, just leave the claim open (and yes, escalate). Tell him you'll drop it once you've received the item. He should be able to provide you with a tracking number. Don't worry about him yelling at you, HE is the one who hasn't done what he stated he would do. You paid, and therefore, fulfilled your duty. __________________ Please feel free to view my wedding photos! (New link with professional photos) http://picasaweb.google.com/bulletpr...ndGinaSWedding

Dec 20th, 2007, 01:13 PM	#9
gacats love me some bags! Location: Georgia	Re: Worst Seller, beginning to HATE ebay Wow, how strange is that whole transaction? Will you be sure to keep us informed? I want to know how this all works out! __________________ GaCats Proud Navy Mom My 2009 wish list: Chanel Ultimate Soft medium handbag in black Louis Vuitton Panda pochette ( in the works) Something Goyard- yeah, that'll happen.....

Dec 20th, 2007, 01:19 PM	#11
berryblondeboys Member Location: VA (DC Burbs)	Re: Worst Seller, beginning to HATE ebay A claim is not a big deal. I had someone put a claim in for LONG shipping time to Canada. I knew I was in the good, so I didn't worry and the claim was dropped as soon as the bag was received. It's just a way for the buyer and seller to protect themselves a bit.

Dec 20th, 2007, 03:48 PM	#12
Maryanne007 Member	Re: Worst Seller, beginning to HATE ebay ^ Exactly. The wii did come today! Yay, I guess I just got very worried with him no longer being a registered user! So I closed the claim, after installing everything (just in case it didnt work, since once you close a claim, you can't reopen or file a new one... or at least thats what I think?). So I am very happy it worked out. Thanks guys for all your help! :)

Dec 20th, 2007, 09:15 PM	#14
peppy Member	Re: Worst Seller, beginning to HATE ebay Glad it all worked out for you.

Dec 20th, 2007, 10:25 PM	#15
PinkCupcake Love me, love my cat Location: Doll Divas :)	Re: Worst Seller, beginning to HATE ebay I've had that happen to me too ... purchased an item and then while I was waiting for it to arrive noticed the seller was NARU. She had 100% positive FB and 100+ transactions so I was puzzled as to the NARU ... and worried the item wouldn't arrive of course. It did arrive a few days later but I couldn't leave FB for her. I never did find out why an apparently reputable seller should have suddenly become NARU ... one of life's little mysteries. __________________ "You don't stop playing with dolls because you grow old. You grow old because you stop playing with dolls." - Vynette Cernik, doll artist