Turned off by snide responses?

IrisCole · Jul 3rd, 2008, 03:00 PM

Do you sometimes not buy an authentic bag on eBay if the seller responds to questions in a snotty way?

The bag I'm looking at is a very good deal, but I wanted a clearer picture of one aspect. The seller responded by saying: i looked at the pics and they are perfectly clear..i can assure you the bag is an authentic bag as you can see from the pics if you know what you are looking for

Well, I do know what I'm looking for, and despite how much I'd like the bag, I'm tempted not to buy it because of her response.

When you're selling something for $800, couldn't you stand to be just a smidge nicer to possible customers?

Is it stupid to pass on something because the seller is rude?

MCAddict · Jul 3rd, 2008, 03:03 PM

If the seller won't send you more pictures then I would pass, no matter how good the deal is. I personally get turned off of an item when the sellers respond rudely, and usually will just skip it. For the money that we are going to spend on their items, they can at least me kind when answering questions.

DesigningStyle · Jul 3rd, 2008, 03:09 PM

Well most people selling on eBay are not in sales and customer service and do not realize the impact of their response.

missbanff · Jul 3rd, 2008, 03:39 PM

Hiya Iris, IMHO for $800 smackolas, if someone is rude to me, it would create an uncomfortable feeling in my stomach. If I were going to drop that kind of cash, I'd want to feel totally comfortable. The fact that you're even asking tells me you are unsure. Personally, I would skip it and go with my gut. And who's to say she's not hiding something?
I think you should put it towards your Manhattan GM

. Good luck with whatever you decide, my dear.

Veronika · Jul 3rd, 2008, 03:43 PM

I get upset with rudeness. It's much less energy to just be kind. I'm not perfect either, but I do try to be nice and sometimes, I do get my feelings hurt. So, I hear ya. People don't understand how their tone comes across on email and are all stressed out, etc. Still nice is best.

Coachfanatic · Jul 3rd, 2008, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MCAddict

If the seller won't send you more pictures then I would pass, no matter how good the deal is.

I totally agree with you. Pass on the item!

swalk · Jul 3rd, 2008, 04:21 PM

definitely pass it..

you never know if sell got the photo elsewhere, and therefore cannot take more photo for you. It's always a risk if they are not willing to send you additional photos.

Izznit · Jul 3rd, 2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by swalk

definitely pass it..

you never know if sell got the photo elsewhere, and therefore cannot take more photo for you. It's always a risk if they are not willing to send you additional photos.

Yep. And plus, unwillingness to send photos, whether lack of one or laziness, Is a sign of a bad seller, IMO.

undecidedgirl · Jul 3rd, 2008, 04:45 PM

I agree! Pass on it.

sugarcookie72 · Jul 3rd, 2008, 11:24 PM

For me rude seller = no sale. There are other bags and nicer people I can give my hard earned money to. I prefer my purchases to be pleasant all the way around if I can help it.

lovebeibei · Jul 4th, 2008, 01:34 AM

there will be other good deals that come by:) if the seller is refusing to send more pics, chances are she's got something to hide.

i had a similar experience with an annoying seller.. i asked for a pic of the date code and the first time she responsed saying that there was already a pic of the inside... well, the date code was not in the shot of the inside pic. i wrote back telling her this..her second response was "i didn't see anything inside.." i wrote back again telling her where the date code should be. and her third response, still no pic, and she says something about she doesn't know what i'm talking about, took the item to louis vuitton store (what???), and she's gonna keep it now....what?!??!!? i don't even understand what she was trying to say. all i can say is SHADY...

queenice · Jul 4th, 2008, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by sugarcookie72

For me rude seller = no sale. There are other bags and nicer people I can give my hard earned money to. I prefer my purchases to be pleasant all the way around if I can help it.

i second that..

give it a miss.. it's the seller's loss...

LVMOMMY · Jul 4th, 2008, 04:25 PM

If the seller doesn't have a good attitude, respond to my questions, or doesn't want to give a clearer photo then I pass. It's not worth the trouble of buying, having it be SNAD and then dealing with a rude seller to try and get your money back.

canadianstudies · Jul 5th, 2008, 10:44 AM

If they won't send you extra pics, I would leave it, definitely!

alfiebach · Jul 5th, 2008, 11:52 AM

no i HAVE passed up a lockit, it killed me, i knew she was ok, i asked for 1 pic, her reply was so snotty, even in the final minutes, i had to sit on my fingers, when it ended i wanted to email and say i would have paid more sucker YOU missed out, my mum says i 'd cut my nose off to spite my face. soooo glad you brought this topic up, its like therapy for me. lol cos i would have had a super deal alfis x x x

Jul 3rd, 2008, 03:00 PM	#1
IrisCole thehungersite.com Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Lansing, Michigan Posts: 1,218	Turned off by snide responses? Do you sometimes not buy an authentic bag on eBay if the seller responds to questions in a snotty way? The bag I'm looking at is a very good deal, but I wanted a clearer picture of one aspect. The seller responded by saying: i looked at the pics and they are perfectly clear..i can assure you the bag is an authentic bag as you can see from the pics if you know what you are looking for Well, I do know what I'm looking for, and despite how much I'd like the bag, I'm tempted not to buy it because of her response. When you're selling something for $800, couldn't you stand to be just a smidge nicer to possible customers? Is it stupid to pass on something because the seller is rude? __________________

Jul 3rd, 2008, 03:03 PM	#2
MCAddict Seriously Content Joined: Apr 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,775	If the seller won't send you more pictures then I would pass, no matter how good the deal is. I personally get turned off of an item when the sellers respond rudely, and usually will just skip it. For the money that we are going to spend on their items, they can at least me kind when answering questions. __________________ My Small Wishlist Mono Beverly MM White MC Theda GM Manhattan PM

Jul 3rd, 2008, 03:09 PM	#3
DesigningStyle 'always avant-garde' Joined: Dec 2006 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 5,482	Well most people selling on eBay are not in sales and customer service and do not realize the impact of their response. __________________

Jul 3rd, 2008, 03:39 PM	#4
missbanff Mistress of LV Joined: May 2007 Location: The Dark Side of the Moon Posts: 1,758	Hiya Iris, IMHO for $800 smackolas, if someone is rude to me, it would create an uncomfortable feeling in my stomach. If I were going to drop that kind of cash, I'd want to feel totally comfortable. The fact that you're even asking tells me you are unsure. Personally, I would skip it and go with my gut. And who's to say she's not hiding something? I think you should put it towards your Manhattan GM . Good luck with whatever you decide, my dear. __________________

Jul 3rd, 2008, 03:43 PM	#5
Veronika Veronika Joined: May 2006 Location: Needing a new computer... Posts: 4,801	I get upset with rudeness. It's much less energy to just be kind. I'm not perfect either, but I do try to be nice and sometimes, I do get my feelings hurt. So, I hear ya. People don't understand how their tone comes across on email and are all stressed out, etc. Still nice is best. __________________ 2008: Brown Watercolor 35 Speedy: Got it Borneo Green Epi Keepall: Got it Pomme Inclusion Barette GM: Got it Wish list: Red Epi Lockit Cassis Passy Cassis Accordion Wallet

Jul 3rd, 2008, 04:21 PM	#7
swalk ~* LV monkey *~ Joined: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey / Toronto Posts: 624	definitely pass it.. you never know if sell got the photo elsewhere, and therefore cannot take more photo for you. It's always a risk if they are not willing to send you additional photos. __________________ My Wishlist 1. Watercolore Speedy 35 in Brown (July 17) 2. Vernis Rosewood Avenue in pomme d'amour 3. Damier Neverfull MM 4. Damier Canvas Eva/Sophie 5. Monogram Canvas Montorgueil PM

Jul 3rd, 2008, 04:45 PM	#9
undecidedgirl Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 247	I agree! Pass on it. __________________ every day is a special occasion - simon doonan

Jul 3rd, 2008, 11:24 PM	#10
sugarcookie72 Cuddly Bag Monkey Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,875	For me rude seller = no sale. There are other bags and nicer people I can give my hard earned money to. I prefer my purchases to be pleasant all the way around if I can help it. __________________ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Jul 4th, 2008, 01:34 AM	#11
lovebeibei 宝貝..你好<3 Joined: May 2008 Location: 10min from Neimans, Saks, and LV:) Posts: 347	there will be other good deals that come by:) if the seller is refusing to send more pics, chances are she's got something to hide. i had a similar experience with an annoying seller.. i asked for a pic of the date code and the first time she responsed saying that there was already a pic of the inside... well, the date code was not in the shot of the inside pic. i wrote back telling her this..her second response was "i didn't see anything inside.." i wrote back again telling her where the date code should be. and her third response, still no pic, and she says something about she doesn't know what i'm talking about, took the item to louis vuitton store (what???), and she's gonna keep it now....what?!??!!? i don't even understand what she was trying to say. all i can say is SHADY...

Jul 4th, 2008, 04:25 PM	#13
LVMOMMY Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,352	If the seller doesn't have a good attitude, respond to my questions, or doesn't want to give a clearer photo then I pass. It's not worth the trouble of buying, having it be SNAD and then dealing with a rude seller to try and get your money back.

Jul 5th, 2008, 10:44 AM	#14
canadianstudies 1 <3 Lyndee! Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,318	If they won't send you extra pics, I would leave it, definitely!

Jul 5th, 2008, 11:52 AM	#15
alfiebach Member Joined: Feb 2008 Location: west wales uk Posts: 1,686	no i HAVE passed up a lockit, it killed me, i knew she was ok, i asked for 1 pic, her reply was so snotty, even in the final minutes, i had to sit on my fingers, when it ended i wanted to email and say i would have paid more sucker YOU missed out, my mum says i 'd cut my nose off to spite my face. soooo glad you brought this topic up, its like therapy for me. lol cos i would have had a super deal alfis x x x