Possible Red Flag?

[Nibb]

Considering a bag on eBay. Two lines in the listing seems like it might be a red flag, or I might be overanalyzing. Any thoughts or comments would be appreciated.

Authentic and please don’t not question it. Anyone who knows these bags knows this is authentic.

If a bag is authentic, why would the seller not want any questions? And the second line sounds like they are playing to a buyer's ego. 'I know these bags, so I don't want to look dumb by questioning the authenticity.'

I would avoid. One crass Ebay lunatic isn’t worth the emotional drain.

 

[JenJBS]

I would avoid. One crass Ebay lunatic isn’t worth the emotional drain.

Thank you!

 

[indiaink]

You know, what's funny about this, it's always the same line of bullcr@p; I've seen it a number of times over the years.

It's a peculiar mental defect, for sure - I want to add my 2 cents and say "walk away".

"not buying and please don't question it"

 

[Mcandy]

Ive been buying online for a long time whether facebook or kijiji and what I learned is that legit sellers are very patient with your 1000 questions. They dont have problem with all your picture request no matter the hassle. But scammers? Their patience is thin. They hate picture request and easily upset. If you are confident that your bag is authentic then you should not have a problem providing the photos. I had one disappear on me when I asked for photos lol.

 

[JenJBS]

You know, what's funny about this, it's always the same line of bullcr@p; I've seen it a number of times over the years.

It's a peculiar mental defect, for sure - I want to add my 2 cents and say "walk away".

"not buying and please don't question it"

That would be such a great response.

 

[JenJBS]

Ive been buying online for a long time whether facebook or kijiji and what I learned is that legit sellers are very patient with your 1000 questions. They dont have problem with all your picture request no matter the hassle. But scammers? Their patience is thin. They hate picture request and easily upset. If you are confident that your bag is authentic then you should not have a problem providing the photos. I had one disappear on me when I asked for photos lol.

Great points.

 

[JenJBS]

Contacted the person to make a slightly lower offer (NOT a low-ball offer at all) as a 'test'. They refused the offer and raised the price on the listing... I love the bag, but no way I'm dealing with that attitude.

 

[Amazona]

Wow! That is insane. Great that you caught it, and didn't buy the bag.

After more than a decade of doing most of my bag purchases on that same auction site, I knew enough and had met all the types of sellers. Also the con artists - from those, who had "gotten the bag as a gift and had no receipt" to those who used their other account to raise the bids.

 

[Evergreen602]

Contacted the person to make a slightly lower offer (NOT a low-ball offer at all) as a 'test'. They refused the offer and raised the price on the listing... I love the bag, but no way I'm dealing with that attitude.

It sounded sketchy from the start, but that response would definitely kill the deal for me. Not worth the hassle.

 

[JenJBS]

It sounded sketchy from the start, but that response would definitely kill the deal for me. Not worth the hassle.

Agreed!

 

[JenJBS]

After more than a decade of doing most of my bag purchases on that same auction site, I knew enough and had met all the types of sellers. Also the con artists - from those, who had "gotten the bag as a gift and had no receipt" to those who used their other account to raise the bids.

I knew there was a reason I generally avoid eBay...

 

[bag-princess]

Contacted the person to make a slightly lower offer (NOT a low-ball offer at all) as a 'test'. They refused the offer and raised the price on the listing... I love the bag, but no way I'm dealing with that attitude.

oh no - this is not someone you want to deal with!

 

[JenJBS]

oh no - this is not someone you want to deal with!

Agreed!

 

[Nibb]

Contacted the person to make a slightly lower offer (NOT a low-ball offer at all) as a 'test'. They refused the offer and raised the price on the listing... I love the bag, but no way I'm dealing with that attitude.

Feels like they are picking a fight with you. Maybe block them? I’ve had a couple of super bad experiences on the bay.

 

[JenJBS]

Feels like they are picking a fight with you. Maybe block them? I’ve had a couple of super bad experiences on the bay.

Good suggestion. Sorry you've had bad experiences.