eBay pet Peeves

markn · April 30, 2013, 09:13:56 AM

I bought a coin last week for what I considered to be a fair price, $190. And the seller responded in an hour saying he listed the coin in error at that price and wanted more for it and wouldn't be completing the transaction (he refunded my payment too). I sent him a rather scathing eBay message in reply. Now he's telling me a coin dealer has told him the coin is fake and he's done me a favour by not honouring the sale. What do you think is happening?

JeffH · April 30, 2013, 10:00:48 AM

Jeff's theory,
Maybe he has consulted a catalogue, seen a high value (and never mind the exact grade) and now expects he will be able to sell it for much more.

Jeff

And remember Mark; always be polite. First rule of buying.

markn · April 30, 2013, 10:04:32 AM

Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='13418' dateline='1367281848'And remember Mark; always be polite. First rule of buying.

I was polite. And I pointed out that just because he's found one auction result with a high result it didn't mean his coin was worth that and grade was everything. He did not offer a grade on the coin in the listing so I suspect he doesn't know coins. That's when the forgery story was trotted out.

JeffH · April 30, 2013, 11:17:30 AM

Sometimes I am tempted to not be polite. Just had a look at the feedback from the one that is stuffing me around at the moment. A few sellers gave rather impolite feedback bit that just attracted even worse responses.

trout · April 30, 2013, 01:36:17 PM

This is a classic eBay problem :dash1:
This is the listing
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/300887408341?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

This is the coin I received:dodgy:
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stevo1962 · April 30, 2013, 01:55:20 PM

Quote from: 'trout' pid='13437' dateline='1367294777'This is a classic eBay problem :dash1:
This is the listing
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/300887408341?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

This is the coin I received:dodgy:

Dont think you could call that an honest mistake,Unfortunately one negative feedback wont do him any damage

trout · April 30, 2013, 02:04:41 PM

Quote from: 'stevo1962' pid='13441' dateline='1367295920'
Quote from: 'trout' pid='13437' dateline='1367294777'This is a classic eBay problem :dash1:
This is the listing
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/300887408341?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

This is the coin I received:dodgy:

Dont think you could call that an honest mistake,Unfortunately one negative feedback wont do him any damage

I sure hope it isn't a Bloke with a first name of "Vanessa" :laugh2:

stevo1962 · April 30, 2013, 02:32:32 PM

"SHE" has a picture of your roadkill at the bottom of the listing and described it as in used condition just to cover her arse.It's a very
sneaky way to list an item

trout · April 30, 2013, 02:36:25 PM

Quote from: 'stevo1962' pid='13445' dateline='1367298152'"SHE" has a picture of your roadkill at the bottom of the listing and described it as in used condition just to cover her arse.It's a very
sneaky way to list an item

I have asked for a refund , Minus 20 cents :ok:

JeffH · April 30, 2013, 02:58:30 PM

It's certainly only worth 20Â¢.
She has relisted with identical pictures and description. 2005 Australia 20 Cent Coin World War 1939-1945 Coming Home - VGC
I have asked a question...
"Hi,
You have two coins pictured in the listing. Are you selling one coin or two? I am not at all interested in the second coin.
Thanks,
Jeff"

Will let you know of any answer.

Jeff

Unicorn · April 30, 2013, 03:08:01 PM

That's unreal Trout ..... utter intention to deceive ....... they should consider themselves lucky that they are a looong way away from where you live.

They come unstuck with the comment:

WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PICTURES

PLURAL, not singular.

trout · April 30, 2013, 03:26:50 PM

Quote from: 'Unicorn' pid='13452' dateline='1367300281'That's unreal Trout ..... utter intention to deceive ....... they should consider themselves lucky that they are a looong way away from where you live.

They come unstuck with the comment:

WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PICTURES

PLURAL, not singular.

I received an email to return the coin for a refund.
I sent and appropriate response and left Neg feedback. :ok:

JeffH · April 30, 2013, 04:34:43 PM

The reply from the seller certainly helped (to confirm it is a scam).

QuoteDear ycc511,
hi...there is only the one coin...pictures taken at different angles...hope
this helps...cheers
-island-treasures-galore

Jeff

Australian coin · April 30, 2013, 04:35:08 PM

wow that is a new low, you don't put a proof on and post a circulated coin

had a look at sellers feed back and this was there first time at selling coins, me thinks they probably didn't even take there own pics, tried to make a quick buck haha found out coin people don't tolerate crap

trout · April 30, 2013, 04:44:21 PM

Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='13462' dateline='1367305483'The reply from the seller certainly helped (to confirm it is a scam).
QuoteDear ycc511,
hi...there is only the one coin...pictures taken at different angles...hope
this helps...cheers
-island-treasures-galore

Jeff

Unbelievable :dash1:
Send back an email and tell this clown that you have talked to "pommystockman" and you are fully aware of her scam :ok:
What a load of old codswallop , same coin different angles.
How stupid does she think you are Mate :aggressive:

Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='13462' dateline='1367305483'The reply from the seller certainly helped (to confirm it is a scam).
QuoteDear ycc511,
hi...there is only the one coin...pictures taken at different angles...hope
this helps...cheers
-island-treasures-galore

Jeff

I have emailed this recalcitrant and made her aware that I know of her answer to your question. :diablo:
I also told her that she has picked the wrong punter/mark this time :dance2: